City Council Minutes

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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

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2021, and acknowledged that City Council 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.

Mayor D. Iveson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

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

Councillor A. Paquette was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor M. Banga was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, S. McKerry and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the February 22/24, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

    Addition: 

    • 9.4 Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report
      (Private pursuant to 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, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That the following item be added to the February 22/24, 2021, City Council meeting agenda:

    • 9.5 City Auditor Recruitment Update
      (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    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)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the following City Council meeting minutes be approved:

    • February 8, 2021, City Council
    • February 9, 2021, City Council Public Hearing
    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 3 class from Richard Secord School in Ward 10, and their teacher R. Reis.

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized the work of the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region in responding to emerging needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way has a long history of supporting our community with 2021 marking the organization's 80th anniversary in our city. United Way is currently directing funding to two phases of support: emergency response and recovery support. The Mayor expressed gratitude to R. Yager, President and CEO, United Way of the Alberta Capital Region; S. Smart, S. Pitman and J. Dempsey, United Way Strategic Partnerships; City of Edmonton’s United Way Steering Committee and Working Committee Members; and countless other United Way staff members. R. Yager, participating virtually, expressed gratitude for the recognition.

Councillor S. McKeen, on behalf of City Council, recognized the dedication and compassion of Father J. Holland for his lifelong service championing civil rights and advocating for the poor. For his work, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2002, the Capital Region Integrity Award in 2007, the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2017 and the Governor General’s Award in 2021. Recently a portion of 108A Ave was renamed Father Jim Holland Way to honour his positive contribution to the neighbourhood and he was gifted with an Eagle Feather headdress by a Kainai Elder from the Blood Reserve in Southern Alberta. Father J. Holland, participating virtually and joined by M. Duguay, D. Prior and R. Stewart, expressed gratitude for the honour and emphasized the importance of his work.

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, expressed gratitude to the City of Edmonton and partner agencies for their remarkable commitment working to protect the health, safety, dignity and wellbeing of Edmonton residents throughout the pandemic. The City of Edmonton, in collaboration with Community and Social Services, Alberta Health Services, and our community partners, opened the EXPO Centre and Tipinawaw, the temporary accommodation space at the Edmonton Convention Centre, to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals experiencing homelessness. In particular, the Mayor recognized S. Twan, Boyle Street Community Services; S. McGee, Homeward Trust; G. St. Amand, Bissell Centre; D. Kurpjuweit, The Mustard Seed; C. Whiskeyjack, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society; B. Reith, Hope Mission; M. Soroka, Jasper Place Wellness Centre; J. Fox, REACH Edmonton; S. Kadri, Canadian Islamic Centre; and C. Blasetti, Boyle McCauley Health Services.

The following items were selected for debate: 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 6.1 Community Revitalization Levy Update - Downtown, The Quarters Downtown, Belvedere
    • 6.2 EPCOR Water Services Inc. - 2022-2026 Rates Application - Fire Hydrant Service Costs
    • 6.3 EPCOR Water Services Inc. - Performance Based Rates Applications and Regulatory Process
    • 6.4 Early Agenda Distribution - Pilot Projects Results
    • 6.6 2021 Investments in Organizations - Sustain
    • 6.7 City of Edmonton Indigenous Framework
    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)

There were no Requests to Speak.

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

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

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 7.1 Bylaw 19578 - Council Code of Conduct Bylaw - Amendments to Bylaw 18483
    • 7.4 Bylaw 19588 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting
    • 7.5 Bylaw 19551 - 2021 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
    • 7.6 Bylaw 19367 - To Amend Bylaw 12294, EPCOR Edmonton Regulated Utilities Procedure Bylaw
    • 7.7 Bylaw 19573 - To Amend Bylaw 18970 to Expand the Mandate of the Anti-racism Advisory Committee
    • 7.8 Bylaw 19579 - Amendment to Bylaw 14054, Edmonton Design Committees Bylaw
    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)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 7.1 Bylaw 19578 - Council Code of Conduct Bylaw - Amendments to Bylaw 18483
    • 7.4 Bylaw 19588 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting
    • 7.5 Bylaw 19551 - 2021 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
    • 7.6 Bylaw 19367 - To Amend Bylaw 12294, EPCOR Edmonton Regulated Utilities Procedure Bylaw
    • 7.7 Bylaw 19573 - To Amend Bylaw 18970 to Expand the Mandate of the Anti-racism Advisory Committee
    • 7.8 Bylaw 19579 - Amendment to Bylaw 14054, Edmonton Design Committees Bylaw
    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)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 7.1 Bylaw 19578 - Council Code of Conduct Bylaw - Amendments to Bylaw 18483
    • 7.4 Bylaw 19588 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting
    • 7.5 Bylaw 19551 - 2021 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
    • 7.6 Bylaw 19367 - To Amend Bylaw 12294, EPCOR Edmonton Regulated Utilities Procedure Bylaw
    • 7.7 Bylaw 19573 - To Amend Bylaw 18970 to Expand the Mandate of the Anti-racism Advisory Committee
    • 7.8 Bylaw 19579 - Amendment to Bylaw 14054, Edmonton Design Committees Bylaw
    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 7.1 Bylaw 19578 - Council Code of Conduct Bylaw - Amendments to Bylaw 18483
    • 7.4 Bylaw 19588 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to impose a special tax for the repair and maintenance of the Alley Lighting
    • 7.5 Bylaw 19551 - 2021 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
    • 7.6 Bylaw 19367 - To Amend Bylaw 12294, EPCOR Edmonton Regulated Utilities Procedure Bylaw
    • 7.7 Bylaw 19573 - To Amend Bylaw 18970 to Expand the Mandate of the Anti-racism Advisory Committee
    • 7.8 Bylaw 19579 - Amendment to Bylaw 14054, Edmonton Design Committees Bylaw
    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)

