City Council Minutes

Monday, November 22, 2021

9:30 A.m. - 5:30 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 9:30 a.m., Monday, November 22, 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 A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillor J. Rice was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, R. Zheng and C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the November 22, 2021, City Council meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.3 Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2021
  • 6.4 Operating Financial Update - September 30, 2021
  • 6.5 Fall 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2019-2022 Operating Budget
  • 6.6 Fall 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2019-2022 Capital Budget
  • 6.7 COVID-19 2022 Financial Impacts and Funding Strategy
  • 7.4 Bylaw 19874 - To Amend Council Procedures Bylaw 18155 and Council Committees Bylaw 18156
  • 9.4 Budget Items - Verbal Update
    (Private pursuant to sections 16 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • 9.5 Councillor Appointments - to Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board Committees
    (Private pursuant to sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)

  Replacement pages:

  • 5. Requests to Reschedule Reports
    • 5.2 Financial Incentive Options for Non-residential Heritage Properties
  • 6.5 Fall 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2019-2022 Operating Budget
    
    • Attachment 1
    • Attachment 2, page 2

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 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 1-5, 2021, City Council
  • November 8-10, 2021, City Council

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

National Housing Day (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson, on behalf of City Council, recognized November 22, 2021, as National Housing Day.

2.

National Housing Day Proclamation (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, proclaimed November 22, 2021, as National Housing Day in Edmonton, Alberta.

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, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 7.3, 7.4, 7.7, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Ambleside Integrated Site
  • 5.2 Financial Incentive Options for Non-residential Heritage Properties
  • 6.2 2021 Anti-racism Grant Program Recommendations 
  • 6.9 Whitemud Creek Pedestrian Bridge (Smith Crossing, B062) Replacement - Environmental Impact Assessment
  • 6.10 Intermunicipal Planning Framework - Grant Application
  • 6.11 Latta Bridge (B027) Replacement - Environmental Impact Assessment
  • 6.12 Leduc Annexation Area Tax Penalty Cancellation

  In Favour (13)

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

  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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

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

  • 9.3 Collective Bargaining - Verbal Update - Second item at 1:30 p.m.
  • Last items of business:
  • 6.3 Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2021
  • 6.4 Operating Financial Update - September 30, 2021
  • 6.5 Fall 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2019-2022 Operating Budget
  • 6.6 Fall 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2019-2022 Capital Budget
  • 6.7 COVID-19 2022 Financial Impacts and Funding Strategy
  • 9.4 Budget Items - Verbal Update

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19921 - To amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19868 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19879 - Amendments to the Public Places Bylaw - Hate Symbols
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19669 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Tilted Parcel Located at 8025 - 50 Street NW

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19921 - To amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19868 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19879 - Amendments to the Public Places Bylaw - Hate Symbols
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19669 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Tilted Parcel Located at 8025 - 50 Street NW

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19921 - To amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19868 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19879 - Amendments to the Public Places Bylaw - Hate Symbols
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19669 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Tilted Parcel Located at 8025 - 50 Street NW

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 19921 - To amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 19868 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
  • 7.5 Bylaw 19879 - Amendments to the Public Places Bylaw - Hate Symbols
  • 7.6 Bylaw 19669 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Tilted Parcel Located at 8025 - 50 Street NW

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

3.1

Edmonton Research Park Overview (K. Tang)

Can Administration please provide the following information:

1. What buildings and land within the Edmonton Research Park are owned by the City of Edmonton? What are the vacancy rates, what types of and how many businesses are set up within these buildings?  
2. Who oversees the operation and maintenance of these City-owned properties (including what services are provided to the facility tenants and what ways tenants can contact the property managers)?
3. What is the current status and terms of the sales of the buildings that the City owns? Provide a budget breakdown (i.e. revenue and sources, expenses etc.) of the information available.  

Due Date: March 9, 2022, Executive Committee

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

Ambleside Integrated Site

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 November 30, 2021, Fall Supplemental Budget Adjustments, City Council, for the Integrated Infrastructure Services report CR_8348, Ambleside Integrated Site, be approved.

  Revised Due Date: November 30, 2021, Fall Supplemental Budget Adjustments, City Council

5.2

Financial Incentive Options for Non-residential Heritage Properties

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 January 18, 2022, Urban Planning Committee, for the Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00645, Financial Incentive Options for Non-residential Heritage Properties, be approved.

  Revised Due Date: January 18, 2022, Urban Planning Committee

6.

Public Reports

6.1

Council Orientation - Continuation - Planning and Development Process and Zoning Bylaw Renewal Land Management and Enterprise Land Development

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. Hodgson, Financial and Corporate Services
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  Sale of Greenfield Residential/Enterprise Land Development History

  1. That Administration return to Council with an information report to Council on December 6, 2021, summarizing past Council decisions regarding the sale of the greenfield residential/mixed-use land holdings in the Aster, Schonsee and Goodridge Corners neighbourhoods.
  2. That Administration pause the preparation and public offerings of greenfield residential/mixed-use land holdings in the Aster, Schonsee and Goodridge Corners neighbourhoods as approved by Council on May 3, 2021, until Administration returns to Council with the referenced information report.

