Edmonton public meetings in 2022

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the City Council budget meeting. The agenda text provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, so no specific decisions or discussions can be reported.

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council budget meeting. The agenda text provided contains only technical interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive content is not included in the supplied text.

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council budget meeting. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the City Council budget meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the City Council budget meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council budget meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council budget meeting. The agenda text provided contains only technical interface labels and no actual agenda items, so no specific decisions or discussions can be reported.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several audit-related items, including follow-up on auditor recommendations, audits of Fort Edmonton Park governance and enforcement services, the 2023 annual work plan, and the proposed 2023-2026 operating budget for the Office of the City Auditor. The agenda includes both public reports and private reports, with several items postponed from the October 21, 2022 meeting.

• Review of Office of the City Auditor Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Reports (as at September 29 and November 17, 2022)
• City Governance of Fort Edmonton Park Audit and administrative response
• Enforcement Services Management and Support Audit and administrative response
• KPMG 2022 Audit Planning Report
• Office of the City Auditor 2023-2026 Proposed Operating Budget

The Audit Committee approved the 2023 Annual Work Plan and the KPMG 2022 Audit Planning Report. The committee also recommended the approval of the Office of the City Auditor's 2023-2026 proposed operating budget to City Council.

• Approved KPMG 2022 Audit Planning Report (5-0)
• Approved Office of the City Auditor 2023 Annual Work Plan (5-0)
• Recommended Office of the City Auditor 2023-2026 Proposed Operating Budget for Council approval (5-0)
• Approved request for KPMG to submit a proposal for consulting services (5-0)
• Requested report on implementation of City Auditor recommendations for Fort Edmonton Management Company (5-0)
• Received City Governance of Fort Edmonton Park Audit and response for information (5-0)
• Received Enforcement Services Management and Support Audit and response for information (5-0)
• Approved October 21, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Public Hearing

This is a public hearing where City Council will hear from residents and consider 28 bylaws and charter bylaws. The items cover a wide range of land-use changes, including amendments to area redevelopment plans, neighbourhood structure plans, and zoning to allow for different types of housing and commercial uses in various neighbourhoods. Several items are grouped to be dealt with together, such as the McKernan-Belgravia station area proposals.

• Bylaw 20334 and Charter Bylaw 20335: amend Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan and allow small-scale housing in Glenwood
• Charter Bylaw 20346: allow a high-rise residential building in Oliver
• Bylaw 20246, Charter Bylaw 20247, Bylaws 20244 and 20245: McKernan-Belgravia station area redevelopment, including two transit-oriented mid-rise buildings and road closures
• Charter Bylaw 20324: allow future LRT alignment and mixed uses in Heritage Valley Town Centre
• Charter Bylaw 20329: add commercial uses to DC2 provision in Ermineskin

City Council passed several bylaws regarding residential and commercial land use across various neighborhoods. Most items received three readings with unanimous support, though some McKernan-area bylaws passed with a 10-1 vote. Two bylaws regarding the Riverview and River’s Edge plans were postponed.

• Approved Bylaws 20334, 20335, 20330, 20336, 20325, 20326, 20331, 20338, 20341, 20329, 20332, 20333, 20339, 20342, 20343, 20328, 20346, 20323, and 20324 (11-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20340 for Charlesworth (11-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20299 and Charter Bylaw 20300 for Glastonbury (11-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20246, Charter Bylaw 20247, Bylaw 20244, and Bylaw 20245 for McKernan (10-1)
• Postponed Bylaw 20318 (Riverview Area Structure Plan) to February 6, 2023
• Postponed Bylaw 20319 (River’s Edge Neighbourhood Structure Plan) to February 6, 2023

City Council

Edmonton City Council meets to consider financial updates for the third quarter of 2022, including operating and capital reports, and a strategy for repaying the Edmonton Police Service operating reserve. Council will also vote on 2023 budgets and boards for Business Improvement Areas, and consider two bylaws: one closing road right-of-way portions at 23 Avenue NW and east of 199 Street in Riverview, and one designating St. Luke's Anglican Church as a municipal historic resource. Several items are confidential, including a settlement, an investment opportunity, and Edmonton Regional Airports Authority candidate interviews.

• Capital Financial Update as of September 30, 2022
• Operating Financial Update as of September 30, 2022
• Edmonton Police Service Operating Reserve Payback Strategy
• 2023 budgets for 14 Business Improvement Areas (e.g., Downtown, Old Strathcona, 124 Street)
• Bylaw 20322 to close road right-of-way at 23 Avenue NW and east of 199 Street (River's Edge)

City Council approved the 2023 budgets and boards of directors for 13 Business Improvement Area associations. The council also designated St. Luke's Anglican Church as a municipal historic resource and approved a payback strategy for the Edmonton Police Service reserve.

• Approved 2023 budgets for 13 Business Improvement Area associations (12-0)
• Approved 2023 Boards of Directors for Business Improvement Area associations (12-0)
• Approved Edmonton Police Service Operating Reserve Payback Strategy (10-0)
• Designated St. Luke's Anglican Church as a Municipal Historic Resource (12-0)
• Approved closure of road right of way at 23 Avenue NW and East of 199 Street (12-0)
• Approved a confidential settlement via report OCM01561 (12-0)
• Appointed one individual to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board (10-0)
• Received Capital and Operating Financial Updates for September 30, 2022 (12-0)

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the City Council budget meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items are listed.

City Council - Budget - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council budget meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget

This is a non-statutory public hearing for the City of Edmonton's 2022 budget. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed.

City Council - Budget

This is a multi-day budget meeting where Edmonton City Council will deliberate and vote on the proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget, Operating Budget, and Utilities Budget (including Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility and Waste Services Utility). The agenda includes presentations from external organizations such as the Edmonton Public Library, Edmonton Arts Council, Edmonton Police Commission, and others, followed by votes on numerous budget amendments. The meeting is scheduled to continue over several days in December 2022.

• 2023-2026 Capital Budget with 66 amendments
• 2023-2026 Operating Budget with 88 amendments
• 2023-2026 Carbon Budget
• 2023-2026 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Budget
• 2023-2026 Waste Services Utility Budget

City Council approved the 2023-2026 Capital Budget for tax-supported operations and the 2023-2026 Operating Budget. Council also approved utility budgets for Waste Services and the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility, and voted to withdraw from the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission.

• Approved 2023-2026 Capital Budget for tax-supported operations at $7,908,195,829 (9-4)
• Approved 2023-2026 Operating Budget (8-5)
• Approved 2023-2026 Waste Services Utility Budget and Rate Filing (12-1)
• Approved 2023-2026 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Budget and Rate Filing (12-1)
• Approved formal withdrawal from Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission (8-5)
• Approved $7.5M for bridge/transition housing and shelter spaces at 15540 Stony Plain Road (13-0)
• Approved $35M for Edmonton Coliseum Demolition (10-3)
• Approved $100M for Bike Plan Implementation - Approach 3 (9-4)

City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget

This is a non-statutory public hearing where City Council will hear residents' input on the 2022 budget. The agenda contains no specific items, only procedural details for the hearing.

City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget

City Council is holding a non-statutory public hearing to discuss and receive public input on the proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget, Operating Budget, and Carbon Budget. These items were postponed from earlier meetings and will be dealt with together. The hearing runs from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a continuation scheduled for the next day.

• Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget (report FCS01393)
• Proposed 2023-2026 Operating Budget (report FCS01394)
• 2023-2026 Carbon Budget (report FCS01478)
• 2023-2026 User Fee Schedule (Attachment 2 of Operating Budget)
• Public presentations on specific projects (e.g., C5 Recreation Centre, North East Community Hub, year-round tennis facility)

City Council held a non-statutory public hearing to hear presentations from 11 panels of public speakers regarding the proposed budgets. Council decided to postpone the formal consideration of the capital, operating, and carbon budgets to a subsequent meeting.

• Approved agenda adoption with replacement pages and schedule changes (13-0)
• Approved extension of public hearing to November 30, 2022 (13-0)
• Approved addition of replacement pages for Proposed 2023-2026 Operating Budget (13-0)
• Approved addition of replacement attachment for Proposed 2023-2026 Operating Budget (12-0)
• Postponed Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget (FCS01393), Operating Budget (FCS01394), and Carbon Budget (FCS01478) to November 30, 2022 (13-0)

Utility Committee

The Utility Committee will discuss and potentially approve the proposed 2023-2026 budgets for the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility and Waste Services Utility, along with associated bylaw amendments. The agenda also includes a report on the Aggregate Recycling Program and a private update on the Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Conversion Project. Council approval is required for several items.

• Proposed 2023-2026 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Budget and 2023 rate filing
• Bylaw 20312 to amend Bylaw 17943 (Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility, Amendment No. 4)
• Proposed 2023-2026 Waste Services Utility Budget and rate filing
• Bylaw 20327 to amend Bylaw 18590 (Waste Services Bylaw, Amendment No. 6)
• Aggregate Recycling Program report (E. Rutherford)

The Utility Committee recommended several multi-year budgets and rate filings to City Council, including a $153.10 million capital budget for Waste Services. The committee also recommended the approval of a $27.44 million capital budget for the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility and revised contract terms for a landfill gas conversion project.

• Recommended approval of 2023-2026 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Capital Budget of $27.44 million (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2026 Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Operating Budget and 2023 Rate Filing (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Bylaw 20312 to amend Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Bylaw 17943 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2026 Waste Services Operating Budget and 2023-2024 Rate Filing (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2026 Waste Services Capital Budget of $153.10 million (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Bylaw 20327 to amend Waste Services Bylaw 18590 (6-0)
• Received Aggregate Recycling Program report CO01474 for information (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Revised Key Terms of Contract for Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Conversion Project (6-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several public reports, including the Edmonton Edge Fund, an update from Edmonton Unlimited, a subsidy for Homeward Trust Edmonton, climate resiliency projects, and a bylaw to designate St. Luke's Anglican Church as a historic resource. They will also receive a verbal update on emergency shelter space. Several reports have been rescheduled to later dates.

• Edmonton Edge Fund program criteria and 2023-2026 service package
• Edmonton Unlimited 2022 update and economic development ecosystem
• Homeward Trust Edmonton 2022 City of Edmonton subsidy agreement
• Climate and Resiliency Mitigation priority projects
• Bylaw 20317 to designate St. Luke's Anglican Church as a Municipal Historic Resource

The committee recommended a one-time $7.5 million budget increase for bridge/transition housing and shelter spaces at 15540 Stony Plain Road. They also approved a $1.238 million subsidy for Homeward Trust Foundation and recommended designating St. Luke's Anglican Church as a municipal historic resource.

• Recommended $7.5M budget increase for shelter spaces at 15540 Stony Plain Road (5-0)
• Recommended $7.5M subsidy agreement with Jasper Place Wellness Centre (5-0)
• Approved $1.238 million subsidy for Homeward Trust Foundation (5-0)
• Recommended Bylaw 20317 to designate St. Luke's Anglican Church as a Municipal Historic Resource (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for reports on property tax, land development, and downtown CRL projects (5-0)
• Received reports on Edmonton Edge Fund, Edmonton Unlimited, and Climate and Resiliency Mitigation for information (5-0)

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several reports, including the draft zoning bylaw renewal, a transit network equity analysis, and industrial infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and selecting items for debate.

• Zoning Bylaw Renewal Report #5 - Draft Zoning Bylaw
• Transit Network Equity Analysis
• Industrial Infrastructure Project - Prioritization, Evaluation and Outcome and 137 Avenue and Anthony Henday On-ramps - Completion Options
• Affordable Housing Contributions Approach (rescheduled to September 19, 2023)

The Urban Planning Committee approved a revised due date of September 19, 2023, for the Affordable Housing Contributions Approach report. The committee also received several reports for information regarding zoning, transit equity, and industrial infrastructure.

• Approved revised due date of September 19, 2023, for report CS00738 Affordable Housing Contributions Approach (5-0)
• Received Zoning Bylaw Renewal Report #5 for information (5-0)
• Received Transit Network Equity Analysis report CO01450 for information (3-0)
• Received Industrial Infrastructure Project and 137 Avenue/Anthony Henday On-ramps report UPE01222 for information (4-0)
• Adopted November 22, 2022, meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Agenda Review Committee. The committee will review and approve the minutes from its November 15 meeting and discuss the agendas for the upcoming December 5 City Council and December 6 Audit Committee meetings. The discussion will be held in private under provincial freedom-of-information rules, so no public decisions are expected.

• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of December 5, 2022 City Council agenda
• Review of December 6, 2022 Audit Committee agenda
• Meeting held in private under FOIP section 24

The committee met to review and amend draft agendas for the December 5 City Council and December 6 Audit Committee meetings. The session included a brief private meeting to discuss the agenda list.

