City Council Minutes

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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 9:31 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 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.

Councillors M. Janz, A. Paquette and A. Stevenson were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and K. Stolarz, Deputy 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: J. Rice

  That the January 31, 2023, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  • 9.1 Labour Relations Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, 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. Wright

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget
  • December 5, 2022, City Council
  • December 6, 2022, City Council Public Hearing

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.5.1

St. Kateri School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from St. Kateri School in Ward Sspomitapi and their teacher, A. Malkin.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.3, 8.2, 8.5 and 9.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 7.2 Heritage Community Investment Program Grants    
  • 7.4 Non-Competitive Single Source Agreement

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 9.1 Labour Relations Update - Verbal report - First item of business, Wednesday, February 1, 2023

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: J. Rice

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

  • 9.1 Labour Relations Update - Verbal report - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, 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 20347 - 2023 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw
  • 8.3 Bylaw 20376 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, High Level Bridge Rehabilitation
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20386 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 17693

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20347 - 2023 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw 
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20386 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 17693

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20347 - 2023 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw 
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20386 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 17693

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 8.1 Bylaw 20347 - 2023 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw 
  • 8.4 Bylaw 20386 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 17693

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 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

2023 Council and Committee Calendar Change

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk

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

  That the following changes to the 2023 Council and Committee calendar, be approved:

  Addition

  • That an Agenda Review Committee meeting be scheduled on June 27, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

  Cancellation

  • That the July 25, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. be cancelled.

  Adjustments

  • That the orders of the day for the March 7, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., be changed to 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • That the orders of the day for the April 18, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., be changed to 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • That the orders of the day for the June 6, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., be changed to 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • That the orders of the day for the August 1, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., be changed to 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • That the orders of the day for the September 5, 2023, Agenda Review Committee meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., be changed to 8:30 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

7.2

Heritage Community Investment Program Grants

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

That the recommendations for grant funding, as outlined in the January 16, 2023, Edmonton Heritage Council report EXT01618, be approved.

7.3

Maple Ridge Industrial Stage 6 Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund Extension

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• M. Pivovar, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That an exemption to City Policy C533A - Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund, to allow the Maple Ridge Owners group to complete an end-user development for Maple Ridge Industrial Stage 6, by October 31, 2026, and remain eligible for the Revolving Industrial Servicing Fund, be approved.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

7.4

Non-Competitive Single Source Agreement

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

1. That the single source agreement, as outlined in the January 18, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01611, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
2. That Attachment 1 of the January 18, 2023, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01611 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.

8.

Bylaws

8.1

Bylaw 20347 - 2023 Business Improvement Area Assessment, Supplementary Assessment, Tax, Supplementary Tax and Tax Rate Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20347 received three readings.

8.2

Bylaw 20356 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• I. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

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

  That Bylaw 20356 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  Tree Management for the William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation Project

  That Administration provide a report to Committee with lessons learned on changes to the scope of the environmental impact on mature trees and share the plan for tree management for the William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation project.

  Due Date: May 1, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

8.3

Bylaw 20376 - A Bylaw to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, High Level Bridge Rehabilitation

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20376 received first reading.

8.4

Bylaw 20386 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #7 to Bylaw 17693

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20386 received three readings.

8.5

Bylaw 20304 - City of Edmonton Ward Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw (Amendment No. 4)

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

• T. Ward, Acting City Clerk

K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

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

  That the January 31, 2023, Office of the City Clerk report OCC01350rev be referred back to Administration to revise Bylaw 20304 - City of Edmonton Ward Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw (Amendment No. 4) to move Calgary Trail South Neighborhood between 23 Avenue and 34 Avenue from Karhiio to Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi to align better with 34 Avenue as the boundary between ward Papastew and Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi, and return to City Council.

  In Favour (3)	S. Hamilton, J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (8)	A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright

  Defeated (3 to 8)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20304 be read a first time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (10 to 1)

9.

Private Reports

9.1

Labour Relations Update - Verbal report

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That City Council meet in 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 for the discussion of item 9.1.

  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 12:02 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

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

  • K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
  • R. Smith, Employee Services
  • K. Sorochuk, Employee Services

  The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  
  
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That City Council meet in public.

