City Council - Minutes

Tuesday, February 04, 2025

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 9:34 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. 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 Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The February 4, 2025, City Council meeting was held over two days: February 4, 2025, and February 5, 2025.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Robar, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, M. de Guzman and A. Karbashewski, 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 4/5, 2025, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.4 Intergovernmental Update - Tariffs - Verbal report
  • 8.8 Bylaw 21012 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Addressing the Retail Sale of Knives - Community and Public Services Committee report
    - Attachment 3
  • 9.2 Intergovernmental Matter - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    - Attachments 1, 2 and 3

  Replacement report:

  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.3 Zero Net Cost Towing Program (A. Knack)
    - 10.4 Air Products Franchise Fee Considerations (T. Cartmell)

  Items to be dealt with together, if selected:

  • 7.1 EPCOR Water Services - 2025-2027 Wastewater Services Performance Based Regulation Compliance Filing - Utility Committee report
  • 8.1 Bylaw 20865 - EPCOR Wastewater Services Bylaw - To Replace Bylaw 19627 - EPCOR Drainage Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw

  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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • December 2/3/4/5, 2024, City Council - Budget
  • December 9, 2024, City Council Public Hearing
  • December 10/11, 2024, City Council
  • January 13, 2025, Special City Council
  • January 20, 2025, Special City Council
  • January 22, 2025, Special City Council
  • January 24, 2025, City Council Public Hearing

  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

1.5.1

Psychology Month (J. Wright)

Councillor J. Wright, on behalf of City Council, recognized February is Psychology Month, which raises awareness of the important role it plays in everyone's lives, schools, workplaces and communities.

1.5.2

Black History Month (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, recognized that February is Black History Month. It’s a time to honour the diverse Black leaders of the past and present who have shaped the City’s shared heritage and identity.

1.5.3

Kim Hung School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Kim Hung School in Ward sipiwiyiniwak and their teachers, T. Harder and A. Wong.

1.5.4

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School in Ward papastew and their teacher, M. Martin.

1.5.5

NAIT Ooks Women’s Hockey Team (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the coach and players of the NAIT Ooks Women's Hockey Team, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary.

1.5.6

7 Canadian Forces Supply Depot (K. Tang)

Deputy Mayor K. Tang, on behalf of City Council, welcomed guests from the 7 Canadian Forces Supply Depot.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.3, 7.4, 8.8, 9.1 and 9.2.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Transportation Projects Traffic Management (Q1 2025)
  • 7.1 EPCOR Water Services - 2025-2027 Wastewater Services Performance Based Regulation Compliance Filing
  • 7.2 Capital Line South Extension Blackmud Creek Crossing - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study
  • 9.3 Edmonton Elks Partner Field Naming

  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

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 7.4 Intergovernmental Update - Tariffs - Verbal report - 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
  • 9.2 Intergovernmental Matter - Verbal report - 3:45 p.m., on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
    

  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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20865 - EPCOR Wastewater Services Bylaw - To Replace Bylaw 19627 - EPCOR Drainage Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20984 - 2025 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.4 Bylaw 21013 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 137 Avenue / Anthony Henday Ramps
  • 8.9 Bylaw 21009 - To Designate the McClory Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.10 Bylaw 21015 - To Designate the Brennan Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.11 Bylaw 21016 - To Designate the South Side Market as a Municipal Historic Resource

  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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20865 - EPCOR Wastewater Services Bylaw - To Replace Bylaw 19627 - EPCOR Drainage Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20984 - 2025 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20772 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Meyokumin Neighbourhood - Crown Land
  • 8.9 Bylaw 21009 - To Designate the McClory Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.10 Bylaw 21015 - To Designate the Brennan Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.11 Bylaw 21016 - To Designate the South Side Market as a Municipal Historic Resource

  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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20865 - EPCOR Wastewater Services Bylaw - To Replace Bylaw 19627 - EPCOR Drainage Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20984 - 2025 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.9 Bylaw 21009 - To Designate the McClory Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.10 Bylaw 21015 - To Designate the Brennan Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.11 Bylaw 21016 - To Designate the South Side Market as a Municipal Historic Resource