• Adopted November 22, 2022 agenda (1-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Approved motion to meet in private for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Approved motion to return to public session (1-0)
• Approved amendments to draft agendas for December 5 City Council and December 6 Audit Committee meetings (1-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several reports, including the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Action Plan, a Refugee and Newcomer Housing Project update, and a potential relaunch of the Africa Centre Facility Project. Other items include enhanced vehicle noise enforcement options and community-initiated proposals for off-leash dog parks. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like adoption of agenda and approval of minutes.

• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Action Plan
• Refugee and Newcomer Housing Project Update
• Potential Relaunch of the Africa Centre Facility Project
• Enhanced Vehicle Noise Enforcement - Options and Implementation Plan
• Community-initiated Proposals for Off-leash Dog Parks

The committee directed administration to create a new vehicle noise offence and penalty. Several reports were received for information, and multiple report due dates were rescheduled. A proposal for off-leash dog parks was postponed.

• Requested bylaw amendments for a new vehicle noise offence with a minimum $1,000 fine (4-0)
• Postponed off-leash dog parks report to January 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Received MMIWG Action Plan report for information (5-0)
• Received Refugee and Newcomer Housing Project Update for information (5-0)
• Received Africa Centre Facility Project report for information (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for reports on alcohol in parks, environmental reviews, and hate symbols (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for reports on vehicle for hire, immigration policy, and snow dumps (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for corner store grants and restorative justice practices (5-0)

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a private (closed) discussion continuing a council conversation, held under FOIP sections 17 (personal privacy) and 24 (advice from officials). The public portion is limited to procedural items like roll call and agenda adoption; no public reports, bylaws, or motions are listed.

• Private report: Council Discussion Continuation (verbal, closed to public)
• Meeting held in Councillor's Boardroom, City Hall, 1:30–8:30 p.m.
• Deputy Mayor K. Principe and Acting Mayor J. Wright presiding
• No public reports, bylaws, or pending motions on the agenda

City Council met in a special session to discuss a private verbal report. The council voted to receive the report for information and maintain its private status.

• Adopted meeting agenda and suspended specific Council Procedures Bylaw 18155 rules (11-0)
• Approved meeting in private for item 5.1 (11-0)
• Approved returning to public session (12-0)
• Received Office of the City Clerk verbal report OCC01581 for information (12-0)
• Decided report OCC01581 shall remain private (12-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee is meeting privately to review and set the agenda for upcoming City Council meetings, including the November 28/29 non-statutory public hearing on the budget and the budget deliberation sessions scheduled for late November and December. The meeting will be held in private under FOIP section 24 (advice from officials), so it will not be streamed.

• Review of November 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of November 28/29, 2022 City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing (Budget)
• Discussion of November 30 - December 16, 2022 City Council Budget Deliberations

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 8, 2022. Following a private session, the committee decided to amend draft agendas for upcoming City Council budget public hearings and deliberations.

• Adopted November 15, 2022 agenda (1-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Approved motion to meet in private to discuss item 2.1 (1-0)
• Approved amendments to draft agendas for November 28/29 Public Hearing and November/December Budget Deliberations (1-0)

City Council - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council meeting from November 15, 2022. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed. No actionable business is identifiable from the provided document.

City Council

City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2023-2026 operating budget and carbon budget, along with related budget deliberation processes. The agenda also includes a debt management fiscal policy update with a statutory public hearing, a bylaw amendment on indoor shisha consumption, and the 2021 Edmonton Police Service annual report. Several items are procedural, such as adoption of minutes and protocol items.

• Proposed 2023-2026 Operating Budget (report FCS01394) with user fee schedule
• 2023-2026 Carbon Budget (report FCS01478)
• Debt Management Fiscal Policy Update with statutory public hearing at 1:30 p.m.
• Bylaw 20272 - Amendment to Traffic Bylaw 5590
• Bylaw amendment for indoor shisha consumption

Council established a randomized process for 2023-2026 budget deliberations and approved the Revised Debt Management Fiscal Policy C203D. The 2023-2026 Operating and Carbon budgets were postponed to a later public hearing. Council also passed an amendment to the Traffic Bylaw.

• Approved Revised Debt Management Fiscal Policy C203D (13-0)
• Approved 2023-2026 budget deliberation process with randomization and 'decreases first' rules (12-1)
• Passed three readings of Bylaw 20272 amending Traffic Bylaw 5590 (12-0)
• Postponed Proposed 2023-2026 Operating Budget to Nov 28/29 hearing (13-0)
• Postponed 2023-2026 Carbon Budget to Nov 28/29 hearing (13-0)
• Approved stakeholder engagement and report on indoor shisha consumption by June 19, 2023 (10-3)
• Approved up to $3,000 for Councillor A. Paquette to attend FCM Advocacy Days and Big City Mayor’s Conference (13-0)
• Approved changes to 2023 Council and Committee Calendar (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Agenda Review Committee, held in private under FOIP section 24. Members will review and set the agendas for four upcoming committee meetings in late November 2022. No public decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Review of November 21, 2022 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Review of November 22, 2022 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Review of November 23, 2022 Executive Committee agenda
• Review of November 25, 2022 Utility Committee agenda
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting

The committee met to review and amend draft agendas for several upcoming city committee meetings. The members approved the meeting agenda, the previous meeting's minutes, and the specific amendments to the draft agendas.

• Adopted November 8, 2022 agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved amendments to draft agendas for Community and Public Services, Urban Planning, Executive, and Utility committees (4-0)

Utility Committee

The Edmonton Utility Committee is meeting to discuss three public reports: proposed improvements to EPCOR Water Services Inc.'s financial and regulatory reporting, a status update on the North Saskatchewan River Regional Plan for watershed management, and the annual update of the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility business plan. The committee will also handle routine items like approving minutes and selecting reports for debate.

• EPCOR Water Services Inc. proposed improvements to financial and regulatory reporting
• Watershed management update on North Saskatchewan River Regional Plan status
• Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility 2023-2026 business plan annual update

The Utility Committee received information reports regarding EPCOR financial reporting, watershed management, and the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Business Plan. The committee specifically directed Administration to ensure future EPCOR Performance Based Rates applications include actual and forecast full-time equivalent workforce sizes.

• Approved requirement for Administration to include workforce FTEs in future EPCOR PBR applications (6-0)
• Received report FCS01533 on EPCOR Water Services Inc. financial and regulatory reporting for information (6-0)
• Received report UPE00797 on North Saskatchewan River Regional Plan status for information (6-0)
• Received report IIS01397 on Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Business Plan annual update for information (6-0)
• Adopted November 4, 2022 meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 26, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Special Council Services Committee

This is a special meeting of the Edmonton Special Council Services Committee. The only substantive item is a private (closed-door) council discussion under provincial privacy and official-advice exemptions. No public reports or motions are scheduled.

• Private report: Council Discussion (verbal) under FOIP sections 17 and 24

The Special Council Services Committee met to discuss a private verbal report from the Office of the City Clerk. The committee voted to keep the report private to protect personal privacy and official advice.

• Adopted the November 3, 2022 meeting agenda (11-0)
• Approved meeting in private to discuss item 5.1 (11-0)
• Approved returning to a public meeting (13-0)
• Received Office of the City Clerk verbal report OCC01526 for information (13-0)
• Decided report OCC01526 shall remain private (13-0)

City Council - Continuation

This is a continuation of an Edmonton City Council meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Agenda Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of Edmonton's Agenda Review Committee. The committee will review and approve the agenda for the November 14/15, 2022 City Council meeting. The discussion will be held in private under FOIP section 24 (advice from officials), so portions will not be streamed.

• Private discussion of November 14/15, 2022 City Council agenda
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Meeting held in Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
• Chair: A. Sohi

The committee met to review and amend draft agendas for the upcoming City Council meetings. The session included a brief private discussion regarding the agenda list before returning to public session.

• Adopted November 1, 2022 meeting agenda (1-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Approved motion to meet in private for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Approved motion to return to public session (1-0)
• Approved amendments to draft agendas for November 14/15, 2022 City Council (1-0)

City Council Public Hearing

City Council is holding a public hearing to consider 14 bylaws and charter bylaws that would rezone or amend plans for specific sites across Edmonton, including road closures, commercial uses, housing types, and a fire station. The public can speak on each item until it is dealt with. All items are land-use decisions; no other business is listed.

• Bylaw 20289: close road right-of-way north of 167 Avenue NW and east of 71 Street NW, Schonsee
• Charter Bylaw 20313: allow low intensity commercial, office and service uses in Schonsee
• Charter Bylaw 20315: allow a fire station and other public serving uses in Blatchford
• Charter Bylaw 20314: allow low density residential development in The Orchards at Ellerslie
• Charter Bylaw 20305: allow a mix of small scale housing in High Park

City Council granted three readings to 12 bylaws regarding road closures, commercial uses, and residential development across several areas. Bylaws for the Potter Greens Neighbourhood Structure Plan and associated housing were also passed following a defeated motion to refer them back to Administration. Council requested a report on the City-owned RF5 site south of Lewis Estates Transit Centre.

• Approved three readings for Bylaws 20289 and 20313 (commercial/road closure in Schonsee) (12-0)
• Approved three readings for Charter Bylaw 20315 (fire station in Blatchford) (12-0)
• Approved three readings for Charter Bylaw 20314 (low density residential in The Orchards at Ellerslie) (12-0)
• Approved three readings for Charter Bylaws 20305 and 20306 (small scale housing in High Park and Idylwylde) (12-0)
• Approved three readings for Bylaws 20308 and 20309 (industrial/commercial in Kennedale Industrial) (12-0)
• Approved three readings for Bylaws 20320 and 20321 (road closure/institutional uses in Bergman) (12-0)
• Approved three readings for Bylaws 20292 and 20293 (transit oriented development in Clareview Town Centre) (12-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253 (Potter Greens housing/school site) (8-5)

Emergency Advisory Committee

The Emergency Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a verbal annual update from the Emergency Management Advisory Committee. The agenda is mostly procedural, including call to order, approval of minutes, and requests to speak. No private reports are scheduled.

• Verbal report: Emergency Management Advisory Committee Annual Update
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 9, 2021. Members received a verbal annual update on emergency management from the City Manager's office.

• Adopted November 1, 2022 agenda (13-0)
• Approved November 9, 2021 meeting minutes (13-0)
• Received Emergency Management Advisory Committee Annual Update report OCM01541 for information (13-0)

City Council

City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget, along with related reports on service satisfaction, community insights, and performance. They will also consider an updated Affordable Housing Strategy, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission implementation plan, and several bylaws. The meeting includes public reports, bylaws, and private reports, with some items scheduled for continuation on November 2.

• Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget (Report FCS01393)
• Updated Affordable Housing Strategy (Report CS01088)
• Bylaw 20273 amending Tax Penalty, Interest and Monthly Payment Bylaw
• Bylaw 20274 fixing fees for Assessment and Tax Services
• Four bylaws designating historic resources (Stone House, Summer Kitchen, Figg Residence, Stein Residence)

Council approved the designation of four properties as municipal historic resources and adopted the National Standard of Canada for psychological health and safety in the workplace. The 2023-2026 Capital Budget report was postponed to a later public hearing.

• Designated Stone House, Summer Kitchen, Figg Residence, and Stein Residence as Municipal Historic Resources (12-0)
• Adopted National Standard of Canada for psychological health and safety in the workplace (13-0)
• Approved 2022 Anti-racism Grant recommendations and allocated remaining $89,946.19 to Community Safety and Well-Being Grant Program (13-0)
• Paused Council Policy C520C - Census Policy (13-0)
• Postponed Proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget report to November 28/29, 2022 (13-0)
• Approved appointments to the GEF Seniors Housing Board through April 30, 2025 (13-0)
• Requested unfunded service package for Do North event bids totaling $2.325M from 2023-2025 (13-0)
• Directed Administration to incorporate the entire housing continuum into the revised housing strategy (13-0)

Community and Public Services Committee - Continuation

This is a continuation meeting of Edmonton's Community and Public Services Committee. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is scheduled for discussion.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including postponed business on ward boundary changes and employee psychological health, plus public reports on transit and leisure access programs, transit fare fines, historic resource designations, and a census policy review. The committee will also consider a sole source approval for Allison Transmission and hold confidential sessions on a contractual update and GEF Seniors Housing Board appointments.

• Bylaw 20304 – City of Edmonton Ward Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw (Amendment No. 4)
• Ride Transit and Leisure Access Programs – eligibility changes
• Transit Fare Fines – repayment options
• Bylaws 20241, 20242, 20250, 20251 – designating Stone House, Summer Kitchen, Figg Residence, Stein Residence as municipal historic resources
• Census Policy Review

The Executive Committee approved several municipal historic resource designations and a $1.9 million sole source agreement. It recommended that City Council adopt the National Standard of Canada for psychological health and safety in the workplace and pause the Census Policy.

