City Council Minutes

Monday, October 19, 2020

9:30 A.m. - 3:30 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 9:32 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2020, and acknowledged that Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory, and he also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor D. Iveson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of the following Councillors at the start of the meeting: T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters.

Councillors M. Banga, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, A. Paquette and M. Walters participated electronically.

Mayor D. Iveson, Councillors A. Knack, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen and M. Nickel participated electronically for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor M. Banga was absent for a portion of the meeting with notice.

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, S. McKerry and M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the October 19/21, 2020, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.6 New 2020 Council Initiatives - Report Back
  • 6.13 DATS Program Service Enhancements - Update and Next Steps - Executive Committee report
  • 6.14 Accessible Transit Voucher Pilot Program - Executive Committee report
  • 6.15 Prospective Temporary Shelter
  • 9.2 Temporary Accommodation Update - Verbal report - PRIVATE
    (Sections 21 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.4

Adoption of Minutes

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

  That the October 5/7, 2020, City Council meeting minutes be adopted.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

Steinhauer School (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Steinhauer School and their teacher, M. Roger.

Juno Awards (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, congratulated C. Cardinal and her bandmates, for winning Indigenous Artist of the Year for her album, Stories From a Downtown Apartment, at this year's Juno Awards. Mayor D. Iveson also congratulated the band Striker for winning Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year for their album, Play to Win.

Canadian Brewing Awards (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized five Edmonton breweries who were among the winners at the Canadian Brewing Awards. Mayor D. Iveson congratulated I. McIntosh from Sea Change Brewing Co., C. Boyd from Bent Stick Brewing Co., D. McDonald from Brewsters Brewing Company, B. Boutin from Town Square Brewing and B. Launier and A. Corsault from Analog Brewing.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15 and 9.2.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

The recommendations in the following reports passed without debate:

• 5.1 Anti-Racism Advisory Committee - Review and Recommendations
• 5.2 Progress on the City of Edmonton Street Check Report
• 5.3 Transit Peace Officers - Potential Oversight
• 5.4 Joint Dispatch Centre - Exploration
• 6.1 Fall 2020 Supplemental Budget Adjustments - Process Options
• 6.2 Materials Recovery Facility Renewal Business Case
• 6.9 Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks - Update #2
• 6.10 Snow Valley Toddler Play Area Site C - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study
• 6.11 Mill Creek Ravine Pedestrian Bridges Project - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study
• 6.12 The Orange Hub - Professional Artist Leases
• 9.1 City of Edmonton Youth Council - Appointment Recommendations

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

  That item 9.2 Temporary Accommodation Update - Verbal report - PRIVATE, be time specific for Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

The following bylaw was not selected for debate: 7.1.

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

Dealt with as part of item 6. Reports.

5.1

Anti-Racism Advisory Committee - Review and Recommendations

Revised Due Date: November 16, 2020

5.2

Progress on the City of Edmonton Street Check Report

Revised Due Date: November 16, 2020

5.3

Transit Peace Officers - Potential Oversight

Revised Due Date: November 2, 2020

5.4

Joint Dispatch Centre - Exploration

Revised Due Date: November 2, 2020

6.

Reports

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

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

  • 5.1 Anti-Racism Advisory Committee - Review and Recommendations

  That the revised due date of November 16, 2020, be approved.

  • 5.2 Progress on the City of Edmonton Street Check Report

  That the revised due date of November 16, 2020, be approved.

  • 5.3 Transit Peace Officers - Potential Oversight

  That the revised due date of November 2, 2020, be approved.

  • 5.4 Joint Dispatch Centre - Exploration

  That the revised due date of November 2, 2020, be approved.

  • 6.1 Fall 2020 Supplemental Budget Adjustments - Process Options

  That the October 19, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00087, be received for information.

  • 6.2 Materials Recovery Facility Renewal Business Case

  1. That the Business Case for the Materials Recovery Facility Renewal project, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 2, 2020, City Operations report CO00057, recommending Alternative 2, be approved.
  2. That Administration incorporate requirements in the upcoming Joint MRF Operations and Maintenance Services competitive procurement for bidders to work with organizations in creating a community employment benefit agreement in accordance with the City’s Sustainable Procurement Policy (C556A).

  • 6.9 Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks - Update #2

  1. That the City of Beaumont/City of Edmonton Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 9, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_7913, be approved.
  2. That the Town of Devon/City of Edmonton Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework, as set out in Attachment 2 of the October 9, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_7913, be approved.

  • 6.10 Snow Valley Toddler Play Area Site C - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

  1. That the Snow Valley Toddler Play Area Site C Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the October 13, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8429, be approved.
  2. That the location of the Snow Valley Toddler Play Area Site C, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 13, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8429, be deemed essential and approved pursuant to Section 3.5.1 of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.