  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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20865 - EPCOR Wastewater Services Bylaw - To Replace Bylaw 19627 - EPCOR Drainage Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20984 - 2025 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20772 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Meyokumin Neighbourhood - Crown Land
  • 8.9 Bylaw 21009 - To Designate the McClory Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.10 Bylaw 21015 - To Designate the Brennan Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
  • 8.11 Bylaw 21016 - To Designate the South Side Market as a Municipal Historic Resource

  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

Transportation Projects Traffic Management (Q1 2025)

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

That the revised due date of February 25, 2025, City Council, for the Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02750, Transportation Projects Traffic Management (Q1 2025), be approved.

Due Date: February 25, 2025, City Council

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

EPCOR Water Services - 2025-2027 Wastewater Services Performance Based Regulation Compliance Filing

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

That the EPCOR Water Services - 2025-2027 Wastewater Services Performance Based Regulation Compliance Filing, as set out in Attachment 1 of the December 13, 2024, EPCOR Water Services report EXT02788, be approved.

7.2

Capital Line South Extension Blackmud Creek Crossing - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

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

1. That the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Blackmud Creek Crossing as part of the Capital Line South Extension LRT Project, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 21, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02804, be approved.
2. That the Site Location Study for the Blackmud Creek Crossing as part of the Capital Line South Extension LRT Project, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the January 21, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02804, be approved.
3. That the location of the proposed Blackmud Creek Crossing as part of the Capital Line South Extension LRT Project, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the January 21, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02804, be deemed essential pursuant to Section 3.4.1 of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

7.3

Surplus School Site - Sale or Lease of Land Below Market Value and Grant Funding Program

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

• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Kehrig, Community Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Main Motion:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That the sale or lease of land in Caernarvon (Plan 1323788, Block 12, Lot 1), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That the sale or lease of land in Dunluce (A portion of Plan 2122664, Block 56, Lot 69), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That the sale or lease of land in Blue Quill (A portion of Plan 8222093, Block 19, Lots 8 & 9), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  4. That the sale or lease of land in Kiniski Gardens (Plan 1224459, Block A), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  5. That the sale or lease of land in Belmont (Plan 1423421, Block 5, Lot 30MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  6. That the sale or lease of land in Miller (Plan 1622836, Block 2, Lot 1), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  7. That the sale or lease of land in Overlanders (Plan 8821052, Block 37, Lot 12), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 7 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  8. That the sale or lease of land in La Perle, (Plan 1623604, Block 53, Lot 75MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 8 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  9. That the sale or lease of land in Lymburn (A portion of Plan 8321754, Block 42, Lot 60), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 9 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  10. That the sale or lease of land in Summerlea (A portion of Plan 7922534; Block 22; Lot 4MR and a portion of Plan 8622024; Block 29, Lot 9MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  11. That the sale or lease of land in Wedgewood Heights (A portion of Plan 8822434, Block 44, Lot 10MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 11 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  12. That grant funding affordable housing agreements between the City of Edmonton and selected applicants, for an amount not to exceed $99 million cumulatively from the Housing Accelerator Fund, outlined in Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be approved, and that the agreements be in the form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  13. That agreements for any easements, utility right of ways or other interests in land that are required to develop the surplus school sites, at below market value, as outlined in the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  14. That Attachment 13 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Amendment:

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

  1. That Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be amended:

  a. by deleting the row “Number of Affordable Units” and replacing it with:

  “Number of Affordable Units: To be determined once projects are selected. Projects must provide a minimum of 30 per cent of total residential units in a project as affordable housing.”

  b. by deleting in the row “Approval of Affordable Housing Agreements “and in content acceptable to the City Manager, or designate.” …. And “all as may be subsequently approved by the City Manager or designate."

  2. That the main motion be amended by deleting from points 1-12 “and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.” and delete in each Attachment 1 to 11 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 “The Sale or Lease Agreement resulting from the sale or lease shall be in a form acceptable to the Legal Services Branch, and in content acceptable to the Branch Manager of the Real Estate Branch (the “Branch Manager”). Approval of the sale or lease of the Land shall include the approval of such corrective, conformance and incidental amendments to the Terms and Conditions and the form and content of the Sale or Lease Agreement as necessary or desirable to give effect to or implement the sale or lease of the Land, all as may be subsequently approved by the Branch Manager from all attachments mentioned.”