• Approved $1.9M sole source agreement with Integrated Distribution Systems LP (4-0)
• Recommended free transit for youth 12 and under for budget deliberations (3-1)
• Approved work plan for youth after-school recreation bus pilot (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of National Standard of Canada for psychological health and safety (4-0)
• Recommended pausing Council Policy C520C - Census Policy (4-0)
• Recommended designating Stone House, Summer Kitchen, Figg Residence, and Stein Residence as Municipal Historic Resources (4-0)
• Referred Bylaw 20304 back to Administration to delete Boundary Adjustment # 2 (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to the GEF Seniors Housing Board (4-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee will discuss and vote on several reports, including the 2022 Anti-racism Grants Program recommendations, a license agreement with the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association for ice arena rentals, and updates on housing redevelopment and derelict property grant programs. The committee will also consider a bylaw amendment to the Traffic Bylaw and a motion on indoor shisha consumption.

• 2022 Anti-racism Grants Program recommendations (replacement report, council approval required)
• License agreement with Edmonton Minor Hockey Association for 2022-23 ice hockey arena rentals
• Housing Redevelopment Grant Program update with term sheet and successful applicants
• Derelict Residential and Non-Residential Properties grant program and draft policy
• Bylaw 20272 - Amendment to Traffic Bylaw 5590

The Committee approved a license agreement for ice hockey arena rentals and a collaborative agreement with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues. It also recommended the approval of anti-racism grants and a traffic bylaw amendment to City Council.

• Approved $4.35 million license agreement with Edmonton Minor Hockey Association for 2022-23 arena rentals (4-0)
• Approved collaborative relationship agreement with Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Anti-racism Grants Program recommendations and use of remaining $89,946.19 for Community Safety and Well-Being Grant Program (3-0)
• Recommended Bylaw 20272 (Amendment to Traffic Bylaw 5590) for City Council readings (4-0)
• Directed Administration to explore a derelict residential subclass program using a 'narrow' definition by February 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Directed Administration to bring an unfunded service package for a 'broad' definition derelict residential subclass to 2023-2026 budget deliberations (4-0)
• Received Indigenous Culture and Wellness Centre Update and Housing Redevelopment Grant Program Update for information
• Requisitioned Bylaw Amendment for Indoor Shisha Consumption to City Council for November 14, 2022, without recommendation

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one substantive item: a postponed report on redevelopment options for surface parking lots. No public reports, private reports, or responses to councillor inquiries are on the agenda.

• Redevelopment of Surface Parking Lots - Options and Analysis (postponed from Sept 27, 2022)
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2022 meeting
• Select items for debate and vote on reports not selected

The Urban Planning Committee directed Administration to provide a report on options for accelerating the redevelopment of surface parking lots in Centre City and The Quarters. This includes analyzing the option to phase out lots that lack a development permit.

• Approved request for report on surface parking lot redevelopment options (4-0)
• Adopted October 25, 2022 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to review and discuss several reports from the Office of the City Auditor, including follow-up on recommendations, audits of Fort Edmonton Park governance, city financial condition, enforcement services, and safety codes permits and inspections. Administrative responses to each audit are also on the agenda. The committee will also consider minutes from previous meetings and select items for debate.

• Office of the City Auditor Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report as at September 29, 2022
• City Governance of Fort Edmonton Park Audit and administrative response
• City Financial Condition Update and administration response
• Enforcement Services Management and Support Audit and administration response
• Safety Codes Permits and Inspections Audit and administration response

The Audit Committee postponed six reports to the December 6, 2022 meeting, including the Office of the City Auditor Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard and the City Governance of Fort Edmonton Park Audit. The committee received the City Financial Condition Update and the Safety Codes Permits and Inspections Audit reports for information. A motion was passed requesting a report on city expenditure increases by department compared to inflation and population growth.

• Postponed six reports to December 6, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Received City Financial Condition Update report for information (7-0)
• Received Administration Response to City Financial Condition Update for information (7-0)
• Received Safety Codes Permits and Inspections Audit report for information (7-0)
• Received Administration Response to Safety Codes Permits and Inspections Audit for information (7-0)
• Requested report on city expenditure increases by department compared to inflation and population (7-0)

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting held largely in private session to discuss budget and planning matters. The public portion includes only procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda. The substantive items are two private reports on budget and planning discussions, which will be held behind closed doors under provincial privacy exemptions.

• Private report: Budget and Planning Discussion - Verbal report
• Private report: Operating Budget and Planning Discussion - Further Information
• Meeting held in private under FOIP sections 21, 24, 25, and 27
• No public reports or bylaws on the agenda

The special meeting was largely procedural, with council voting to move into private session to discuss two budget-related items. Two financial reports (FCS01462 and FCS01503) were received for information and kept private under FOIP exemptions. A motion to allow staff from two councillors' offices into the private portion was defeated 5-8.

• Adopted agenda with addition of private budget item (13-0)
• Defeated motion to allow staff from Councillors Janz and Wright offices into private session (5-8)
• Approved meeting in private under FOIP sections 21, 24, 25, 27 (13-0)
• Received verbal report FCS01462 for information, kept private (13-0)
• Received report FCS01503 for information, kept private (13-0)

City Council - Continuation

This is a continuation of an Edmonton City Council meeting, but the agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

City Council - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular City Council meeting with a single substantive item: private interviews and appointments for the Edmonton Police Commission. The discussion will be held in private under provincial privacy and advice exemptions, so portions will not be streamed. All other agenda sections are procedural or list no items.

• Private interviews and appointments for Edmonton Police Commission
• Meeting held in private under FOIP sections 17, 24, and 29

City Council met in private to interview and appoint candidates to the Edmonton Police Commission. After the closed session, Council voted unanimously to appoint the individuals named in a revised attachment to a City Clerk report for terms ending December 31, 2024. The revised attachment was later made public.

• Appointed individuals to Edmonton Police Commission for term ending Dec 31, 2024 (13-0)
• Revised Attachment 1 of report OCC01438 to reflect private discussion
• Kept report OCC01438 private under FOIP sections 17 and 24
• Kept revised Attachment 1 private under FOIP section 29 (later made public)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Agenda Review Committee. The committee will discuss upcoming City Council and committee agendas in private, citing advice from officials. No public decisions or substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of October 31/November 2 City Council agenda
• Review of November 1 Emergency Advisory Committee agenda
• Review of November 3 Special Council Services Committee agenda
• Review of November 4 Utility Committee agenda
• Quarterly look ahead

The committee voted 4-0 to adopt the meeting agenda and approve the previous meeting's minutes. It then met in private to discuss draft agendas for several upcoming council and committee meetings, and later voted 4-0 to amend those draft agendas as discussed. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Adopted October 18, 2022 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved to private session under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (4-0)
• Returned to public session (4-0)
• Amended draft agendas for Oct 31/Nov 2 City Council, Nov 1 Emergency Advisory Committee, Nov 3 Special Council Services Committee, Nov 4 Utility Committee, and Quarterly Look Ahead (4-0)

City Council Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council is holding a public hearing on 19 bylaws and plan amendments that would rezone or change land-use rules in several neighbourhoods, including Kenilworth, Alberta Park Industrial, Crestwood, Grandview Heights, High Park, Jasper Park, Ellerslie, Cy Becker, Hermitage, Canon Ridge, Ebbers, Boyle Street, and Sherwood. The items cover a range of uses such as housing, commercial, industrial, and stormwater facilities. The public can speak in person or remotely until each item is dealt with.

• Charter Bylaw 20291: new dry pond in Kenilworth
• Charter Bylaw 20290: business, industrial, commercial uses in Alberta Park Industrial
• Charter Bylaw 20294: small-scale housing in Crestwood
• Charter Bylaw 20301: alternative affordable housing contribution methods in Boyle Street
• Bylaw 20234/20235/20236: Ellerslie area and neighbourhood plan amendments plus commercial uses

City Council held a public hearing and passed 19 bylaws covering rezoning, area structure plan amendments, and land-use changes across multiple Edmonton neighbourhoods. All bylaws received three readings and were approved unanimously (13-0 or 12-0). No items were debated or amended.

• Approved Charter Bylaw 20291 for a dry pond in Kenilworth (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20290 for business/industrial/commercial uses in Alberta Park Industrial (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20294 for small-scale housing in Crestwood (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20295 for small-scale infill in Grandview Heights (12-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20296 for small-scale housing in High Park (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20302 for small-scale infill in Jasper Park (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20298 for multi-unit housing and commercial uses in Canon Ridge (12-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20301 for alternative affordable housing contribution methods in Boyle Street (13-0)

City Council

Edmonton City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several reports, including options for a new dedicated tax levy to fund neighbourhood renewal, a debt management policy update, and a ward boundary policy review. The council will also consider the 2023 meeting calendar, a supplemental shelter plan for homelessness, and a bylaw repealing outdated legislation. Several items are for discussion only, with votes on reports not selected for debate.

• Options for a new dedicated tax levy to fund neighbourhood renewal (IIS01338)
• Neighbourhood Renewal Funds report (IIS01330)
• Debt Management Fiscal Policy Update (FCS01494)
• Ward Boundary Policy Review (CR_8350)
• Homelessness Response Strategy - Supplemental Shelter Plan 2022-2024 (CS01536)

City Council approved the 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar with adjustments to the week of May 29, 2023. Council also debated the Homelessness Response Strategy Supplemental Shelter Plan 2022-2024, with a motion to keep an attachment private defeated 5-8, and a subsequent motion to receive the report and keep another attachment private carried 13-0. Several other reports and bylaws were approved without debate.

• Approved 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar with changes to May 29 week (13-0)
• Defeated motion to add and keep private Attachment 2 of Homelessness Response Strategy report (5-8)
• Received Homelessness Response Strategy report and kept Attachment 1 private (13-0)
• Approved Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor Terms (13-0, not debated)
• Approved Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Facility Staircase (13-0, not debated)
• Approved Ward Boundary Policy Review (13-0, not debated)
• Approved Council Member Appointments to Agencies, Boards and Committees (13-0, not debated)
• Approved Edmonton Regional Airports Authority candidate shortlist and interview questions (13-0, not debated)

Community and Public Services Committee - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Community and Public Services Committee meeting, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a proposed amendment to ward boundaries, a review of ward boundary policy, the progress of land development at Blatchford, and various contract renewals and agreements. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and two private reports.

• Bylaw 20304 amendment to City of Edmonton Ward Boundaries and Council Composition
• Ward Boundary Policy Review with recommended Council Policy C469B
• Progress Land Development at Blatchford report with financial results 2014-2021
• SAP Ariba Subscription Renewal contract
• Non-Competitive Single Source Agreement with Canada Post

The Executive Committee approved several items, including a feasibility study to expand the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility and a single-source agreement with SAP Canada Inc. for up to 10 years. A report on ward boundaries was postponed, and a motion on employee psychological health and safety was also postponed. The committee approved a candidate shortlist for the GEF Seniors Housing Board in a private session.

• Approved feasibility study for Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility expansion (5-0)
• Approved single-source agreement with SAP Canada Inc. for up to 10 years (5-0)
• Approved single-source agreement with Canada Post for up to 10 years, not exceeding $25M (5-0)
• Approved amendment to sole source agreement with Cubic Transportation Systems for LRT fare collection, not exceeding $218,661 USD (5-0)
• Postponed Bylaw 20304 on ward boundaries to October 26, 2022 (5-0)
• Postponed motion on adopting National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety to October 26, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved revised candidate shortlist and interview questions for GEF Seniors Housing Board (5-0, private session)
• Approved revised Council Policy C469B on Ward Boundary Design (5-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several reports, including an updated Affordable Housing Strategy, a Homelessness and Encampment Response Strategy update, and a new On Demand Transit service model. The agenda also includes postponed items from the September 26/27 meeting, such as a Farmers' Markets Update. The committee will also consider a bylaw amendment for indoor shisha consumption and other administrative items.

• Updated Affordable Housing Strategy (CS01088) with Housing Needs Assessment
• Homelessness and Encampment Response Strategy update (CS01278)
• On Demand Transit service delivery model
• Non-competitive procurement agreements annual update, including Edmonton Police Services
• Bylaw amendment for indoor shisha consumption (J. Wright)

The Community and Public Services Committee received updates on homelessness response, farmers' markets, and affordable housing, but made several key decisions. It approved a motion to bring forward an unfunded service package for a 25% increase in on-demand transit hours and 500 more weekly off-peak bus hours for budget consideration. It also recommended exploring cost-sharing partnerships for small-scale downtown amenities and developer-funded transit for new neighborhoods. A motion to update the affordable housing strategy with lived-experience insights was defeated 2-3.

