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 9:34 a.m., Monday, October 5, 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.

Mayor D. Iveson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of the following Councillors: 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, S. McKeen and A. Paquette participated electronically.

Councillors B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, M. Nickel and M. Walters participated electronically for a portion of the meeting.

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

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

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

    That the October 5/7, 2020, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 1.4 Adoption of Minutes
      - October 1, 2020, Special City Council
    • 6.7 Corporate Tree Management Policy - Additional Public Consultation
    • 6.11 Funding Plan for the Brighton Block - Executive Committee report
    • 6.12 Rossdale Land Transfer Agreement - Executive Committee report
    • 6.13 Draft Amendments to Policy C595 Neighbourhood Renewal Program - Executive Committee report
    • 7.10 Bylaw 19410 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West - Executive Committee report
    • 7.11 Bylaw 19398 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West - Executive Committee report
    • 9.1 Plan To Meet Immediate Housing Need - Strategy and Approach - PRIVATE
      (Sections 21, 24, 27 and 29 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.2 Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force - Appointment of Chair and Members At Large - PRIVATE
      (Sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

    Replacement pages:

    • 5. Requests to Reschedule Reports
      - 5.2 - New 2020 Council Initiatives - Report Back

    Request to Delete:

    • 6.6 New 2020 Council Initiatives - Report Back
    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)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That the following City Council meeting minutes be adopted:

    • September 14-16, 2020, City Council Public Hearing
    • September 21/23, 2020, City Council
    • September 22, 2020, City Council Public Hearing
    • October 1, 2020, Special City Council
    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)

Senior’s Declaration (A. Knack)

Councillor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, recognized the International day of Older Persons. First established by the United Nations in 1990, the International Day of Older Persons celebrates the most experienced generation: senior citizens. One of the ways that Council has demonstrated it's commitment towards the older population has been through the Edmonton Seniors Declaration. A brief video was shown to Members of Council.

Historian Laureate - Past and Current (S. McKeen)

Councillor S. McKeen, on behalf of City Council, recognized that ten years ago, the City of Edmonton became Canada’s first municipality to appoint a Historian Laureate. He introduced Amber Paquette, as Edmonton’s newest Historian Laureate and thanked outgoing laureate, M. Wyman. The Historian Laureate acts as the City’s official ambassador on historical matters.

Hansen Distillery Recognition (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized Hansen Distillery for their release of the Northern Eyes Whisky, the first-ever Edmonton-made whisky, which was finally released in February of this year. He congratulated owners K. Sustrik and S. Hansen, and the entire team at Hansen Distillery, on this remarkable moment in the City's history.

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.7, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3. 

The recommendations in the following reports passed without debate:

  • 5.1 City Policy C509B - Naming Development Areas, Parks, Municipal facilities, Roads and Honorary Roads
  • 5.2 New 2020 Council Initiatives - Report Back
  • 6.3 Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies
  • 6.5 Tax Public Auction Resolutions
  • 6.8 City of Edmonton Recreation Facilities Naming Rights and Sponsorship Concept Approval
  • 6.9 Use of Telus Field Capital Reserve

There were no Requests to Speak.

There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time.

The following bylaws were not selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.6 and 7.7.

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

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

  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

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

    • 5.1 City Policy C509B - Naming Development Areas, Parks, Municipal facilities, Roads and Honorary Roads

    That the revised due date of Third Quarter 2021, be approved.

    • 5.2 New 2020 Council Initiatives - Report Back

    That the revised due date of October 19, 2020, be approved.

    • 6.3 Council Member Appointments to Civic Agencies

    That the Council member appointments to civic agencies, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00010, be approved for the following term: January 1, 2021, to the inaugural Council meeting in October 2021.

