Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

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River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Present:
  • T. Cartmell, 
  • M. Janz, 
  • A. Sohi, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright

Councillor T. Cartmell called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m., Monday, June 27, 2022, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

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

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

Councillor T. Cartmell was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillors A. Knack, K. Principe, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador and A. Stevenson; S. McCabe, Acting City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy; and E. Norton, C. Schlamp, S. Parsons and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the June 27, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 6.12 Affordable Housing - Investment Plan - Update
    • 6.13 Affordable Housing - Tax Relief Parameters and Grant Mechanisms

    Replacement Report:

    • 6.7 Snow and Ice Control - Programmed approach for the 2022-2023 Winter Season
       - City Operations report CO01277

    Items to be dealt with together:

    • 6.1 City of Edmonton Minimum Emergency Shelter Standards - Education and Communication Update
    • 6.2 Indigenous-led Shelters, Housing and Programming
    • 6.3 Edmonton's Approach to Supportive Housing - One-Year Update
    • 6.4 Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy
    • 6.5 Update on Housing Needs Assessment
    • 6.6 Walker Fire Station Co-Location Update
    • 6.12 Affordable Housing - Investment Plan - Update 
    • 6.13 Affordable Housing - Tax Relief Parameters and Grant Mechanisms
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the Orders of the Day for the June 27, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting be changed as follows:

    • Continuation on June 28, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.
    • Lunch - Noon to 1:30 p.m.
    • Recess - 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    • Adjournment - 5 p.m.
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the June 13, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

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

There were no Protocol Items.

The following items were selected for debate: 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13 and 9.1.

  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 5.1 Food Waste and Insecurity Report - Analysis and Implementation Options
    • 5.2 Mutual Air Organizations (K. Tang)
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

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

    • 6.1 City of Edmonton Minimum Emergency Shelter Standards - Education and Communication Update
    • 6.2 Indigenous-led Shelters, Housing and Programming
    • 6.3 Edmonton's Approach to Supportive Housing - One-Year Update
    • 6.4 Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy
    • 6.5 Update on Housing Needs Assessment
    • 6.6 Walker Fire Station Co-Location Update
    • 6.12 Affordable Housing Investment Plan - Update
    • 6.13 Affordable Housing - Tax Relief Parameters and Grant Mechanisms
      1. D. Kormak
      2. P. Cabaj, Alberta Community and Co-operative Association
      3. C. Kander, Alberta Community and Co-operative Association
      4. M. Phair, Edmonton Pride Senior Group
      5. S. Kolias, Boardwalk Rental Communities
      6. N. Lilley, HomeEd
      7. C. Rain, Paul Band Property Management - Paul First Nation
      8. R. Appleyard, Brentwood Community Development Group
      9. S. Kolias-Gunn, Boardwalk REIT
      10. G. Johnston, Civida
      11. M. Hoosein, Civida
      12. C. McDonald, Right at Home Housing Society
      13. M. Soroka, Jasper Place Wellness Centre
    • 6.7 Snow and Ice Control - Programmed Approach for the 2022-2023 Winter Season    
      1. S. Bradshaw, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569
      2. E. Lewis, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 30
    • 6.8 Bylaw 20186 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment
      1. D. Deo, United Taxi Group
      2. B. Bain, Edmonton International Airport
      3. P. Strong, Greater Edmonton Taxi Services
      4. U. Kumar, Coop Taxi
    • 6.9 Biological Pest Control Measures - Communications and Education Strategy
      1. M. Stumpf-Allen
      2. R. Feroe, Pesticide Free Edmonton
      3. R. Olstad, Pesticide Free Edmonton
      4. R. Wilde, Pesticide Free Edmonton
      5. E. Beaubien, Pesticide Free Edmonton
      6. J. Pallard, on behalf of L. Carbyn
    • 6.10 Festival Support and Growth
      1. R. Walker, Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Festival
      2. S. MacBean, Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society
      3. D. Cournoyer, The Flying Canoe Volant Festival - Center Communautaire d'Edmonton/La Cité Francophone
      4. J. Hendy, Alberta Indigenous Games
      5. C. Morin, Arts on the Ave, Kaleido Festival and Deepfreeze Festival
    • 6.11 Transit Safety Plan - Expanding the Model
      1. C. Carriere, John D. Bracco School
      2. E. Wells, John D. Bracco School
      3. E. Supina, John D. Bracco School
      4. K. Tyrkalo, John D. Bracco School
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

     

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

    • 6.1 City of Edmonton Minimum Emergency Shelter Standards - Education and Communication Update
    • 6.2 Indigenous-led Shelters, Housing and Programming
    • 6.3 Edmonton's Approach to Supportive Housing - One-Year Update
    • 6.4 Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy
    • 6.5 Update on Housing Needs Assessment
    • 6.6 Walker Fire Station Co-Location Update
    • 6.12 Affordable Housing Investment Plan - Update
    • 6.13 Affordable Housing - Tax Relief Parameters and Grant Mechanisms
      1.   S. McGee, Homeward Trust Edmonton
      2.   T. Soroka, Jasper Place Wellness Centre
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