• Approved motion to bring forward unfunded service package for 25% on-demand transit growth and 500 more off-peak bus hours (5-0)
• Recommended exploring cost-sharing partnerships for small-scale downtown amenities and a pilot program (5-0)
• Approved exploring developer-funded transit options for new neighborhoods (5-0)
• Approved exploring co-mingling paratransit and on-demand services (5-0)
• Defeated motion to update affordable housing strategy with lived-experience insights (2-3)
• Received homelessness and encampment response strategy update for information (5-0)
• Approved non-competitive procurement agreements annual update (4-0)
• Rescheduled October 28 committee meeting to start October 25 (5-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee is meeting to review and set the agendas for the upcoming Urban Planning, Executive, and Community and Public Services Committee meetings. The discussion will be held in private under provincial freedom-of-information rules, so portions will not be streamed. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 4 meeting.

• Private discussion of October 25 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Private discussion of October 26 Executive Committee agenda
• Private discussion of October 28 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Approval of October 4, 2022 meeting minutes

The Agenda Review Committee met and approved the agenda for the meeting itself, the minutes from the previous meeting, and draft agendas for the October 25 Urban Planning Committee, October 26 Executive Committee, and October 28 Community and Public Services Committee. The committee also met in private to discuss an item under section 24 of the FOIP Act. No substantive decisions beyond procedural approvals were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private for item 2.1 under FOIP section 24 (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas for three upcoming committee meetings (3-0)

City Council - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular City Council meeting with a single public report: a revised funding formula and related policy for the Edmonton Police Service, scheduled as the first item of business. The council will also discuss private reports on intergovernmental updates and police commission candidate shortlisting, plus several pending motions. Most agenda items are procedural, such as adopting the agenda and voting on reports not selected for debate.

• Edmonton Police Service - Revised Funding Formula and Related Policy (public report, time-specific first item)
• Intergovernmental Update - Additional Information (private report)
• Edmonton Police Commission - Candidate Shortlisting Update (private report)
• Motions pending: Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission follow-up, Airport Express service to downtown, Punjab United Sports and Heritage Association at Ivor Dent Park

City Council approved the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604A with adjustments, including deleting a requirement for a non-statutory public hearing before changes to the formula. The policy is approved for 2023 only. Council also directed administration to study alternatives for several formula components and report back by early 2023, and ordered the Police Commission to create a reporting and accountability framework.

• Approved Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604A with adjustments, removing public hearing requirement and limiting to 2023 only (9-4)
• Directed administration to report on alternatives for factor G, efficiency mechanisms, and other formula components by Q1 2023 (11-2)
• Ordered Edmonton Police Commission to bring forward a reporting and accountability framework (13-0)
• Approved $2.66M from COVID-19 reserve for Bissell Centre day services extended hours through May 2023 (12-0)
• Added one candidate to Edmonton Police Commission shortlist (12-0)
• Directed administration to assess Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission Phase One plan by February 2024 (12-0)
• Directed administration to prepare unfunded service package for airport express bus from Edmonton International Airport to downtown (10-2)
• Approved $325,000 from Council Contingency for water, sewer, gas lines at Ivor Dent Park for Punjab United Sports and Heritage Association (12-0)

Council Services Committee

The Council Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on reports, including a review of the Council Code of Conduct and lessons learned. The agenda also includes private reports on labour relations and staff attendance during in-camera items, which will be discussed behind closed doors.

• Council Code of Conduct - Lessons Learned report
• Options for changes to the sanction hearing process
• Labour Relations Update (verbal, private)
• Attendance of Councillors Staff during in camera items (verbal, private)

The committee approved a motion directing administration to return to the Code of Conduct Sub-Committee with recommended amendments to Bylaw 18483 (Council Code of Conduct) to add Sanction Hearing Procedures. The committee also received several private verbal reports on labour relations, councillor staff attendance during in-camera items, and council correspondence, and postponed a report on council procedures. All votes were unanimous except for one opposed on the council correspondence report.

• Approved motion to amend Council Code of Conduct to add Sanction Hearing Procedures (12-0)
• Received private labour relations update for information (11-0)
• Received private report on councillor staff attendance during in-camera items (11-0)
• Received private council correspondence report for information (10-1)
• Postponed council procedures report to next meeting (11-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee is meeting to review and set the agendas for upcoming City Council, Non-Regular Council, and Audit Committee meetings in October 2022. The meeting is held in private under provincial privacy and advice provisions, so the specific items discussed will not be streamed or made public. The committee will also approve the minutes from its September 27, 2022 meeting.

• Review of October 17/19, 2022 City Council agenda
• Review of October 19, 2022 City Council Non-Regular agenda
• Review of October 21, 2022 Audit Committee agenda
• Review of October 21, 2022 City Council Non-Regular agenda
• Approval of September 27, 2022 meeting minutes

The Agenda Review Committee, with only Mayor A. Sohi present, adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting. The committee then moved into a private session to discuss agenda items, and upon returning to public session, amended the draft agendas for upcoming City Council and committee meetings as discussed. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Adopted the October 4, 2022 agenda (1-0)
• Approved the September 27, 2022 minutes (1-0)
• Met in private for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Returned to public session (1-0)
• Amended draft agendas as discussed (1-0)

City Council Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council is holding a public hearing on 16 bylaws, mostly rezoning and land-use changes to allow various types of housing across multiple neighbourhoods, plus a bylaw to reduce single-use items. The public can speak on each item until it is dealt with. Several items are grouped for joint consideration.

• Charter Bylaw 20202: low-density residential and stormwater facility in The Uplands
• Charter Bylaw 20284: public land for recreation and schools in Edgemont
• Bylaw 20098 and Charter Bylaw 20097: Cavanagh area structure plan amendment and rezoning for mixed-density housing
• Charter Bylaws 20285, 20286, 20287: innovative low-density housing in Alces
• Bylaw 20117: Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw (postponed from Sept. 13 hearing)

City Council held a public hearing and passed multiple zoning and land-use bylaws, including Charter Bylaws 20202, 20254, 20284, 20285-20287, 20277, 20283, 20256, 20282, and 20231, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Bylaw 20098 and Charter Bylaw 20097 (Cavanagh) passed 11-2, and Charter Bylaw 20117 (Single-Use Item Reduction) passed 11-2. Council also directed Administration to return with new Direct Control Provisions for supportive housing and secondary suites in Alces.

• Charter Bylaw 20202 (Uplands) passed 13-0
• Charter Bylaw 20254 (Marquis) passed 13-0
• Charter Bylaw 20284 (Edgemont) passed 13-0
• Bylaw 20098 & Charter Bylaw 20097 (Cavanagh) passed 11-2
• Charter Bylaws 20285-20287 (Alces) passed 13-0
• Charter Bylaw 20277 (Glenora) passed 13-0
• Charter Bylaw 20282 (McKernan) passed 13-0
• Charter Bylaw 20117 (Single-Use Item Reduction) passed 11-2

City Council

Edmonton City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several reports, including a revised funding formula for the Edmonton Police Service, a jurisdictional scan of police funding, and a possible municipal property tax relief for affordable housing services. The agenda also includes items on temporary city positions, poverty reduction progress, a brownfield grant for Cy Becker, and a land sale below market value in Ogilvie Ridge. Several items are postponed or carried over from previous meetings, and there are private reports on intergovernmental updates and police commission candidate shortlisting.

• Revised Edmonton Police Service funding formula and draft policy C604A
• Jurisdictional scan of police funding
• Possible municipal property tax relief for affordable housing services
• Sale of land below market value and grant funding in Ogilvie Ridge
• Bylaw 20150 for water and sewer local improvement in Winterburn Industrial Area

City Council approved several items including a $3.8M brownfield redevelopment grant for Cy Becker, a $1.25M land sale and servicing agreement for affordable housing in Ogilvie Ridge, and $474,742 in property tax relief for affordable housing. Council also released $600,000 in held funding for EndPovertyEdmonton's strategic plan (11-2) and approved a naming agreement with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for Clareview Community Recreation Centre (8-5). Several items were referred to the October 7 non-regular meeting, including a revised police funding formula and intergovernmental updates.

• Approved $3,765,100 Cy Becker brownfield redevelopment grant (13-0)
• Approved $1.25M land sale and servicing for Ogilvie Ridge affordable housing (13-0)
• Approved $474,742 property tax cancellation for affordable housing (13-0)
• Released $600,000 for EndPovertyEdmonton strategic plan (11-2)
• Approved Clareview Community Recreation Centre naming agreement with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (8-5)
• Referred Edmonton Police Service revised funding formula to Oct 7 meeting (13-0)
• Referred intergovernmental update and police commission candidate shortlisting to Oct 7 meeting (13-0)
• Scheduled special council meeting Oct 21 for budget discussions (11-0)

Code of Conduct Sub-Committee

The Code of Conduct Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially debate a report on lessons learned from the Council Code of Conduct, including options for changes to the sanction hearing process. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being this public report and a verbal update from the Integrity Commissioner.

• Council Code of Conduct - Lessons Learned report (OCM00775)
• Options for changes to the sanction hearing process
• Verbal update from Integrity Commissioner and Ethics Advisor

The Code of Conduct Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Administration return with amendments to Bylaw 18483 to add Sanction Hearing Procedures. The sub-committee also elected Councillor A. Salvador as Chair and Councillor E. Rutherford as Vice-Chair, and received a private verbal update from the Integrity Commissioner and Ethics Advisor.

• Elected Councillor A. Salvador as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Councillor E. Rutherford as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of item 6.1 (4-0)
• Recommended Administration return with amendments to Bylaw 18483 to add Sanction Hearing Procedures (4-0)
• Met in private under FOIP section 24 for Integrity Commissioner update (4-0)
• Received verbal report OCC01481 and kept it private (4-0)
• Directed Mayor and Councillors to review Code of Conduct Bylaw 18483 and submit comments by Dec 31, 2022 (4-0)

Executive Committee

Edmonton's Executive Committee meets to discuss and vote on several public reports, including a below-market land sale and grant for Ogilvie Ridge, options to strengthen natural and agricultural land protections, extending penalty forgiveness to small businesses, possible property tax relief for affordable housing services, a brownfield grant for Cy Becker, a sole-source agreement with Computronix, and the Clean Energy Improvement Program. The agenda also includes rescheduling reports on major infrastructure, employee psychological health, and climate priority projects.

• Sale of land below market value and grant funding for Ogilvie Ridge (council approval required)
• Options to strengthen natural and agricultural land protections
• Options to extend penalties forgiveness to small businesses
• Possible municipal property tax relief for affordable housing services
• Cy Becker Brownfield Grant and Sole Source Computronix Agreement

The Executive Committee voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve the below-market sale of land in Ogilvie Ridge to the City's Non-Profit Housing Corporation, along with $1.25 million in funding for servicing costs. The committee also recommended $474,742.78 in tax cancellation for affordable housing services, approved a $3.77 million brownfield grant for Cy Becker, and authorized a sole-source software agreement with Computronix worth up to $3 million annually for 10 years.

• Recommended approval of below-market land sale and $1.25M transfer for Ogilvie Ridge affordable housing (5-0)
• Recommended $474,742.78 tax cancellation for affordable housing services, funded from Financial Stabilization Reserve (5-0)
• Approved $3,765,100 Cy Becker brownfield redevelopment grant to Alcyone Canada Ltd. and Suburban Farms Ltd. (5-0)
• Approved sole-source Computronix agreement up to $3M annually for up to 10 years (4-0)
• Directed Administration to bring forward capital growth request for natural area protection in 2023-2026 budget (4-0)
• Received for information reports on small business penalty forgiveness and Clean Energy Improvement Program (5-0 each)

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee is meeting to discuss two public reports: options for completing the bike network redevelopment area and a proposed approach and workplan for a digital signage policy. The committee will also consider motions pending from previous meetings, including the district planning process and redevelopment of surface parking lots. No private reports or items for other meetings are listed.

• Bike Network Redeveloping Area Completion Options (report UPE01101)
• Digital Signage Policy - Approach and Workplan (report UPE01127)
• Motions pending: District Planning Process (A. Salvador)
• Motions pending: Redevelopment of Surface Parking Lots - Options and Analysis (A. Salvador)

The Urban Planning Committee voted unanimously to direct administration to bring forward unfunded capital profiles for two bike network completion options (Option A and Option C) to the 2023-2026 budget deliberations. The committee also received a digital signage policy workplan for information and postponed a motion on redeveloping surface parking lots to the October 25 meeting.

