City Council Minutes

Monday, June 07, 2021

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

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

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, June 7, 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.

1.2

Roll Call

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

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the June 7/9, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.1 Spring 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment
  • 6.7 Air Service Opportunities Fund
  • 6.8 Emerging Financial Items - Verbal report
  • 6.12 2021 Council Calendar Changes

• Amendment:

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That item 6.13 Grandin Mural and LRT Station, be added.

  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: B. Esslinger
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That the June 7/9, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.1 Spring 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment
  • 6.7 Air Service Opportunities Fund
  • 6.8 Emerging Financial Items - Verbal report
  • 6.12 2021 Council Calendar Changes
  • 6.13 Grandin Mural and LRT Station

  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)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • May 4/5/11/14/19, 2021, City Council Public Hearing
  • May 17, 2021, City Council
  • May 18, 2021, City Council Public Hearing
  • May 19, 2021, Special City Council
  • May 25, 2021, Special 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)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Indigenous Canadian Children (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, acknowledged the tragedy surrounding the unmarked graves of 215 Indigenous children found near a residential school in British Columbia with a 215 second moment of silence.

2.

Team Walker Women's Curling Team (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the Walker Women's Curling Team on their bronze medal win at the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

3.

Team Bottcher Men's Curling Team (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, congratulated the Bottcher Men's Curling Team on their gold medal win at the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.7, 6.8, 6.11 and 6.13.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Authority to Approve Indemnification of Members of Council and Committees
  • 5.2 City Policy C509B - Naming Development Areas, Parks, Municipal Facilities, Roads and Honorary Roads
  • 6.4 Updated Funding Strategy for the 170th Street Footbridge
  • 6.5 Approval to Commence Expropriation of Interests in Property - 50 Street CP Rail Grade Separation
  • 6.6 Public Engagement Policy Renewal
  • 6.9 The Orange Hub Financial Need Update
  • 6.10 Lewis Farms Recreation Centre - Proposed All-Season Outdoor Recreation Space
  • 6.12 2021 Council Calendar Changes

  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)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 6.2 Municipal Sustainability Initiative - Summary of Historical Cuts to Operating and Capital Dollars - Local Impacts of Alberta Budget 2021 - Second item of business
  • 6.7 Air Service Opportunities Fund - 1:30 p.m.
  • 6.8 Emerging Financial Items - Verbal report - First item of business

  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)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 7.1 Charter Bylaw 19642 - Safe Passing Distance
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19756 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to provide a guarantee on a line of credit for Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission (EMTSC)
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19757 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation

  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: M. Nickel
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.2 Bylaw 19756 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to provide a guarantee on a line of credit for Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission (EMTSC)
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19757 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation

  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)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Sidewalk Repairs and Accessibility Issues (A. Knack)

Can Administration provide a report on the following:

1. The average timeline to investigate a report made via 311 about a sidewalk concern.
2. The criteria used to determine if a crack, hole, or slant is an accessibility issue.
3. The target timeline to repair a sidewalk that has an accessibility issue.
4. The target timeline to repair a sidewalk that does not have an accessibility issue.
5. The criteria used to determine if a sidewalk panel should be replaced instead of repaired.
6. The annual budget for sidewalk repair and replacement over each of the last 10 years.

Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2021, Community and Public Services Committee

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

Authority to Approve Indemnification of Members of Council and Committees

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 22, 2021, City Council, for the Office of the City Manager report OCM00479, Authority to Approve Indemnification of Members of Council and Committees, be approved.

Revised Due Date: June 22, 2021, City Council

5.2

City Policy C509B - Naming Development Areas, Parks, Municipal Facilities, Roads and Honorary Roads

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 24, 2021, Urban Planning Committee, for the Urban Planning and Economy report CR_8389, City Policy C509B - Naming Development Areas, Parks, Municipal Facilities, Roads and Honorary Roads, be approved.

Revised Due Date: August 24, 2021, Urban Planning Committee

6.

Reports

6.1

Spring 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment

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

• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• P. Ladouceur, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  That capital profile CM-10-1010, be increased by $3,700,000, to fund design up to Checkpoint 3 for the Rollie Miles Leisure Centre, with funding from the Corporate Pool as follows:

  • 2021 - $100,000
  • 2022 - $1,600,000
  • 2023 - $2,000,000

  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: M. Banga
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That capital profile #CM-99-9000, be increased by $800,000 in 2021 to fund up to Checkpoint 4 for Parsons Road (19 Avenue - Ellerslie Road) 4 Lane Widening, with funding from Pay-As-You-Go.