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

    • 6.8 Bylaw 20186 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment
      1.   A. Mohamed
      2.   K. Kumar
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the following items be dealt with at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, June 27, 2022:

    • 6.1 City of Edmonton Minimum Emergency Shelter Standards - Education and Communication Update
    • 6.2 Indigenous-led Shelters, Housing and Programming
    • 6.3 Edmonton's Approach to Supportive Housing - One-Year Update
    • 6.4 Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy
    • 6.5 Update on Housing Needs Assessment
    • 6.6  Walker Fire Station Co-Location Update
    • 6.12 Affordable Housing Investment Plan - Update
    • 6.13 Affordable Housing - Tax Relief Parameters and Grant Mechanisms
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)

There were no Councillor Inquires.

This report is scheduled to be dealt with at the June 29, 2022, Executive Committee meeting.

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:
that the revised due date of August 8, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00787, Food Waste and Insecurity Report - Analysis and Implementation Options, be approved.

Revised Due Date: August 8, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:
that the revised due date of August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Community Services report CS01174, Community Services Mutual Aid Organizations (K. Tang), be approved.

Revised Due Date: August 22, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • Moved by:M. Janz

    That the revised due date of August 8, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Community Services report CS01091, Fines and Penalties for Excess Vehicle Noise (M. Janz), be approved.

    Revised Due Date: August 8, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

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

Items 6.1 to 6.6, 6.12 and 6.13 were dealt with together.

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • C. Kjenner, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations:

  • C. Kander, Alberta Community and Co-operative Association
  • C. Rain, Paul Band Property Management - Paul First Nation
  • R. Appleyard, Brentwood Community Development Group
  • G. Johnston, Civida
  • S. Kolias, Boardwalk Rental Communities

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • D. Kormak
  • P. Cabaj, Alberta Community and Co-operative Association
  • M. Phair, Edmonton Pride Senior Group
  • S. Kolias-Gunn, Boardwalk REIT
  • N. Lilley, HomeEd
  • C. McDonald, Right at Home Housing Society
  • S. McGee, Homeward Trust Edmonton
  • T. Soroka, Jasper Place Wellness Centre

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Kehrig, Community Services
  • C. Kjenner, Community Services
  • H. Quan, Community Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Singleton, Office of the City Manager (Fire Services)
  • S. McCabe, Acting City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Szabo, Financial and Corporate Services
  • C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • Moved by:A. Sohi

    That the June 27, 2022, Community Services reports CS00796, CS00939, CS00399, CS00433 and CS01089 be received for information.

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

Items 6.1 to 6.6, 6.12 and 6.13 were dealt with together.

  • Moved by:A. Sohi

    That the June 27, 2022, Community Services reports CS00796, CS00939, CS00399, CS00433 and CS01089 be received for information.

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

Items 6.1 to 6.6, 6.12 and 6.13 were dealt with together.

  • Moved by:A. Sohi

    That the June 27, 2022, Community Services reports CS00796, CS00939, CS00399, CS00433 and CS01089 be received for information.

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

Items 6.1 to 6.6, 6.12 and 6.13 were dealt with together.

  • Moved by:A. Sohi

    That the June 27, 2022, Community Services reports CS00796, CS00939, CS00399, CS00433 and CS01089 be received for information.

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

Items 6.1 to 6.6, 6.12 and 6.13 were dealt with together.

  • Moved by:A. Sohi

    That the June 27, 2022, Community Services reports CS00796, CS00939, CS00399, CS00433 and CS01089, be received for information.

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

Items 6.1 to 6.6, 6.12 and 6.13 were dealt with together.

 

  • Moved by:K. Tang

    That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    That the approval of the revised scope of the Walker Fire Station project from a standalone fire station to an integrated fire station and supportive housing project, as outlined in the June 27, 2022 Community Services report CS01295, be approved.

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

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

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. McKeown, City Operations

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

  • E. Lewis, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 30

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. McKeown, City Operations
  • V. Dacyk, City Operations
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    1. That the Parks and Roads Services branch budget be increased by $4.7M, from the Financial Stabilization Reserve, on a one time basis to fund the Snow and Ice Control program for the 2022 portion of the upcoming winter season.
    2. That Administration prepare a capital profile and operating service package for consideration during the 2023-2026 fall budget deliberations, to support approved enhancements to the Snow and Ice Control program as outlined in R1/AP1 in Attachment 2 of the June 27, 2022, City Operations report CO01277.
    In Favour (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (5 to 0)

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

  • S. McCabe, Acting City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • L. Peter, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speaker made a presentation:

  • U. Kumar, Coop Taxi

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • D. Deo, United Taxi Group
  • B. Bain, Edmonton International Airport
  • A. Mohamed
  • K. Kumar
  • P. Strong, Greater Edmonton Taxi Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

  • S. McCabe, Acting City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • L. Peter, Urban Planning and Economy
  • L. Heise, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • Moved by:J. Wright

    Bylaw 20186 - Vehicle For Hire Bylaw Amendment

    That Bylaw 20186 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment, as outlined in the June 27, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01273, be referred back to Administration to revise Schedule A to set out the exact fares to be charged by taxis and accessible taxis, including the proposed fuel surcharge, and return to the July 4/6, 2022, City Council meeting.

