Community and Public Services Committee Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • A. Paquette,
  • J. Dziadyk,
  • A. Knack,
  • M. Nickel,
  • and D. Iveson

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.

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.

  • 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)
  • 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)

There were no Protocol Items.

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

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.  

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.

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

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.

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

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

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