City Council Minutes

Monday, October 03, 2022

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

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

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, October 3, 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.

1.2

Roll Call

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

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the October 3, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 7.1 Jurisdictional Scan of Police Funding
  • 7.2 Edmonton Police Service - Revised Funding Formula and Related Policy

  Replacement attachment/report:

  • 9.1 Intergovernmental Update - Additional Information 
    - Attachment 1
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 10. Motions Pending
    - 10.3 Punjab United Sports and Heritage Association - Ivor Dent Park (K. Tang)

  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)

• Clerk's note: The following referral motion was passed after Council moved in public at 5:08 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022.

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

  That the following items be referred to the October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting:

  • 9.1 Intergovernmental Update - Additional Information
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    
  • 9.2 Edmonton Police Commission - Candidate Shortlisting Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
    
  • 10.1 Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission - Further Follow-up (A. Knack)
  • 10.2 Airport Express Service from Edmonton International Airport to Downtown Edmonton
    (A. Stevenson)
  • 10.3 Punjab United Sports and Heritage Association - Ivor Dent Park (K. Tang)

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • September 12, 2022, City Council
  • September 13, 2022, City Council Public Hearing
  • September 14, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular

  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)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

Welcome City Hall School Teacher - M. Semeniuk (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed new City Hall School teacher, M. Semeniuk.

1.5.2

Rutherford School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Rutherford School.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 9.1 and 9.2.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.5 Cy Becker Brownfield Grant
  • 7.6 Sale of Land Below Market Value and Grant Funding - Ogilvie Ridge
  • 7.7 Possible Municipal Property Tax Relief - Affordable Housing Services

  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)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 7.1 Jurisdictional Scan of Police Funding - First item at 1:30 p.m.
  • 7.2 Edmonton Police Service - Revised Funding Formula and Related Policy - Second item at 1:30 p.m.

  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)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That Bylaw 20150 be read a first time.

  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 Bylaw 20150 be read a second time.

  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 Bylaw 20150 be considered for third reading.

  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 Bylaw 20150 be read a third time.

  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)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Breakdown of Family and Community Support Services Funding Decisions (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a memo with a breakdown of Family and Community Support Services funding decisions and changes to the 2023-2026 funding cycle from previous funding for senior centers and any senior support programs?

3.2

Breakdown of Funding Allocations for Seniors (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a memo with a breakdown, by organization, of current and future funding allocations to support seniors through City of Edmonton grants, as well as, any proposed changes to grants from the City for Senior Centers in the 2023-2026 budget cycle?

3.3

North West Edmonton Seniors Society Facility (E. Rutherford)

Can Administration provide a memo with any facility condition assessments, maintenance costs incurred for the North West Edmonton Seniors Society Facility, as well as, any official correspondence related to facility condition or funding that is available going back 10 years?

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

6.1

Facility Naming and Sponsorship Agreement - Clareview Community Recreation Centre

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Walters, Community Services
• R. Jevne, Community Services

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang
  1. That the agreement between the City of Edmonton and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2022, Community Services report CS01200, be approved and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
  2. That Attachment 1 of the August 22, 2022, Community Services report CS01200 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 (8)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, and K. Principe
  Opposed (5)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Carried (8 to 5)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Jurisdictional Scan of Police Funding

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

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

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• R. Anderson, Edmonton Police Service
• J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission
• C. Corley, Community Safety Knowledge Alliance Inc.
• M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission
• R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

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

  That the October 3, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01332 and Attachments 1 and 2, be received for information.

• The following members of the delegation answered questions:

  • M. Barker, Edmonton Police Commission
  • C. Corley, Community Safety Knowledge Alliance Inc.
  • J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission

  The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

  A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

  Amendment:

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

  That Attachment 1 be removed.

  In Favour (4)	A. Paquette, A. Salvador, K. Tang, and E. Rutherford
  Opposed (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Defeated (4 to 9)

• Motion, put:

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

  That the October 3, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01332 and Attachments 1 and 2, be received for information.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (2)	M. Janz, and E. Rutherford

  Carried (11 to 2)

7.2

Edmonton Police Service - Revised Funding Formula and Related Policy

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

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

The following member of the delegation made a presentation:

• J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Graham, Financial and Corporate Services
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• J. McDougall, Edmonton Police Commission
• R. Davidson, Edmonton Police Service

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

  That the October 3, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01331, be referred to the October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting, and be made time specific as first item of business.

