City Council Minutes

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

Deputy Mayor A. Salvador called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Homelands. 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 Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The June 13, 2023, City Council meeting was held over two days: June 13, 2023 and June 14, 2023.

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

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice.

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

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

    That the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

    Deletion:

    • 9.2 Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association Designated Industrial Zone Water Intake Project
    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:A. Knack
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

    • May 10, 2023, City Council - Non-Regular
    • May 15, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
    • May 16/17, 2023, City Council
    • May 30, 2023, City Council Public Hearing
    • June 7, 2023, City Council - Non-Regular
    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)

Deputy Mayor A. Salvador, on behalf of City Council, recognized that four Indigenous artworks have been permanently installed at City Hall, as part of National Indigenous History Month. The City of Edmonton remains committed to building strong relationships with all Indigenous Peoples as it actively works to confront bias and honour treaty commitments. As part of the Indigenous Framework video series, Deputy Mayor A. Salvador, introduced a video presentation, “Spirit and Art: Learning Through Stories”. It’s a featurette on the artworks collection that was created by the four artists of the Indigenous artworks.

Deputy Mayor A. Salvador, on behalf of City Council, recognized that on June 2, 2023, the Muttart Conservatory received the Edmonton Tourism Attraction of the Year Award, tied for first with West Edmonton Mall. The award honours the best attractions in the city and recognizes venues that stand out for their appeal to all visitors.

Deputy Mayor A. Salvador, on behalf of City Council, announced The Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Expo, held last September, was recognized by the Transportation Association of Canada, as they awarded the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Expo their 2023 Educational Achievement Award. One of Edmonton’s climate resilience and energy transition priorities is to increase electric vehicle adoption through increased awareness, knowledge and public confidence.

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.4, 7.6, 9.1 and 9.3.

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

    That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

    • 5.1 Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information
    • 7.2 Blatchford Renewable Energy - Funding Opportunity
    • 7.3 2023 Tax Public Auction Resolution
    • 7.5 Options to Address Catalytic Converter Theft
    • 9.4 Housing Accelerator Fund: Application and Investment Plan
    • 9.5 City of Edmonton Youth Council - 2023 Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations
    • 9.6 Consultant Update
    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)

There were no Requests to Speak.

  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

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

    • 9.3 Advisory Committees of Council (Policy Review) - Governance Review - Second item of business, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023
    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 first time:

    • 8.1 Bylaw 20402 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20112 - Bylaw to Designate the Magrath Mansion 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 20402 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20488 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240, 20048 and 20217, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20304 - City of Edmonton Ward Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw (Amendment No. 4)
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20112 - Bylaw to Designate the Magrath Mansion 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 20402 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20112 - Bylaw to Designate the Magrath Mansion 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 20402 - To authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements
    • 8.2 Bylaw 20488 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaws 19240, 20048 and 20217, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL
    • 8.3 Bylaw 20304 - City of Edmonton Ward Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw (Amendment No. 4)
    • 8.4 Bylaw 20112 - Bylaw to Designate the Magrath Mansion 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)

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

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

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

That the revised due date of July 4, 2023, City Council, for the Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01542, Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula - Additional Information, be approved.

Revised Due Date: July 4, 2023, City Council

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

  • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20497 be read a first time.

  • Amendment:

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

    That Bylaw 20497 be amended to change the term limit from ten years to six years.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Motion, put:

    Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20497, as amended, be read a first time.

    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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20497, as amended, be read a second time.

    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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20497, as amended, be considered for third reading.

    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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20497, as amended, be read a third time.

