City Council Minutes

Monday, May 09, 2022

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

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

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2022, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

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

S. Padbury, Acting City Manager; A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, R. Yusuf and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the May 9/11, 2022, City Council meeting agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (13)

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

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

  That all remaining items to be dealt with on the May 9/11, 2022, City Council agenda be postponed to the May 24/27, 2022, City Council meeting:

  • 6.7 Licenses for Rental Providers and Public Access to Information
  • 6.9 Former St. Andrews School Field Site and Inglewood Open Space Priorities
  • 7.5 Bylaw 20107 - Spring 2022 General Repealing Bylaw
  • 7.6 Bylaw 20073 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw and Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw
  • 7.7 Bylaw 19975 - Amending Bylaw 19091 Emergency Management Bylaw
  • 7.8 Bylaw 19874 - To Amend Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw - Remote Participation
  • 8. Motions Pending
    • 8.1 Progress Land Development at Blatchford (T. Cartmell)

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

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

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • April 19, 2022, City Council
  • April 20, 2022, City Council Public Hearing
  • April 27, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular
  • April 28, 2022, Special City Council
  • April 28, 2022, City Council - Non-Regular

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

1.

Michael A. Kostek School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 2 class from Michael A. Kostek School in Ward Sipiwiyiniwak and their teacher, G. Dunn.

2.

Year of the Garden 2022 Initiative (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, announced Edmonton’s participation in Canada’s Year of the Garden 2022. Established by the Canadian Garden Council, Edmontonians are invited to celebrate our nation's rich horticulture and garden heritage.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 9.1 and 9.2.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

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

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 6.2 Memorandum of Understanding with Bigstone Cree Nation
  • 6.4 Edmonton Arts Council - Grants and Investments for Organizations 2022
  • 6.6 Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Approach Trail Upgrades - Environmental Impact Assessment
  • 6.8 Taxes Recommended for Cancellation - Exempt Properties

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

Requests to Speak were not considered.

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

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

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

  • 6.1 Capital and Operating Budget Priorities, Funding, and Tax Tolerance - Verbal report -  First item of business on Monday, May 9, 2022
  • 6.3 Snow and Ice Control - Options to Increase Service Standards - Second item of business on Monday, May 9, 2022

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang

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

  • 9.2 Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report - Second item of business on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

2.5

Vote on Bylaws not Selected for Debate

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

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 20046 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18733, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Projects - Planning and Design
  • 7.2 Bylaw 20049 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100 and 19241, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
  • 7.3 Bylaw 20047 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 17572, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Edmonton Public Library Project, Milner Library Renewal & Upgrades
  • 7.9 Bylaw 20038 - To Designate the Canada Permanent Building as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 20046 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18733, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Projects — Planning and Design
  • 7.2 Bylaw 20049 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100 and 19241, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
  • 7.9 Bylaw 20038 - To Designate the Canada Permanent Building as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 20046 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18733, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Projects — Planning and Design
  • 7.2 Bylaw 20049 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100 and 19241, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
  • 7.9 Bylaw 20038 - To Designate the Canada Permanent Building as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 20046 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18733, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Projects — Planning and Design
  • 7.2 Bylaw 20049 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100 and 19241, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects
  • 7.9 Bylaw 20038 - To Designate the Canada Permanent Building as a Municipal Historic Resource

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaw be read a second time:

  • 7.4 Bylaw 20048 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaw 19240, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL 

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaw be read a third time:

  • 7.4 Bylaw 20048 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaw 19240, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL 

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

3.

Councillor Inquiries

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.

Public Reports

6.1

Capital and Operating Budget Priorities, Funding, and Tax Tolerance - Verbal report

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

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

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  That the May 9, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services verbal report FCS01206, be received for information.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

6.2

Memorandum of Understanding with Bigstone Cree Nation

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 a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Bigstone Cree Nation, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 25, 2022, Community Services report CS01151. 

6.3

Snow and Ice Control - Options to Increase Service Standards

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

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• C. McKeown, City Operations

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• E. Robar, City Operations
• C. Perizzolo, Community Services
• V. Dacyk, City Operations
• S. Padbury, Acting City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

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

  1.That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  a. Options to Enhance Current Service Delivery:
  i. Roads Option R1;
  ii. Active Pathways AP1; and
  iii. Modify Active Pathways AP1 to AP3 which is 12 hours for P1, 24 hours for P2, and 120 hours for P3.
  