  Due Date: October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular

  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)

7.3

Temporary Positions Within the City of Edmonton

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

• K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jubinville, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. McKeown, City Operations
• E. Robar, City Operations
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• K. Zarsky, Employee Services

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

  That the October 3, 2022, Employee Services report ES01389, 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)

7.4

EndPovertyEdmonton - Progress Report and Strategic Plan

The following members of the delegation answered questions:

• E. Ambtman, EndPovertyEdmonton
• B. Henderson, EndPovertyEdmonton

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• J. Smith, Community Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That the $600,000 of 2022 funding for the operational expenditure budget in Social Development, Citizen Services, held in abeyance for EndPovertyEdmonton pursuant to Operating Budget Amendment 2, passed at the November 30/December 1/8/10/14/15/17, 2021, City Council Budget meeting, be released.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (2)	J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)

7.5

Cy Becker Brownfield Grant

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

1. That the 2022 operating budget be adjusted to increase expenditures by $3,765,100, offset by an equivalent transfer from the Brownfield Redevelopment Reserve, to reflect the maximum amount of the Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement between the City of Edmonton and Alcyone Canada Ltd. and Suburban Farms Ltd., within Urban Planning and Economy, Economic Investment Services.
2. That the Cy Becker Phase III Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement between the City of Edmonton and Alcyone Canada Ltd. and Suburban Farms Ltd., for an amount not to exceed $3,765,100, excluding GST, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

7.6

Sale of Land Below Market Value and Grant Funding - Ogilvie Ridge

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

1. That the agreement for the sale of land in Ogilvie Ridge between the City of Edmonton and The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, at below market value, as set out in Attachment 1 of the September 28, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01275, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
2. That a transfer of $1.25 million from capital profile 19-90-4100 Affordable Housing Land Acquisition and Site Development, to the Social Development Branch 2022 Operating Expenditure Budget be approved, for the purpose of providing funding to The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation for servicing costs on a multi-year basis, as set out in Attachment 4 of the September 28, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01275.
3. That the funding affordable housing agreement for Ogilvie Ridge, between the City of Edmonton and The City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, as set out in Attachment 3 of the September 28, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01275, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
4. That Attachment 5 of the September 28, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01275 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

7.7

Possible Municipal Property Tax Relief - Affordable Housing Services

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

That Administration provides tax cancellation in the amount of $474,742.78 for tax accounts as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 28, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01385 under column "2021/22 Municipal Taxes Associated with Affordable Housing", with funding to come from the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20150 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 19624, to authorize the City of Edmonton to construct, finance and assess a Water and Sanitary Sewer Underground Local Improvement within the Winterburn Industrial Area

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20150 received three readings.

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 discussions of items 9.1 and 9.2.

  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 private at 4:28 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022.

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

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 5:08 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022.

  
  

9.1

Intergovernmental Update - Additional Information

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

This item was referred to the October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting. See item 1.3.

9.2

Edmonton Police Commission - Candidate Shortlisting Update - Verbal report

This item was referred to the October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting. See item 1.3.

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission - Further Follow-up (A. Knack)

This item was referred to the October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting. See item 1.3.

10.2

Airport Express Service from Edmonton International Airport to Downtown Edmonton (A. Stevenson)

This item was referred to the October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting. See item 1.3.

10.3

Punjab United Sports and Heritage Association - Ivor Dent Park (K. Tang)

This item was referred to the October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting. See item 1.3.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

October 2022 Council Calendar Adjustments (T. Cartmell)

Councillor T. Cartmell requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the October 2022 Council Calendar.

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

  That Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor T. Cartmell to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the October 2022 Council Calendar.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  1. That a Special City Council meeting, be scheduled on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

  2. That the following items from the October 7, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular meeting, be moved to the October 21, 2022, Special City Council meeting:

  • 9.1 Budget and Planning Discussion - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.2 Operating Budget and Planning Discussion - Further Information
    (Private pursuant to sections 21, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Due Date: October 21, 2022, Special City Council

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022.