  3. That the main motion be amended by adding "That Administration requests the proponent to be required to conduct additional public engagement before building permit application."

  4. That the main motion be amended by adding "That Administration return to Committee with all proposed sales or leases for consideration."

• Amendment to the Amendment:

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

  That Part 3 be amended by adding "at the Advise level” before “before building permit".

  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 J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Amendment as Amended, put:

  *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Part 1 b. of the amendment was moved to the end of Part 2.

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

  1. That Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be amended:

  a. by deleting the row “Number of Affordable Units” and replacing it with:

  “Number of Affordable Units: To be determined once projects are selected. Projects must provide a minimum of 30 per cent of total residential units in a project as affordable housing.”

  2. That the main motion be amended by deleting from points 1-12 “and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.” and delete in each Attachment 1 to 11 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 “The Sale or Lease Agreement resulting from the sale or lease shall be in a form acceptable to the Legal Services Branch, and in content acceptable to the Branch Manager of the Real Estate Branch (the “Branch Manager”). Approval of the sale or lease of the Land shall include the approval of such corrective, conformance and incidental amendments to the Terms and Conditions and the form and content of the Sale or Lease Agreement as necessary or desirable to give effect to or implement the sale or lease of the Land, all as may be subsequently approved by the Branch Manager from all attachments mentioned.” and that Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be amended by deleting in the row “Approval of Affordable Housing Agreements “and in content acceptable to the City Manager, or designate.” …. and “all as may be subsequently approved by the City Manager or designate."

  3. That the main motion be amended by adding "That Administration requests the proponent to be required to conduct additional public engagement at the Advise level before building permit application."

  4. That the main motion be amended by adding "That Administration return to Committee with all proposed sales or leases for consideration."

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

  Part 1 of the Amendment, put:

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

  1. That Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be amended:

  a. by deleting the row “Number of Affordable Units” and replacing it with:

  “Number of Affordable Units: To be determined once projects are selected. Projects must provide a minimum of 30 per cent of total residential units in a project as affordable housing.”

  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)

• Parts 2 and 4 of the Amendment, put:

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

  2. That the main motion be amended by deleting from points 1-12 “and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.” and delete in each Attachment 1 to 11 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 “The Sale or Lease Agreement resulting from the sale or lease shall be in a form acceptable to the Legal Services Branch, and in content acceptable to the Branch Manager of the Real Estate Branch (the “Branch Manager”). Approval of the sale or lease of the Land shall include the approval of such corrective, conformance and incidental amendments to the Terms and Conditions and the form and content of the Sale or Lease Agreement as necessary or desirable to give effect to or implement the sale or lease of the Land, all as may be subsequently approved by the Branch Manager from all attachments mentioned.” and that revised Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be amended by deleting in the row “Approval of Affordable Housing Agreements “and in content acceptable to the City Manager, or designate.” …. and “all as may be subsequently approved by the City Manager or designate."

  4. That the main motion be amended by adding "That Administration return to Committee with all proposed sales or leases for consideration."

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

  Defeated (5 to 8)

• Part 3 of the Amendment, put:

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

  3. That the main motion be amended by adding "That Administration requests the proponent to be required to conduct additional public engagement at the Advise level before building permit application."

  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)

• Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That the sale or lease of land in Caernarvon (Plan 1323788, Block 12, Lot 1), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That the sale or lease of land in Dunluce (A portion of Plan 2122664, Block 56, Lot 69), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That the sale or lease of land in Blue Quill (A portion of Plan 8222093, Block 19, Lots 8 & 9), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  4. That the sale or lease of land in Kiniski Gardens (Plan 1224459, Block A), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  5. That the sale or lease of land in Belmont (Plan 1423421, Block 5, Lot 30MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  6. That the sale or lease of land in Miller (Plan 1622836, Block 2, Lot 1), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  7. That the sale or lease of land in Overlanders (Plan 8821052, Block 37, Lot 12), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 7 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  8. That the sale or lease of land in La Perle, (Plan 1623604, Block 53, Lot 75MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 8 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  9. That the sale or lease of land in Lymburn (A portion of Plan 8321754, Block 42, Lot 60), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 9 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  10. That the sale or lease of land in Summerlea (A portion of Plan 7922534; Block 22; Lot 4MR and a portion of Plan 8622024; Block 29, Lot 9MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  11. That the sale or lease of land in Wedgewood Heights (A portion of Plan 8822434, Block 44, Lot 10MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 11 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  12. That grant funding affordable housing agreements between the City of Edmonton and selected applicants, for an amount not to exceed $99 million cumulatively from the Housing Accelerator Fund, outlined in revised Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be approved, and that the agreements be in the form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  13. That agreements for any easements, utility right of ways or other interests in land that are required to develop the surplus school sites, at below market value, as outlined in the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  14. That Attachment 13 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  15. That Administration requests the proponent to be required to conduct additional public engagement at the Advise level before building permit application.

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

  Parts 1 to 10 and 12 to 15 of Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  1. That the sale or lease of land in Caernarvon (Plan 1323788, Block 12, Lot 1), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  2. That the sale or lease of land in Dunluce (A portion of Plan 2122664, Block 56, Lot 69), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  3. That the sale or lease of land in Blue Quill (A portion of Plan 8222093, Block 19, Lots 8 & 9), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  4. That the sale or lease of land in Kiniski Gardens (Plan 1224459, Block A), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  5. That the sale or lease of land in Belmont (Plan 1423421, Block 5, Lot 30MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  6. That the sale or lease of land in Miller (Plan 1622836, Block 2, Lot 1), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  7. That the sale or lease of land in Overlanders (Plan 8821052, Block 37, Lot 12), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 7 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  8. That the sale or lease of land in La Perle, (Plan 1623604, Block 53, Lot 75MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 8 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  9. That the sale or lease of land in Lymburn (A portion of Plan 8321754, Block 42, Lot 60), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 9 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  10. That the sale or lease of land in Summerlea (A portion of Plan 7922534; Block 22; Lot 4MR and a portion of Plan 8622024; Block 29, Lot 9MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  12. That grant funding affordable housing agreements between the City of Edmonton and selected applicants, for an amount not to exceed $99 million cumulatively from the Housing Accelerator Fund, outlined in revised Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be approved, and that the agreements be in the form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  13. That agreements for any easements, utility right of ways or other interests in land that are required to develop the surplus school sites, at below market value, as outlined in the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  14. That Attachment 13 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  15. That Administration requests the proponent to be required to conduct additional public engagement at the Advise level before building permit application.

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

  Carried (9 to 4)

• Part 11 of Motion as Amended, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  11. That the sale or lease of land in Wedgewood Heights (A portion of Plan 8822434, Block 44, Lot 10MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 11 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

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

  Carried (9 to 4)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 7.3:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Sohi
  1. That the sale or lease of land in Caernarvon (Plan 1323788, Block 12, Lot 1), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That the sale or lease of land in Dunluce (A portion of Plan 2122664, Block 56, Lot 69), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That the sale or lease of land in Blue Quill (A portion of Plan 8222093, Block 19, Lots 8 & 9), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  4. That the sale or lease of land in Kiniski Gardens (Plan 1224459, Block A), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  5. That the sale or lease of land in Belmont (Plan 1423421, Block 5, Lot 30MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  6. That the sale or lease of land in Miller (Plan 1622836, Block 2, Lot 1), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 6 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  7. That the sale or lease of land in Overlanders (Plan 8821052, Block 37, Lot 12), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 7 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  8. That the sale or lease of land in La Perle, (Plan 1623604, Block 53, Lot 75MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 8 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  9. That the sale or lease of land in Lymburn (A portion of Plan 8321754, Block 42, Lot 60), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 9 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  10. That the sale or lease of land in Summerlea (A portion of Plan 7922534; Block 22; Lot 4MR and a portion of Plan 8622024; Block 29, Lot 9MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 10 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  11. That the sale or lease of land in Wedgewood Heights (A portion of Plan 8822434, Block 44, Lot 10MR), at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 11 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  12. That grant funding affordable housing agreements between the City of Edmonton and selected applicants, for an amount not to exceed $99 million cumulatively from the Housing Accelerator Fund, outlined in revised Attachment 12 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 be approved, and that the agreements be in the form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  13. That agreements for any easements, utility right of ways or other interests in land that are required to develop the surplus school sites, at below market value, as outlined in the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729, be approved, and that the agreement(s) be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  14. That Attachment 13 of the January 22, 2025, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02729 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  15. That Administration requests the proponent to be required to conduct additional public engagement at the Advise level before building permit application.