  • 6.11 Mill Creek Ravine Pedestrian Bridges Project - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

  1. That the Mill Creek Ravine Pedestrian Bridges Replacement Project Environmental Impact Assessment, and Site Location Study, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the October 13, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00031, be approved.
  2. That the location of the Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridges, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 13, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00031, be deemed essential and approved.

  • 6.12 The Orange Hub - Professional Artist Leases

  That the lease of space in The Orange Hub to professional artists and for-profit art organizations that meet the qualification criteria, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 14, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_7879, at less than market value rates, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 14, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_7879, be approved, and that the lease agreements be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  • 9.1 City of Edmonton Youth Council - Appointment Recommendations

  That the individuals named in Attachment 1 of the October 7, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee report 1, be appointed to the City of Edmonton Youth Council for a term commencing upon appointment to August 31, 2021.

  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)

6.1

Fall 2020 Supplemental Budget Adjustments - Process Options

Dealt with as part of item 6. Reports.

6.2

Materials Recovery Facility Renewal Business Case

Dealt with as part of item 6. Reports.

6.3

Waste Services Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

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

  That capital profile 20-81-2020 - MRF Renewal, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 2, 2020, City Operations report CO00058, be approved, with funding from transfers of $8.0 million from approved composite capital profile CM-81-2045, $1.3 million from approved composite capital profile CM-81-2047 and $6.4 million from approved composite capital profile CM-81-2048.

  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

Blatchford District Energy Utility Fiscal Policy C597 Review

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

  That the Blatchford District Energy Utility Fiscal Policy C597 be amended by adding the rate setting principles outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 2, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_7760, as the new Schedule A to Policy C597.

  In Favour (10)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (3)	T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, and M. Nickel

  Carried (10 to 3)

6.5

Edmonton Research Park Surrender Agreement

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

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

  That an agreement between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 19, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_8373, 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)

6.6

New 2020 Council Initiatives - Report Back

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

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

  1. That the four new Council Initiatives Social (Healthy City); Environment (Climate & Energy); Economic (Regional Prosperity) and Urban Places, approved on April 29, 2020, be suspended.
  
  

  Council Initiatives - Update and Next Steps 

  2. That City Council provide for an exemption for section 2c and section 3b of Policy C518C Council Initiative Policy,  which refers to the Administrative resources required to support the initiatives, and that the exemption apply until Administration reports back to City Council in first quarter of 2021.

  3. That Administration provide a report to Council in first quarter of 2021 on a possible path forward including amendments to Council Initiatives Policy C518C returning the policy to the pre-April 2020 version and a survey of sponsoring Councillors about whether their initiatives can be sunset immediately, can be wound down by end of term, or could proceed in other ways going forward.

  Due Date: March 15, 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)

6.7

Independent Council Compensation Committee - Final Report and Recommendations

P. Clark, Independent Council Compensation Committee, made a presentation and answered questions.

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

  1. That there be no annual adjustment for Council salaries in January 2021 and January 2022 unless there is a year-over-year percentage decrease in the average monthly value for Alberta Average Weekly Earnings as reported by Statistics Canada, in which case Council salaries are to be adjusted downward commensurately.

  2. That the Council Compensation package changes, be approved and come into effective after the 2021 Edmonton General Election, as follows:

  1. Flexible Spending Account ($3,600/year) replacing the current Health Spending Account (Recommendation 4.1).
  2. Create an option to contribute to a Tax Free Saving Account in addition to the existing retirement options (Recommendation 5.1).
  3. Increase transition allowance cap from 36 weeks to a maximum of 39 weeks (Recommendation 6.2).
  4. Vehicle allowance is a flat rate and not indexed annually (Recommendation 7.2).

  3. That another review of Council’s Compensation be conducted in 2024 by an independent committee of Council and provide recommendations on the frequency and timing of future reviews.

  4. That Administration include an increase in the Mayor/Councillor annual operating budget in the fall of 2021, of $40,300 due to the increase in the Flexible Spending Account.

  5. That the Office of the Clerk provide a report to City Council with a Council Compensation Policy based on the recommendations included within the October 19, 2020, Independent Council Compensation Committee report OCM00067 returning no later than the end of the first quarter of 2021.

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

  1. That Part 2. c., be deleted.

  2. That a Part 6 be added as follows:

  6. That the Council Compensation package changes, be approved and come into effect immediately, as follows:

  Increase transition allowance to 4 weeks per year served, with a cap of a maximum of 48 weeks, and that Administration return in Fall 2020 with the appropriate budget adjustments.

  In Favour (4)	M. Banga, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, and S. McKeen
  Opposed (9)	D. Iveson, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, A. Knack, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, and M. Walters

  Defeated (4 to 9)

  
  
  

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

  That Part 1 be amended to add the following after "commensurately":

  "or if the index goes down in 2021, but rises again in the next period, it can rise in 2022 but only up to the amount that it went down in 2021 and no more.”