    • 6.5 Tax Public Auction Resolutions
    1. That the 2021 Tax Public Auction be held on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in a location determined by the City Assessor, commencing at 10 a.m.
    2. That the reserve bids be set for all properties at fair market value and that the market value be determined by an independent appraisal of each property.
    3. That the Terms and Conditions of Sale, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, Financial and Corporate Services report CR_8366, be approved.
    4. That the 2020 Tax Public Auction be adjourned and held on March 31, 2021, in Council Chamber, City Hall, commencing at 10 a.m.
    • 6.8 City of Edmonton Recreation Facilities Naming Rights and Sponsorship Concept Approval
    1. That an exemption to City Policy C477A - Facility Name Sale Policy be approved to allow Administration to seek facility naming sponsors for the facilities outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 30, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_8483.
    2. That concept approval be given for Administration to seek facility naming sponsors for the facilities outlined in Attachment 1, subject to the conditions in City Policy C477A - Facility Name Sale Policy, as outlined in the September 30, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_8483.
    • 6.9 Use of Telus Field Capital Reserve

    That capital profile CM-12-0000 Facility: Service Delivery - Renewal be increased by $373,776.85 in 2020 with funding from the Telus Field Capital Reserve to fund the work required to investigate and resolve the drainage issue at RE/MAX Field.

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

    That the January 1, 2021, to October 26, 2021, Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report CR_8504, be approved.

    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. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Moved by:D. Iveson
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    1. That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms for October 6, 2020, to the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report CR_8505, be approved.

    Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms - Revised Order

    2. That the Deputy and Acting Mayor Terms return to the January 25/27, 2021, City Council meeting, after the Nomination period has opened, with a revised order informed by Councillors who are confirmed as not running for election in 2021.

    Due Date: January 25, 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)

Items 6.4 and 9.1 were dealt with together.

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager and J. Foord, Citizen Services, made a presentation and answered questions. S. McGee, Homeward Trust, answered questions.

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

    That Administration work with partners to ensure significant emphasis can be placed on providing access to full spectrum addictions treatment and recovery options for people accessing space at the City Led Temporary 24/7 Pandemic Accommodation, at any short term and medium term bridge housing and at any longer term supportive housing.

    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)

This item was deleted. See item 1.3.

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered questions.

  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That revised Corporate Tree Management Policy C456C, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, City Operations report CR_7220rev, be approved.

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

S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, W. Tse Ramirez and K. Petrin, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; and G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered questions.

  • Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:M. Nickel
    1. That the 2020 fees within Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 17400, for dispatch and vehicle licences, be waived by 50 percent.
    2. That the 2020 fees within Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 17400, for dispatch and vehicle licenses for limousines be waived by 100 percent.
    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:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:D. Iveson
    1. That funding of up to $743,084.30 be provided from the Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy to fund eligible historic rehabilitation work on the Brighton Block, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 1, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_8135.
    2. That a funding agreement between the City and Brighton Block Inc., as outlined in Attachment 2 of the October 1, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_8135, 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)
  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:D. Iveson
    1. That the terms of a land transfer agreement between the City of Edmonton and EPCOR Power Development Corporation and EPCOR Utilities Inc., as outlined in Attachment 3 of the October 1, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_6957, be approved, and that the land transfer agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
    2. That the terms of a maintenance agreement between the City of Edmonton and EPCOR Power Development Corporation, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the October 1, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_6957, be approved, and that the maintenance agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
    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)
  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That revised Neighbourhood Renewal Program Policy C595A, as set out in Attachment 1 of the October 1, 2020, Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_7651, be approved.

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

    That item 6.14 - COVID-19 Update - Verbal report, be added to the agenda.

    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)

    Council met in private at 9:37 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 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
    • 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
    • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
    • R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
    • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
    • M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
    • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
    • D. Aitken, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
    • R. Squire, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
    • J. Zatylyn, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)

    Council met in public at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

    A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager, made a presentation and answered questions. B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor, answered questions.


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

    That October 7, 2020, Office of the City Manager verbal report on COVID-19 Update, 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.

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

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 7.1 Bylaw 19375 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Projects, Neighbourhood Renewal Program Reconstruction - Eastwood, Elmwood Park and Yellowhead Corridor East Industrial
    • 7.6 Bylaw 19374 - To amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217 and 19243, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
    • 7.7 Bylaw 19425 - To Designate the Abram Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
    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:

    • 7.2 Bylaw 19372 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Service Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
    • 7.6 Bylaw 19374 - To amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217 and 19243, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
    • 7.7 Bylaw 19425 - To Designate the Abram Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
    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:

    • 7.6 Bylaw 19374 - To amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217 and 19243, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
    • 7.7 Bylaw 19425 - To Designate the Abram Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
    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 third time:

