City Council Minutes

Monday, May 17, 2021

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

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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 9:35 a.m., Monday, May 17, 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.

Mayor D. Iveson; and Councillors 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 participated electronically.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk, K. Gibson 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 May 17/19, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.6 Bylaw 19759 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 9.4 Climate Innovation Fund Executive Committee - Council Member Appointment
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  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: S. McKeen

  That the following City Council meeting minutes be approved:

  • May 3, 2021, City Council
  • May 5, 2021, City Council - Non-Regular
  • May 6/7, 2021, City Auditor Recruitment Committee
  • May 11, 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.

2021 Woman of Influence in Local Government (S. Hamilton)

Councillor S. Hamilton, on behalf of City Council, recognized Councillor B. Esslinger as this year’s recipient of the Municipal World’s Woman of Influence in Local Government award. Since being elected to Edmonton City Council in 2013, Councillor B. Esslinger has been a champion of women involvement in local government. She started the Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton to ensure that women’s perspectives were heard by Council, which led to the creation of a similar program supporting women within the City's Administration. In addition, she has led the Child Friendly Initiative, championed ParityYEG and brought the United Nations Women’s Safe Cities Conference to Edmonton in 2019. Councillor B. Esslinger expressed gratitude for the recognition.

2.

Boyle Street Community Services 50th Anniversary (S. McKeen)

Councillor S. McKeen, on behalf of City Council, recognized Boyle Street Community Services and congratulated them on their 50th anniversary. Founded in 1971, Boyle Street began with a commitment to help empower those experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance use issues. Boyle Street has remained focused on their goal to eradicate stigma, uplift community members and connect individuals to services that can transform their lives. Their mission is to end chronic homelessness and they are currently providing more than 40 programs across 13 locations in the city. J. Reiniger expressed gratitude for the recognition and spoke on the importance of key partnerships in supporting the Boyle Street community. 

3.

Women's Transitional Housing Facility (S. McKeen)

Councillor S. McKeen, on behalf of City Council, celebrated the opening of the Sakihta Kikinaw facility in the historic Stovel Block building. The facility provides flexible housing for female-identifying individuals who are experiencing homelessness and poverty in Edmonton. This was made possible by the Pope family and their real estate development company Gather Co., who partnered with Boyle Street and IKEA to transform this historic building. D. Pope expressed gratitude for the recognition.

4.

Poet Laureate Nisha Patel (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized Poet Laureate recipient N. Partel. N. Partel is an award-winning Indo-Canadian poet and artist, who has performed for audiences across Canada and around the world in cities as far as Berlin, Glasgow and Seoul. She is dedicated to making this city the best it can be and is a prominent organizer and community builder. She was named the 2019 Canadian Individual Slam Champion, has founded a new publishing press called Moon Jelly House which aims to publish marginalized writers and has penned and published her debut book of poetry, Coconut. N. Partel expressed gratitude for the recognition and made a presentation.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

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

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Funding Strategies for the A1 Indoor Soccer Facility
  • 6.2 Performance Based Rates Applications Process Options
  • 6.4 Horsehills Road over Horsehills Creek (B130) Bridge Replacement - Environmental Impact Assessment
  • 6.5 Sanitary Services Strategy Oversight Committee - Governance Options – Additional Collaboration
  • 6.6 Not for Profit Housing Providers Accessing City Land Assets - Update
  • 6.7 Theatre Network Tax Status
  • 9.1 Confidential Expropriation Settlement

  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. Henderson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 6.1 Approval of Expropriation for the Valley Line West Light Rail Transit Project, Permanent Utility Right of Way
  • 6.3 Waste Reduction Roadmap

  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)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

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 Bylaw 19623 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19731 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Water and Storm Sewer Local Improvements on 8310 and 8311 at 93 Avenue NW
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19733 - To amend Bylaw 16659, Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee Bylaw
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19732 - Amendments to Bylaw 19394 Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19759 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19668 - To Designate the Hartley Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

  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: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19623 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19731 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Water and Storm Sewer Local Improvements on 8310 and 8311 at 93 Avenue NW
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19733 - To amend Bylaw 16659, Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee Bylaw
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19732 - Amendments to Bylaw 19394 Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19759 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19668 - To Designate the Hartley Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

  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: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19623 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19731 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Water and Storm Sewer Local Improvements on 8310 and 8311 at 93 Avenue NW
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19733 - To amend Bylaw 16659, Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee Bylaw
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19732 - Amendments to Bylaw 19394 Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19759 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19668 - To Designate the Hartley Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

  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: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19623 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19731 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Water and Storm Sewer Local Improvements on 8310 and 8311 at 93 Avenue NW
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19733 - To amend Bylaw 16659, Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee Bylaw
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19732 - Amendments to Bylaw 19394 Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19759 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19668 - To Designate the Hartley Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

  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

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Funding Strategies for the A1 Indoor Soccer Facility

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 28, 2021, Executive Committee, be approved.

Revised Due Date: June 28, 2021, Executive Committee

6.

