City Council Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • A. Sohi, 
  • T. Cartmell, 
  • S. Hamilton, 
  • M. Janz, 
  • A. Knack, 
  • A. Paquette, 
  • K. Principe, 
  • J. Rice, 
  • E. Rutherford, 
  • A. Salvador, 
  • A. Stevenson, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2022, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

Mayor A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillors M. Janz and K. Principe were absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor T. Cartmell was absent for a portion of the meeting.

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

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the August 15/17, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Additions:

    • 7.3 Council Calendar Changes
    • 9.4 Edmonton Police Commission - Membership Report 
      (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    • 9.5 New Investment Response - Verbal report
      (Private pursuant to sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

    Replacement report:

    • 10. Motions Pending
      - 10.8 Specialized Recreation Programming (E. Rutherford)

    Deletion:

    • 9.1 Regional Update - Verbal report
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • July 4/6, 2022, City Council
    • July 5, 2022, City Council Public Hearing
    • August 10, 2022, Special City Council
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

There were no Protocol Items.

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 7.3 Council Calendar Changes
    • 9.2 City of Edmonton Council Member Appointment to Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors 
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

Requests to Speak were not considered.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:J. Rice

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

    •  9.3 Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Membership Report - 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022
    • 9.4 Edmonton Police Commission - Membership Report - 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20210 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19161, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, New Transit Bus Garage - Planning and Design
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
    • 8.9 Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects 
    • 8.10 Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements (97 Street: Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue) 
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL 
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20126 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20173 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaw 19982, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation 
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
    • 8.9 Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects 
    • 8.10 Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements (97 Street: Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue) 
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL 
    • 8.12 Bylaw 20190 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Commonwealth Recreation Centre Solar Photovoltaic
    • 8.13 Bylaw 20188 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19163, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 8.2 Bylaw 20126 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance City Operations Project, Three-Stream Communal Collection
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20173 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18472, as amended by Bylaw 19982, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, 50 Street CPR Grade Separation 
    • 8.12 Bylaw 20190 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Commonwealth Recreation Centre Solar Photovoltaic
    • 8.13 Bylaw 20188 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19163, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
    • 8.9 Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
    • 8.10 Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements (97 Street: Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue)
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20189 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18732, as amended by Bylaw 20037, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, On-Site Microgeneration Solar Photovoltaics
    • 8.5 Bylaw 20211 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18880, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Metro Line (Nait - Blatchford) Extension
    • 8.6 Bylaw 20212 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19781, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
    • 8.7 Bylaw 20213 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243, 19374, 19871 and 20033, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
    • 8.8 Bylaw 20214 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 19372, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Open Space: Planning and Design - Growth
    • 8.9 Bylaw 20215 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100, 19241 and 20049, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
    • 8.10 Bylaw 20216 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18986, as amended by Bylaw 19242, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Streetscape Improvements (97 Street: Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue)
    • 8.11 Bylaw 20217 - A Bylaw to amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240 and 20048, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

Can Administration provide a report on the Corner Store grant program including the planned and achieved outcomes of the program, its current status and plans for the future?

Due Date: November 21, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

Items 6.1 and 7.1 were dealt with together.

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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • D. Derko, Edmonton Police Service
  • E. Okere, Edmonton Police Service

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Zatylny, Office of the City Manager
  •  
    Motion on the Floor made at the July 4/6, 2022, City Council meeting:
    Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That the budgets be adjusted on a multi-year one time basis to support the Healthy Streets Operation Centre as follows:

    • That the Edmonton Police Service budget be increased by $2.9 million in 2023 and $5.8 million in 2024 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies;
    • That the Edmonton Police Service budget be increased by $1.6 million in 2023 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies; and
    • That the Community Standards and Neighborhoods Branch budget be increased by $2 million in 2023 and $2.9 million in 2024 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies. 
  • The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
    • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

    The following members of the delegation answered questions:

    • J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission
    • E. Okere, Edmonton Police Service
    • D. Derko, Edmonton Police Service
    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the above noted Motion on the Floor be referred back to Administration to return to City Council with an update on the request to the Province of Alberta.