  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 public at 2:17 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the January 31, 2023, Employee Service verbal report ES01695.
  2. That the actions outlined in Attachment 1 of the January 31, 2023, Employee Services verbal report ES01695, be approved.
  3. That the January 31, 2023, Employee Services verbal report ES01695 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 (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (4)	A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and E. Rutherford

  Carried (9 to 4)

10.

Motions Pending

10.1

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services

• *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Stevenson re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

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

  That Administration explore options to publicly offer the facility located at 11516 - 103 Street, seeking a tenant who can demonstrate the financial means to maintain the facility at their sole cost and provided a suitable tenant is located that the City Manager then enter into a short term lease agreement in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  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)

10.2

Spectator Admission Fees to City of Edmonton Ice Facilities (J. Wright)

Councillor J. Wright stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

10.3

Fine Increase for Bylaw 5590 - Traffic Bylaw, Road Right-of-Way (J. Wright)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• A. Corbould, City Manager

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  Fine Increase for Bylaw 5590 - Traffic Bylaw - Obstructions Along Road Right-of-Way

  That Administration provide a report on increasing the fine for Traffic Bylaw 5590 related offences, related to obstructions along road right-of-way being increased.

  Due Date: November 27, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.4

Fine Increase for Bylaw 13145 - Animal Licensing and Control, Interference with Peace Officer (J. Wright)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

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

  Fine Increase for Bylaw 13145 - Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw - Interference with Peace Officer

  That Administration provide a report on increasing the fine for Bylaw 13145 - Animal Licensing and Control, Interference with Peace Officer - Parkland to $250, and how that could increase revenue.

  Due Date: November 27, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.5

Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards (A. Knack)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

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

  That through the review of the Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards, and within the existing standard footprint right-of-way, Administration engage with stakeholders and evaluate the opportunities and impacts of implementing the following standards:

  1. when reconstructing a road/sidewalk, multi-use trails will be the standard instead of sidewalks,
  2. installing raised crosswalks running parallel to arterial/collector roads that intersect with local roads and at key locations in residential communities,
  3. installing raised crosswalk crossings at all alley access points,
  4. requiring boulevards on all roads,
  5. curb extensions will be standard at most intersections,

  and report back with draft amendments as part of Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01428 - Standards for Public Realm Infrastructure.

  Due Date: September 19, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  *Clerk's note: Information to be included in Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS01428 - Standards for Public Realm Infrastructure.

  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)

10.6

Affordable Housing Strategy (K. Principe)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Gellatly, Community Services
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager

• *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Principe re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

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

  That Administration include in its upcoming report on the Affordable Housing Strategy the following information: 

  • community housing vs. mixed market housing opportunities and challenges; and 
  • non-profit daycare space partnerships in future builds, including people-centered metrics.

  Due Date: October 30, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  *Clerk's note: Information to be included in Community Services report CS01673 - Updated Affordable Housing Strategy.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (3)	A. Salvador, K. Tang, and E. Rutherford

  Carried (10 to 3)

10.7

Surplus School Sites (K. Principe)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• B. Jarocki, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  That Administration:

  • not begin any new offerings to sell any surplus school sites, excluding the First Place Program surplus school sites (Dunluce and Sifton Park) and those allocated to affordable housing;
  • undertake a review of all surplus school site policies; and 
  • provide a report with proposed options for use of surplus school sites, including remaining as open space, using as urban gardens or possible future school site.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Principe withdrew the motion on the floor.

  Withdrawn

  
  

10.8

New Urban Trees (K. Principe)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

• Moved by: K. Principe
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That Administration provide an update to Committee on naturalization engagement, implementation and accountabilities as part of the March 21, 2023, City Operations report CO01328 City Plan - New Urban Trees.

  Due Date: March 21, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  *Clerk's note: Information to be included in City Operations report CO01328 - New Urban Trees.

  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)

10.9

Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress (A. Stevenson)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

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

  Chinatown Strategy - Initiatives and Progress

  That Administration work with the Chinatown Transformation Collaborative and report annually highlighting initiatives and progress on the Chinatown Strategy.

  Due Date: November 29, 2023, Executive Committee

  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)

10.10

Assessment Growth into Strategic Priority Areas (A. Stevenson)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Stevenson re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

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

  That Administration outline how "education tax room" has been used in the past and provide options for a future approach to fund strategic priority areas like housing, climate change, and other programs, as part of the Spring 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.