• Approved motion to advance Option A (Complete District Connector Network By 2026) and Option C (Near Term Priorities and High Bike Trip Potential areas) to budget deliberations (4-0)
• Received Digital Signage Policy report for information (3-0)
• Postponed motion on redeveloping surface parking lots in Centre City to October 25, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Directed administration to provide options for aligning Area Redevelopment Plans with the City Plan by Q1 2023 (3-0)

Community and Public Services Committee - Continuation

This agenda for the Edmonton Community and Public Services Committee continuation meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Agenda Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of Edmonton's Agenda Review Committee. The committee will review and set the agendas for upcoming Urban Planning, Executive, and Community and Public Services Committee meetings. The discussion is held in private under section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, so portions will not be streamed.

• Review of October 11, 2022 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Review of October 12, 2022 Executive Committee agenda
• Review of October 14, 2022 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Approval of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee voted unanimously to meet in private under FOIP section 24 to discuss advice from officials, then returned to public session and amended draft agendas for upcoming committee meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 20, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Moved to private session for item 2.1 under FOIP section 24 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas for Urban Planning, Executive, and Community and Public Services Committees (3-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several reports, including an updated Affordable Housing Strategy, progress reports from Edmonton Community Development Company and EndPovertyEdmonton, and postponed items on a drug checking program and fireworks bylaw amendments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and requests to speak.

• Updated Affordable Housing Strategy (CS01088) with Housing Needs Assessment
• Drug Checking Program collaboration with homeless-serving agencies (postponed from Sept 9)
• Proposed amendments to Bylaw 15309 (Fireworks) - barrier reduction and further engagement
• EndPovertyEdmonton progress report and strategic plan (council approval required)
• Edmonton Community Development Company progress report and strategic plan

The committee recommended releasing $600,000 in 2022 funding for EndPovertyEdmonton, postponed the Updated Affordable Housing Strategy to October, and referred the drug checking program back to Administration for more research. It also approved a revised due date for a flood mitigation report and received several reports for information.

• Recommended release of $600,000 for EndPovertyEdmonton (5-0)
• Postponed Updated Affordable Housing Strategy to Oct 11/14 (5-0)
• Referred drug checking program back to Administration (5-0)
• Approved revised due date for Flood Mitigation Storage Areas report (5-0)
• Received Fire Rescue Services Bylaw amendments report (4-0)
• Received Community League grant process report (5-0)
• Requested Joint Use Agreement land review update (5-0)
• Postponed Farmers' Markets report to Oct 11/14 (4-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a routine Agenda Review Committee meeting to approve minutes and discuss the agendas for upcoming City Council and Council Services Committee meetings. The discussion will be held in private under FOIP section 24 (advice from officials), so portions will not be streamed.

• Approval of September 13, 2022 minutes
• Review of October 3, 2022 City Council agenda
• Review of October 4, 2022 Council Services Committee agenda
• Review of October 7, 2022 City Council Non-Regular agenda

The committee, with only Councillor A. Knack present, adopted the agenda and approved previous minutes. It then moved into a private session to discuss draft agendas for upcoming City Council and Council Services Committee meetings, and later returned to public session to approve amendments to those draft agendas. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Adopted September 20, 2022 meeting agenda (1-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Moved to private session under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Approved draft agendas as amended for October 3, 4, and 7, 2022 meetings (1-0)

City Council - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular City Council meeting with only one substantive item: a private verbal report on the operating budget and planning discussion. The item will be discussed in private under provincial freedom-of-information exemptions, so portions of the meeting will not be streamed. All other agenda sections are procedural or list no items.

• Private verbal report: Operating Budget and Planning Discussion (sections 21, 24, 25, 27 of FOIP Act)

City Council met in private to discuss the operating budget and planning, then returned to public session to approve actions contained in Attachment 7 of a Financial and Corporate Services verbal report (FCS01461) by a 9-4 vote. The report and attachment were kept private under FOIP provisions. Council also waived notice rules to allow a motion adjusting committee meeting schedules for September 26-27, 2022.

• Approved actions in Attachment 7 of verbal report FCS01461 (9-4)
• Kept report FCS01461 and Attachment 7 private under FOIP (13-0)
• Waived notice rules for motion on September 2022 Council Calendar adjustments (13-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (13-0)
• Waived Council Procedures Bylaw sections for private discussion of item 9.1 (13-0)
• Met in private under FOIP sections 21, 24, 25, 27 (13-0)
• Adjusted Orders of the Day for Community and Public Services Committee and Urban Planning Committee meetings (13-0)

City Council Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council is holding a public hearing to consider 26 bylaws, mostly charter bylaws to allow small-scale infill housing, mixed-use developments, and rezoning in various neighbourhoods. The hearing also includes a bylaw to reduce single-use items and a notice of motion on district planning. Public speakers may register until each item is dealt with.

• Charter Bylaw 20258 (Hazeldean), 20257 (Canora), 20259 (Parkallen), 20261 (West Jasper Place), 20263 (Britannia Youngstown), 20264 (High Park), 20262 (Windermere) for small-scale infill housing
• Bylaw 20117 - Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw
• Charter Bylaw 20247 - two transit-oriented mid-rise residential buildings with limited commercial uses, McKernan
• Bylaw 20267/20268 - closing portions of Ellerslie Road, Windermere
• Charter Bylaw 20024 - businesses requiring large sites along Calgary Trail South

City Council held a public hearing on September 13, 2022, and passed 11 zoning and land-use bylaws on three readings, including infill development in Hazeldean, Canora, Parkallen, and High Park, and a rezoning for commercial uses near Prince Rupert. A proposal for transit-oriented mid-rise buildings in McKernan (Bylaws 20244-20247) was referred back to administration to explore waste management issues and align with the area redevelopment plan regarding the 114 Street greenway width, returning December 6, 2022. A motion to refer the Uplands plan (Bylaws 20051/20052) back for pedestrian access certainty was defeated 6-6, and the bylaw was passed. The single-use items report (Bylaw 20117) was postponed to October 4, 2022.

• Passed Charter Bylaw 20258 for small scale infill in Hazeldean (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20257 for mixed small scale housing in Canora (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20259 for small scale infill in Parkallen (12-0)
• Passed Bylaw 20260 amending Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20261 for small scale infill in West Jasper Place (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20266 for commercial rezoning near Prince Rupert (12-0)
• Referred McKernan transit-oriented development (Bylaws 20244-20247) back to administration (9-4)
• Postponed single-use items report (Bylaw 20117) to October 4, 2022 (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The committee met to adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from August 30, 2022. It also held a private session under FOIP section 24 to discuss an agenda list, then returned to public to amend the draft agendas as discussed. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural items.

• Adopted the September 13, 2022 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the August 30, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved to private session to discuss item 2.1 under FOIP section 24 (4-0)
• Returned to public session (4-0)
• Amended draft agendas for upcoming committee meetings as discussed (4-0)

City Council

Edmonton City Council meets to vote on reports and bylaws, including a new transit bus garage, waste services funding, affordable housing grants, and transit service plans. They will also discuss police funding reports and consider a facility naming agreement. Several items are scheduled for debate or public hearing.

• Bylaw 20210 to amend Revised Bylaw 19161 for a new Transit Bus Garage (planning and design)
• Waste Services Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment (CM-81-2048)
• High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Facility (HSADF) business case
• Affordable Housing Investment Program Summer 2022 Grant Award
• Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission Phase One Service Plan

City Council approved $10.83 million for early commitment of 2023-2024 replacement vehicles for Waste Services, funded from retained earnings. Council also voted 10-3 to contribute to the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Service Commission Phase One Service Plan and prepare an unfunded service package for 2023-2026 budget deliberations. Several other items were approved without debate, including a jurisdictional scan of police funding, a revised police funding formula, and affordable housing grants.

• Approved $10.83M for Waste Services replacement vehicles (13-0)
• Approved contribution to Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Service Commission Phase One Service Plan (10-3)
• Approved Bylaw 20210 for New Transit Bus Garage planning and design (13-0)
• Approved revised police funding formula and related policy (13-0)
• Approved affordable housing investment program grants (13-0)
• Approved amendments to Council Policy C618A on councillors' budget and expenses (13-0)
• Approved Edmonton Police Commission candidate shortlist (13-0)
• Postponed Clareview Community Recreation Centre naming agreement to Oct 3 (11-1)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee will discuss several items, including postponed reports on mutual aid organizations, a review of public spaces bylaws, and a facility naming agreement for Clareview Community Recreation Centre. New items include a drug checking program collaboration with homeless-serving agencies, proposed fireworks bylaw amendments, and equity in community league grant applications.

• Mutual Aid Organizations report (K. Tang) postponed from Aug 22
• Public Spaces Bylaws Review laid-over from Aug 22
• Facility Naming and Sponsorship Agreement for Clareview Community Recreation Centre
• Drug Checking Program collaboration with homeless-serving agencies
• Proposed amendments to Bylaw 15309 (Fireworks) with further engagement

The Community and Public Services Committee postponed three public reports to its September 26 meeting: a drug checking program collaboration with homeless-serving agencies, proposed fireworks bylaw amendments, and community league grant application processes. The committee also received two reports for information: one on mutual aid organizations and another on public spaces bylaws review. A facility naming and sponsorship agreement for Clareview Community Recreation Centre was requisitioned to City Council without a committee recommendation.

• Postponed drug checking program report to Sept. 26 (4-0)
• Postponed fireworks bylaw amendments report to Sept. 26 (4-0)
• Postponed community league grant application report to Sept. 26 (4-0)
• Received mutual aid organizations report for information (5-0)
• Received public spaces bylaws review report for information (5-0)
• Requisitioned Clareview Recreation Centre naming agreement to Council without recommendation

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss and potentially vote on two public reports: the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission's Phase One Service Plan, which requires council approval, and the Affordable Housing Investment Program's Summer 2022 grant awards. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and selection of items for debate.

• Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission Phase One Service Plan implications (Council approval required)
• Affordable Housing Investment Program Summer 2022 Grant Award recommendations
• Approval of August 24, 2022 Executive Committee minutes
• Select items for debate and vote on reports not selected

The committee approved four grant agreements totaling over $17.5 million for affordable housing projects with Métis Capital Housing Corporation, Tribal Chief's Ventures Inc., the City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation, and Paul Band Property Management Corp. It also recommended that City Council proceed with contributing to the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission Phase One Service Plan, though two councillors requested the report be sent to Council without a committee recommendation. The committee heard from numerous public speakers on both items.

• Approved $8,200,000 grant to Métis Capital Housing Corporation for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $4,034,519 grant to Tribal Chief's Ventures Inc. for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $3,807,963 grant to City of Edmonton Non-Profit Housing Corporation for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $1,537,200 grant to Paul Band Property Management Corp. for affordable housing (5-0)
• Recommended City Council proceed with Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission Phase One Service Plan (5-0, but two councillors requested no committee recommendation)
• Recommended City Council review the 'Good Neighbour Plan' for affordable housing through an equity and anti-racism lens (5-0)

Special Audit Committee

The Special Audit Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and hold a facilitated accountability session, which includes a workshop. No private reports or pending motions are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the verbal accountability session.

• Facilitated Audit Committee Accountability Session - verbal report
• CAAF Workshop - Edmonton Audit Committee - Agenda - August 31 2022.pdf attachment
• CAAF Workshop - Edmonton Audit Committee - Aug 31 2022.pdf attachment

The Special Audit Committee met on August 31, 2022, and received a verbal report from the City Auditor (OCA01407) as part of a facilitated accountability session. The report was received for information, with no substantive decisions made. The meeting also included a land acknowledgement and a suspension of council rules to allow extended discussion.

• Adopted agenda with suspension of rules for item 3.1 (7-0)
• Received verbal report OCA01407 for information (7-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee is meeting to review and set the agendas for the September 12 and September 14, 2022 City Council meetings. The discussion will be held in private under section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, so portions will not be streamed. The meeting also includes routine items like adopting the agenda and approving prior minutes.

• Private discussion of September 12, 2022 City Council agenda
• Private discussion of September 14, 2022 City Council Non-Regular agenda
• Approval of August 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The Agenda Review Committee, with only Mayor A. Sohi present, met briefly to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and then move into a private session under FOIP section 24 for discussion of the agenda review list. After returning to public session, the committee approved amendments to the draft agendas for the September 12 and 14 City Council meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the August 30, 2022 meeting agenda (1-0)
• Approved the August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Moved to private session under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Returned to public session (1-0)
• Approved amendments to the September 12, 2022 City Council draft agenda as discussed in private
• Approved amendments to the September 14, 2022 City Council Non-Regular draft agenda as discussed in private

City Council Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council is holding a public hearing on 12 bylaws covering rezoning for multi-unit housing, commercial uses, and road closures across several neighbourhoods. The public can speak in person or remotely on each item. Decisions will be made after hearing public input.