  With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor S. Hamilton withdrew the Amendment on the Floor.

  With the unanimous consent of Council, Mayor D. Iveson replaced Part 1 of the Motion on the Floor with the following:

  1. That there be no annual adjustment for Council salaries in January 2021 and January 2022 (Recommendation 2.1).

  
  

• Motion put:

  1. That there be no annual adjustment for Council salaries in January 2021 and January 2022 (Recommendation 2.1).

  2. That the Council Compensation package changes, be approved and come into effective after the 2021 Edmonton General Election, as follows:

  1. Flexible Spending Account ($3,600/year) replacing the current Health Spending Account (Recommendation 4.1).
  2. Create an option to contribute to a Tax Free Saving Account in addition to the existing retirement options (Recommendation 5.1).
  3. Increase transition allowance cap from 36 weeks to a maximum of 39 weeks (Recommendation 6.2).
  4. Vehicle allowance is a flat rate and not indexed annually (Recommendation 7.2).

  Council Compensation Review 2024

  3. That another review of Council’s Compensation be conducted in 2024 by an independent committee of Council and provide recommendations on the frequency and timing of future reviews.

  Due Date: December 2024, City Council

  4. That Administration include an increase in the Mayor/Councillor annual operating budget in the fall of 2021, of $40,300 due to the increase in the Flexible Spending Account.

   

  Compensation Policy for Elected Officials

  5. That the Office of the Clerk provide a report to City Council with a Council Compensation Policy based on the recommendations included within the October 19, 2020, Independent Council Compensation Committee report OCM00067 returning no later than the end of the first quarter of 2021.

  Due Date: March 15, 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)

6.8

Integrity Office Annual Report 2020

J. Pytel, Integrity Commissioner and B. Rathgeber, Ethics Advisor, made a presentation and answered questions. A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  Integrity Office Annual Report 2020

  That the October 19, 2020, Office of the Integrity Commissioner report OCM00059 be referred to the next Council Services Committee meeting to discuss potential amendments to Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 18483 to remove the requirement that admission to events be offered by the entity or its representative, and to explore a potential social media policy for Elected Officials.

  Due Date: November 3, 2020, Council Services Committee

  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

Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks - Update #2

Dealt with as part of item 6. Reports.

6.10

Snow Valley Toddler Play Area Site C - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

Dealt with as part of item 6. Reports.

6.11

Mill Creek Ravine Pedestrian Bridges Project - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

Dealt with as part of item 6. Reports.

6.12

The Orange Hub - Professional Artist Leases

Dealt with as part of item 6. Reports.

6.13

DATS Program Service Enhancements - Update and Next Steps

Items 6.13 and 6.14 were dealt with together.

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, and E. Robar, City Operations, made a presentation and answered questions. B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor; and P. Schmold, City Operations, answered questions.

• Moved by: M. Nickel
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_7353, be received for information.
  2. That implementation of a pilot taxi voucher program as outlined in Option 1 - A program restricted to only non-ambulatory users and medical trips, as outlined in the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_8036, be approved.

  With the unanimous consent of Council, Councillor M. Nickel replaced Part 2 of the Motion on the Floor with the following:

  2. That implementation of a pilot taxi voucher program as outlined in Option 2 - A program restricted to medical trips only for all DATS clients, of the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_8036, be approved.

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

  That Council meet in private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)

  Council met in private at 11:17 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2020.

  
  In Attendance:

  • D. Iveson
  • T. Cartmell
  • T. Caterina
  • J. Dziadyk
  • B. Esslinger
  • S. Hamilton
  • B. Henderson
  • A. Knack
  • S. McKeen
  • M. Nickel
  • A. Paquette
  • M. Walters
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
  • M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
  • A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager
  • B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor
  • M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development
  • R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
  • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
  • M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • E. Robar, City Operations (Subject matter expert)
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald (Subject matter expert)
  • P. Schmold, City Operations (Subject matter expert)
  • M. Bennett, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • K. Cook, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
    
    
  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Council meet in public.

  With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

  Council met in public at 11:49 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2020.

  
  

• With the unanimous consent of Council, the following was added after "approved" in Part 2 of the Motion on the Floor:

  "subject to the appropriate budget adjustments being approved at the Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment."

  Motion, put:

  1. That the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_7353, be received for information.
  2. That implementation of a pilot taxi voucher program as outlined in Option 2 - A program restricted to medical trips only for all DATS clients, of the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_8036, be approved subject to the appropriate budget adjustments being approved at the Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.
• Amendment:
  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: B. Esslinger

  That a Part 3 be added as follows:

  3. That Attachment 2 of the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_8036 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

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

  Part 1 of Motion, put:

  1. That the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_7353, be received for information.

   

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

• Part 2 of Motion, put:

  2. That implementation of a pilot taxi voucher program as outlined in Option 2 - A program restricted to medical trips only for all DATS clients, of the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_8036, be approved subject to the appropriate budget adjustments being approved at the Fall 2020 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.

