Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • T. Cartmell, 
  • M. Janz, 
  • A. Sohi, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

 

Councillor T. Cartmell called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2022, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2
Roll Call

 

Councillor T. Cartmell conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee. 

*Mayor A. Sohi is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committees Bylaw 18156.

Councillors A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador and A. Stevenson; and E. Norton, B. Tyson and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • Moved by:J. Wright

    That the September 9, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

    Replacement attachment:

    • 6.3 Facility Naming and Sponsorship Agreement - Clareview Community and Recreation Centre
      - Attachment 1
      (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    In Favour (3)M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)T. Cartmell
    Carried (3 to 1)

1.4
Approval of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CPSC NR_Aug17_2022 - English.pdf
2.Post-Meeting Minutes - CPSC_Aug22_2022 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:J. Wright

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • August 17, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee - Non-regular
    • August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee
    In Favour (4)T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (4 to 0)

1.5
Protocol Items

 

Demise of the Crown (T. Cartmell)        

Councillor T. Cartmell, on behalf of City Council, expressed condolences to The Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s longest reigning sovereign. Earlier this year, Her Late Majesty became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, commemorating 70 years on the throne. The mourning period has begun, and a book of condolences is available to all Edmontonians in City Hall for the next seven days. 

2.
Items for Discussion and Related Business

 

2.1
Select Items for Debate

 

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3.

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

 

All items were selected for debate.

2.3
Requests to Speak

 
  • Moved by:K. Tang

    That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

    • 6.1 Mutual Aid Organizations (K. Tang) 

    Previously approved at the August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting:

      1. J. Kinsella, John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
      2. R. Vaugeois, John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
      3. V. Duncan, Nékem: To Change Something
      4. V. Sharma, We Together Strong Community

    Additional speaker registration received:

      1. J. Gale, Bear Clan Beaver Hills House
    • 7.1 Drug Checking Program - Collaboration with Homeless Serving Agencies
      1. P. Schulz, Moms Stop The Harm
      2. S. Suazo, Indigo Harm Reduction/Boyle Street Community Services
      3. A. Staines, 4B Harm Reduction/Mom Stop The Harm
      4. D. Gouws, Spectra Plasmonics
      5. E. Thomson, EACH+EVERY: Businesses for Harm Reduction
    • 7.2 Proposed Amendments to Bylaw 15309 - Fire Rescue Services Bylaw (Fireworks) - Barrier Reduction Strategies and Regulatory Requirements - Further Engagement
      1. J. Kasemets, The Canadian National Fireworks Association
      2. F. Wade, The Canadian National Fireworks Association
      3. J. Adria
      4. B. Raynault
      5. P. Logan, The Canadian National Fireworks Association
      6. C. Mittal, Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta
      7. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
      8. J. Parsonage, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
      9. K. Blomme, WildNorth Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
      10. C. Butti
      11. C. Ramsay
      12. K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
      13. L. Krissa, Westridge Wolf Willow Community League
      14. N. Fok
      15. M. Elhard
    • 7.3 Equity and Efficiency in Application Processes - Community League Operating Grant and Community League Infrastructure Program
      1. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
      2. J. Parsonage, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
      3. J. Tucker, Edmonton Public School Board Playground Advocacy Coalition
    In Favour (4)T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following additional speaker:

    • 7.2 Proposed Amendments to Bylaw 15309 - Fire Rescue Services Bylaw (Fireworks) - Barrier Reduction Strategies and Regulatory Requirements - Further Engagement
      1. J. Townsend
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)

2.4
Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

3.
Councillor Inquiries

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.
Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

 

There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting.

5.
Requests to Reschedule Reports

 

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

6.
Unfinished Business

 

6.1
Mutual Aid Organizations (K. Tang)

This item has attachments. 
1.Community and Public Services Committee Report 1 - Mutual Aid Organizations (K. Tang).pdf
2.CS01174 Mutual Aid Organizations Council Report .pdf
3.CS01174 Attachment 1 - Mutual Aid Organizations.pdf

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

  • S. Gellatly, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • R. Vaugeois, John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
  • J. Gale, Bear Clan Beaver Hills House
  • J. Kinsella, John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights
  • V. Sharma, We Together Strong Community
  • V. Duncan, Nékem: To Change Something

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor 
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:K. Tang

    That the August 22, 2022, Community Services report CS01174, be received for information.