• Charter Bylaw 20238: low-rise multi-unit housing with ground-floor commercial in Laurel
• Bylaw 20239: road right-of-way closure in McCauley
• Bylaws 20220, 20221, Charter Bylaw 20222: Decoteau Area Structure Plan and Decoteau North Neighbourhood Structure Plan amendments
• Charter Bylaw 20232: small-scale multi-unit housing in Chappelle
• Charter Bylaw 19864: mid-rise mixed-use building in Prince Rupert

City Council held a public hearing on August 30, 2022, and approved all 10 bylaws on the agenda, including zoning changes, road closures, and area plan amendments. Most votes were unanimous (13-0), with two bylaws passing 11-2 and one passing 12-1. The meeting included public speakers for and against several items.

• Approved Charter Bylaw 20238 for low-rise multi-unit housing in Laurel (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20229 for side yard setbacks in The Orchards at Ellerslie (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20239 to close a road right-of-way in McCauley (13-0)
• Approved Bylaws 20220, 20221, and Charter Bylaw 20222 for Decoteau North/Alces area plans (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20243 for low-intensity commercial uses in Grovenor (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20232 for small-scale multi-unit housing in Chappelle (11-2)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20237 for small-scale infill in Holyrood (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20249 and Charter Bylaw 20248 for infill in Queen Mary Park (13-0)

City Council

Edmonton City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several reports and bylaws, including financial updates, a cosmetic pesticide ban, vehicle noise fines, and Edmonton Ski Club projects. The agenda also includes pending motions on topics like police reports and outdoor pools. This is a regular business meeting with multiple decision items.

• Capital and operating financial updates as of June 30, 2022
• Elimination of cosmetic pesticide: outreach, education, enforcement resources
• Fines and penalties for excess vehicle noise
• Edmonton Ski Club temporary modular building addition and replacement
• Bylaw 20271 to amend Yellowhead Trail financing; Bylaw 20158 to designate Carleton Sheldon Residence as historic resource

City Council approved Bylaw 20271 authorizing the Yellowhead Trail projects, and approved $800,000 in one-time funding for the Edmonton Ski Club to demolish and rent temporary modular buildings. Council also approved a motion to write to the province seeking automated parking enforcement, and approved several other reports and motions.

• Approved Bylaw 20271 for Yellowhead Trail projects (13-0)
• Approved $800,000 one-time funding for Edmonton Ski Club (12-0)
• Approved letter to province for automated parking enforcement (11-2)
• Approved cancellation of $20,822.62 in property taxes for Turkish Canadian Society (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20158 designating Power Sheldon Residence as historic resource (13-0)
• Approved motion to invite Edmonton Police Commission to present at financial updates (13-0)
• Approved motion to pause Aggregate Recycling Program wind-down (7-5)
• Defeated motion to adjust Council seating chart (4-8)

Utility Committee

The Edmonton Utility Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several utility-related reports, including EPCOR's performance-based regulation progress, a supplemental capital budget for waste services, a business planning update, and a high solids anaerobic digestion facility. The committee will also handle routine items like adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and selecting items for debate. Council approval is required for the waste services budget adjustment and the digestion facility items.

• EPCOR Water Services Inc. - Water, Gold Bar and Drainage PBR Progress Report
• Waste Services Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment (CO01381) - Council approval required
• Business Planning Update (CO01379)
• High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Facility (HSADF) (IIS00708) - Council approval required
• Contract Update - private report (FOIP sections 16, 25, 27)

The committee approved a $10.83 million capital budget adjustment for early commitment of 2023-2024 replacement vehicles, funded from Waste Services retained earnings. It also approved a 2-year rate filing for 2023-24 with an interim report due in Q2 2024, and endorsed Option 4 for the High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Facility digestate screening system. A contract update was discussed in private session.

• Approved $10.83M for early commitment of 2023-2024 replacement vehicles from Waste Services retained earnings (6-0)
• Approved proceeding with a 2-year rate filing in 2023-24 and interim report in Q2 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Option 4 for High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Facility digestate screening system (6-0)
• Received EPCOR Water Services progress report for information (6-0)
• Received private contract update report and kept it private (6-0)

Executive Committee

The Edmonton Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including lease agreements for the Edmonton Soccer Centre South expansion and the Kinsmen Twin Arena, options for outstanding tax balances owed by the Turkish Canadian Society, a bylaw to designate the Carleton Sheldon Residence as a municipal historic resource, a proposed increase to the Valley Line West pipeline agreement amount, and recommendations for Scona Pool. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and selecting reports for debate.

• Edmonton Soccer Association - Edmonton Soccer Centre South Expansion Lease Agreement (postponed from Aug 10)
• Turkish Canadian Society Outstanding Tax Balance Options (postponed from Aug 10)
• Bylaw 20158 - Designate Carleton Sheldon Residence as Municipal Historic Resource (requires Council approval)
• Kinsmen Club of Edmonton - Kinsmen Twin Arena Lease Agreement (report to be distributed)
• Valley Line West - Approval of Increase of Pipeline Agreement Amount (replacement report)

The Executive Committee approved the lease amending agreement with the Edmonton Soccer Association for the Edmonton Soccer Centre South expansion on a 3-2 vote, after an earlier motion was withdrawn. The committee also approved a $5M increase for the Valley Line West pipeline agreement, recommended cancelling $20,822.62 in property taxes for the Turkish Canadian Society, and directed administration to work with Scona pool users to accommodate existing programs.

• Approved Edmonton Soccer Centre South lease expansion (3-2)
• Approved $5M increase for Valley Line West pipeline agreement (5-0)
• Recommended cancelling $20,822.62 in property taxes for Turkish Canadian Society (5-0)
• Recommended amending Bylaw 20158 to remove 'Carleton' from Sheldon Residence designation (5-0)
• Directed administration to work with Scona pool users on program accommodations (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for transit revenue and EMTSC reports (5-0)
• Received Scona Pool report for information (4-1)

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several reports, including an environmental assessment for a temporary modular building at the Edmonton Ski Club, a policy on community amenity contributions for new development, a growth management framework for development costs and revenues, and a curbside management strategy for parking and public space. The committee will also consider a replacement report for the Edmonton Ski Club. No private reports or motions pending are listed.

• Edmonton Ski Club temporary modular building addition: environmental impact assessment and site location study (IIS01406)
• Investment in New Development: community amenity contributions policy C599A and other value capture tools (UPE00894)
• Growth Management Framework: development costs and revenues, including Decoteau Area Structure Plan (UPE01186)
• Curbside Management Strategy: redefining Edmonton's curbside and public parking space (UPE00228)
• Edmonton Ski Club replacement report (CS01336)

The committee approved a temporary modular building addition for the Edmonton Ski Club and recommended City Council approve $800,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to demolish the existing building and rent temporary modular buildings. It also directed administration to prepare an unfunded service package for the 2023-2026 budget to fund the city's $3.5-4 million contribution toward a new permanent lodge. Other reports on investment in new development, growth management, and curbside parking strategy were received for information only.

• Approved Edmonton Ski Club temporary modular building addition and deemed its location essential (5-0)
• Recommended $800,000 one-time operating budget increase for Ski Club demolition and temporary rentals (5-0)
• Directed administration to prepare unfunded service package for $3.5-4M city contribution to new permanent lodge (5-0)
• Received Investment in New Development report for information (5-0)
• Received Growth Management Framework report for information (5-0)
• Received Curbside Management Strategy report for information (4-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee is meeting to review and set the agendas for upcoming City of Edmonton committee meetings in September 2022. The meeting is held in private under FOIP section 24 (advice from officials), so portions will not be streamed. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, and approval of minutes, followed by a private review of the upcoming committee agendas.

• Private review of September 6, 2022 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Private review of September 7, 2022 Executive Committee agenda
• Private review of September 7, 2022 Audit Committee Non-Regular agenda
• Private review of September 9, 2022 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting

The Agenda Review Committee met and approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The committee then moved into a private session to discuss item 2.1, after which it returned to public session and approved amendments to the draft agendas for several upcoming committee meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted August 23, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas for September 6-9, 2022 committee meetings (3-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several postponed and new items, including urban farms on public land, fines for excess vehicle noise, cosmetic pesticide elimination, community safety strategy, public spaces bylaws, facility naming, and off-leash dog parks. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and requests to speak.

• Urban Farms and Gardens on Public Lands (postponed from Aug 8)
• Fines and Penalties for Excess Vehicle Noise (postponed from Aug 8)
• Elimination of Cosmetic Pesticide - outreach, education, enforcement resources (postponed from Aug 8)
• Community Safety and Well-being Strategy - federal, provincial, municipal responsibilities
• Facility Naming and Sponsorship Agreement - Clareview Community and Recreation Centre

The committee approved motions to advance urban farming and community garden programs, and to develop enhanced vehicle noise enforcement options. A motion to eliminate cosmetic pesticides was defeated in a tie vote. Several reports were referred back to administration for further work or postponed.

• Approved motion for administration to bring forward unfunded service package for urban farming program (5-0)
• Approved motion for administration to bring forward unfunded service package for pop-up community garden program (5-0)
• Approved motion for report on enhanced vehicle noise enforcement options (4-0)
• Approved motion to recommend City Council advocate to Alberta for automated noise enforcement and vehicle seizure tools (4-0)
• Defeated motion to eliminate cosmetic pesticide use by 2024 (2-2)
• Approved motion to receive City Operations report CO01215 for information (4-0)
• Approved motion for report on environmental review coordination (4-0)
• Referred Community Safety and Well-being Strategy report back to administration (4-0)

Community and Public Services Committee - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular meeting of the Community and Public Services Committee with only one substantive item: the City of Edmonton Youth Council (CEYC) applicant interviews and appointment recommendations. This item will be discussed in private under sections 17 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, so portions of the meeting will not be streamed. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, etc.) with no public reports or motions pending.

• City of Edmonton Youth Council (CEYC) applicant interviews and appointment recommendations (private, council approval required)

The Community and Public Services Committee met and, after a private session, voted to recommend appointments to the City of Edmonton Youth Council for the term September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023. The report and its attachment were kept private under FOIP sections 17 and 24. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with addition of private item 6.1 (3-0)
• Met in private to discuss Youth Council applicant interviews and appointments (3-0)
• Recommended appointment of individuals listed in revised Attachment 1 to City of Edmonton Youth Council for term Sept 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Kept report OCC01364 and its attachment private under FOIP sections 17 and 24 (3-0)

City Council - Continuation

This is a continuation of an Edmonton City Council meeting, but the agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the provided document.

Council Services Committee

The Council Services Committee is meeting to discuss administrative items, including a draft 2023 council and committee calendar and emergent requests under the 2022 Common Furniture Plan. The agenda also includes a motion regarding an Aga Khan Foundation tax balance and a private report on HR policy for councillors' staff. Most items are routine procedural matters.

• Draft 2023 Council and Committee Calendar (OCC01362)
• 2022 Common Furniture Plan Emergent Requests (OCC01411)
• Aga Khan Foundation Tax Balance motion (A. Knack)
• HR Policy for Councillors Staff (private report)
• Approval of June 22, 2022 minutes

The committee approved the draft 2023 Council and Committee calendar with several adjustments, including moving meeting dates and adjusting summer recess. It also approved $150 for a side table under the 2022 Common Furniture Plan and directed administration to prepare amendments to Council Policy C618A to allow the committee chair to approve up to $1,500 per expenditure. A motion to change HR policy to allow hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for council staff was defeated 4-7.

• Approved 2023 Council and Committee calendar draft with changes (11-0)
• Approved $150 side table addition to 2022 Common Furniture Plan (11-0)
• Directed administration to amend Council Policy C618A for chair to approve $1,500 per expenditure (11-0)
• Defeated motion to change HR policy to allow hiring 16- and 17-year-olds (4-7)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Agenda Review Committee held in private under FOIP section 24 (advice from officials). The committee will review and approve minutes from its August 9 meeting and discuss the agendas for upcoming City Council, Emergency Advisory Committee, and Special Audit Committee meetings. No public decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2022 meeting
• Review of August 29/31, 2022 City Council agenda
• Review of August 30, 2022 Emergency Advisory Committee agenda
• Review of August 31, 2022 Special Audit Committee agenda

The Agenda Review Committee, with only Mayor A. Sohi present, adopted the meeting agenda and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The committee then moved into a private session to discuss draft agendas for City Council, Emergency Advisory Committee, and Special Audit Committee meetings, and later returned to public session to approve amendments to those draft agendas as discussed in private. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Adopted August 16, 2022 meeting agenda (1-0)
• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Moved to private session under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Approved draft agendas as amended for August 29/31 City Council, August 30 Emergency Advisory Committee, and August 31 Special Audit Committee (1-0)

City Council Public Hearing

This is a public hearing where City Council will hear from the public and consider 29 bylaws, mostly charter bylaws for rezoning and land-use changes across various Edmonton neighbourhoods. Items include residential infill, industrial uses, mixed-use developments, and area structure plan amendments. One item, the Single-use Items Bylaw, is deferred to a later meeting.