    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)

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

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. McKeown, City Operations

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Amendment 2 to Motion 3 on the Floor (Made at the May 16/17, 2023, City Council meeting - item 7.4 City Plan - New Urban Trees):

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

    That “data collection” be inserted after “including” and “immediate changes to start to capture the scope and scale of tree loss on private property be inserted after “ policy recommendations”, so that the motion reads:

    That Administration provide a report including data collection, draft options, outlining the appropriate mechanism to preserve trees on private land across Edmonton and that the options may include bylaws, permitting or policy recommendations and immediate changes to start to capture the scope and scale of tree loss on private property.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Motion 3 on the Floor (Made at the May 16/17, 2023, City Council meeting - item 7.4 City Plan - New Urban Trees):

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

    That Administration provide a report, including draft options, outlining the appropriate mechanism to preserve trees in private land across Edmonton and that the options may include bylaws, permitting or policy recommendations.

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    *Clerk's note: Refer to "Motion 3, as Amended, put" for the final wording of Motion 3.

  • Reconsideration of Amendment 1 to Motion 3 passed at the May 16/17, 2023, City Council meeting:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the following amendment passed at the May 16/17, 2023, City Council meeting, be reconsidered:

    Amendment 1 to Motion 3:

    That "during demolition and new construction", after "preserve trees", be deleted.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)J. Rice
    Carried (11 to 1)

    *Clerk's note: The voting requirement to reconsider a motion (amendment) previously adopted is 2/3 present.


  • Amendment 1 to Motion 3, put (Made at the May 16/17, 2023, City Council meeting - item 7.4 City Plan - New Urban Trees):

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That "during demolition and new construction", after "preserve trees", be deleted.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Salvador withdrew the amendment.

    Withdrawn


  • Amendment 3 to Motion 3:

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the motion on the floor be substituted with the following:

    That Administration provide a report to protect trees on private land during development/redevelopment which includes:

    • draft new and/or changes to existing bylaws, regulations and policies, community outreach, public education, operational and enforcement resources and budget adjustment needed to support program implementation and promote compliance; and
    • an implementation plan that outlines a phased approach, resources required, associated budget.

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024

    *Clerk's note: Councillor T. Cartmell's above-noted amendment was considered a substitute amendment to Councillor A. Knack's Motion 3 on the Floor. The substitute motion is a form of amendment applied when the desire is to amend a motion in several different, non-consecutive places.

    City Council met in private at 3:22 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • J. Inkpen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • C. McKeown, City Operations

    City Council met in public at 4:33 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

    *Clerk's note: The motions to move in private and in public are under section 9. Private Reports.


  • Amendment 3 to Motion 3, put:

    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the motion on the floor be substituted with the following:

    That Administration provide a report to protect trees on private land during development/redevelopment which includes:

    • draft new and/or changes to existing bylaws, regulations and policies, community outreach, public education, operational and enforcement resources and budget adjustment needed to support program implementation and promote compliance; and
    • an implementation plan that outlines a phased approach, resources required, associated budget.

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024

    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)
  • Motion 3, as Amended, put:

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

    That Administration provide a report to protect trees on private land during development/redevelopment which includes:

    • draft new and/or changes to existing bylaws, regulations and policies, community outreach, public education, operational and enforcement resources and budget adjustment needed to support program implementation and promote compliance; and
    • an implementation plan that outlines a phased approach, resources required, associated budget.

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, and J. Wright
    Opposed (6)A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Defeated (6 to 6)

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

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • L. Heise, Urban Planning and Economy
  • N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaw 20388 be read a first time.

    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:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaw 20388 be read a second time.

    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:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaw 20388 be considered for third reading.

    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:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaw 20388 be read a third time.

    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:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter to the provincial Minister of Finance to advocate for:

    1. legislative changes to exempt taxis from the direct compensation for property damage insurance model; and/or
    2. approval of an alternative insurance policy option that provides coverage and benefits comparable to the S.P.F. No. 9 policy applicable to transportation network vehicles, as this industry is an extension of the public transportation system.
    In Favour (8)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (4)S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, and E. Rutherford
    Carried (8 to 4)

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

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • B. Meikle, Financial and Corporate Services
  • P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • C. Walbaum, Integrated Infrastructure Services
  • R. Jevne, Community Services

Clerk's Note: Attachment 8 of the June 13, 2023 Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01658 is now public as the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act exception to disclosure no longer applies.