    Due Date: July 4/6, 2022, City Council

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

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

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. McKeown, City Operations
  • T. Kennedy, City Operations

The following public speaker made a presentation:

  • J. Pallard, on behalf of L. Carbyn

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • R. Feroe, Pesticide Free Edmonton
  • R. Olstad, Pesticide Free Edmonton
  • M. Stumpf-Allen
  • E. Beaubien, Pesticide Free Edmonton

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • C. McKeown, City Operations
  • T. Kennedy, City Operations
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the June 13, 2022, City Operations report CO01214, be received for information.

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

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations:

  • D. Cournoyer, The Flying Canoe Volant Festival - Centre Communautaire d'Edmonton/La Cité Francophone  
  • J. Hendy, Alberta Indigenous Games 
  • C. Morin, Arts on the Avenue, Kaleido Festival and Deepfreeze Festival

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

  • R. Walker, Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Festival

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

The following member of the delegation answered questions: 

  • S. Shahani, Edmonton Arts Council
  • Moved by:A. Sohi

    That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package as part of the 2023-2026 budget deliberations for a total of $500,000 to increase support for activities such as subsidization of civic service costs for signature events, expansion of the WinterCity program, micro grants for smaller festivals and events and other event capacity building, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 27, 2022, Community Services report CS00949.

    Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

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

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following public speaker made a presentation:

  • E. Wells, John D. Bracco School

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

  • C. Carriere, John D. Bracco School

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. McCabe, Acting City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning Economy
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell

    That the June 27, 2022, Community Services report CS01135, be received for information.

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

Items 6.1 to 6.6, 6.12 and 6.13 were dealt with together.

  • Moved by:A. Sohi

    Non-Market Affordable Housing Options

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to reduce costs and timelines to deliver non-market affordable housing within Edmonton. Consultation with relevant stakeholders should examine developing enhanced customer support, a grant program for permit or consulting fees, opportunities to accelerate development timelines and possible preemptive rezoning of surplus school sites or other City-owned lands to facilitate expedited construction.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2023, Urban Planning Committee

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

Items 6.1 to 6.6, 6.12 and 6.13 were dealt with together.

  • Moved by:M. Janz

    1. That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package as part of the 2023-2026 budget process to make funds available for an affordable housing grant program starting in 2023.

    Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

    Possible Municipal Property Tax Relief - Affordable Housing Services 

    2. That Administration return to Executive Committee with a report that considers possible municipal property tax relief for the 2021 and 2022 taxation years on the basis of providing affordable housing services for the following accounts:

    • Nova Plaza (8904 118 Ave NW) - Account 4904553 
    • The Sands Hotel (12340 Fort Road NW) - Account 4314456
    • Omamoo Wango Gamik (12905 64 Street NW) - Account 10886803
    • Betty Farrel Home (11323 111 Avenue NW) - Account 3388402
    • Westwood (11831 101 Street NW) - Account 6138903
    • Bristal Bay (13115 69 Street NW) - Account 6410690 
    • Prairie Manor (10333 University Ave NW) - Account 10057596
    • Glenwood 1 (16022 100 Avenue NW) - Account 1363845
    • Glenwood 2 (16026, 100 Avenue NW) - Account 1363878
    • Glenwood 3 (16030 100 Avenue NW) - Account 1363902
    • JPHW 97 Street (11302 97 Street NW) - Account 4010302
    • JPHW 85 Street (11212 85 Street NW) - Account 10395400

    Due Date: September 28, 2022, Executive Committee

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

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

  • Moved by:J. Wright

    That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

    1. That the individual listed in Attachment 1 of the June 27, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01323, be appointed to the Community Services Advisory Board, from the date of appointment to April 30, 2023.
    2. That the June 27 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01323 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 (4)T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright
    Carried (4 to 0)

Councillor K. Tang stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration work with the Edmonton Police Commission to present the 2021 Edmonton Police Services Annual Report at a meeting in the fall, prior to budget deliberations. 

  • Notice of Motion Given: June 27/28, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee 

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

That Administration provide a report that outlines:

  • The opportunities and tradeoffs for providing up to 100% of the Incremental Tax Revenue to go towards the over expenditures as defined in City Policy C592 - Industrial Infrastructure Cost Sharing Program for over-expenditures for Fulton Creek Business Park at 6010 30th St. N.W. in Edmonton; and
  • Any potential adjustments to City Policy C592 - Industrial Infrastructure Cost Sharing Program and an engagement process to provide additional support for industrial development.
  • Notice of Motion Given: June 27/28, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee 

The meeting adjourned at 3:16 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

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