• Charter Bylaw 20154: small scale infill development in Grovenor
• Charter Bylaw 20176: wider range of industrial uses in Coronet Industrial
• Charter Bylaw 20205: rezoning for low/medium density housing, park, pathway in Stillwater
• Charter Bylaw 20181: adaptive reuse of historic Hangar 11 as mixed-use in Blatchford
• Bylaw 20219/20134: closing portions of 156 St SW in Chappelle

City Council held a public hearing on August 16, 2022, and passed 27 bylaws covering rezoning, area structure plan amendments, and land-use changes across Edmonton. All votes were unanimous (13-0) except for two amendments to the Central McDougall urban village bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20164), which passed 11-2 and 9-4. One bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20223 for a Strathcona mid-rise mixed-use building) was referred back to administration to add supportive housing provisions.

• Passed Charter Bylaw 20154 allowing small-scale infill in Grovenor (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20176 expanding industrial uses in Coronet Industrial (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20208 for industrial development in Huff Bremner Estate Industrial (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20209 revising development controls in Magrath Heights (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20180 for ground-oriented multi-unit housing in Rosenthal (13-0)
• Passed Bylaw 20203 amending Riverview Area Structure Plan (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20205 rezoning land for housing and park in Stillwater (13-0)
• Referred Charter Bylaw 20223 back to administration to add supportive housing provisions (13-0)

City Council

Edmonton City Council is meeting to vote on a series of borrowing bylaws that would authorize financing for major infrastructure projects, including transit extensions, road upgrades, and community revitalization levies. The council will also discuss the Healthy Streets Operation Centre in Chinatown, a sanction hearing for integrity commissioner complaints, and land agreements for the Prairie Sky Gondola. Several reports will be dealt with in private session.

• Bylaw 20211: Metro Line (NAIT–Blatchford) extension
• Bylaw 20212: Capital Line, Century Park to 41 Avenue SW
• Bylaw 20188: Terwillegar Drive Expressway upgrades
• Bylaw 20173: 50 Street CPR grade separation
• Prairie Sky Gondola land agreements

City Council approved a $10.7 million multi-year budget increase for the Healthy Streets Operation Centre in Chinatown, funding Edmonton Police Service and Community Standards branches from Community Safety and Well-Being reserves. Council also approved $1.2 million in operating subsidies for the C5 North East Community Hub and passed multiple infrastructure bylaws for transit, solar, and road projects.

• Approved $10.7M Healthy Streets Operation Centre budget increase (10-3)
• Approved $1.2M C5 North East Community Hub operating subsidy (11-1)
• Approved $800K unfunded C5 service package for budget deliberations (12-0)
• Passed Metro Line (NAIT-Blatchford) extension financing bylaw (13-0)
• Passed Capital Line (Century Park to 41 Ave SW) financing bylaw (13-0)
• Passed Terwillegar Drive Expressway upgrades financing bylaw (13-0)
• Reappointed councillor to Alberta Municipalities Board of Directors (13-0)
• Approved Edmonton Police Commission reappointments and recruitment (13-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several reports, including the Prairie Sky Gondola land agreements, a lease expansion for the Edmonton Soccer Centre South, options for the Turkish Canadian Society's outstanding tax balance, and a bylaw to designate the Carleton Sheldon Residence as a municipal historic resource. The agenda also includes an update on one-time micro-grants and a notice of motion on specialized recreation programming.

• Prairie Sky Gondola land agreements (FCS01252)
• Edmonton Soccer Association - Edmonton Soccer Centre South Expansion Lease Agreement (FCS01195)
• Turkish Canadian Society outstanding tax balance options (FCS01221)
• Bylaw 20158 to designate Carleton Sheldon Residence as a municipal historic resource
• Update on City of Edmonton one-time micro-grants under $2,000

The Executive Committee heard extensive public presentations on the Prairie Sky Gondola land agreements (item 7.1) and then requisitioned the report to City Council without a committee recommendation. Three other items—the Edmonton Soccer Centre South expansion lease, Turkish Canadian Society tax balance options, and the Carleton Sheldon Residence historic designation bylaw—were postponed to the August 24 meeting. The committee also approved the agenda, minutes, and a report on one-time micro-grants.

• Requisitioned Prairie Sky Gondola land agreements report to City Council without recommendation
• Postponed Edmonton Soccer Centre South expansion lease agreement to Aug 24
• Postponed Turkish Canadian Society tax balance options to Aug 24
• Postponed Bylaw 20158 (Carleton Sheldon Residence historic designation) to Aug 24
• Approved City of Edmonton One-time Micro-Grants update (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 29, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with only one substantive item: a verbal contract update to be discussed in private, citing several sections of Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. No public reports, bylaws, or motions are on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with the only real business occurring behind closed doors.

• Private verbal report: Contract Update (closed session under FOIP sections 16, 21, 24, 25, 27)

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council unanimously voted to enter a private session to receive a verbal contract update (report OCC01427), then returned to public session and voted to keep the report confidential under FOIP exceptions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (12-0)
• Met in private for contract update under FOIP sections 16, 21, 24, 25, 27 (13-0)
• Returned to public session (13-0)
• Received private verbal report OCC01427 for information (13-0)
• Kept report OCC01427 private under FOIP sections 24, 25, 27 (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a routine Agenda Review Committee meeting held in private under FOIP section 24 (advice from officials). The committee will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes and discuss the agendas for upcoming Community and Public Services, Urban Planning, Executive, and Utility Committee meetings, plus a quarterly look ahead. No public decisions or substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of August 2, 2022 minutes
• Review of August 22, 2022 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Review of August 23, 2022 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Review of August 24, 2022 Executive Committee agenda
• Review of August 26, 2022 Utility Committee agenda

The Agenda Review Committee met and adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the August 2, 2022 meeting, both unanimously. The committee then moved into a private session to discuss item 2.1 (Agenda Review Committee List) and later returned to public session, where it approved amendments to draft agendas for upcoming committee meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted the August 9, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved the August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private to discuss item 2.1 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas as discussed (3-0)

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on reports, including options for designated driver services and new complete streets design standards for pedestrian through zones. The agenda is largely procedural, with these two public reports as the main substantive items.

• Designated Driver Services Options - Further Information (report UPE00676REV)
• Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards - Pedestrian Through Zones (report IIS01193)
• Edmonton Ski Club Replacement report rescheduled to August 23, 2022

The Urban Planning Committee voted unanimously to direct administration to prepare bylaw amendments requiring designated driver service operators to obtain police information checks, as outlined in Option 1 of the report. The committee also approved a revised due date for the Edmonton Ski Club Replacement report and requested a future report on standards for public realm infrastructure to improve active transportation safety.

• Approved bylaw amendments for designated driver service police checks (3-0)
• Approved revised due date for Edmonton Ski Club Replacement report (3-0)
• Requested report on public realm infrastructure standards for active transportation safety (3-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several public reports, including food waste and insecurity, urban farms and gardens on public land, elimination of cosmetic pesticides, and fines for excess vehicle noise. The agenda also includes annual updates from the Africa Centre and the C5 North East Community Hub, plus a private report on Youth Council membership.

• Food Waste and Insecurity Report - Analysis and Implementation Options
• Urban Farms and Gardens on Public Land
• Elimination of Cosmetic Pesticide - Community Outreach, Public Education, Operational and Enforcement Resources
• Fines and Penalties for Excess Vehicle Noise (M. Janz)
• Council for the Advancement of African Canadians - Africa Centre Annual Update

The Community and Public Services Committee recommended City Council increase C5 North East Community Hub operating subsidies by $200,000 per year, bringing the total to $500,000 per year over four years. It also approved a revised due date for a downtown amenities report, received a food waste report for information, and postponed two items to the next meeting. The committee approved the Youth Council applicant shortlist and scheduled interviews.

• Recommended $200K/yr increase to C5 hub subsidy, total $500K/yr for 4 years (5-0)
• Approved revised due date Oct 14, 2022 for downtown amenities report (5-0)
• Received food waste and insecurity report for information (5-0)
• Postponed urban farms and gardens report to Aug 22 meeting (4-0)
• Postponed fines and penalties for excess vehicle noise report to Aug 22 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Youth Council applicant shortlist and actions (5-0)
• Scheduled Aug 17 non-regular meeting for Youth Council interviews (5-0)
• Directed Administration to prepare Youth Council Bylaw amendments (5-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee is meeting to review and set the agendas for upcoming City Council, Council Services Committee, and Audit Committee meetings. The discussion will be held in private under section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, so portions will not be streamed. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Private discussion of August 15/17 City Council agenda
• Private discussion of August 16 Council Services Committee agenda
• Private discussion of August 17 City Council Non-Regular agenda
• Private discussion of August 19 Audit Committee agenda
• Approval of July 26, 2022 meeting minutes

The Agenda Review Committee met and approved its agenda and minutes. The committee then met in private to discuss agenda items, and upon returning to public session, voted to amend the draft agendas for upcoming City Council, Council Services, Audit Committee, and non-regular meetings as discussed. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (1-0)
• Approved July 26, 2022 minutes (1-0)
• Met in private under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Returned to public session (1-0)
• Amended draft agendas for Aug 15/17 City Council, Aug 16 Council Services, Aug 17 Non-Regular, Aug 19 Audit Committee (2-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Agenda Review Committee to approve minutes and review the agendas for upcoming Community and Public Services, Urban Planning, and Executive Committee meetings. The items will be discussed in private pursuant to section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and portions will not be streamed.

• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of August 8, 2022 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Review of August 9, 2022 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Review of August 10, 2022 Executive Committee agenda

The Agenda Review Committee met and adopted the meeting agenda, approved the June 21, 2022 minutes, and moved into private session to discuss item 2.1. After returning to public session, the committee amended the draft agendas for upcoming committee meetings as discussed. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted the July 26, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private pursuant to FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas for August 8, 9, and 10 committee meetings as discussed (3-0)

City Council - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council meeting from July 6, 2022. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

City Council Public Hearing

This is a public hearing where Edmonton City Council will hear from speakers and consider 23 bylaws and related reports. Items include road closures, area structure plan amendments, and rezoning for housing and commercial uses across multiple neighbourhoods. Several items are grouped to be dealt with together.

• Bylaw 20133 and 20218: close portions of 184 Street SW, Keswick
• Bylaw 20165: close portion of Meridian Street NW, Maple
• Bylaw 20017: close portions of 30 Avenue SW, The Orchards at Ellerslie
• Charter Bylaw 20124: rezone land for low and medium density housing, Keswick
• Charter Bylaw 20169: allow mid-rise residential building, Downtown

City Council held a public hearing and passed a series of zoning and land-use bylaws, including amendments to area structure plans, rezoning for housing, and road closures. All motions passed, with some split votes on specific items. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Adopted agenda with addition of Bylaw 20218 (12-0)
• Closed public hearing and gave three readings to Bylaws 20131, 20095, 20124, 20193, 20170, 20171, 20168, 20169, 20183 (12-0 each)
• Closed public hearing and gave three readings to Bylaws 20133 and 20218 (13-0 each)
• Closed public hearing and gave three readings to Bylaw 20165 (13-0 each)
• Closed public hearing and gave three readings to Bylaw 20017 (13-0 each)
• Closed public hearing and gave three readings to Bylaw 20140 and Charter Bylaw 20141 (12-1 on first, second, third readings; 13-0 on consideration)
• Closed public hearing and gave three readings to Charter Bylaw 20166 (13-0 each)
• Approved removal of municipal reserve designation for Lot 3MR, Block 2, Plan 8120832 (13-0)

City Council

Edmonton City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items, including a bylaw to reduce single-use items, several local improvement bylaws for sidewalks, alleys, and street lights, and multiple capital project bylaws for infrastructure like the Terwillegar Drive Expressway and LRT upgrades. The agenda also includes reports on the Healthy Streets Operation Centre in Chinatown, small-scale sanctioned encampments, snow and ice control for the 2022-2023 winter, and procurement policies. Several items are scheduled for public hearings or debate, while others may be voted on without debate if not selected.

• Bylaw 20117 - Single-use Items Bylaw to reduce single-use items
• Bylaw 20188 - Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades - Alternate Staging
• Bylaw 20191 - Stadium LRT Station Upgrade
• Bylaw 20192 - North Light Rail Transit project amendment
• Report on Small-scale Sanctioned Encampments

City Council approved a $4.7 million one-time budget increase for the Snow and Ice Control program for the 2022 portion of the winter season, funded from the Financial Stabilization Reserve. A motion to fund the Healthy Streets Operation Centre in Chinatown was postponed to the August 15/17, 2022 meeting. Council also directed administration to bring forward unfunded service packages for small-scale sanctioned encampments, including hotel-based and tiny home village approaches, for the 2023-2026 budget deliberations.

