City Council Minutes

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Virtual Meeting
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 

Deputy Mayor J. Rice called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Homelands. 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 21, 2024, City Council meeting was held over two days: February 21, 2024 and February 23, 2024.

Deputy Mayor J. Rice conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi, Councillors S. Hamilton and A. Paquette were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors T. Cartmell and K. Tang were absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and C. Martin, Acting Deputy City Clerk, R. Zheng and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the February 21/23, 2024, City Council meeting agenda be adopted.

    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
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • December 11, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
    • December 12/13, 2023, City Council
    • December 15, 2023, City Council - Non-Regular
    • January 15/16, 2024, Special City Council
    • January 16, 2024, Special City Council
    • January 17, 2024, Special City Council
    • February 12, 2024, Special City Council
    • February 14, 2024, City Council - Non-Regular
    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
    Carried (11 to 0)

There were no Protocol Items.

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5 and 9.2.

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

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 7.3 2024 Common Furniture Plan
    • 7.6 Naming Committee Renaming Recommendation
    • 7.7 Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-Off) - Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes and Penalties
    • 7.8 Explore Edmonton Tax Forgiveness Options
    • 9.1 Edmonton Community Foundation - Committee of Nominators Appointment
    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
    Carried (11 to 0)

Requests to Speak were not considered.

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Martin, Acting Deputy City Clerk
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

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

    • 7.1 Operating Budget Amendment 12 Update - Update on progress and reallocation options in advance of Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024
    • 9.2 City Auditor Recruitment Update #4 - 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024
    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
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20579 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw Amendment No. 1
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20774 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment No. 4
    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
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20579 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw Amendment No. 1
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20774 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment No. 4
    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
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20579 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw Amendment No. 1
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20774 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment No. 4
    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
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20579 - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw Amendment No. 1
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20774 - Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw Amendment No. 4
    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
    Carried (11 to 0)

Can Administration provide a report outlining:

  1. work currently underway on the Housing Needs Assessment for Edmonton and the Edmonton Region including any analysis on if enough housing is being built to support the population growth;
  2. any information City Administration has from the Administration of the various school boards about the ability to provide enough schools for the growing population;
  3. if updated modeling has occurred for municipal infrastructure needed to support the growing population (example: libraries, recreation centres, bus garages, police stations, fire halls, utility lines, etc.);
  4. if updated modeling has occurred for the City Plan to address the rapid population growth;
  5. language and translation services that the City provides to support the large increase of new Canadians who are moving to Edmonton; and
  6. funding changes in the MSI/LGFF funding provided to the City since its inception.

Due Date: June 17, 2024, Community and Public Services Committee

This report was dealt with at the February 12, 2024, Special City Council meeting.

This report was dealt with at the February 12, 2024, Special City Council meeting.

This report was dealt with at the February 12, 2024, Special City Council meeting.

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

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

    That the December 8, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02213, be referred to the May 7, 2024, Council Services Committee meeting for further discussion.

    Due Date: May 7, 2024, Council Services Committee

    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
    Carried (11 to 0)

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

  • C. Sparks, Employee Services

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. McKeown, City Operations
  • A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Zatylny, Office of the City Manager
  • A. Sharma, City Operations
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • R. Jevne, Community Services
  • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to the economic or other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 7.1.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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 private at 3:55 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • M. Plouffe, Chief People Officer and City Solicitor
    • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    • E. Robar, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
    • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services

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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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 4:59 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024.


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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to the economic or other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 7.1.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, 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 private at 1:51 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
    • J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services

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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 3:03 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024.


  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Paquette
    1. That the January 30, 2024, Office of the City Manager report OCM02233, be received for information.
    2. That Attachments 2 and 4 of the January 30, 2024, Office of the City Manager report OCM02233 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to the economic or other interests of a public body) 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. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

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

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • S. Fleck, Stantec
  • S. Abourizk, University of Alberta

C. Martin, Acting Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That the January 30, 2024, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02122, 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)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    Capital Project/Program Size Review

    That Administration provide a report including a review and potential recommendations for a maximum capital project and/or program size as measured by budget.