  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:
  i. Increase parking ban and sidewalk enforcement;
  ii. Clear sidewalks for all senior facilities within 24 hours of snow event;
  iii. Optimize the efficiency of sandboxes, including options to increase/decrease frequency and volume, and streamline locations;
  iv. Introduce a courtesy tow during parking bans;
  v. Clear public squares and internal paved pathways in parks and playgrounds; and
  vi. Buy 6 double-wide trailer snow plows.
  
  c. Assisted Snow Programs.

  2. That Administration provide a detailed summary of amounts spent on contracted work for the last five winter seasons and summary of benchmarking and operation metrics that will be used to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Snow and Ice Control Program.

  3. That Administration provide the lifespan and utilization analysis of current Snow and Ice Control equipment, as well as staff, and contracts currently in place, to address contributing factors behind equipment utilization of 57% during the 2021-2022 Snow and Ice Control season.

  4. That Administration provide a full cost breakdown of complete residential blading, including culs-de-sac, to bare pavement and removal of windrows once per winter season. 

• Amendment 1:

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

  That Parts 2, 3 and 4, be deleted.

  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)

• Amendment 2:

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

  That "courtesy" in Part b. iv., be deleted.

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Amendment 3:

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

  That the following be added to Part b:

  vii. Expand the windrow free zones in front of schools to include both sides of the road.

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Amendment 4:

  Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That "and Road Option R0.5", be added at the end of Part a. i.

  In Favour (7)	S. Hamilton, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (6)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, K. Tang, and K. Principe

  Carried (7 to 6)

• Amendment 5:

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

  That Part a. iii., be deleted.

   

  In Favour (6)	S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, and K. Principe
  Opposed (7)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Defeated (6 to 7)

• Amendment 6:

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

  That “Roads Option R1”, in Part a. i., be deleted.

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

  Defeated (3 to 10)

• Amendment 7:

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

  That the following be added to Part b:

  viii. Clear residential windrows blocking driveways and curb cuts.

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

  Carried (9 to 4)

• Motion as amended, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:
  
  a. Options to Enhance Current Service Delivery:
  i. Roads Option R1 and Road Option R0.5;
  ii. Active Pathways AP1; and
  iii. Modify Active Pathways AP1 to AP3 which is 12 hours for P1, 24 hours for P2, and 120 hours for P3.
  
  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:
  i. Increase parking ban and sidewalk enforcement;
  ii. Clear sidewalks for all senior facilities within 24 hours of snow event;
  iii. Optimize the efficiency of sandboxes, including options to increase/decrease frequency and volume, and streamline locations;
  iv. Introduce a tow during parking bans;
  v. Clear public squares and internal paved pathways in parks and playgrounds;
  vi. Buy 6 double-wide trailer snow plows;
  vii. Expand the windrow free zones in front of schools to include both sides of the road; and 
  viii. Clear residential windrows blocking driveways and curb cuts.
  
  c. Assisted Snow Programs

  Members of City Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

  
  

• Part a. i. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:
  
  a. Options to Enhance Current Service Delivery:

  i. Roads Option R1 and Road Option R0.5;

  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)

• Part a. ii. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:
  
  a. Options to Enhance Current Service Delivery:

  ii. Active Pathways AP1; and 

  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)

• Part a. iii. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  a. Options to Enhance Current Service Delivery:

  iii. Modify Active Pathways AP1 to AP3 which is 12 hours for P1, 24 hours for P2, and 120 hours for P3.

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

  Carried (8 to 5)

• Part b. i. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:
  
  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  i. Increase parking ban and sidewalk enforcement;

  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)

• Part b. ii. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  ii. Clear sidewalks for all senior facilities within 24 hours of snow event;

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

  Defeated (2 to 11)

• Part b. iii. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  iii. Optimize the efficiency of sandboxes, including options to increase/decrease frequency and volume, and streamline locations;

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Part b. iv. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  iv. Introduce a tow during parking bans;

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Part b. v. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  v. Clear public squares and internal paved pathways in parks and playgrounds;

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

  Carried (10 to 3)

• Part b. vi. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  vi. Buy 6 double-wide trailer snow plows;

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

  Defeated (5 to 8)

• Part b. vii. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  vii. Expand the windrow free zones in front of schools to include both sides of the road; and

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

• Part b. viii. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:

  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  viii. Clear residential windrows blocking driveways and curb cuts.