    In Favour (1)M. Janz
    Opposed (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (1 to 12)
  • Motion, put:

    Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That the budgets be adjusted on a multi-year one time basis to support the Healthy Streets Operation Centre as follows:

    • That the Edmonton Police Service budget be increased by $2.9 million in 2023 and $5.8 million in 2024 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies;
    • That the Edmonton Police Service budget be increased by $1.6 million in 2023 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies; and
    • That the Community Standards and Neighborhoods Branch budget be increased by $2 million in 2023 and $2.9 million in 2024 with funding from the Community Safety and Well-Being funding held within Financial Strategies. 
    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (3)A. Salvador, M. Janz, and E. Rutherford
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Multi - Disciplinary and Outreach Ecosystem

    That Administration provide a report that outlines and maps the landscape of multidisciplinary teams in the City, their results to date, effectiveness, governance structures, funding sources, interactions with each other and other formal and informal organizations and networks bodies in the ecosystem, and opportunities for greater alignment and consistency, to supplement the progress report for Healthy Streets Operation Centre.

    Due Date: First Quarter 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

Items 6.1 and 7.1 were dealt with together.

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

    That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01390, be received for information

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

J. Pytel, Integrity Commissioner, made a presentation and answered questions.

C. Ashmore, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services), answered questions.

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk OCC01408 report, be received for information.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

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

  1. That the continuation of the September 12, 2022, City Council meeting on September 14, 2022, be cancelled.
  2. That the Orders of the Day for the September 14, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting, be changed to 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  3. That a Code of Conduct Sub-Committee meeting be scheduled on September 29, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  4. That the continuation of the October 3, 2022, City Council meeting on October 7, 2022, be cancelled.
  5. That a City Council - Non-Regular meeting be scheduled on October 7, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  6. That a City Council Non-Regular (Intergovernmental) meeting be scheduled on October 21, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • S. Gellatly, Community Services
  • J. Smith, Community Services 
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That Administration work with C5 (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre and Terra Centre) to bring a funded service package to the 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations to increase operational subsidies to C5 by $200,000 per year for a total of $500,000 per year for a total of $2,000,000.

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

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
    • J. Smith, Community Services 

    Amendment 1:

    Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the word “funded” be deleted and replaced with “unfunded".

    In Favour (5)S. Hamilton, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Opposed (7)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (5 to 7)
  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • J. Smith, Community Services 
    • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

    Amendment 2:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the Motion on the Floor be amended as follows:

    • Delete “to increase operational subsidies to C5 by $200,000 per year",
    • Delete “$500,000” and replace with “$300,000", and 
    • Delete “$2,000,000” and replace with “$1,200,000".
    In Favour (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Opposed (5)A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (7 to 5)
  • Motion as Amended, put:

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Administration work with C5 (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre and Terra Centre) to bring a funded service package to the 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations for a total of $300,000 per year for a total of $1,200,000.

    Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Administration work with C5 (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Boyle Street Community Services, Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre and Terra Centre) to bring an unfunded service package to the 2023-2026 operating budget deliberations for a total of $200,000 per year for a total of $800,000.

    Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Argo, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the August 10, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01252, be received for information. 

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    Indigenous Memorandum of Understanding - Rossdale - Update

    That Administration provide a report to Committee:

    1. Outlining a potential governance structure that empowers Indigenous Memorandum of Understanding
      partners and communities with historical and cultural connections to Rossdale
      to provide direct input on the implementation of the River Crossing Business plan, Touch the Water and future developments on the Rossdale flats location.
    2. Summarizing the City of Edmonton’s current approach to private development and land use on locations of special cultural, spiritual or historical significance.

    Due Date: First Quarter 2023, Executive Committee

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

8.

 
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.3 and 9.4.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (11 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2022.


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

    That City Council meet in public.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2022.


This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

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

  1. That the reappointment of Councillor K. Tang to the Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01369, be approved.
  2. That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01369 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.

The following member of the delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

  • J. Hertz, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, made a presentation and answered questions.

