Minutes for 02/03/2020, City Council

 

 

CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES


February 3, 2020  –  Council Chamber

 

 

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, M. Walters

Councillor M. Walters partially participated by telephone and was absent for a portion of the meeting with notice.

ABSENT

None

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager
A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk
D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk
M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

                                                                                                         PAGE

DECISION

 

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                            2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          2

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            2

1.3        Adoption of Minutes                                                                           4

1.4        Protocol Items                                                                                      4

2.          ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS             5

2.1        Select Items for Debate                                                                      5

2.2        Requests to Speak                                                                              5

2.3        Requests for Specific Time on Agenda                                         6

2.4        Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate                                      6

3.          COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES                                                                 6

4.          UPDATE ON SCHEDULED REPORTS                                          6

5.          STATUS REPORT AND REQUESTS TO RE-ROUTE                6

6.          REPORTS                                                                                              6

6.1        Options for Appointments to Standing Committees                  6

6.2        Approval of Expropriation Valley Line West

             Consideration of Inquiry Officer's Report -

             8409-169 Street NW                                                                             6

6.3        Approval of Expropriation Valley Line West -

             Consideration of Inquiry Officer's Report 15523

             - 95 Avenue & 9439/9449 - 156 Street NW                                      7

6.4        Appointment of a Councillor Advisor - Anti-racism

             Advisory Committee                                                                            7

6.5        Planning and Development Business Model -

             Proposed Fiscal Strategy                                                                  8

6.6        Off-Site Levies - Update and White Paper                                     9

6.7        Gondola Feasibility - Preliminary Economic and

             Technical Assessment                                                                       9

6.8        United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

             #WithRefugees Campaign– Additional Information                 10

7.          BYLAWS                                                                                              10

7.1        Bylaw 19197 - To Amend the Business Licence Fee

             Schedule in Bylaw 13138                                                                10

7.2        Bylaw 19196 - To Amend Fee Schedule in the

             Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400                                                          11

7.3        Bylaw 19142 - To Amend Bylaw 18483, Council Code

             of Conduct Bylaw                                                                              12

7.4        Bylaw 19167 - Amendments to the Fire Rescue

             Services Bylaw 15309                                                                      13

7.5        Bylaw 19091 - To Replace Bylaw 14737, the City of

             Edmonton Emergency Management Bylaw                               14

8.          MOTIONS PENDING                                                                         15

8.1        Analysis of Operating Impacts of Capital (M. Walters)             15

8.2        Growth Investment Strategy (M. Walters)                                   15

8.3        Accessible Transit Voucher Program (M. Nickel)                     15

8.4        Windrow Snow Removal (J. Dziadyk)                                          16

8.5        Traffic Bylaw Changes – Bicycle Safety Passing

             Protocols (B. Henderson)                                                                17

8.6        Open Streets Event (B. Henderson)                                             17

9.          PRIVATE REPORTS                                                                         18

9.1        Major Event Update - Follow-up                                                    19

9.2        2020 Plan for City Auditor Performance Review                       20

10.        NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                                21

10.1      Peace in Our Cities Action Pledge (S. Hamilton)                      21

10.2      City of Edmonton Credit Rating (J. Dziadyk)                             22

10.3      Changes to Council Calendar (B. Henderson)                         22

11.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                23

 

 

 

 

Carried

Carried

See minutes

 

See minutes

Not considered

None

See minutes

None

None

None

 

Action

 

 

Deleted

 

 

Carried

 

Action

 

Carried

Carried

 

Action

 

Carried

 

 

Three readings

 

Three readings

 

Three readings

 

Three readings

 

Three readings

 

Withdrawn

Carried

Carried

Carried

 

Carried

Carried

 

Carried

Carried

 

 

See minutes

See minutes

Carried

 

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

 

DECISION

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., and acknowledged that Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. He 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

Adoption of Agenda

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

 

 

 

That the February 3/5, 2020, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Additions:

·         1.3 Adoption of Minutes
- January 21/22, 2020, City Council
- January 22, 2020, City Council

·         6.1 Options for Appointments to Standing Committees

·         6.3 Approval of Expropriation Valley Line West - Consideration of Inquiry Officer's Report 15523 - 95 Avenue & 9439/9449 - 156 Street NW

·         6.4 Appointment of a Councillor Advisor - Anti-racism Advisory Committee

·         6.5 Planning and Development Business Model - Proposed Fiscal Strategy - Executive Committee report

·         6.6 Off-Site Levies - Update and White Paper – Executive Committee report

·         6.7 Gondola Feasibility - Preliminary Economic and Technical Assessment – Urban Planning Committee report