  Due Date: December 6, 2021, City Council

  In Favour (8)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, and A. Paquette
  Opposed (5)	A. Sohi, A. Knack, K. Tang, S. Hamilton, and T. Cartmell

  Carried (8 to 5)

6.2

2021 Anti-racism Grant Program Recommendations

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

• That the grant recommendations, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the November 8, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00793, be approved.

6.3

Capital Financial Update - September 30, 2021

Items 6.3 and 6.4 were dealt with together.

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

  That the November 22, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00829, be postponed to the December 6, 2021, City Council meeting.

  Due Date: December 6, 2021, City Council

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.4

Operating Financial Update - September 30, 2021

Items 6.3 and 6.4 were dealt with together.

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

  That the November 22, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00830, be postponed to the December 6, 2021, City Council meeting.

  Due Date: December 6, 2021, City Council

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.5

Fall 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment - 2019-2022 Operating Budget

Items 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7 were dealt with together.

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

  That the November 22, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00817, be postponed to the November 29, 2021, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget meeting as the first item of business.

  Due Date: November 29, 2021, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.6

Fall 2021 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment - 2019-2022 Capital Budget

Items 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7 were dealt with together.

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

  That the November 22, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00818, be postponed to the November 29, 2021, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget meeting as the first item of business.

  Due Date: November 29, 2021, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget

  In Favour (13)

  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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.7

COVID-19 2022 Financial Impacts and Funding Strategy

Items 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7 were dealt with together.

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

  That the November 22, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00828, be postponed to the November 29, 2021, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget meeting as the first item of business.

  Due Date: November 29, 2021, City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget

  In Favour (13)

  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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.8

Community Safety and Well-being - Priority Action Item Investments

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• A. Corbould, City Manager

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the 2021 Social Development operating expenditure budget be increased by $1.4 million, on a one-time basis, to provide additional grant funding allocations to the Anti-racism Advisory Committee ($1.174 million), the Sisters Dialogue/Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Community Safe Walk initiative ($45,000), The African Canadian Civic Engagement Council initiative to support community cultural and psychological safety ($81,000), and to provide honorariums to enable citizen participation in engagement activities to advance the development of community safety and well-being actions ($100,000), with funding from the remaining 2021 Edmonton Police Services budget held corporately in the financial strategies budget for redirection towards community safety and well-being initiatives.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  Community Safety and Well-being - Methodology and Results

  That Administration return with a report outlining a methodology that summarizes the process from initiating motions of Community Wellbeing and Safety to the final recommended budget items, and how these actions alleviate pressure on policing and promote community wellbeing and safety.

  Due Date: March 7, 2022, Community Public and Services Committee

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.9

Whitemud Creek Pedestrian Bridge (Smith Crossing, B062) Replacement - Environmental Impact Assessment

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

• That the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Whitemud Creek Pedestrian Bridge (Smith Crossing, B062) replacement project, as set out in Attachment 1 of the November 16, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00654, be approved.

6.10

Intermunicipal Planning Framework - Grant Application

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

• That the City of Edmonton partner with the City of St. Albert in applying for an Alberta Community Partnership grant, as outlined in the November 16, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00816.

6.11

Latta Bridge (B027) Replacement - Environmental Impact Assessment

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

• That the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Latta Bridge (B027) Replacement project, as outlined in Attachment 1 (December 1, 2021), Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00478 be approved.

6.12

Leduc Annexation Area Tax Penalty Cancellation

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

• That, for residential properties within the Leduc annexed area, 2020 municipal tax increases where 2021 assessments were reduced by the Assessment Review Board, be adjusted.

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 19921 - To amend Bylaw 19108, Edmonton Salutes Committee Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19921 received three readings.

7.2

Bylaw 19868 - Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19686 received three readings.

7.3

Bylaw 19869 - To Fix the Fees for Assessment and Tax Services of the City of Edmonton - Amendment #5 to Bylaw 17693

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

  That the November 22, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00762, be postponed to the December 6, 2021, City Council meeting.

  Due Date: December 6, 2021, City Council

  In Favour (12)	A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)

7.4

Bylaw 19874 - To Amend Council Procedures Bylaw 18155 and Council Committees Bylaw 18156

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

  That the November 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00853, be postponed to the December 6, 2021, City Council meeting.

  Due Date: December 6, 2021, City Council

  In Favour (12)	A. Sohi, T. Cartmell, S. Hamilton, M. Janz, A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Principe, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, K. Tang, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)

7.5

Bylaw 19879 - Amendments to the Public Places Bylaw - Hate Symbols

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19879 received three readings.

7.6

Bylaw 19669 - Closure of Vehicular Access to Titled Parcel Located at 8025- 50 Street NW

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 19669 received three readings.