That the Returning Officer provide a memo to City Council with the following information regarding the creation of a Permanent Electors Register as per section 49 of the Local Authorities Election Act, for the 2025 Edmonton General Election:

  • overall timelines and costs associated with the creation and maintenance of a Permanent Electors Register
  • opportunities to obtain and share information with the Election Commissioner
  • current information about incorporating enumeration as part of future municipal census
  • high-level potential impacts a Permanent Electors Register would have on the planning and operations of a General Election

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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

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

That the February 22, 2021, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report UFCSD00222, be received for information.

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

  1. That Administration work with EPCOR in the development of its performance based rates application effective April 1, 2022, to amend the rates application to include the recovery of costs for public fire protection services in the water utility rates, then remove the recovery of these costs from the current fire hydrant service agreement approach, resulting in a reduction in the operating budget requirement for Fire Rescue Services as of April 1, 2022;
  2. That Administration, conditional on Council’s approval of this change to the water performance based rates application, return with a budget adjustment, in the 2021 fall Supplementary Operating Budget Adjustment report, to reduce the operating budget for the Fire Rescue Services branch on an ongoing basis starting in 2022 for the recovery of cost of providing public fire protection services.

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

That the regulatory schedule and guiding objectives, set out in Attachment 1 of the February 5, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00306, to assess the EPCOR Water Services Inc. performance based rates applications to establish new rates for water, wastewater treatment and drainage services, effective April 1, 2022, be approved.

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

Bylaw XXXXX - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw

That Administration return to City Council with amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw, to provide for:

  1. Agenda distribution of City Council and Standing Committee agendas at least ten clear days prior to the meeting.
  2. Agenda distribution at a set time (noon), unless exigent circumstances exist.
  3. Committee or Council reports, minutes for approval and motions pending not distributed with the agenda to be added to the agenda without requiring a motion to do so.

Due Date: March 15/17, 2021, City Council

C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered questions. K. Thurston, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); A. Corbould, City Manager; M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, and A. McCalla, Financial and Corporate Services; S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; and B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor; answered questions.

  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the Agreement Framework between the City of Edmonton and Prairie Sky Gondola Inc., as set out in Attachment 1 of the February 16, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_8033, be approved.

    In Favour (8)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, and M. Walters
    Opposed (5)S. Hamilton, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (8 to 5)

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

That the grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 17, 2021, Edmonton Arts Council report EXT00257, be approved.

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

That City Council endorse and commit to adhere to the Guiding Principles, 4 roles and 7 commitments contained in the City of Edmonton Indigenous Framework, as set out in Attachment 1 of the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00278.

J. Lamarre, City Operations, answered questions.

  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    Charter Bylaw XXXXX - Safe Passing Distance

    1. That Administration bring forward a Charter Bylaw to establish a minimum safe passing distance for motorists passing cyclists, based on alignment with the City of Calgary’s approach, as outlined in the February 17, 2021, City Operations report CR_8037.

    Due Date: May 31, 2021, City Council

    2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, advocate to the Province to establish province wide minimum safe passing distances for motorists passing cyclists, in support of mutual Vision Zero goals.

    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)

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, and D. Aitken, Citizen Services, made a presentation. D. Aitken and K. Tomalty, Citizen Services; and K. Johnson, Edmonton Police Service, answered questions.

  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That the February 17, 2021, Citizen Services report CR_7275, be received for information.

    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)

7.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19578 received three readings.

  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Bylaw 19585 be read a first time.

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (2)M. Nickel, and M. Banga
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Bylaw 19585 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (2)M. Nickel, and M. Banga
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Bylaw 19585 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Bylaw 19585 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (2)M. Nickel, and M. Banga
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That Bylaw 19586 be read a first time.

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That section 6.2(3) of Bylaw 19553 (Attachment 2) be amended by adding “feral cats, or birds” after “in respect of Wildlife,”.

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That Bylaw 19553 be read a first time.

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That Bylaw 19553 be read a second time.

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That Bylaw 19553 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    That Bylaw 19553 be read a third time.