·         6.8 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #WithRefugees Campaign – Additional Information - Community and Public Services Committee report

·         7.1 Bylaw 19197 - To Amend the Business Licence Fee Schedule in Bylaw 13138

·         7.2 Bylaw 19196 - To Amend Fee Schedule in the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400

·         7.4 Bylaw 19167 - Amendments to the Fire Rescue Services Bylaw 15309 - Community and Public Services Committee report

·         7.5 Bylaw 19091 - To Replace Bylaw 14737, the City of Edmonton Emergency Management Bylaw - Community and Public Services Committee report

·         9.1 Major Event Update - Follow-up – PRIVATE
(Section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

Deletions:

·         6.2 Approval of Expropriation Valley Line West Consideration of Inquiry Officer's Report - 8409-169 Street NW

Replacement Pages:

8. Motions Pending
- 8.5 - Traffic Bylaw Changes - Bicycle Safety Passing Protocols (B. Henderson)
- 8.6 - Open Streets Event (B. Henderson)

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

 

 

Moved A. Knack - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That the following City Council meeting minutes be approved:

·         January 20, 2020, City Council

·         January 21, 2020, City Council Public Hearing

·         January 22, 2020, City Council

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

1.4

Protocol Items

 

 

Holyrood School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 5/6 class from Holyrood School and their teacher,
L. Knecht.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim Street (S. Hamilton)

 

 

 

Councillor S. Hamilton, on behalf of City Council, recognized K. Street, who has dedicated hundreds of hours over the past few years to bringing safe and accessible playgrounds to schools and neighbourhoods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Royle (J. Dziadyk)

 

 

 

Councillor J. Dziadyk, on behalf of City Council, recognized K. Royle, a local firefighter and the founder of Firefighter Aid for the Ukraine, a grassroots, not-for-profit charity that collects unneeded/unwanted firefighter bunker and turnout gear, personal protective equipment, life rescue equipment, and medical supplies from fire departments and vendors in Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire Chief Ken Block (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized Fire Chief K. Block, who has dedicated nearly 40 years to keeping Edmontonians safe and healthy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frere Antonie School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Ecole Frere Antoine School and their teachers, A. Correia and A. Gargouri.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Lady of Prairies School (D. Iveson)

 

 

 

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Our Lady of Prairies School and their teacher, M. Zietara.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

 

 

 

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8 and 9.1.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2

Requests to Speak

 

 

 

The Requests to Speak were not considered.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

2.4

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

 

 

 

See items 7.2, 7.3 and 7.5.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

UPDATE ON SCHEDULED REPORTS - NONE

5.

STATUS REPORT AND REQUESTS TO RE-ROUTE - NONE

6.

REPORTS

6.1

Options for Appointments to Standing Committees

 

 

 

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk and S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Nickel:

 

 

 

Bylaw - Amendments to Council Committees Bylaw 18156

That Administration bring back amendments to Bylaw 18156 - Council Committees Bylaw to increase the number of Utility Committee members by two.

Office of the City Manager

Due Date: Feb. 19, 2020

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.2

Approval of Expropriation Valley Line West Consideration of Inquiry Officer's Report - 8409-169 Street NW

 

 

 

This item was deleted. See item 1.2.

 

 

 

 

 

6.3

Approval of Expropriation Valley Line West - Consideration of Inquiry Officer's Report 15523 - 95 Avenue & 9439/9449 - 156 Street NW

 

 

 

J. Meliefste, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved A. Knack - M. Banga:

 

 

 

1.    That having considered the report of the inquiry officer in Attachment 2, the expropriation of the specified portion of the lands as shown and legally described in Attachment 3 (the “Land”) is approved, for the reasons contained in Attachment 1 of the February 3, 2020, Office of the City Manager report CR_7863.

2.    That all steps under the Expropriation Act, RSA 2000, c. E-13 (the “Act”) be taken to complete the expropriation, including but not limited to, serving City Council’s decision, registering a certificate of approval of expropriation, and serving the notice of expropriation, notice of proposed payment and notice of possession.

Office of the City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, A. Paquette,
M. Walters

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, M. Nickel

 

6.4

Appointment of a Councillor Advisor - Anti-racism Advisory Committee

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:50 p.m., pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Cartmell

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

·         D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk

·         M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

Council met in public at 3:38 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Councillors M. Banga and
S. McKeen be appointed as Councillor advisors for the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee for a term ending at the Council Organizational Meeting in 2021, providing the Councillors remain members of Council throughout the appointment.