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That adjustments to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 4 of the June 13, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01658, be approved.
    2. That the adjustment to the 2023-2026 Capital Budget, as outlined in Attachment 8 of the June 13, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01658, be approved.
    3. That Attachment 8 of the June 13, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01658 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 (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:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration, as part of the Fall 2023 Supplementary Budgets, provide options to fund the introduction of a new multi-year Dedicated Renewal Fund with successive annual tax levy increases.

  • Motion, put:

    *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, “with” was replaced with “including but not limited to, potential”.

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration, as part of the Fall 2023 Supplementary Budgets, provide options to fund the introduction of a new multi-year Dedicated Renewal Fund, including but not limited to, potential successive annual tax levy increases.

    Due Date: Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget Adjustments

    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)

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

That the adjustments to the 2023-2026 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility capital budget, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the May 9, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01821, be approved.

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

  1. That the 2023 Tax Public Auction be held on October 26, 2023, in Council Chamber, City Hall, commencing at 10 a.m.
  2. That the reserved bid be set for all properties at fair market value and that the market value be determined by an independent appraisal of each property.
  3. That the Terms and Conditions of Sale as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 13, 2023, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01867, be approved.

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

  • J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
  • D. Hunter, City Operations
  • T. Girvan, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • R. Barkway, Acting Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations
  • D. Jones, Community Services
  • B. Latchford, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • D. McIntyre, Edmonton Police Service
  • R. Kaboni, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the June 13, 2023, City Operations verbal report CO01907, 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)

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

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council and with input from the Edmonton Police Commission, the City of Calgary, and Alberta Municipalities, write letters to the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta to amend and strengthen existing legislation regulating the import and manufacture of vehicles, and the regulation of scrap metal dealers and recyclers

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    That Administration establish a developer contributed maintenance fund applicable to new signs/features as outlined in Option 3 and Attachments 1 and 2 of the June 1, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01472.

    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)

8.

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

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 6.2 and 9.1.

    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 3:22 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023.


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

    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 4:33 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023.


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

  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • D. Vriend, City Operations
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:J. Wright
    1. That the June 13, 2023, City Operations report CO01920, be received for information.
    2. That the June 13, 2023, City Operations report CO01920 remain private pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) 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)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 23 (local public body confidences), 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) 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 11:52 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

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

    • A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
    • K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • A. Corbould, City Manager
    • M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
    • M. Everett, Office of the City Clerk
    • A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton

    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 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023.


  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:S. Hamilton
    1. That the recommendations, as outlined in revised Attachment 9 of the June 13, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00580, be approved.
    2. That the June 13, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00580 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 23 (local public body confidences) 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)

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

  1. That the recommendations for Edmonton’s Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 2, 2023, Community Services report CS01900, be approved.
  2. That the June 2, 2023, Community Services report CS01900 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

  1. That the individuals listed in revised Attachment 1 of the June 5, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01910, be reappointed to the City of Edmonton Youth Council, for the term of September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.
  2. That the June 5, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01910 and Attachments 2 and 3 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.
  3. That revised Attachment 1 of the June 5, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01910 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.

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

  1. That the actions in Attachment 1 of the June 6, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01928, be approved.
  2. That the June 6, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01928 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (confidential evaluations) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

Councillor S. Hamilton requested permission to make a motion without customary notice regarding changes to the July 2023 Council Calendar.

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That Council waives the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 1811 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor S. Hamilton to make a motion without customary notice regarding changes to the July 2023 Council Calendar.

    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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the Orders of the Day for the July 4/5, 2023, City Council meeting be changed as follows:

    Tuesday, July 4, 2023:

    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
    • Recess - 9 p.m.

    Wednesday, July 5, 2023, continuation:

    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Adjournment - 9 p.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)

The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

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