Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Paquette,
• J. Dziadyk,
• A. Knack,
• M. Nickel,
• and D. Iveson

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Councillor A. Paquette called the meeting to order at 9:28 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee 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

Councillor A. Paquette conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee.

*Mayor D. Iveson is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committees Bylaw 18156

Councillors T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, B. Henderson and S. McKeen; S. McKerry, L. Kjorlien and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the August 11, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Additions:

  • 6.6 Bylaw 19758 - Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Acts of Harassment
  • 6.9 Africa Centre - Request to Reallocate Council-approved Funds

  Replacement report:

  • 6.1 Snow and Ice Control Policy Refresh - City Operations report CO00396rev

   

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.6.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: M. Nickel

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:  

  • 5.2 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
  • 5.3 Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Restorative Justice Practices
  • 6.5 Edmonton Arts Council – 2021 Arts Building Operating Grant Recommendations
  • 6.7 Commonwealth Stadium Concession Agreement Extension
  • 6.8 Edmonton Football Club Agreement Extension
  • 6.9 Africa Centre - Request to Reallocate Council-approved Funds
  • 9.1 JUNO Event Update

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 6.1  Snow and Ice Control Policy Refresh
    1. K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
  • 6.2 Additional Community Support for Alberta Avenue and Jasper Place Communities
    1. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (to answer questions only) (approved at the June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting)
    2. J. Ball, Alberta Avenue District Council (approved at the June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting)
    3. C. Morin, Alberta Avenue District Council (approved at the June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting)
    4. D. Yateman, Alberta Avenue District Council (approved at the June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting)
    5. K. Ellis, Alberta Avenue District Council (approved at the June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting)
  • 6.3  EndPovertyEdmonton - Annual Report 2020
    1. J. Bisanz, on behalf of M. Mayan
    2. K. Bruno, Indigenous Circle (approved at the June 30, 2021, Community and Public Services Committee meeting)
  • 6.6  Bylaw 19758 - Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Acts of Harassment
    1. K. Lowrey, Women's Human Rights Campaign
    2. D. Nur, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

• Moved by: A. Paquette

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

  • 6.2 Additional Community Support for Alberta Avenue and Jasper Place Communities - Second item of business
  • 6.3 EndPovertyEdmonton - Annual Report 2020 - First item of business

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Paquette

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

  • 6.2 Additional Community Support for Alberta Avenue and Jasper Place Communities - 1:30 p.m.

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 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

Bus Network and On-Demand Service Implementation Update

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations

• Moved by: J. Dziadyk

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:
  
  That the revised due date of Fourth Quarter 2021, Executive Committee, for the City Operations report CR_8198, Bus Network and On-Demand Service Implementation Update, be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

5.2

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

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 To be determined, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Citizen Services report CR_7608, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, be approved.

Revised Due Date: To be determined

5.3

Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Restorative Justice Practices

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 February 2022, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Citizen Services report CS00578, Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Restorative Justice Practices, be approved.

Revised Due Date: February 2022

6.

Reports

6.1

Snow and Ice Control Policy Refresh

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

• G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager, City Operations
• P. Herritt, City Operations

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

• K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: M. Nickel

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:
  
  That revised Snow and Ice Control Policy C409K, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 11, 2021, City Operations report CO00396rev, be approved.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.2

Additional Community Support for Alberta Avenue and Jasper Place Communities

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

• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• J. Ball, Alberta Avenue District Council
• C. Morin, Alberta Avenue District Council

The following public speaker answered questions:

• L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
• D. Patsula, Citizen Services
• G. Brandenbarg, Citizen Services

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the June 30, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00249, be received for information.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.3

EndPovertyEdmonton - Annual Report 2020

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

• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
• M. Phair, EndPovertyEdmonton
• C. Whiskeyjack, EndPovertyEdmonton
• E. Ambtman, EndPovertyEdmonton

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• J. Bisanz, on behalf of Maria Mayan
• K. Bruno, Indigenous Circle

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• J. Foord, Citizen Services
• E. Ambtman, EndPovertyEdmonton
• M. Phair, EndPovertyEdmonton
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services

• Moved by: D. Iveson

  That Administration work with EndPovertyEdmonton and the Edmonton Community Development Corporation to develop an ongoing funding package for Council’s consideration at the 2021 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget adjustment, and consider drawing on the $11 million in ongoing funding set aside for community safety and wellbeing and anti-racism efforts to cover operations and initiatives to end poverty.
  
  Due Date: Fall 2021 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (5 to 0)

6.4

Early Learning and Care Steering Committee Report

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

• J. Bisanz, Edmonton Council for Early Learning and Care
• H. Raymond, Edmonton Council for Early Learning and Care

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  Early Learning and Care Steering Committee Recommendations - Potential Next Steps and Policy Options
  
  That Administration provide a report on the recommendations provided by the Early Learning and Care Steering Committee, including potential next steps and policy options.
  
  Due Date: First Quarter 2022

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.5

Edmonton Arts Council – 2021 Arts Building Operating Grant Recommendations

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

That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the 2021 Arts Building Operating Grant recommendations, as set out in Attachment 1 of the August 11, 2021, Edmonton Arts Council report EXT00716, be approved.

6.6

Bylaw 19758 - Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw - Acts of Harassment

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

• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services
• D. Jones, Citizen Services

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• K. Lowrey, Women's Human Rights Campaign
• D. Nur, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• D. Jones, Citizen Services
• N. Jacobsen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• R. Smyth, Deputy City Manager, Citizen Services

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:
  
  That Bylaw 19758 be given the appropriate readings.

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette

  Carried (4 to 0)

6.7

Commonwealth Stadium Concession Agreement Extension

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

That the amendment to the food services agreement between the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Football Club and Western Food Services, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 11, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00659, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

6.8

Edmonton Football Club Agreement Extension

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

That the amendment to the license agreement between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Football Club, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 11, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00660, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.  

6.9

Africa Centre - Request to Reallocate Council-approved Funds

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

That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Council for the Advancement of African Canadians in Alberta (Africa Centre) request to reallocate $237,500 of annual funding, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 11, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00752, be approved.

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

9.1

JUNO Event Update

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

1. That the Recommended Actions, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the August 11, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00665, be approved.
2. That the August 11, 2021, Citizen Services report CS00665, remain private pursuant to section 29 (information that is available for purchase or will be available to the public within 60 days) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until after a public announcement of the event has been made by the promoter.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor A. Paquette asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021.