  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Knack
    1. That the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board Director Recruitment Candidate Profile, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01378, be approved.
    2. That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01378 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

The following member of the delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

  • J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Stolarz, Office of the City Clerk
  • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
  • J. Mitchell, Employee Services
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:J. Rice
    1. That the individuals listed in Attachment 1 of the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC001396, be reappointed to the Edmonton Police Commission for the term of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.
    2. That the previously approved recruitment profile as outlined in Attachment 2 and the recruitment strategy as outlined in Attachment 3 of the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01396, be amended to include recruitment for three vacancies. 
    3. That the August 15, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01396 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

    City Council met in private at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

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

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

    The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That City Council meet in public.

     

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

    City Council met in public at 11:56 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022.


  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission outlining:
      1. concerns with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission consultation process for the casino application;
      2. the transfer of licence restrictions under Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission; and
      3. the impact of the licence transfer on charitable organizations in Edmonton.
    2. That City Council make the letter publicly available once submitted to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
    3. That the August 15, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy verbal report UPE01426 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 25 (disclosure harmful to interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

Due to time constraints, Councillor J. Wright was unable to make the motion pending. The motion was restated as a new Notice of Motion under 11.1.

Due to time constraints, Mayor A. Sohi was unable to make the motion pending. The motion was restated as a new Notice of Motion under 11.2.

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that the notice of motion that was provided at the June 22, 2022, Council Services Committee meeting, will not be made. 

Due to time constraints, Councillor J. Rice was unable to make the motion pending. The motion was restated as a new Notice of Motion under 11.3

Due to time constraints, Councillor J. Rice was unable to make the motion pending. The motion was restated as a new Notice of Motion under 11.4.

Due to time constraints, Councillor K. Tang was unable to make the motion pending. Mayor A. Sohi restated this motion as a new Notice of Motion under 11.5.

Due to time constraints, Councillor T. Cartmell was unable to make the motion pending. Mayor A. Sohi restated this motion as a new Notice of Motion under 11.6.

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

That the City Auditor include as part of the proposed 2023 Office of the City Auditor Work plan an audit of the City of Edmonton specialized recreation programming and accommodations for equity seeking groups including at a minimum:

  1. an assessment of accessibility to City-run programs for all Edmontonians, incorporating the diverse needs associated with age (youth, seniors, etc.), gender, identity, ability, family status, ethnicity, race, religion and income level,
  2. an assessment of equitable access in City policies and processes related to recreation programming.
  • Notice of Motion Given: August 10, 2022, Executive Committee
  • Laid Over: August 15/17, 2022, City Council to August 29/31, 2022, City Council

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

That Administration provide a report with options on the establishment of a framework that outlines maintenance, repair and replacement cost responsibilities for developer built neighbourhood entrance signs on private property.

  • Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

Mayor A. Sohi stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he would move the following:

That Administration bring forward an unfunded service package for consideration during the 2023 - 2026 budget deliberations to provide annual funding to extend Outdoor Pool operations from May to September (weather dependent) from 2023 onwards.

  • Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

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

That Administration provide a report with options to adjust the Council Seating Chart including potential amendments to Bylaw 18155 section 6 (2) (b).

  • Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

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

That Administration provide a report with options to change the appointments of Councillors to Audit Committee, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee and Utility Committee to align with the rotation of the other Standing Committees.

  • Notice of Motion Given: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

Mayor A. Sohi stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he 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: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

Mayor A. Sohi 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: August 15/17, 2022, City Council

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

That the City Auditor include as part of the proposed 2023 Office of the City Auditor Work plan an audit of the City of Edmonton specialized recreation programming and accommodations for equity seeking groups including at a minimum:

  1. an assessment of accessibility to City-run programs for all Edmontonians, incorporating the diverse needs associated with age (youth, seniors, etc.), gender, identity, ability, family status, ethnicity, race, religion and income level,
  2. an assessment of equitable access in City policies and processes related to recreation programming.
  • Notice of Motion Given: August 10, 2022, Executive Committee
  • Laid Over: August 15/17, 2022, City Council to August 29/31, 2022, City Council

The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

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