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

A. Corbould, City Manager; and G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered questions.

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

    Developer Installed Neighbourhood Entrance Signs - Installation and Maintenance

    That Administration prepare a report addressing the installation and maintenance of developer installed neighbourhood entrance feature signs addressing:

    1. Design regulations during initial construction
    2. Options to restore or remove signs in disrepair

    Due Date: May 25, 2021, Urban Planning Committee

    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)

A. Corbould, City Manager; and J. Bertram and S. Neufeld, EPCOR, answered questions.

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

    1. That Administration, in consultation with EPCOR, return to Utility Committee with a report on the following:

    1. the potential impacts to City of Edmonton headwaters that may result from the four currently approved coal mining projects, and for future mining projects should the Government of Alberta choose to rescind the 1976 coal mining policy
    2. an outline of tools the municipality has to protect these headwaters, including but not limited to mitigation for potential impacts of high rates of selenium in our water supply and the possibility of the municipality working in regional partnership to seek intervener status with the provincial government
    3. recommendations on the feasibility of developing a headwater protection strategy for the City of Edmonton

    2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the provincial government to request municipalities be consulted as major stakeholders on future coal policy change.

  • Amendment:
    Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That the following be added to the end of part 2:

    and to ask for a moratorium on exploration until after public consultation has been completed and a replacement coal policy is in place.

    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)
  • Motion as Amended, put:

    Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    Potential Impacts to City of Edmonton Headwaters

    1. That Administration, in consultation with EPCOR, return to Utility Committee with a report on the following:

    1. the potential impacts to City of Edmonton headwaters that may result from the four currently approved coal mining projects, and for future mining projects should the Government of Alberta choose to rescind the 1976 coal mining policy
    2. an outline of tools the municipality has to protect these headwaters, including but not limited to mitigation for potential impacts of high rates of selenium in our water supply and the possibility of the municipality working in regional partnership to seek intervener status with the provincial government
    3. recommendations on the feasibility of developing a headwater protection strategy for the City of Edmonton

    Due Date: June 25, 2021, Utility Committee

    2. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the provincial government to request municipalities be consulted as major stakeholders on future coal policy change, and to ask for a moratorium on exploration until after public consultation has been completed and a replacement coal policy is in place.

    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)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.

    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)

    City Council met in private at 2:42 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.


  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That City Council meet in public.

    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)

    City Council met in public at 4:57 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.


  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:S. McKeen
    1. That Alternative 2 of the business case, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 5, 2021, City Operations report CO00171, be approved.
    2. That the terms, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the February 5, 2021, City Operations report CO00171, be approved and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
    3. That the Capital Profile, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the February 5, 2021, City Operations report CO00171, be approved.
    4. That the February 5, 2021, City Operations report CO00171, remain private pursuant to section 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the contract agreement is finalized.
    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)

City Council met in private at 2:42 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

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)
  • E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor
  • M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, 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
  • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
  • R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • D. Jubinville, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)
  • D. Traynor, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)
  • R. Smith, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)
  • R. Strong, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)
  • K. Sorochuk, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)
  • M. Beliveau, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)
  • R. DaSilva, Employee Services (Subject matter expert)
  • A. Norget, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

City Council met in public at 4:57 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

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

    That the Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report, be received for information and 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 (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)

City Council met in private at 2:42 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

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)
  • E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

City Council met in public at 4:57 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

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

    That the City Manager Update - Verbal report, be received for information and remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    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)

City Council met in private at 2:42 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

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)
  • E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • R. Klatchuk, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
  • Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
  • J. Huckabay, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
  • K. McIntosh, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
  • J. Schroeder, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)

City Council met in public at 4:57 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson
    1. That Attachment 1 be added to the February 22, 2021, Office of the Mayor Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report and remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    2. That the principles, as set out in Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2021, Office of the Mayor report Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report, be approved.
    3. That Administration support the activation of the City of Edmonton's government relations strategy, based on the principles and tactics outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2021, Office of the Mayor report Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report.
    4. That the February 22, 2021, Office of the Mayor report Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report remain private 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 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)

City Council met in private at 2:42 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

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)
  • E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
  • A. Shourie, Leaders International
  • C. Oteiza-Ayres, Leaders International

City Council met in public at 4:57 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell
    1. That the City Auditor Job Profile, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00415, be approved.
    2. That Attachment 1 of the February 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00415 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 February 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00415 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​.
    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)

Councillor T. Cartmell requested permission to make a Motion without Customary Notice to change the Orders of the Day for the February 25, 2021, Non-Regular Community and Public Services Committee meeting to convene at 2:15 p.m.

  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Councillor T. Cartmell be allowed to make a Motion without Customary Notice to change the Orders of the Day for the February 25, 2021, Non-Regular Community and Public Services Committee meeting to convene at 2:15 p.m.

    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)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That the Orders of the Day for the February 25, 2021, Non-Regular Community and Public Services Committee meeting be changed to convene at 2:15 p.m.

    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)

The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2021.

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