Office of the City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

6.5

Planning and Development Business Model - Proposed Fiscal Strategy

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That an exception, until December 31, 2022, to the Planning and Development Reserve minimum balance requirements under City Policy C610 Fiscal Policy for the Planning and Development Business, be approved.

Urban Form and Corp. Strategic Dev.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.6

Off-Site Levies - Update and White Paper

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That the January 27, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_7552, be received for information.

Urban Form and Corp. Strategic Dev.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

6.7

Gondola Feasibility - Preliminary Economic and Technical Assessment

 

 

 

J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Law); S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development; and A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

Urban Gondola - Working Relationship Framework

That Administration continue to work with Prairie Sky Gondola to determine the feasibility of a gondola in the River Valley, with the work to be guided by: 

1.    the following governing principles:  

a.    No public funding requested and all financial risk borne by proponents

b.    Open books to the city for validation on a confidential and proprietary basis

c.    A robust engagement plan for community and indigenous stakeholders 

d.    Mutually beneficial integration with public transit

e.    Minimized ecological footprint

f.     Providing surety, including monetary security, with respect to service continuity or demobilization

2.    an examination of the implications of using air rights and of an emergency response plan for first responders.

Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development

 

Due Date:
To be determined

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Walters

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, S. Hamilton, M. Nickel,
A. Paquette

 

6.8

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #WithRefugees Campaign– Additional Information

 

 

Moved S. Hamilton - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, sign the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees #WithRefugees campaign Statement of Solidarity, as set out in Attachment 1 of the January 29, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_7721.

Office of the Mayor

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Bylaw 19197 - To Amend the Business Licence Fee Schedule in Bylaw 13138

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19197 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19197 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19197 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19197 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Opposed:

 

 

 

M. Nickel

 

7.2

Bylaw 19196 - To Amend Fee Schedule in the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 17400

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19196 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19196 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19196 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19196 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.3

Bylaw 19142 - To Amend Bylaw 18483, Council Code of Conduct Bylaw

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19142 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19142 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19142 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19142 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.4

Bylaw 19167 - Amendments to the Fire Rescue Services Bylaw 15309

 

 

Moved S. Hamilton - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19167 be read a first time.

 

 

 

R. Croome and R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - T. Cartmell:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19167, Schedule "C" be amended to delete section 13(c).

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Motion, put:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19167 be read a first time, as amended.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved S. Hamilton - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19167 be read a second time, as amended.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved S. Hamilton - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19167 be considered for third reading, as amended.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved S. Hamilton - B. Esslinger:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19167 be read a third time, as amended.

 

Distribution List

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

7.5

Bylaw 19091 - To Replace Bylaw 14737, the City of Edmonton Emergency Management Bylaw

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19091 be read a first time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19091 be read a second time.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19091 be considered for third reading.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - S. Hamilton:

 

 

 

That Bylaw 19091 be read a third time.

 

Distribution List

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

8.

MOTIONS PENDING

8.1

Analysis of Operating Impacts of Capital (M. Walters)

 

 

 

Councillor M. Walters stated that he would not be making the motion for which he had given notice at the
December 11, 2019, City Council Budget meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

8.2

Growth Investment Strategy (M. Walters)

 

 

 

S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Walters - D. Iveson:

 

 

 

Growth Investment Strategy

That Administration provide options for potential policies or strategies that would shorten the timelines between initiating development of a new neighborhood and the provision of basic community amenities and infrastructure serving that neighbourhood, and an analysis around the pros and cons of tying plan approvals to infrastructure funding strategies.

Urban Form and Corp. Strategic Dev.

Due Date: Sep. 14, 2020

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

8.3

Accessible Transit Voucher Program (M. Nickel)

 

 

 

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager and C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations; and S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Nickel - M. Walters:

 

 

 

Accessible Transit Voucher Pilot Program

That Administration:

1.    provide a report on the feasibility, costs, and steps required to implement a pilot program (for medical trips only) for approved DATS passengers to receive vouchers for licensed accessible taxi services where the passenger pays the equivalent of the applicable DATS cash fare and the taxi service provider is compensated by the City for the difference between the DATS fare and the approved taxi fare [or actual cost of providing the service].

2.    explore whether the current accessibility surcharge imposed by the Vehicle for Hire bylaw can be a sufficient funding source for this program.

City Ops.

 

Due Date: May 19, 2020

Exec. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

8.4

Windrow Snow Removal (J. Dziadyk)

 

 

 

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved J. Dziadyk - A. Knack:

 

 

 

*That Administration include in the Alternative Approaches to Snow and Ice Control report options for windrow snow removal with a range from 30cm to 0cm.

City Ops.