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

  Defeated (5 to 7)

• Part 3 of Motion, put:

  3. That Attachment 2 of the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_8036 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 6.13:

  1. That the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_7353, be received for information.
  2. That Attachment 2 of the October 16, 2020, City Operations report CR_8036 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

6.14

Accessible Transit Voucher Pilot Program

Items 6.13 and 6.14 were dealt with together. Dealt with as part of item 6.13.

6.15

Prospective Temporary Shelter

S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, made a presentation. R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services; K. Petrin, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor; and A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager, answered questions.

Council met in private at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020, pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

• D. Iveson
• M. Banga
• T. Cartmell
• T. Caterina
• J. Dziadyk
• B. Esslinger
• S. Hamilton
• A. Knack
• S. McKeen
• M. Nickel
• A. Paquette
• M. Walters
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager
• B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
• M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• K. Petrin, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Inkpen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Foord, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• C. Kjenner, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• R. Jevne, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• R. Gabruck, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)

Council met in public at 12:07 p.m., Wednesday October 21, 2020.

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

  1. That the October 19, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategy report UFCSD00120, be received for information.
  2. That Attachment 2 of the October 19, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategy report UFCSD00120 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19177 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Sidewalk Reconstruction Local Improvements in the Eastwood Neighbourhood - Crown Land

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

  That Bylaw 19177 be read a second time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Bylaw 19177 be read a third time.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

7.2

Bylaw 19457 - Election Bylaw

I. MacLean, Office of the City Manager, answered questions.

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

  That Bylaw 19457 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)

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

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

  That Bylaw 19457 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)

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

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

  That Bylaw 19457 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (11)

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

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

  That Bylaw 19457 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

7.3

Bylaw 19341 - Amendment to the Chappelle Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan

Councillor M. Nickel was absent from the July 7, 2020, City Council Public Hearing, therefore, was required to abstain from voting on Bylaw 19341 and did not participate in the vote.

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

  That Bylaw 19341 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Front Drive Garages (M. Walters)

Councillor M. Walters stated that he would not be making the motion for which he had given notice at the October 5/7, 2020, City Council meeting.

8.2

Indigenous Housing (S. McKeen)

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

That Administration provide a report to Committee with information on the following:

• The number of affordable and supportive housing units already operated and/or owned by organizations which identify as indigenous.
• A list of proposed housing projects led by indigenous organizations.
• Any work underway or planned by the City of Edmonton to support and expand the supply of indigenous-led affordable and supportive housing units.
• The number of Edmontonians sleeping rough who identify as indigenous.
• A scan of other jurisdictions in Canada and recommendations on ways to foster growth in indigenous housing in Edmonton, led by indigenous organizations.

• • Notice of Motion Given: October 5/7, 2020, City Council
  • Laid over: October 19/21, 2020, City Council
    
    

8.3

Hosting Events and Festivals in the City (A. Knack)

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

That Administration work with festival and event organizers and engage the province to reduce red tape/costs (ex: policing costs due to the Traffic Safety Act) for hosting events/festivals in the City of Edmonton.

Due Date: March 2021

• • Notice of Motion Given: October 14, 2020, Community and Public Services Committee
  • Laid over: October 19/21, 2020, City Council

9.

Private Reports

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

  That Council meet in 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 for the discussion of items 6.15 and 9.2.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)

  Council met in private at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
  
  

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

  That Council meet in public.

  With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

  Council met in public at 12:07 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
  
  

  
  

9.1

City of Edmonton Youth Council - Appointment Recommendations

Community and Public Services Committee report
Sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Dealt with as part of item 6. Reports.

9.2

Temporary Accommodation Update - Verbal report

Addendum
Sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Council met in private at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020, pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

• D. Iveson
• M. Banga
• T. Cartmell
• T. Caterina
• J. Dziadyk
• B. Esslinger
• S. Hamilton
• B. Henderson
• A. Knack
• S. McKeen
• M. Nickel
• A. Paquette
• M. Walters
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager
• B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
• M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Inkpen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Foord, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• C. Kjenner, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• K. Petrin, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
• R. Jevne, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• R. Gabruck, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
• R. Gill, Edmonton Police Service (Subject matter expert)

Council met in public at 12:07 p.m., Wednesday October 21, 2020.

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

  That the October 19, 2020, Office of the City Manager verbal report on Temporary Accommodation Update - PRIVATE, be referred to the October 26, 2020, Executive Committee meeting.

  Due Date: October 26, 2020, Executive Committee

  With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

  
  

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 5:28 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020.