  Due Date: Spring 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

  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)

10.11

Edmonton Valley Zoo (K. Tang)

• *Clerk's note: With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Tang re-stated the notice of motion that was given at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

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

  Edmonton Valley Zoo - Opportunities to Reduce Reliance on the Tax Levy

  That Administration provide a report to Committee that explores opportunities to reduce Edmonton Valley Zoo’s reliance on tax levy to support on-going operation and capital improvements at the Zoo.

  Due Date: November 27, 2023, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.12

Active Transportation Infrastructure Projects (K. Tang)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

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

  That Administration provide a memo outlining all active transportation infrastructure projects that are planned for implementation as part of the 2023-2026 Capital Budget.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.13

Explore Edmonton - Tourism Master Plan (K. Tang)

Councillor K. Tang stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

10.14

Arts Habitat - Initiatives and Progress (K. Tang)

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

  2023 Arts Habitat Annual Report

  That Administration engage with Arts Habitat and provide a report annually, highlighting initiatives and progress on the deliverables and outcomes in the service agreement.

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2024, Community and Public Services Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.15

GEF Seniors Housing - Annual Financing Reporting (A. Sohi)

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

  GEF Seniors Housing - Annual Financing Reporting

  That Administration work with GEF Seniors Housing to provide annual financial reporting to Committee, including all deficits and in-year variances.

  Due Date: September 20, 2023, Executive Committee

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

10.16

Explore Edmonton - Annual Net Operating Requirement (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

10.17

Reach Edmonton - 2023-2026 Operating Expenditure Budget (E. Rutherford)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the Reach Edmonton 2023-2026 operating expenditure budget be increased to fund the REACH - Neighbourhood Organizing Initiative service package, as outlined on page 229 in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01394, with the following changes:

  • by $350,000 beginning in 2023 and ending in 2026, on a multi-year basis, with cash flows with funding from the Community Safety and Wellbeing Funding held within Financial Strategies.

  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)

10.18

Open Space Amenities in Developing Neighbourhoods (E. Rutherford)

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  Open Space Amenities in Developing Neighbourhoods

  That Administration provide a report with options and analysis, including conducting stakeholder engagement, that explores opportunities for developer contributions to establish open space amenities including playgrounds in developing neighbourhoods.

  Due Date: August 29, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  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)

10.19

Bike Plan Implementation - Enhanced Lighting (E. Rutherford)

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations

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

  That Administration provide a report with options within the Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3 funding for enhanced lighting on existing active mode infrastructure to support safety and encourage mode shift.

• Amendment:

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

  That “within the Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3 funding”, be deleted.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  Motion as Amended, put:

  Bike Plan Implementation - Enhanced Lighting

  That Administration provide a report with options for enhanced lighting on existing active mode infrastructure to support safety and encourage mode shift.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

  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)

10.20

Edmonton Humane Society and Wild North - Contracts (E. Rutherford)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

10.21

Multi-year Dedicated Climate Levy (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report with options for a multi-year Dedicated Climate Levy, including potential parameters and funding amounts in alignment with the Energy Transition Strategy.

• Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget
• Laid Over: January 31, 2023, City Council to February 22, 2023, City Council

10.22

Service Commencement for the Metro to Blatchford Extension (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador stated that they would not be making the motion for which they had given notice at the November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget meeting.

10.23

Seniors' Promotion Rate for City-owned Recreational Centres (J. Rice)

Councillor J. Rice stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration develop a new seniors' promotion rate for city-owned recreational centres to encourage participation in non-peak times at city recreational facilities, to be considered as part of the Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment.

• Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget
• Laid Over: January 31, 2023, City Council to February 22, 2023, City Council

10.24

Assisted Snow Programs (J. Rice)

Councillor J. Rice stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report on the following:

1. previous assisted snow programs provided by the City of Edmonton;
2. current assisted snow programs or initiatives underway;
3. jurisdictional scan of assisted snow programs across North America; and
4. summary of potential opportunities for assisted snow program enhancements for Edmonton, including potential partnership opportunities as well an estimate of resource and cost implications.

• Notice of Motion Given: November 30, December 1/2/7/9/12/13/14/15/16, 2022, City Council - Budget
• Laid Over: January 31, 2023, City Council to February 22, 2023, City Council

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor A. Sohi asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023.