 

Due Date: Jun. 22, 2020

*Clerk’s note:
Motion will be part of Alternative Approaches to Snow and Ice Control report scheduled for the above-noted meeting.  

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

8.5

Traffic Bylaw Changes – Bicycle Safety Passing Protocols
(B. Henderson)

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

Traffic Bylaw Changes – Bicycle Safety Passing Protocols

That Administration provide a report on:

a.    the changes the City of Calgary has made to its traffic bylaws to improve clarity on bicycle safety passing protocols, 

b.    what it would take for Edmonton to align with those Calgary traffic bylaws, 

c.    how the Calgary work relates to the Provincial Traffic Safety Act, and 

d.    what advocacy work is happening with the Province on this issue.

City Ops.

 

Due Date: May 6, 2020

Community and Pub. Svcs. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

8.6

Open Streets Event (B. Henderson)

 

 

 

R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services, answered Council's questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - A. Knack:

 

 

 

Open Streets Event

That Administration provide a report on last year's Open Streets event and information on the status of future events in the coming year.

 

Citizen Svcs.

Due Date: Apr. 8, 2020

Community and Pub. Svcs. Committee

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

9.

PRIVATE REPORTS

 

 

A.   Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - T. Caterina:

 

 

 

That item 9.2 - 2020 Plan for City Auditor Performance Review - PRIVATE, be added to the agenda.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - M. Banga:

 

 

 

That Council meet in private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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 6.4, 9.1 and 9.2.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:50 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Caterina - B. Henderson:

 

 

 

That Council meet in public.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council met in public at 3:38 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

9.1

Major Event Update - Follow-up

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:50 p.m., pursuant to section 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Cartmell

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

·         D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk

·         M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

·         A. Laughlin, Interim City Manager

·         M. Persson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

·         C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement

·         R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services

·         B. Andriachuk, City Solicitor

·         R. Jevne, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)

·         R. Bremer, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)

·         L. Farnell, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)

·         J. Tauber, Citizen Services (Subject matter expert)

·         M. Hoffner, Office of the City Manager (Legal advisor)

·         S. Ebrahim, Office of the City Manager (Subject matter expert)

·         Y. Oke, Communications and Engagement (Subject matter expert)

·         B. Lau, Office of the Mayor (Political staff)

·         D. McLean, Edmonton Tourism (Subject matter expert)

Council met in public at 3:38 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved M. Banga - A. Knack:

 

 

 

1.    That the February 3, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_7739, be received for information.

2.    That the February 3, 2020, Citizen Services report CR_7739 remain private pursuant to 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until 30 days after the selection of the host cities for the event.

Citizen Svcs.

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

D. Iveson, M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, B. Henderson, A. Knack,

S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

9.2

2020 Plan for City Auditor Performance Review

 

 

 

Council met in private at 2:50 p.m., pursuant to sections 16, 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Attendance:

·         D. Iveson

·         M. Banga

·         T. Cartmell

·         T. Caterina

·         J. Dziadyk

·         B. Esslinger

·         S. Hamilton

·         B. Henderson

·         A. Knack

·         S. McKeen

·         M. Nickel

·         A. Paquette

·         A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk

·         M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk (Meeting Clerk)

Council met in public at 3:38 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved B. Esslinger - M. Banga:

 

 

 

1.    That Attachment 1 to item 9.2 - 2020 Plan for City Auditor Performance Review - PRIVATE, be approved.

2.    That item 9.2 - City Auditor Performance Evaluation Approach, Methodology and Process remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Office of the City Clerk

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

10.1

Peace in Our Cities Action Pledge (S. Hamilton)

 

 

 

Councillor S. Hamilton stated that at the next regular meeting of Community and Public Services Committee, she would move the following:

That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, sign onto the Peace in Our Cities Initiative SDG16+ Action Pledge.

·         Notice of Motion Given: February 3, 2020, City Council

 

 

 

 

 

10.2

City of Edmonton Credit Rating (J. Dziadyk)

 

 

 

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

That the City develop an action plan to bring our credit rating back to AA+ from the lowered AA rating given by Standard and Poor’s and report on the implications to debt servicing and future borrowing.

·         Notice of Motion Given: February 3, 2020, City Council

 

 

 

 

 

10.3

Changes to Council Calendar (B. Henderson)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved T. Cartmell - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

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 B. Henderson to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the Council Calendar.

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

 

Moved B. Henderson - S. McKeen:

 

 

 

That the April 24, 2020, Utility Committee meeting be moved to April 17, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Office of the City Manager

 

 

 

In Favour:

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

M. Walters

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chair                                                                          City Clerk

 

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