Reports

6.1

Approval of Expropriation for the Valley Line West Light Rail Transit Project, Permanent Utility Right of Way

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

1. That the expropriation of the Utility Right of Way in the lands as shown and legally described in Attachment 1 of the May 17, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00551, (the “Utility Right of Way”), be approved.
2. That all steps under the Expropriation Act, RSA 2000, c. E-13 (the “Expropriation Act”) be taken to complete the expropriation, including but not limited to, registering a certificate of approval of expropriation, and serving the notices of expropriation, notices of proposed payment, and notices of possession.

6.2

Performance Based Rates Applications Process Options

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

That the process for the 2021 review of applications by EPCOR Water Services Inc. to establish new performance based rates for water, wastewater, and drainage services, as set out in Attachment 1 of the April 30, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00403, be approved.

6.3

Waste Reduction Roadmap

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

1. That the Attachment 1 of the April 30, 2021, City Operations report CO00390 - Waste Reduction Roadmap (2021 to 2024), be amended as follows:
   • For the implementation timing for Action 1 on page 11, add “but not delayed by” after “Bylaw timing to be coordinated with”.
2. That the Waste Reduction Roadmap (2021 to 2024) as set out in amended Attachment 1 of the April 30, 2021, City Operations report CO00390, be approved.

6.4

Horsehills Road over Horsehills Creek (B130) Bridge Replacement - Environmental Impact Assessment

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

That the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Horsehills Road over Horsehills Creek (B130) Bridge Replacement project, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 10, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00393, be approved.

6.5

Sanitary Services Strategy Oversight Committee - Governance Options - Additional Collaboration

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

1. That Administration implement refined option 1, as outlined in the May 10, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report CR_6671rev.
2. That Administration work with EPCOR, to update the map in Attachment 1of the May 10, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report CR_6671rev, to reflect that a variety of lines are possible.

6.6

Not for Profit Housing Providers Accessing City Land Assets - Update

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

That revised City Policy C437A, City Land Assets for Non-Profit Affordable Housing, as set out in Attachment 1 of the May 10, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00211, be approved.

6.7

Theatre Network Tax Status

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

That the outstanding balance on tax roll account 2716157, in the amount $34,291.40 and associated arrears, be cancelled.

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19623 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19623 received three readings.

7.2

Bylaw 19731 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18213, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess Water and Storm Sewer Local Improvements on 8310 and 8311 at 93 Avenue NW

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19731 received three readings.

7.3

Bylaw 19665 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct, purchase and finance City Operations Project, Electric Buses - Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Program

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: B. Henderson
  1. That a borrowing agreement between the City and Canadian Infrastructure Bank, not to exceed $14,440,000.00, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the May 17, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services Report FCS00494rev, be approved and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That Attachment 3 of the of the May 17, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00494rev remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interest of a third party), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  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: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That Bylaw 19665 be read a second time.

  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: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That Bylaw 19665 be read a third time.

  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)

7.4

Bylaw 19733 - To amend Bylaw 16659, Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19733 received three readings.

7.5

Bylaw 19732 - Amendments to Bylaw 19394 Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19732 received three readings.

7.6

Bylaw 19759 - A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19759 received three readings.

7.7

Bylaw 19668 - To Designate the Hartley Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19668 received three readings.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Procura Properties - Tax Status (M. Walters)

M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, A. Szabo and C. Watt, Financial and Corporate Services, answered questions.

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

  That Administration return to Executive Committee with a report outlining the current tax status of the properties brought forward by Procura and a proposed option to cancel associated municipal tax penalties and arrears.

  In Favour (1)	M. Walters
  Opposed (12)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Defeated (1 to 12)

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the discussion of items 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4.

  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)

  City Council met in private at 10:45 a.m., Monday, May 17, 2021.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

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

  City Council met in public at 12:04 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021.

  
  

9.1

Confidential Expropriation 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 settlement authority in Attachment 1 of the May 17, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00345, be approved.
2. That the May 17, 2021, Office of the City Manager report OCM00345 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal Report

A. Corbould, City Manager; and K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services, made a presentation and answered questions.

D. Jubinville and R. Strong, Employee Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the May 17, 2021, Employee Services verbal report ES00613, be received for information and remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  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)

9.3

Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board - Council Member Appointment to the Governance and Human Resources Committee

H. Morrison, Office of the City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: M. Walters
  Seconded by: D. Iveson
  1. That Councillor A. Knack be appointed to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board’s Governance and Human Resources Committee.
  2. That Councillor M. Banga be appointed to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board’s Governance and Human Resources Committee as the alternate.
  3. That the May 17, 2021, Office of the City report OCC00614 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)

  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)

9.4

Climate Innovation Fund Executive Committee - Council Member Appointment

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: M. Walters
  1. That Councillor A. Paquette be appointed to the Climate Innovation Fund Executive Committee as the representative for the City of Edmonton.
  2. That the May 17, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00648 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)

  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.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor D. Iveson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021.