  In Favour (7)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (6)	S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, and E. Rutherford

  Carried (7 to 6)

• Part c. of Motion, put:

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

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including: 

  c. Assisted Snow Programs.

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

  Carried (11 to 2)

• Summary of Council's Decision on item 6.3:

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

  Snow and Ice Control - Programmed Approach for the 2022-2023 Winter Season

  That Administration provide a report to Committee outlining budget considerations to support the following options as outlined in Attachment 6 of the April 25, 2022, City Operations report CO00778 including:
  
  a. Options to Enhance Current Service Delivery:

  i. Roads Option R1 and Road Option R0.5;
  ii. Active Pathways AP1; and
  iii. Modify Active Pathways AP1 to AP3 which is 12 hours for P1, 24 hours for P2, and 120 hours for P3.
  
  b. Options for New Service Enhancements:

  i. Increase parking ban and sidewalk enforcement;
  ii. Optimize the efficiency of sandboxes, including options to increase/decrease frequency and volume, and streamline locations;
  iii. Introduce a tow during parking bans;
  iv. Clear public squares and internal paved pathways in parks and playgrounds;
  v. Expand the windrow free zones in front of schools to include both sides of the road; and
  vi. Clear residential windrows blocking driveways and curb cuts.
  
  c. Assisted Snow Programs.

  Due Date: June 27, 2022,  Community and Public Services Committee

6.4

Edmonton Arts Council - Grants and Investments for Organizations 2022

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

That the funding recommendations, as listed in Attachment 1 of the April 25, 2022, Edmonton Arts Council report EXT01075, be approved. 

6.5

Homelessness and Encampment Response Strategy

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

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• C. Kjenner, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jones, Community Services
• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• H. Rai, Financial and Corporate Services
• J. Wilson, Community Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager

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

  1. That Administration provide a monthly memo to Council from May 18 to September 28, 2022, providing updates on homeless population supports and activity. 

  Homelessness and Encampment Response Strategy - Update

  2. That Administration provide an interim report and update on engagement with Edmontonians living rough and neighbours living close to encampments, initial findings and next steps for applying a human-centred design methodology that includes the development of prototypes, centering on Edmontonians' lived experiences, including a summary of findings from research and opportunities related to housing as a human right.

  3. That Attachment 3 of the April 25, 2022, Community Services report CS01225 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

  Due Date: October 14, 2022, Community and Public Services 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)

• The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

  • C. Kjenner, Community Services
  • A. Corbould, City Manager
  • S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services
  • J. Wilson, Community Services
  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the 2022 operating expenditure budget for the Social Development branch be increased by $0.86 million on a one-time basis, to fund the homelessness and encampment response strategy to provide dedicated resources in known hotspots, including Dawson Park and Kinnaird Ravine, evening and weekend supports, and higher level of encampment clean up and response with funding from the COVID-19 funds within the appropriated Financial Stabilization Reserve.

  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)

6.6

Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Approach Trail Upgrades - 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 Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Approach Trail Upgrades project, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 26, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00759, be approved. 

6.7

Licenses for Rental Providers and Public Access to Information

This item was postponed to the May 24/27, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

6.8

Taxes Recommended for Cancellation - Exempt Properties

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

That the cancellation (write-off) of $1,547,666.09 in uncollectible taxes, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the April 27, 2022, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01104, be approved. 

6.9

Former St. Andrews School Field Site and Inglewood Open Space Priorities

This item was postponed to the May 24/27, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw 20046 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18733, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, CRL Projects — Planning and Design

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20046 received three readings.

7.2

Bylaw 20049 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 16846, as amended by Bylaws 17100 and 19241, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance The City of Edmonton Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Area Projects

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20049 received three readings.

7.3

Bylaw 20047 to amend Bylaw 17572, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Edmonton Public Library Project, Milner Library Renewal & Upgrades

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20047 received first reading.