  In Favour (3)	J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and M. Banga
  Opposed (10)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Defeated (3 to 10)
• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: D. Iveson
  1. That adjustments to the 2019-2022 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the June 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00452, be approved.
  2. That changes to estimated project completion dates based on scope changes as outlined in Attachment 8 of the June 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00452, be approved.
  3. That the scope of capital profile CM-66-3600 - Bus Fleet & Equipment Rehab and Replacement be changed to include the purchase of two hydrogen buses, to a maximum value of $1.26 million, as outlined in Attachment 9 of the June 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00452.
  4. That single source agreement(s) for the purchase of two hydrogen buses, up to a maximum of $1.26 million, be approved, and that the agreements be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager, including the selection of the vendor(s), as outlined in Attachment 9 of the June 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00452.

  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)

6.2

Municipal Sustainability Initiative - Summary of Historical Cuts to Operating and Capital Dollars - Local Impacts of Alberta Budget 2021

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

• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• M. Petigara, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, and Administration work with the City of Calgary and Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) to provide the analysis from the June 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS00480rev to the Government of Alberta.

  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)

6.3

Blatchford Renewable Energy - Spring Capital Budget Adjustment

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

  That adjustments to the Blatchford Renewable Energy 2019-2022 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 30, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00496, and capital profile 21-83-8384 - Distribution Piping System, as set out in Attachment 2 of the April 30, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00496, be approved.

  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)

6.4

Updated Funding Strategy for the 170th Street Footbridge

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

Updated Funding Strategy for the 170th Street Footbridge - Additional Information

That the May 27, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00255, be referred to Administration, to provide additional information on ongoing funding discussions with stakeholders, and return to the June 14, 2021, Executive Committee meeting.

Due Date: June 14, 2021, Executive Committee

6.5

Approval to Commence Expropriation of Interests in Property - 50 Street CP Rail Grade Separation

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

1. That the commencement of the expropriation process under the Expropriation Act, RSA 2000, c E-13 (the “Act”) be approved to acquire:
1. the lands and the interests in the lands shown and legally described in Attachment 2 of the May 27, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00651 (the “Subject Property”).
2. That Administration be approved to enter into an agreement(s), pursuant to Section 30 of the Act (“Section 30 Agreement”), with an owner, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the May 27, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00651, where the owner is willing to consent to the acquisition.
3. That Administration be approved, pursuant to Sections 15(10), 35 and 39 of the Act to pay:
1. the reasonable appraisal and other costs incurred by it; and
2. the reasonable legal, appraisal and other costs actually and reasonably incurred by an owner described in Attachment 2 of the May 27, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00651.

6.6

Public Engagement Policy Renewal

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

That the revised Public Engagement Policy C593A, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 27, 2021, Communications and Engagement report CE00508, be approved, with the following amendment:

• Add the words “and encourage” after “reduce barriers to” in the Diversity and Inclusion bullet.

6.7

Air Service Opportunities Fund

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

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• M. Bruce, Edmonton Global
• T. Ruth, Edmonton International Airport
• T. Bednard, Edmonton International Airport
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That $9.88 million be transferred to the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve in 2021 on a one-time basis, to fund the City of Edmonton's contribution towards the Air Services Opportunities Fund, with funding provided through:

  • $2.62 million from the COVID-19 funds set aside within the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve;
  • $3.74 million from the 2021 financial strategies operating budget; and
  • $3.52 million reduced Pay-As-You-Go operating transfer to the Pay-As-You-Go Capital Reserve,

  with funding released upon receipt and acceptance of a business case, and achievement of metrics and outcomes, to the satisfaction of the City Manager, as follows: $1.94 million in 2021; $3.97 million in 2022; and $3.97 million in 2023, reflected as an increase in the Economic and Investment Services branch operating budget, with an offsetting transfer from the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve, in each respective year.

  In Favour (11)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (2)	J. Dziadyk, and M. Nickel

  Carried (11 to 2)

6.8

Emerging Financial Items - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Padbury, Financial and Corporate Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That the June 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services verbal report FCS00671, 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)

6.9

The Orange Hub Financial Need Update

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

That the 2021 COVID-19 Relief Grant Program for The Orange Hub, as set out in Attachment 3 of the May 28, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00516, be approved.

6.10

Lewis Farms Recreation Centre - Proposed All-Season Outdoor Recreation Space

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

1. That Administration engage with the Edmonton Public School Board regarding the use of the Rosenthal School/Community Park site for a proposed outdoor recreation facility, as outlined in the May 28, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00388.
2. That an exemption to the Urban Park Management Plan guideline on covered facilities be granted to allow potential development of a Rosenthal Park site.

