That the following draft resolutions be approved for advancement to Alberta Municipalities for member consideration at the 2023 Annual Convention:
1. It is therefore resolved that Alberta Municipalities advocate to the Government of Alberta to make the following changes to the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP):
1.1 Make borrowing for CEIP eligible under the Local Authorities Capital Financing Act;
1.2 Allow residential building financing for multi-unit buildings, including condominiums, to be equivalent to the non-residential investment limit;
1.3 Increase the maximum financing limit for residential properties, which is currently set at $50,000 or no more than double the municipal property taxes, whichever is less;
1.4 Increase the maximum financing limit of $1 million for non-residential properties; and,
1.5 Expand eligible items to include additional clean energy and adaptation upgrades such as, but not limited to, EV Chargers, while allowing municipalities to retain the ability to choose which elements of an expanded program to offer.
2. It is therefore resolved that Alberta Municipalities advocate to the Government of Alberta to:
2.1. Provide increased capital and operating funds to address growing gaps in supporting affordable housing needs across Alberta and help further accelerate housing supply.
2.2. Amend provincial legislation to exempt all non-profit affordable housing providers from both municipal and education tax, and establish a clear definition to indicate which properties will qualify for the exemption.
3. It is therefore resolved that Alberta Municipalities advocate to the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada to increase their financial commitment to supporting the recovery and ongoing vitality efforts for the downtowns, business districts, and main streets of communities throughout Alberta.
4. It is therefore resolved that Alberta Municipalities advocate for the Government of Alberta to:
4.1. By regulation, add all peace officers appointed under the Peace Officer Act as an 'other class of worker' referred to in section 24.2(2) of the Workers' Compensation Act until such time as the Act can be amended; and
4.2. Amend the definition of Peace Officer under the Workers Compensation Act, Part 4, section 24.2(1)(f) to include all Peace Officers appointed under section 7 of the Peace Officer Act.
5. It is therefore resolved that Alberta Municipalities advocate for the Government of Alberta to amend the Traffic Safety Act to accommodate the daily use of e-Scooters Alberta wide, for rental and personal use.
Members of City Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.