    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)

6.2
Public Spaces Bylaws Review

This item has attachments. 
1.Community and Public Services Committee Report 2 - Public Spaces Bylaws Review.pdf
2.OCM01402 - Public Spaces Bylaws Review Report.pdf
3.OCM01402 - Attachment 1 - Public Places Bylaws Pending Motions.pdf
4.Presentation - Public Spaces Bylaws Review Admin Presentation.pdf

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

  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • K. Scott, Community Services
  • Moved by:J. Wright

    That the August 22, 2022, Office of the City Manager report OCM01402, be received for information.

    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)

6.3
Facility Naming and Sponsorship Agreement - Clareview Community Recreation Centre

This item has attachments. 
1.Community and Public Services Committee Report 3 - Facility Naming and Sponsorship Agreement - Clareview Community.pdf
2.CS01200 Facility Naming and Sponsorship Agreement - Clareview Community Recreation Centre Council Report.pdf

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

  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • N. Walters, Community Services

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

Councillors M. Janz and K. Tang requested report CS01200 be requisitioned to City Council without a Committee Recommendation.

7.
Public Reports

 

7.1
Drug Checking Program - Collaboration with Homeless Serving Agencies

This item has attachments. 
1.CS01220 Drug Checking Program - Collaboration with Homeless Serving Agencies Council Report .pdf
2.CS01220 Attachment 1 - Drug Checking Models and Techniques.pdf
3.CS01220 Attachment 2 - Overview of Drug Checking Across Canada.pdf

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

  • S. Gellatly, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • S. Suazo, Indigo Harm Reduction/Boyle Street Community Services
  • D. Gouws, Spectra Plasmonics
  • E. Thomson, EACH+EVERY: Businesses for Harm Reduction
  • P. Schulz, Moms Stop The Harm
  • A. Staines, 4B Harm Reduction/Moms Stop the Harm
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the September 9, 2022, Community Services report CS01220, be postponed to the September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

    Due Date: September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

    In Favour (4)T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (4 to 0)

    Clerk's Note: The Chair indicated that Committee finished hearing from approved public speakers and will be starting with questions to Administration at the September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.


7.2
Proposed Amendments to Bylaw 15309 - Fire Rescue Services Bylaw (Fireworks) - Barrier Reduction Strategies and Regulatory Requirements - Further Engagement

This item has attachments. 
1.OCM01281rev - Proposed Amendments to Bylaw 15309 (Fireworks).pdf
2.OCM01281rev Attachment 1 - Alberta Municipal Affairs Standata.pdf
3.OCM01281rev Attachment 2 - Glossary of Terms.pdf
4.OCM01281rev Attachment 3 - Jurisdictional Scan and Statistics (1).pdf
5.OCM01281rev Attachment 4 - Ecological Impact of Fireworks.pdf
6.OCM01281rev Attachment 5 - Ignition Potential of Consumer Fireworks Report.pdf
7.OCM01281rev Attachment 6 - Community Insights.pdf
8.Presentation - Revised Bylaw 19985 - Amendment to Fire Rescue Services Bylaw 15309 (Fireworks) Presentation.pdf

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

  • J. Zatynly, Office of the City Manager

The following public speakers made presentations:

  • J. Kasemets, The Canadian National Fireworks Association
  • F. Wade, The Canadian National Fireworks Association
  • B. Raynault
  • C. Butti
  • L. Krissa, Westridge Wolf Willow Community League
  • N. Fok

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • J. Adria
  • P. Logan, The Canadian National Fireworks Association
  • C. Ramsay
  • M. Elhard
  • C. Mittal, Bhartiya Cultural Society of Alberta
  • L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the September 9, 2022, Office of the City Manager report OCM01281rev, be postponed to the September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

    Due Date: September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

    In Favour (4)T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (4 to 0)

    Clerk's Note: The Chair indicated that Committee finished hearing from approved public speakers and will be starting with questions to Administration at the September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.


7.3
Equity and Efficiency in Application Processes - Community League Operating Grant and Community League Infrastructure Program

This item has attachments. 
1.Equity and Efficiency in Application Processes.pdf

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

  • S. Gellatly, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • J. Tucker, Edmonton Public School Board Playground Advocacy Coalition
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the September 9, 2022, Community Services report CS01247, be postponed to the September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

    Due Date: September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

    In Favour (4)T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (4 to 0)

    Clerk's Note: The Chair indicated that Committee finished hearing from approved public speakers and will be starting with questions to Administration at the September 26, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.


8.
Responses to Councillor Inquiries

 

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.
Private Reports

 

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.
Motions Pending

 

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

 

Councillor T. Cartmell asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2022.

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