City Council Minutes

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

9:30 A.m. - 5:30 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 9:32 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Mayor D. Iveson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillor B. Henderson was absent for a portion of the meeting as per the leave of absence authorized by City Council on August 16, 2021.

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: M. Banga

  That the September 7/10, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.3 Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue Renewal
  • 6.4 Kehewin Cree Nation - Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue
  • 6.5 ETS Fare Collection Support and Maintenance Agreement with Cubic
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19875 - To Amend Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw
  • 9.1 Sale of Development Land - Rampart Industrial
    (Private pursuant to section 16 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.3 Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report
    (Private pursuant to sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  In Favour (13)

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

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

  That the following item be deleted from the September 7/10, 2021, City Council meeting agenda:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19874 - To Amend Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw - Remote Participation

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • August 23, 2021, Executive Committee
  • August 24, 2021, Urban Planning Committee
  • August 25, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee
  • August 26, 2021, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
  • August 26, 2021, Executive Committee - Non-Regular
  • August 27, 2021, Utility Committee
  • August 30, 2021, City Council
  • August 31/September 1, 2021, City Council Public Hearing
  • September 1, 2021, City Council Public Hearing - Non-Regular

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Councillor B. Henderson (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized and expressed gratitude to Councillor B. Henderson.

2.

Councillor S. McKeen (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized and expressed gratitude to Councillor S. McKeen.

3.

Councillor M. Walters (D. Iveson)

Mayor D. Iveson, on behalf of City Council, recognized and expressed gratitude to Councillor M. Walters.

4.

Mayor D. Iveson (A. Corbould)

A. Corbould, City Manager, recognized and expressed gratitude to Mayor D. Iveson.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 9.2 and 9.3.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: M. Walters
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Improving Industrial Competitiveness
  • 6.3 Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue Renewal
  • 6.4 Kehewin Cree Nation - Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue
  • 9.1 Sale of Development Land - Rampart Industrial
  • 9.4 Edmonton Salutes Committee - Appointment Recommendations

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

  
  

2.3

Requests to Speak

There were no Requests to Speak. 

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: B. Esslinger

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

  • 9.2 City Manager Update - Verbal Update - To be dealt with after item 9.3 Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

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

  
  

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 7.2 Bylaw 19871 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243 and 19374, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19872 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 17863, as amended by Bylaws 18857 and 19371, to authorize the City of  Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Yellowhead Trail Projects
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19875 - To Amend Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 7.2 Bylaw 19871 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243 and 19374, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19872 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 17863, as amended by Bylaws 18857 and 19371, to authorize the City of  Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Yellowhead Trail Projects
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19875 - To Amend Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 7.2 Bylaw 19871 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243 and 19374, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19872 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 17863, as amended by Bylaws 18857 and 19371, to authorize the City of  Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Yellowhead Trail Projects
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19875 - To Amend Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 7.2 Bylaw 19871 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243 and 19374, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects
  • 7.3 Bylaw 19872 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 17863, as amended by Bylaws 18857 and 19371, to authorize the City of  Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Yellowhead Trail Projects
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19875 - To Amend Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

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

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Improving Industrial Competitiveness

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

That the revised due date of Second Quarter 2022, for the Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00187, Improving Industrial Competitiveness, be approved.

6.

Reports

6.1

Capital Financial Update - June 30, 2021

Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

• S. Padbury, Acting Chief Financial Officer, Financial and Corporate Services

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services

• Moved by: M. Walters
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That the September 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services reports FCS00731 and FCS00754, be received for information.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

6.2

Operating Financial Update - June 30, 2021

Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with together (see item 6.1).

6.3

Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue Renewal

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

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, sign the Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue between the City of Edmonton and the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 7, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00777.

6.4

Kehewin Cree Nation - Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue

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

That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, sign the Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue between the City of Edmonton and Kehewin Cree Nation, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the September 7, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00784.

6.5

ETS Fare Collection Support and Maintenance Agreement with Cubic

• Moved by: M. Banga
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That an amendment to the sole source agreement between the City of Edmonton and Cubic Transportation Systems Inc., for support and maintenance of the LRT automated fare collection system for an amount not to exceed $218,661 United States Dollars (excluding GST), as outlined in the September 7, 2021, City Operations report CO00785, be approved, and that the amendment be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19874 - To Amend Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw - Remote Participation

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

7.2

Bylaw 19871 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 15977, as amended by Bylaws 17092, 17179, 18217, 19243 and 19374, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19871 received three readings.

7.3

Bylaw 19872 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 17863, as amended by Bylaws 18857 and 19371, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Yellowhead Trail Projects

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19872 received three readings.

7.4

Bylaw 19875 - To Amend Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19875 received three readings.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Bus Network Expansion Opportunities (A. Knack)

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

  Bus Network Expansion Opportunities

  That Administration provide a report identifying opportunities for bus network expansion, including but not limited to Bus Rapid Transit implementation within our existing bus network, through the remaining federal funding recently announced, to be presented alongside the mass transit study report coming in First Quarter 2022.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2022

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

  
  

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: M. Walters
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  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 items 9.2 and 9.3.

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

  City Council met in private at 11:08 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. McKeen

  That City Council meet in public.

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

  City Council met in public at 11:52 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

  
  

9.1

Sale of Development Land - Rampart Industrial

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

1. That the sale of land in Rampart Industrial, at below market value, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the September 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00776, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.
2. That the September 7, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00776 remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 25 (disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

9.2

City Manager Update - Verbal Update

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager

Items 9.2 and 9.3 were voted on together.

• Moved by: S. McKeen
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell
  1. That the September 7, 2021, Office of the City Manager verbal reports OCM00783 and OCM00792, be received for information.
  2. That the September 7, 2021, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM00783 remain private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  3. That the September 7, 2021, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM00792 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 (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.3

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• M. Dorval, Employee Services

Items 9.2 and 9.3 were voted on together (see item 9.2).

9.4

Edmonton Salutes Committee - Appointment Recommendations

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

That the individuals listed in Revised Attachment 1 of the August 26, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00640, be appointed to the Edmonton Salutes Committee, for the term of October 26, 2021, to April 30, 2023.

9.5

Regional Services Update - Verbal report

This addendum report was not added to the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

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

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:54 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021.