7.7

Bylaw 19821 to Designate the Edmonton Cenotaph as a Municipal Historic Resource

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

  That the November 22, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00740, be postponed to the December 6, 2021, City Council meeting.

  Due Date: December 6, 2021, City Council

  In Favour (12)	A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That City 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 9.1, 9.2 and 9.4.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 11:03 a.m., Monday, November 22, 2021.

  
  
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That City Council meet in public.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

  City Council met in public at 4:19 p.m., Monday, November 22, 2021.

  
  

9.1

Edmonton Police Commission - Candidate Shortlisting

The following members of the delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

• M. Ruth, Edmonton Police Commission
• J. Mitchell, Talent Acquisition, Employee Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That Attachment 23 be added to the November 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00831, and that the actions contained in Attachment 23 be approved. 
  2. That the Edmonton Police Commission Candidate Shortlist as set out in the revised Attachment 1 of the November 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00831, be approved. 
  3. That the November 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00831 remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 
  4. That the Orders of the Day for the December 13, 2021, City Council meeting be extended to 6:30 p.m.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.2

Valley Line Southeast Update - Verbal Update

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

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• C. Owen, Deputy City Manager, Communications and Engagement
• B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• B. Smid, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That the November 22, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services verbal report IIS00585, be received for information.
  2. That the November 22, 2021, Integrated Infrastructure Services verbal report IIS00585, remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests 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.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.3

Collective Bargaining - Verbal Update

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that she has a pecuniary interest with respect to item 9.3 as her husband is employed with the City of Edmonton and is a member of CSU52. Therefore, she would not participate in the deliberations or vote on this item. Councillor E. Rutherford left the meeting.

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

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

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

• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
• N. Jacobson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• E. Robar, City Operations

• Moved by: A. Sohi
  Seconded by: A. Paquette
  1. That Attachment 1 be added to the November 22, 2021, Employee Services verbal report ES00868.
  2. That Attachment 2 be added to the November 22, 2021, Employee Services verbal report ES00868 and that the actions as outlined be approved.
  3. That the November 22, 2021, Employee Services verbal report ES00869, remain private pursuant to sections 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests 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.

  In Favour (12)	A. Sohi, A. Salvador, A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, and T. Cartmell
  Abstain (1)	E. Rutherford

  Carried (12 to 0)

9.4

Budget Items - Verbal Update

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  That the November 22, 2021, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS00871, be postponed to the November 30, 2021, City Council Fall Budget meeting.

  Due Date: November 30, 2021, City Council Fall Budget

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

9.5

Councillor Appointments - to Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board Committees

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the following motion passed at the November 8-10, 2021, City Council meeting be reconsidered:

  That the Council member appointments to agencies, as set out in revised Attachment 1 of the November 8, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00840, be approved for the terms shown.

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

  
  
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  1. That the following amendments to Attachment 1 of the November 8, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00840, be approved:
  
  a) Mayor A. Sohi replace Councillor J. Wright and be appointed as the Member of the Audit and Finance Committee representing the City of Edmonton on the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board from November 22, 2021, for the term of office.
  
  b) That Councillor T. Cartmell be appointed as the Member and Councillor J. Wright be appointed as the Alternate for the Metropolitan Region Servicing Committee of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board, both from the date of appointment for the term of office.

  2. That the Council member appointments to agencies, as set out in revised Attachment 1 of the November 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00881, be approved for the terms shown.

  3. That the November 22, 2021, Office of the City Clerk report OCC00881, remain private pursuant to sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Affordable Housing Land Assets - Management and Opportunities (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration report back to City Council with options for ensuring City land assets are prioritized for affordable housing, including:

• the consideration of existing land management governance process,
• processes to ensure affordable housing needs and opportunities are considered at the time of land acquisition and/or initial conceptual designs for all City-owned facilities,
• and strategies for ensuring affordable housing projects are prioritized for land opportunities where they will benefit most from proximity to transit and/or other amenities in alignment with the City Plan.

• Notice of Motion Given: November 22, 2021, City Council

10.2

102 Avenue LRT Pedestrian Crosswalk Recommendation (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration explore the opportunity to pedestrianize 102 Avenue adjacent to Valley Line LRT and return to Urban Planning Committee with options for consideration.

• Notice of Motion Given: November 22, 2021, City Council

10.3

Problem Properties Progress Report (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, she would move the following:

That Administration provide a report on efforts to address problem properties, including:

1. Metrics on the prevalence of problem properties and existing interjurisdictional efforts to address them.
2. Options for additional enforcement tools for both tenant-occupied and vacant/derelict problem properties, including but not limited to tax subclasses.
3. Options to expedite the redevelopment of problem properties, including partnerships with housing providers.
4. Advocacy opportunities for Council to strengthen provincial legislation affecting problem properties.

Due Date: End of First Quarter 2022

• Notice of Motion Given: November 22, 2021, City Council

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m., Monday, November 22, 2021.