7.4

Bylaw 20048 - A Bylaw to amend Bylaw 18985, as amended by Bylaw 19240, to authorize the City of Edmonton to undertake, construct and finance Community Revitalization Levy Projects, Downtown CRL

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20048 received second and third readings.

7.5

Bylaw 20107 - Spring 2022 General Repealing Bylaw

This item was postponed to the May 24/27, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

7.6

Bylaw 20073 - Amendments to Bylaw 18155, Council Procedures Bylaw and Bylaw 18156, Council Committees Bylaw

This item was postponed to the May 24/27, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

7.7

Bylaw 19975 - Amending Bylaw 19091 Emergency Management Bylaw

This item was postponed to the May 24/27, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

7.8

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

This item was postponed to the May 24/27, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

7.9

Bylaw 20038 - To Designate the Canada Permanent Building as a Municipal Historic Resource

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.5. Bylaw 20038 received three readings.

8.

Motions Pending

8.1

Progress Land Development at Blatchford (T. Cartmell)

Postponed to the May 24/27, 2022, City Council meeting (see item 1.3).

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

That Administration provide a report on the progress land development at Blatchford that provides the following:

1. A summary of the goals contained in the original business case that led to the Council decision to close the airport, and an analysis of whether or not each goal has been met;
2. A summary of all costs from closure of the airport to now, including but not limited to all consultant costs, design competition costs, direct salary costs, development costs and carrying costs;
3. A summary of all sources of revenue (municipal, provincial, federal, private);
4. A summary of the original project schedule, specifically regarding the pace of development and predicted sales absorptions by year;
5. A detailed analysis comparing incurred and expected expenditures to realized and expected revenues, on a net present value basis;
6. A detailed analysis of potential development options that would see faster realization and maximization  of lot sales revenue, including options to engage private sector partners to develop some or all of the remaining undeveloped land.

• Notice of Motion Given: April 25, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee

9.

Private Reports

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

  That City Council meet in private pursuant 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 9.1 and 9.2.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

  City Council met in private at 9:34 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

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

  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 11:16 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

  
  

9.1

Leadership Update

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

• A. Corbould, City Manager
• J. Zatylny, Office of the City Manager

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
• M. Plouffe, City Solicitor

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the April 19, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01204, be received for information.
  2. That the April 19, 2022, Office of the City Manager verbal report OCM01204 remain private pursuant to sections 24 (advice from officials) and 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  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)

9.2

Collective Bargaining Update - Verbal report

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

• K. Armstrong, Deputy City Manager, Employee Services
• K. Martin, Community Services

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Davidson, Financial and Corporate Services
• A. Corbould, City Manager
• M. Dorval, Employee Services
• M. Beliveau, Employee Services

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the verbal presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the May 9, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01248.
  2. That the May 9, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01248 and Attachment 1 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.
  3. That the actions outlined in slide 7 of Attachment 1 of the May 9, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01248, be approved.

  Members of City Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.

  
  

• Parts 1 and 2 of Motion, put:

  Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice
  1. That the verbal presentation be added as Attachment 1 to the May 9, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01248.
  2. That the May 9, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01248 and Attachment 1 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)	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
  Opposed (1)	M. Janz

  Carried (12 to 1)

• Part 3 of Motion, put:

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

  3. That the actions outlined in slide 7 of Attachment 1 of the May 9, 2022, Employee Services verbal report ES01248, be approved.

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

  Carried (10 to 3)

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Change to May 27, 2022, Council Calendar (T. Cartmell)

Councillor T. Cartmell requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the May 27, 2022, Council Calendar.

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

  That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor T. Cartmell to make a motion without notice regarding changing the Orders of the Day for the May 27, 2022, City Council Non-regular meeting.

  In Favour (13)

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

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

  That the Orders of the Day for the May 27, 2022, City Council Non-regular meeting be changed to start at 2 p.m.

  In Favour (13)

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

  Carried (13 to 0)

10.2

Edmonton Ski Club Replacement (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 the approval process and funding requirements to permit the Edmonton Ski Club to demolish and remove the existing lodge and replace on an interim basis with a modular building to meet the needs of the Edmonton Ski Club and the Folk Music Festival in Gallagher Park.

• Notice of Motion Given: May 9/11, 2022, City Council

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022.