City Council - Non-Regular Minutes

Thursday, March 04, 2021

9:30 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• D. Iveson,
• M. Banga,
• T. Cartmell,
• T. Caterina,
• J. Dziadyk,
• B. Esslinger,
• S. Hamilton,
• B. Henderson,
• A. Knack,
• S. McKeen,
• M. Nickel,
• A. Paquette,
• and M. Walters

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 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 Council.

Councillors M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette and M. Walters participated electronically.

Councillor M. Banga was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the March 4, 2021, City Council Non-Regular meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.1 Temporary Pandemic Accommodation Operation Agreement
  • 6.2 Public Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report

  In Favour (13)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items. 

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 7.1 and 9.1. 

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

All items were selected for debate.

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak. 

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

All Bylaws were selected for debate.

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.

Reports

6.1

Temporary Pandemic Accommodation Operation Agreement

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, and C. Kjenner, Citizen Services, answered questions.

• Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: B. Henderson
  1. That the Social Development branch 2021 operating expenditure budget be increased by $2,206,672, on a one-time basis, with funding from the COVID-specific funds set aside in the Appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve, for additional costs related to the operations of the temporary accommodation at the Edmonton Convention Centre until April 30, 2021.
  2. That an amendment to the single source agreement between the City of Edmonton and The Boyle Street Service Society, for the extension of operational services at the temporary accommodation at the Edmonton Convention Centre, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 1, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00409, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  3. That an amendment to the single source agreement between the City of Edmonton and Bissell Centre, for the extension of operational services at the temporary accommodation at the Edmonton Convention Centre, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the March 1, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00409, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  4. That an amendment to the single source agreement between the City of Edmonton and The Mustard Seed Society, for the extension of operational services at the temporary accommodation at the Edmonton Convention Centre, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the March 1, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00409, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  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

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)

6.2

Public Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report

Items 6.2 and 9.1 were dealt with together.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services, made a presentation and answered questions. G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  Municipal Sustainability Initiative - Summary of Historical Cuts to Operating and Capital Dollars

  That Administration provide a report on the following:

  1. A summary of historical cuts to operating and capital dollars, dating back to the beginning of the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI).
  2. The cumulative impact of 2021 Provincial budget cuts to the City of Edmonton, post-secondary institutions and public services on jobs and the economic health of the city and region.

  Due Date: April 19, 2021, Spring Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

  In Favour (11)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (11 to 0)

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19613 - City Administration Bylaw Amendment

A. Corbould, City Manager; and K. Fallis-Howell, Acting City Solicitor, answered questions.

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

  That Bylaw 19613 be read a first time. 

  In Favour (12)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Nickel
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That Bylaw 19613 be read a second time. 

  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

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Nickel
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That Bylaw 19613 be considered for third reading. 

  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

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Nickel
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  That Bylaw 19613 be read a third time. 

  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

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: B. Henderson

  Authority to Approve Indemnification of Members of Council and Council Committees - Options

  That Administration provide a report to Committee:

  1. summarizing how authority to approve indemnification and legal representation of members of Council and Council committees is assigned in other municipalities; and
  2. outlining options for the assignment of the aforementioned authority.

  Due Date: June 14, 2021, Executive Committee

  In Favour (11)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (11 to 0)

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda. 

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  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 Privacy Act for the discussion of item 9.1.

  In Favour (12)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 10:53 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021. 

  
  
• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That City Council meet in public. 

  In Favour (12)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 11:41 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021. 

  
  

9.1

Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report

Items 6.2 and 9.1 were dealt with together.

City Council met in private at 10:53 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021.

In Attendance:

• D. Iveson
• T. Cartmell
• T. Caterina
• J. Dziadyk
• B. Esslinger
• S. Hamilton
• B. Henderson
• A. Knack
• S. McKeen
• M. Nickel
• A. Paquette
• M. Walters
• A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
• E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
• M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
• J. Pater, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• J. Huckabay, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• L. Yanish, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• R. Klatchuk, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
• S. Padbury, Financial and Corporate Services (Subject matter expert)
• S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• J. Charchun, Offices of the Mayor and Councillors (Political staff)
• B. Lau, Offices of the Mayor and Councillors (Political staff)

City Council met in public at 11:41 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021. 

• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Intergovernmental Update - Verbal report, be received for information and 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 (11)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (11 to 0)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Changes to the March 2021 Council Calendar (B. Henderson)

Councillor B. Henderson requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the March 2021 Council Calendar.

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

  That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor B. Henderson to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the March 2021 Council Calendar.

  In Favour (11)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: B. Henderson
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the March 17, 2021, Non-regular City Council meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., be cancelled.
  2. That the March 26, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee Non-regular meeting be rescheduled to March 17, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with continuation on March 26, 2021, from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., for candidate interviews for Agencies, Boards, Committees and Commissions.

  In Favour (11)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (11 to 0)

10.2

Federal Suicide Prevention Crisis Line (J. Dziadyk)

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

That City Council, in response the Federal government decision to adopt 988, a National three-digit suicide and crisis hotline, and the increasing demand for suicide prevention as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, endorse and promote the 988 crisis line initiative.

• Notice of Motion Given: March 4, 2021, City Council Non-Regular

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021.