Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Monday, January 31, 2022

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• T. Cartmell,
• M. Janz,
• K. Tang,
• J. Wright,
• and A. Sohi

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor T. Cartmell called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 31, 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.

1.2

Roll Call

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 Committee Bylaw 18156.

Councillors S. Hamilton, A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Principe, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador and A. Stevenson; and C. Schlamp, M. de Guzman and T. Orbell, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the January 31, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  • 6.4 Snow and Ice Control - 2022 Operational Update

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the January 17, 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)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Lunar New Year (J. Rice)

Councillor J. Rice, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, recognized the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Tiger; and welcomed guests from the Chinese Community.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Opportunities for Small-scale Community Amenities, Recreation and Leisure Spots Downtown
  • 5.2 Consumption of Cannabis Infused Drinks in Public Parks

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

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

  • 6.1 Alcohol Consumption in River Valley Parks - Pilot Project Results

  1. Z. Harvey-Jansen, Alberta Health Services
  2. M. Zakhary, Alberta Health Services
  3. A. Sood, Community Services Advisory Board
  4. J. Murji, Community Services Advisory Board
  5. J. Gonzalez-Abraldes, University of Alberta
  6. B. Friesen, Alberta Health Services (to answer questions only)

   

  • 6.2 Policy Options for Alternative Financing Tools - Recreation Centres

  1. E. Solez, Friends of Scona Recreation

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

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

  • 6.4 Snow and Ice Control - 2022 Operational Update - 1:30 p.m.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Opportunities for Small-scale Community Amenities, Recreation and Leisure Spots Downtown

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 June 13, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00948, Opportunities for Small-scale Community Amenities, Recreation and Leisure Spots Downtown, be approved. 

Due Date: June 13, 2022

5.2

Consumption of Cannabis Infused Drinks in Public Parks

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 to be determined, Community and Public Services Committee for the Community Services report CS00634, Consumption of Cannabis Infused Drinks in Public Parks, be approved. 

Due Date: To be determined

6.

Public Reports

6.1

Alcohol Consumption in River Valley Parks - Pilot Project Results

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

• R. Jevne, Acting Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• R. Norman, Community Services
• D. Jones, Community Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• Z. Harvey-Jansen, Alberta Health Services
• M. Zakhary, Alberta Health Services
• A. Sood, Community Services Advisory Board
• J. Murji, Community Services Advisory Board
• J. Gonzalez-Abraldes, University of Alberta
• B. Friesen, Alberta Health Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Jevne, Acting Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• R. Norman, Community Services
• D. Jones, Community Services
• C. Hodgson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

The following answered questions:

• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

• Moved by: M. Janz

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Administration implement a permanent and expanded program beyond the pilot project, including opportunities outside River Valley, to allow alcohol consumption in parks at select designated picnic sites as permitted by the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act. The expanded program is to be done within existing budgets.

  In Favour (1)	M. Janz
  Opposed (4)	T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Defeated (1 to 4)

• The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • R. Jevne, Acting Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • R. Norman, Community Services
  • R. Barkway, Communications and Engagement

  The following answered questions:

  • C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk
  Moved by: K. Tang

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Administration provide a report outlining the implications, including best practices, of an expanded and/or permanent Alcohol at designated sites in Parks program, including fulsome engagement with public health experts, key stakeholders, and further GBA+ analysis.

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2022

  In Favour (4)	T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	M. Janz

  Carried (4 to 1)

6.2

Policy Options for Alternative Financing Tools - Recreation Centres

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• E. Solez, Friends of Scona Recreation

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Jevne, Acting Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• J. Inkpen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: K. Tang

  That the January 31, 2022, Community Services report CS00387, be received for information.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

6.3

Rosenthal Park Site Outdoor Recreation Facility - Status Report

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

• R. Jevne, Acting Deputy City Manager, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jones, Community Services
• S. Svendsen, Community Services

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That the January 31, 2022, Community Services report CS00675, be received for information.

  In Favour (5)

  T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (5 to 0)

6.4

Snow and Ice Control - 2022 Operational Update

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• P. Herritt, City Operations

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• P. Herritt, City Operations
• K. Scott, Community Services
• A. Grant, City Operations
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• K. Fallis-Howell, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: T. Cartmell

  That the January 31, 2022, City Operations report CO01051, be received for information.

  In Favour (4)

  T. Cartmell, M. Janz, K. Tang, and J. Wright

  Carried (4 to 0)

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor T. Cartmell asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2022.