7.4

Intergovernmental Update - Tariffs - Verbal report

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

• E. Robar, City Manager

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

• D. Griffiths, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
• M. Bruce, Edmonton Global

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  That the February 4, 2025, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM02935, be received for information.

  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)

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20865 - EPCOR Wastewater Services Bylaw - To Replace Bylaw 19627 - EPCOR Drainage Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20865 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 20984 - 2025 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20984 received three readings.

8.3

Bylaw 20772 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Meyokumin Neighbourhood - Crown Land

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20772 received second and third readings.

8.4

Bylaw 21013 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 137 Avenue / Anthony Henday Ramps

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21013 received first reading.

8.5

Bylaw 20824 - To amend the Horse Hill Area Structure Plan

Items 8.5, 8.6 and 8.7 were voted on together.

At the July 2, 2024, City Council Public Hearing, Councillor K. Principe was absent for the entire Public Hearing on Bylaws 20824, 20825 and Charter Bylaw 20827. Councillor K. Principe was required to abstain from voting on Bylaws 20824, 20825 and Charter Bylaw 20827 and did not participate in the vote and left the meeting.

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

  That Bylaws 20824, 20825 and Charter Bylaw 20827 be read a third time.

  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 J. Wright
  Abstain (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

8.6

Bylaw 20825 - To amend the Marquis Neighbourhood Structure Plan

Items 8.5, 8.6 and 8.7 were voted on together (see item 8.5).

8.7

Charter Bylaw 20827 - To amend the Horse Hill Catchment within Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development

Items 8.5, 8.6 and 8.7 were voted on together (see item 8.5).

8.8

Bylaw 21012 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Addressing the Retail Sale of Knives

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  That Bylaw 21012 be amended as follows:

  • delete section 62.1(1)(b) and replace with:

  (b) if the Business also has a Retail Sales (Major) or Retail Sales (Minor) Business Category on the Licence, the Licensee must not sell Knives on any portion of the Premises that is used to conduct Business as a Retail Sales (Major) or Retail Sales (Minor) unless the portion of the Premises used to conduct business as Retail Sales (Convenience Store) is completely enclosed and physically separate and detached from the portion of the Premises used for Retail Sales (Major), or Retail Sales (Minor).

  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: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21012, as amended, be read a first time.

  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: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21012, as amended, be read a second time.

  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: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21012, as amended, be considered for third reading.

  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: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 21012, as amended, be read a third time.

  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)

8.9

Bylaw 21009 - To Designate the McClory Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21009 received three readings.

8.10

Bylaw 21015 - To Designate the Brennan Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21015 received three readings.

8.11

Bylaw 21016 - To Designate the South Side Market as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 21016 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 for the discussion of items 9.1 and 9.2.

  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 2:48 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

  *Clerk's note: City Council recessed at 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, and reconvened in private at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 10:27 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

  
  

9.1

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

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

• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
• M. Dorval, Employee and Legal Services
• J. Badry, Interim Chief Communications Officer

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

• R. Smith, Employee and Legal Services

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Fitzgerald, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02830.
  2. That the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02830, be received for information.
  3. That the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02830 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 (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.2

Intergovernmental Matter - Verbal report

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

• M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Clerk
• M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell
  1. That Attachment 4 be added to the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919.
  2. That the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919, be received for information.
  3. That Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

  
  

• Parts 1 and 3 of Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  1. That Attachment 4 be added to the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919.

