City Council Minutes

Monday, December 05, 2022

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• J. Wright, 
• T. Cartmell, 
• S. Hamilton, 
• M. Janz, 
• A. Knack, 
• A. Paquette, 
• K. Principe, 
• J. Rice, 
• E. Rutherford, 
• A. Salvador, 
• A. Stevenson, 
• and K. Tang 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Deputy Mayor J. Wright called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. Deputy Mayor J. Wright 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

Deputy Mayor J. Wright conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice.

Councillors S. Hamilton and A. Paquette were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, M. de Guzman and C. Martin, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the December 5, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Addition:

  • 9.4 City Manager Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Items to be dealt with together:

  • 7.1 Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2022
  • 7.2 Operating Financial Update - September 30, 2022

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • November 14/15, 2022, City Council
  • November 15, 2022, Special City Council

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Vision Zero - Edmonton Recognized Internationally for Progress in Safe Mobility (J. Wright)

Deputy Mayor J. Wright, on behalf of City Council, recognized that Edmonton has been recognized internationally for progress in Safe Mobility. Edmonton has received international recognition for the road safety efforts and progress towards Vision Zero, the goal of zero traffic-related serious injuries and fatalities.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.4 Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2023 Budgets
  • 7.5 Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2023 Boards of Directors
  • 9.1 Confidential Settlement

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: J. Rice

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

  • 9.2 Investment Opportunity - After item 9.4 City Manager Update - Verbal report
  • 9.4 City Manager Update - Verbal report - 10 a.m.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20322 - Revision to Bylaw 20151, Closure of Portions of the Road Right of Way at 23 Avenue NW and East of 199 Street Riverview Neighbourhood #3 (River's Edge)
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20317 - To Designate St. Luke's Anglican Church as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20322 - Revision to Bylaw 20151, Closure of Portions of the Road Right of Way at 23 Avenue NW and East of 199 Street Riverview Neighbourhood #3 (River's Edge)
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20317 - To Designate St. Luke's Anglican Church as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20322 - Revision to Bylaw 20151, Closure of Portions of the Road Right of Way at 23 Avenue NW and East of 199 Street Riverview Neighbourhood #3 (River's Edge)
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20317 - To Designate St. Luke's Anglican Church as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20322 - Revision to Bylaw 20151, Closure of Portions of the Road Right of Way at 23 Avenue NW and East of 199 Street Riverview Neighbourhood #3 (River's Edge)
  • 8.2 Bylaw 20317 - To Designate St. Luke's Anglican Church as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports.

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2022

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• F. Mutheardy, Financial and Corporate Services

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

• K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• S. Gellatly, Community Services

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

  That the December 5, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01540, be received for information.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.2

Operating Financial Update - September 30, 2022

Items 7.1 and 7.2 were dealt with together.

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

  That the December 5, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01539, be received for information.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.3

Edmonton Police Service Operating Reserve Payback Strategy

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission
• R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service
• L. Lorenz, Edmonton Police Service
• M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the recommended strategy, related to City Policy C605 Edmonton Police Service Reserve, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01584, be approved.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01584 remain private pursuant to section 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  Amendment:

  That a Part 3., be added as follows:

  3. That Administration review in second quarter of 2023 the rationale regarding the privacy of Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01584; and make this document public as soon as possible, thereafter.

  In Favour (10)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (10 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  Motion, as Amended, put:

  1. That the recommended strategy, related to City Policy C605 Edmonton Police Service Reserve, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01584, be approved.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01584 remain private pursuant to section 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That Administration review in second quarter of 2023 the rationale regarding the privacy of Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Edmonton Police Commission report EXT01584; and make this document public as soon as possible, thereafter.

  In Favour (10)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (10 to 0)

7.4

Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2023 Budgets

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

That the following Edmonton Business Improvement Area Association 2023 Budgets, as outlined in Attachments 2 to 14 of the December 5, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01404, be approved:

• 124 Street and Area Business Association
• Alberta Avenue Business Association
• Beverly Business Association
• Chinatown and Area Business Association
• Downtown Business Association of Edmonton
• Fort Road Business and Community Association
• French Quarter Business Association / Association des Entreprises du Quartier Francophone
• Kingsway District Association
• North Edge Business Association
• Northwest Industrial Business Association
• Old Strathcona Business Association
• Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association
• The Crossroads Business Improvement Area Association

7.5

Edmonton Business Improvement Areas 2023 Boards of Directors

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

1. That the appointments of the Boards of Directors to the Business Improvement Area associations, as set out in Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01405, be approved, and that the term of appointment be 
   January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
2. That Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01405 remain private, until approved by City Council, pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20322 - Revision to Bylaw 20151, Closure of Portions of the Road Right of Way at 23 Avenue NW and East of 199 Street Riverview Neighbourhood #3 (River's Edge)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20322 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 20317 - To Designate St. Luke's Anglican Church as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20317 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.2 and 9.4.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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 9:56 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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 11:13 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022.

  
  

9.1

Confidential Settlement

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

1. That the proposed settlement, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Manager report OCM01561, be approved.
2. That the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Manager report OCM01561 and Attachments 1 and 2 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (advice from officials), 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

9.2

Investment Opportunity

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

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. McMullin, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That the December 5, 2022 Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01564, be received for information.
  2. That the December 5, 2022 Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01564 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.3

Edmonton Regional Airports Authority - Candidate Interviews and Appointment

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials) and 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.3.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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 11:57 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022.

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

  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

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

  • J. Hertz, Chair, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority

  The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • T. Mullen, Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada)
  
  
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (10)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (10 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 2:51 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022.

  
  
• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01434, be revised to reflect the private discussion at the December 5, 2022, City Council meeting.
  2. That the individual listed in revised Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01434, be appointed to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board of Directors for the term January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026.
  3. That the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01434 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.
  4. That revised Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01434 remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is or will be available to the public) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (10)

  A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (10 to 0)

  *Clerk's note: Revised Attachment 1 of the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01434 is now public as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act exception to disclosure no longer applies.

  
  

9.4

City Manager Update - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

• M. Cameron, Ozone Advisory Group Inc.
• D. Rawson, Ozone Advisory Group Inc.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• M. Bennett, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: K. Principe
  1. That the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01610, be received for information.
  2. That the December 5, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01610 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Proposal for a Short-term Lease (A. Stevenson)

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

That Administration issue a request for proposal for a short-term lease of the facility located at 11516 – 103 Street and that the City Manager enter into a lease agreement pursuant to the request for proposal in a form and content acceptable to the City Manager. 

• Notice of Motion Given: December 5, 2022, City Council

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022.