    • 7.2 Bylaw 19372 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Service Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
    • 7.6 Bylaw 19374 - To amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217 and 19243, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
    • 7.7 Bylaw 19425 - To Designate the Abram Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource
    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:D. Iveson
    • 7.10 Bylaw 19410 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.11 Bylaw 19398 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    1. That Schedule A4 to Bylaw 19410, be deleted.
    2. That Schedule A3 to Bylaw 19398, be deleted.
    In Favour (9)D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, S. McKeen, and A. Paquette
    Opposed (2)T. Caterina, and M. Nickel
    Carried (9 to 2)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 7.8 Bylaw 19409 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.9 Bylaw 19397 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.10 Bylaw 19410 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.11 Bylaw 19398 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, M. Banga, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, and M. Nickel
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 7.8 Bylaw 19409 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.9 Bylaw 19397 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.10 Bylaw 19410 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.11 Bylaw 19398 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, M. Banga, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, and M. Nickel
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 7.8 Bylaw 19409 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.9 Bylaw 19397 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.10 Bylaw 19410 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.11 Bylaw 19398 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.


  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 7.8 Bylaw 19409 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.9 Bylaw 19397 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.10 Bylaw 19410 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    • 7.11 Bylaw 19398 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcels for Valley Line West
    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, M. Banga, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, and M. Nickel
    Carried (10 to 3)

To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Projects, Neighbourhood Renewal Program Reconstruction - Eastwood, Elmwood Park and Yellowhead Corridor East Industrial

Bylaw 19375 received first reading. See item 7. - Bylaws.

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

    That Bylaw 19395 be read a first 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
    Opposed (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:J. Dziadyk

    That Bylaw 19395 be read a second 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
    Opposed (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That Bylaw 19395 be considered for third reading.

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.


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

    That Bylaw 19395 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
    Opposed (1)M. Nickel
    Carried (12 to 1)

C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services, answered questions.

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

    That Bylaw 19394 be read a first time.

    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:M. Banga

    That Bylaw 19394 be read a second time.

    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:M. Banga

    That Bylaw 19394 be considered for third reading.

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.


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

    That Bylaw 19394 be read a third time.

    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)

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager and B. Simpson, City Operations; A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager; and C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement, answered questions.

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

    That Bylaw 19438 be read a first time.

    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 Bylaw 19438 be read a second time.

    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 Bylaw 19438 be considered for third reading.

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.


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

    That Bylaw 19438 be read a third time.

    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)

To amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217 and 19243, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects

Bylaw 19374 received three readings. See item 7. - Bylaws.

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

    That Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials), 27 (legal advice) 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 9.1 and 9.2.

    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)

    Council met in private at 10:55 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.


  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:B. Esslinger

    That Council meet in public.

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

    Council met in public at 2:28 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.


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

    That Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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 for the discussion of item 9.3.

    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)

    Council met in private at 3:30 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.


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

    That Council meet in public.

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

    Council met in public at 4:28 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.

     


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

    That Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.2 and 6.14.

    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)

    Council met in private at 9:37 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020.


  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That Council meet in public.

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

    Council met in public at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020.


9.1
Plan To Meet Immediate Housing Need - Strategy and Approach
 

Addendum
Sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials), 27 (legal advice) 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

Items 6.4 and 9.1 were dealt with together.

Council met in private at 10:55 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2020, pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials), 27 (legal advice) 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.

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
  • 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
  • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
  • R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
  • M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • J. Foord, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
  • C. Kjenner, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
  • S. McGee, Homeward Trust (Subject matter expert)
  • N. Thomas, Communications and Engagement (Communications advisor)
  • K. Petrin, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development (Subject matter expert)
  • K. Fallis-Howell, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • J. Liddle, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • C. Argo, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
  • S. Padbury, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
  • C. Bull, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
  • Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
  • J. Charchun, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)
  • B. Lau, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)
  • D. Nielsen, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)
  • N. Batres, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)

Council met in public at 2:28 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.