    Due Date: Spring 2024 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Administration provide a report containing an analysis of projects completed since 2019 that have proceeded through the Project Development and Delivery Model and specifically compare the budget estimates at Checkpoint 3 to final project costs.

    Due Date: May 23, 2024, Executive Committee

  • Amendment:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That "report" be replaced with "memo" and that "Due Date: May 23, 2024, Executive Committee" be deleted.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Motion as Amended, put:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Administration provide a memo containing an analysis of projects completed since 2019 that have proceeded through the Project Development and Delivery Model and specifically compare the budget estimates at Checkpoint 3 to final project costs.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

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

That the January 24, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02303, be received for information.

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

  • V. Hinderks, Office of the City Clerk

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • O. Zakoc, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the 2024 Common Travel Plan, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the January 24, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02302, be revised per the discussion, and approved and funded from the Office of the Councillors 2024 Common Travel and Conference Budget.

    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
    Carried (11 to 0)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • H. Quan, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the City of Edmonton Updated Affordable Housing Strategy (2023 - 2026), as outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 15, 2024, Community Services report CS01673, be approved.

    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
    Carried (11 to 0)

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

  1. That the Oliver Community League’s request to rename its Neighbourhood name to Wîhkwêntôwin ᐄᐧᐦᑫᐧᐣᑑᐃᐧᐣ be approved.
  2. That Oliver Arena, Oliver Pool, and Oliver Park be renamed to Wîhkwêntôwin ᐄᐧᐦᑫᐧᐣᑑᐃᐧᐣ Arena, Wîhkwêntôwin ᐄᐧᐦᑫᐧᐣᑑᐃᐧᐣ Pool, and Wîhkwêntôwin ᐄᐧᐦᑫᐧᐣᑑᐃᐧᐣ Park, respectively.
  3. That the future “The Yards/116 St. LRT Stop” along the Valley Line West be renamed to “Wîhkwêntôwin ᐄᐧᐦᑫᐧᐣᑑᐃᐧᐣ/116 St. LRT Stop”.
  4. That an effective date of January 1, 2025, for the renaming recommendations, as outlined in the February 7, 2024, Naming Committee report EXT02205, be approved.

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

That the cancellation (write-off) of $198,365.88 in uncollectible taxes, including all accrued penalties, as at December 31, 2023, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 7, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02200, be approved.

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

That tax forgiveness for account 10972146 in the amount of $1,193,776.65, including associated penalties accrued since 2021, be approved.

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

  1. That the January 30, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC0230, be received for information.
  2. That the January 30, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC0230 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.2.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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 private at 11:53 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2024.

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

    • C. Martin, Acting Deputy City Clerk

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

    • K. Gregor, DHR Global

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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, 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 1:50 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024.


  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That Attachment 1 of the January 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02271 be revised per the private discussion at the February 21/23, 2024, City Council meeting.
    2. That the actions outlined in revised Attachment 1 of the January 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02271, be approved.
    3. That the January 23, 2024, Office of the City Clerk report OCC02271 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

*Clerk’s note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor S. Hamilton re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the December 12/13, 2023, City Council meeting.

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

    That Administration:

    1. for engagements that include Community Leagues in their stakeholder contact lists, public engagement best practice is revised to recommend including Homeowners Associations as part of stakeholder and audience identification when appropriate, and  
    2. provide an update to Council by memo that confirms best practices for stakeholder contact lists for engagements include verification that contact information is current and monitored.
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor A. Stevenson requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar.

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

    That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Stevenson to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Orders of the Day for the February 29, 2024, City Auditor Recruitment Committee meeting be changed as follows:

    • Convene - 9 a.m
    • Lunch - 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Adjournment - 2:30 p.m.
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

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

That Administration provide a report outlining tax forgiveness options for the outstanding tax balance for taxes assessed to Apadana Women's Housing LTD at 10335 100 Avenue NW (account 3068400) as of April 30, 2024.

Due Date: May 23, 2024, Executive Committee

  • Notice of Motion Given: February 21/23, 2024, City Council

The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024.

No Item Selected