6.11

Weed Control Program - Reduction in Funding

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  That Attachment 4, Weed Control Program - Reduction in Funding Response Follow-up Memorandum, be added to the May 28, 2021, City Operations report CO00251.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, the motion carried.

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

  That the Parks and Roads branch 2021 operating budget be increased by $970,000 on a one-time basis to return the weed management program to 2020 service levels, with funding from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and M. Banga
  Opposed (3)	D. Iveson, S. McKeen, and T. Cartmell

  Carried (10 to 3)
• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Administration prepare a service package for Council’s consideration at the Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to return the weed management program to 2020 service levels, on an ongoing basis.

  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)

6.12

2021 Council Calendar Changes

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

1. That the orders of the day for the June 16, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting be rescheduled to 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
2. That the June 23, 2021, Council Services Committee meeting be cancelled.
3. That the orders of the day for the June 22/24, 2021, City Council meeting be changed to include a continuation on June 23, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, which continuation is in addition to the one set for June 24, 2021, from 9:30 to noon. 
4. That the July 7, 2021, City Council Non-Regular meeting be cancelled.
5. That the orders of the day for the July 5/7, 2021, City Council meeting be changed to adjourn at 5:30 p.m. (instead of noon) on July 7, 2021.
6. That the July 9, 2021, Executive Committee Non-Regular meeting be cancelled.
7. That a Non-Regular City Council Public Hearing be scheduled for August 19, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, for the discussion of the Clean Energy Improvement Pilot Project Bylaw.

6.13

Grandin Mural and LRT Station

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Miller, Citizen Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  That Administration:

  • remove reference to Grandin in the station and civic signage, as well as in the audible LRT announcements as soon as possible;
  • cover the original portion of the mural with orange at the earliest opportunity;
  • consult with the Grandin working circle on next steps for the mural; and
  • ask the Naming Committee to work with the Grandin working circle to bring recommendations for a new name or names for the station and district that contributes to reconciliation.

  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.

Bylaws

7.1

Charter Bylaw 19642 - Safe Passing Distance

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Charter Bylaw 19642 received first reading.

7.2

Bylaw 19756 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to provide a guarantee on a line of credit for Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission (EMTSC)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19756 received first reading.

The following motion carried:

1. That the terms of the guarantee agreement between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission, for an amount not to exceed $3.3 million, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00642, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 
2. That $3.3 million be appropriated from the Financial Stabilization Reserve in the event that the guarantee is called upon.

7.3

Bylaw 19757 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to lend money to a non-profit organization, The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19757 received first reading.

The following motion carried:

1. That the terms of the loan agreement between the City of Edmonton and The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation, for an amount not to exceed $4.0 million, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00643, be approved and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
2. That $4.0 million be appropriated from the Financial Stabilization Reserve in the event of a default of the loan.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

News Media Advocacy (B. Henderson)

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: S. McKeen
  1. That City Council:
     • recognizes that a healthy, professional news media is essential to the proper functioning of democracy in our city;
     • urges municipal councils nearby and across Canada to recognize that a robust news media is essential to the proper functioning of democracy in their jurisdictions;
     • endorses legislation and regulations to support and rejuvenate news outlets across Canada; and
     • urges the federal government to move quickly to pass legislation to ensure an ecosystem for a healthy news media to serve all Canadians.
  2. That the above motion be forwarded by Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, to the area municipalities, local M.P.s, M.L.A.s and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

  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)

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Early Learning and Care Steering Committee Report (B. Esslinger)

Councillor B. Esslinger requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding the Early Learning and Care Steering Committee report.

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

  That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor B. Esslinger to make a motion without notice regarding the Early Learning and Care Steering Committee report.

  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. Esslinger
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  Early Learning and Care Steering Committee Report

  That Administration work with the Early Learning and Care Steering Committee to bring forward a report at the June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting to be dealt at the same time as the EndPovertyEdmonton - Annual Report 2020.

  Due Date: June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services 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)

10.2

Affordable Housing Exemptions (S. McKeen)

Councillor S. McKeen stated that at the next regular meeting of Executive Committee, he would move the following:

That Administration bring back a report to Executive Committee by Third Quarter 2022 with:

1. an analysis of the impact that exempting some or all forms of affordable housing from municipal taxation would have,
2. options for implementing such an exemption, and
3. any other options that may be feasible to assist affordable housing providers, including the possibility of legislative change.

• Notice of Motion Given: June 7, 2021, City Council

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2021.