  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:B. Henderson
    1. That the actions outlined in Attachment 3 of the October 5, 2020, Citizen Services report CS00063, be approved.
    2. That the October 5, 2020, Citizen Services report CS00063 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (advice from officials) 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.
    3. That Attachment 4 of the October 5, 2020, Citizen Services report CS00063 remain private pursuant to section 27 (legal advice) 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)

Addendum
Time Specific: 11:30 a.m., on Monday, October 5, 2020
Sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Council met in private at 10:55 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2020, 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 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
  • R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
  • M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
  • D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk (Subject matter expert)
  • V. Gunderson, Office of the City Clerk (Subject matter expert)
  • N. Harcus, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
  • A. Kientzel, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
  • C. Oteiza Ayres, Leaders International (External Consultant)
  • A. Shourie, Leaders International (External Consultant)
  • J. Charchun, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)
  • B. Lau, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)
  • N. Batres, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)

Council met in public at 2:28 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.

  • Moved by:M. Nickel
    Seconded by:M. Walters

    That 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 (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)

    Council met in private at 4:38 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.

    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
    • 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
    • M. Laban, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
    • S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
    • D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk (Subject matter expert)
    • N. Harcus, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
    • A. Kientzel, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)

     


  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Council meet in public.

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

    Council met in public at 5:21 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.


  • Moved by:M. Walters
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083 be postponed to Wednesday, October 7, 2020, as first item of business.

    Due Date: October 7, 2020, City Council

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

    Council met in private at 9:37 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 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 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
    • 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)
    • D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk (Subject matter expert)
    • V. Gunderson, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
    • N. Harcus, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
    • A. Kientzel, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
    • J. Foord, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)
    • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
    • C. Oteiza Ayres, Leaders International (External Consultant)

    Council met in public at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020.



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

    1. That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083, be appointed as the independent Chair of the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force.
    2. That the individuals named in Attachment 2, of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083, be appointed to the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force.
    3. That Attachments 1 and 2 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083 remain private pursuant to section 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.


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

    Part 1 of Motion, put:

    That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083, be appointed as the independent Chair of the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force.

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and M. Banga
    Opposed (3)T. Caterina, M. Nickel, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Part 2 of Motion, put:

    That the individuals named in Attachment 2 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083, be appointed to the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force.

    In Favour (9)D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, and M. Walters
    Opposed (4)T. Caterina, M. Nickel, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Carried (9 to 4)
  • Part 3 of Motion, put:

    That Attachments 1 and 2 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083 remain private pursuant to section 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.

    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)
  • Summary of Council's Decision on Item 9.2:

    1. That the individual named in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083, be appointed as the independent Chair of the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force.
    2. That the individuals named in Attachment 2, of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083, be appointed to the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force.
    3. That Attachments 1 and 2 of the October 5, 2020, Office of the City Manager report OCM00083 remain private pursuant to section 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.

9.3
City Manager Recruitment Committee Update - Verbal report
 

Time Specific: 3:45 p.m., on Monday, October 5, 2020
Sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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

Council met in private at 3:30 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020, pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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 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
  • T. Mullen, Optimum Talent (External Consultant)

Council met in public at 4:28 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:D. Iveson
    1. That Attachment 1 be added to the October 5, 2020, City Manager Recruitment Committee Update - Verbal report.
    2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 1 of the October 5, 2020, City Manager Recruitment Committee Update - Verbal report, be approved.
    3. That the October 5, 2020, City Manager Recruitment Committee Update - Verbal report and Attachment 1 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations), 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)
  • Changes to Council Calendar - November 2020 (B. Henderson)

    Councillor B. Henderson requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the Council Calendar for November 2020.

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor B. Henderson to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the Council Calendar for November 2020.

    With the unanimous consent of Council, the motion carried.

     


  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell
    1. That the November 18, 2020, City Council Non-regular meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., be cancelled.
    2. That the Orders of the Day for the November 16/18, 2020, City Council meeting, be changed as follows:
    • November 18, 2020 - Recess - 5:30 p.m.
    • November 20, 2020 - Continuation from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 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)
  • Front Drive Garages (M. Walters)

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

    That Administration provide a report on the number of times the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board has overturned City of Edmonton decisions related to front drive garages where lanes exist, a summary of the stated reasons and some analysis of where our zoning bylaw maybe contributing through a lack of clarity.

      • Notice of Motion Given: October 5/7, 2020, City Council

  • 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

The meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

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