  3. That Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) 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. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

• Part 2 of Motion, put:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  2. That the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919, be received for information.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	E. Rutherford, and J. Wright

  Carried (10 to 2)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 9.2:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell
  1. That Attachment 4 be added to the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919.
  2. That the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919, be received for information.
  3. That Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the February 4, 2025, Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02919 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.3

Edmonton Elks Partner Field Naming

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

1. That the Name Sale Agreement outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the January 20, 2025, Community Services report CS02752, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
2. That Attachment 1 of the January 20, 2025, Community Services report CS02752 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
3. That the January 20, 2025, Community Services report CS02752, including Attachments 2, 3 and 4 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.

Motions Pending

10.1

St. James School Site (A. Salvador)

Councillor K. Tang stated they have a pecuniary interest with respect to item 10.1 as they are an owner of property in close proximity of the area. Therefore, they would not participate in the deliberations or vote on this item. Councillor K. Tang left the meeting.

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

  St. James School Site

  That Administration provide a report on the following: 

  1. the rationale for the City’s decision to not acquire the former St. James school site;
  2. the plans (disposal or otherwise) for the City-owned lots located at 7604-7624 83 Street NW in King Edward Park (the “City Land”); and
  3. the process and implications of pursuing a potential land exchange that would facilitate the acquisition of the open space areas at the former St. James school site in exchange for the City Land.

  Due Date: May 14, 2025, Executive Committee
  

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

Complete Streets - Design Policies, Standards and Guidelines Update (T. Cartmell)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

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

  Complete Streets - Design Policies, Standards and Guidelines Update - Verbal report

  That Administration provide a verbal report summarizing progress to date on the revisions to the Complete Streets design policies, standards and guidelines.

  Due Date: March 4, 2025, Urban Planning Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.3

Zero Net Cost Towing Program (A. Knack)

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• E. Robar, City Manager
• D. Jones, Community Services
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• M. Gunther, Employee and Legal Services
  

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

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Knack re-stated the motion.

  That Administration develop a zero net cost towing strategy and return to Committee with options/recommended path outlining additional resources to properly address the needs across Edmonton to remove vehicles on streets during parking bans.

• Amendment:

  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That “develop zero net cost towing strategy", be deleted and replaced with, "provide a report including an analysis on the parking fine options and a strategy around key locations".

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

  Carried (11 to 1)

• Motion as Amended, put:

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

  Parking Ban Enforcement Strategies and Resource Allocation

  That Administration provide a report including an analysis on the parking fine options and a strategy around key locations and return to Committee with options/recommended path outlining additional resources to properly address the needs across Edmonton to remove vehicles on streets during parking bans.

  Due Date: June 16, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee
  

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.4

Air Products Franchise Fee Considerations (T. Cartmell)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

• S. Chaudhary, EPCOR

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

  Air Products Franchise Fee Considerations

  That Administration provide a report outlining the process, including any advantages and disadvantages, to forgive the requirement of Air Products to pay franchise fees on their new water supply pipe.

  Due Date: March 14, 2025, Utility Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Change to the Council Calendar - February 10, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changing the Orders of the Day for the February 10, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

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

  That Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor E. Rutherford to make a motion without notice regarding changing the Orders of the Day for the February 10, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

  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
  Opposed (1)	S. Hamilton

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the Orders of the Day for the February 10, 2025, Community and Public Services Committee meeting be changed as follows:

  • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Adjournment - 9 p.m.

  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
  Opposed (1)	S. Hamilton

  Carried (11 to 1)

11.2

Community Energy Transition Strategy (M. Janz)

Councillor M. Janz stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That, as part of the review of the Community Energy Transition Strategy and the update to its Action Plan, Administration explore opportunities related to accelerating the adoption of ground and air source heat pumps that could be complementary to the financing currently available through the Clean Energy Improvement Program.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 4/5, 2025, City Council

11.3

Edmonton Heritage Festival Association Grant Funding (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Council approve a grant to the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association of $200,000, on a one time basis in 2025, with funding from Council Contingency with $75,000 held in abeyance pending a report to Council confirming matching funding has been received from the Government of Canada.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 4/5, 2025, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:03 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025