• Approved $4.7M one-time Snow and Ice Control funding (13-0)
• Postponed Healthy Streets Operation Centre funding decision to Aug 15/17 (9-4)
• Directed administration to prepare encampment service packages for 2023-2026 budget (11-2)
• Approved revised Sustainable Procurement Policy C556A (13-0)
• Approved Hangar 14 disposition strategy maintaining public museum use (11-2)
• Approved land purchase agreement (10-3)
• Approved Bylaw 20226 Council Process Amendment, as amended (13-0)
• Approved 10 local improvement bylaws for sidewalks, alleys, and street lights (13-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider 13 business improvement area (BIA) annual reports and audited financial statements, along with several policy items including a new Goods and Services Procurement Policy, an Indigenous Procurement Framework, and a Downtown District Energy Initiative update. The committee will also discuss support for small businesses outside BIAs, a position to foster safe and activated environments, and a fibre optic exchange agreement extension. Several reports are scheduled for resubmission at later dates.

• 13 Business Improvement Area 2021 annual reports and audited financial statements (items 6.1-6.13)
• Downtown District Energy Initiative - development update (item 6.14)
• Support for Small Businesses Outside of Business Improvement Areas (item 6.15)
• Goods and Services Procurement Policy (item 6.17)
• Indigenous Procurement Framework (item 6.18, Council approval required)

The Executive Committee approved a sole-source agreement with Trapeze Software ULC for transit technology, with a term of up to 10 years starting July 27, 2022. Several reports were received for information, including business improvement area annual reports and a small business support report. The committee also approved an amendment to the Downtown District Energy Early Works Contract with EPCOR Commercial Services Inc. and directed administration to develop a night-time economy strategy with Explore Edmonton. Reports on procurement policy, Indigenous procurement, and land acquisition were requisitioned to City Council without a committee recommendation.

• Approved sole-source transit technology agreement with Trapeze Software ULC (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Downtown District Energy Early Works Contract with EPCOR Commercial Services Inc (4-0)
• Directed administration to develop night-time economy strategy with Explore Edmonton (4-0)
• Approved unfunded service package for night-time economy model for 2023-2026 budget (4-0)
• Received 13 business improvement area annual reports for information (4-0)
• Received small business support report for information (4-0)
• Requisitioned procurement policy, Indigenous procurement framework, and delegation of authority reports to City Council without recommendation
• Requisitioned land acquisition report to City Council without recommendation

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is reviewing a package of reports on affordable housing, emergency shelter standards, and the Walker Fire Station co-location project. The agenda also includes a bylaw amendment for vehicle-for-hire services, a snow and ice control program update, and a biological pest control strategy. Several reports were rescheduled to later dates, and the committee will vote on items requiring Council approval.

• Bylaw 20186 - Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Amendment (Council approval required)
• Affordable Housing Investment Plan - Update and Tax Relief Parameters
• Walker Fire Station Co-Location Update (Council approval required)
• Snow and Ice Control - Programmed Approach for the 2022-2023 Winter Season
• Biological Pest Control Measures - Communications and Education Strategy

The committee approved several recommendations, including a $4.7M one-time budget increase for snow and ice control and a revised scope for the Walker Fire Station to include supportive housing. It also referred the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw back to administration to set exact taxi fares, and directed reports on affordable housing options and tax relief. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except where noted.

• Approved $4.7M snow/ice control budget increase (5-0)
• Approved Walker Fire Station co-location with supportive housing (5-0)
• Referred Vehicle for Hire Bylaw back to administration for exact fares (4-0)
• Directed report on non-market affordable housing options (5-0)
• Directed report on property tax relief for 12 affordable housing properties (5-0)
• Approved $500K unfunded service package for festival support (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for food waste and mutual aid reports (5-0)
• Approved appointment to Community Services Advisory Board (4-0)

City Council - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular City Council meeting with only one substantive item: a private verbal report on budget and planning, discussed behind closed doors under provincial privacy law exemptions. All other agenda sections are procedural or empty, and the meeting may not be streamed.

• Private verbal report on budget and planning (Section 9.1)
• Meeting closed to public under FOIP sections 21, 24, 25, 27
• No public reports, bylaws, or motions on agenda

City Council met in private for a budget and planning discussion, receiving a verbal report and a confidential Financial and Corporate Services report (FCS01316). The council voted unanimously to keep the report private under FOIP exceptions. No public decisions were made.

• Met in private for budget and planning discussion (13-0)
• Received report FCS01316 for information (13-0)
• Kept report FCS01316 private under FOIP sections 21, 24, 25, 27 (13-0)

City Council Public Hearing

This is a City Council public hearing where members will hear from the public and consider 17 bylaws and charter bylaws covering road closures, housing development, zoning amendments, and area structure plan changes across multiple Edmonton neighbourhoods. The items include low-density and infill housing, commercial uses, and a text amendment to the zoning bylaw for Griesbach. Two notices of motion about council seating and appointments are also listed.

• Bylaw 20135 and 20151 to close portions of 23 Avenue NW in River's Edge
• Charter Bylaw 20136 and 20152 to allow low density housing and row houses in River's Edge
• Bylaws 20137, 20138, and Charter Bylaw 20139 to amend Ellerslie Area Structure Plan and allow low intensity commercial uses
• Charter Bylaw 20153 to rezone land for housing, neighbourhood commercial, and a public park in Crystallina Nera East
• Charter Bylaw 20160 text amendment to Zoning Bylaw 12800 for Griesbach Special Area Zones

City Council held a public hearing and passed 16 bylaws on first, second, and third readings, covering road closures, area structure plan amendments, and zoning changes for housing and commercial uses across multiple neighborhoods. One bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20154) was referred back to Administration for further consideration. Two notices of motion were given for future council business.

• Passed Bylaw 20135 and 20151 closing portions of 23 Avenue NW, River's Edge (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20136 allowing low density housing and row houses, River's Edge (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20152 allowing low density development, River's Edge (13-0)
• Passed Bylaws 20137 and 20138 amending Ellerslie Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20139 allowing low intensity commercial uses, Ellerslie (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20153 rezoning land for housing, commercial, and park, Crystallina Nera East (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 20142 allowing small scale infill development, Bergman (12-1, Rice opposed)
• Referred Charter Bylaw 20154 back to Administration for further study, Grovenor (7-6)

Council Services Committee

The Council Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on reports, including a review of feedback on the 2022 Council Calendar. The agenda also includes a motion regarding furniture enhancement in the River Valley Room and a private report on HR policy for councillors' staff. Most items are procedural, with no public hearings or major contracts listed.

• 2022 Council Calendar Feedback report (OCC01249) with meeting statistics attachments
• Motion Without Customary Notice: Furniture Enhancement in River Valley Room (A. Stevenson)
• Private report: HR Policy for Councillors Staff (closed under FOIP sections 17, 24, 27)
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2022 Council Services Committee meeting

The committee directed administration to draft the 2023 Council and Committee calendar using Option 1, with public hearings set for 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and to return a draft for review before October 2022. A motion to recommend a code of conduct for council staff was defeated 6-6. A proposal to change council staff employment eligibility to the Employment Standards Code was referred to administration for analysis.

• Approved drafting 2023 Council and Committee calendar per Option 1 with public hearings 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (13-0)
• Defeated motion to recommend a Code of Conduct for council staff (6-6)
• Received private report OCC01299 for information (12-0)
• Referred employment eligibility change to Employment Standards Code to administration (10-2)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Agenda Review Committee to approve minutes and discuss the upcoming City Council agenda for July 4/6, 2022. The discussion will be held in private under section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, so portions will not be streamed. No public decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting
• Private discussion of July 4/6, 2022 City Council agenda
• Private discussion of July 6, 2022 City Council Non-Regular agenda

The Agenda Review Committee, with Mayor A. Sohi as the sole member, adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting. The committee then met in private to discuss item 2.1, and upon returning to public session, approved amendments to the draft agendas for the July 4/6, 2022 City Council meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the June 21, 2022 meeting agenda (1-0)
• Approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (1-0)
• Met in private under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Approved amendments to draft agendas for July 4/6, 2022 City Council meetings (1-0)

City Council

Edmonton City Council meets June 20, 2022, to discuss the 2023-2026 budget planning process and vote on several bylaws authorizing infrastructure projects, including the 50 Street CPR grade separation, Falcon Towers local improvements, and the Blatchford renewable energy utility. The agenda also includes reports on affordable housing, transit fare fines, and various motions, plus private reports on collective bargaining and regional matters.

• 2023-2026 Budget Planning Process report
• Bylaw 20173: 50 Street CPR Grade Separation
• Bylaws 20184, 20185, 20172: Falcon Towers sidewalk, alley, and underground local improvements
• Bylaw 20128: Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility distribution piping
• Bylaw 20091: Tax exemption for non-residential heritage properties

City Council approved the 2023-2026 budget deliberation process as a guideline and directed administration to return with calendar changes. Council also ratified a Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 30, approved several bylaws for local improvements and the Blatchford renewable energy utility, and directed reports on sanctioned encampments, 24/7 crisis response, and property tax system changes.

• Approved 2023-2026 budget planning process as guideline (12-0)
• Ratified Memorandum of Settlement with CUPE Local 30 (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20184 for Falcon Towers sidewalk reconstruction (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20185 for Falcon Towers alley reconstruction (12-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20172 for Falcon Towers underground improvements (12-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20128 for Blatchford renewable energy utility piping (12-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20091 for non-residential heritage property tax exemption (13-0)
• Directed report on small-scale sanctioned encampments pilot (11-2)

Audit Selection Committee

The Audit Selection Committee will meet to conduct interviews and make a recommendation for the appointment of an Audit Committee Public Member. This portion of the meeting is held in private to protect personal privacy and official advice.

• Applicant interviews and appointment recommendation for Audit Committee Public Member

The Audit Selection Committee recommended appointing an individual (named in a private attachment) to the Audit Committee as a Public Member for a term ending December 31, 2025. The recommendation was made after interviews conducted in private session. All decisions were carried unanimously (5-0).

• Adopted agenda with addition of item 4.1 (5-0)
• Met in private to interview applicants and discuss appointment (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of public member to Audit Committee (5-0)
• Kept report OCC01298 and attachments private (5-0)

Audit Committee

The City of Edmonton Audit Committee met on June 17, 2022, to review the City's responses to the Homelessness Audit and the Arterial Roadway Assessment Audit. The committee also reviewed the Office of the City Auditor Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard as of May 27, 2022, and held a workshop. No motions were pending, and no private reports were scheduled.

• City's Response to Homelessness Audit (OCA01289)
• Administration’s Response to the City's Response to Homelessness Audit Report (CS01280)
• Arterial Roadway Assessment Audit (OCA01290)
• Administration Response to the Arterial Roadway Assessments Audit (UPE01256)
• Office of the City Auditor Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report - As at May 27, 2022 (OCA01291)

The Audit Committee received six audit-related reports for information, including the City's response to the homelessness audit and the arterial roadway assessment audit, all carried unanimously. A special meeting was scheduled for August 31, 2022, for an Audit Committee workshop. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and scheduling the workshop.

• Received homelessness audit response report OCA01289 (7-0)
• Received administration response CS01280 to homelessness audit (7-0)
• Received arterial roadway assessment audit report OCA01290 (7-0)
• Received administration response UPE01256 to roadway audit (7-0)
• Received auditor recommendation follow-up dashboard report OCA01291 (7-0)
• Received administrative update OCM01302 on auditor's dashboard (7-0)
• Approved special Audit Committee workshop meeting for Aug 31, 2022 (7-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several public reports, including updates on enterprise performance management, the City Plan's Big City Moves, the 2021 Economic Incentive Construction Grant Program, and the Community Energy Transition Strategy. The committee will also consider rescheduling two affordable housing reports and may discuss private land acquisitions and energy retrofit opportunities in closed session.

• Update on 2021 Edmonton Economic Incentive Construction Grant Program
• Community Energy Transition Strategy - Annual Update
• City Plan - Big City Moves Performance Measurement Approach
• Progress Update - Capital Investments in Chinatown
• River Valley Land Acquisition - Approval of Land Purchase (private)

The Executive Committee approved a land purchase agreement for River Valley land (item 9.1) and received reports on energy transition, including directing administration to explore higher energy savings and mandatory energy labelling. It also approved an unfunded capital profile for Chinatown infrastructure improvements. Several reports were received for information, and two affordable housing reports were approved with revised due dates.

• Approved River Valley land purchase agreement (4-0)
• Directed administration to provide memo on higher energy savings options (4-0)
• Directed administration to provide memo on mandatory energy labelling (4-0)
• Directed report on permanent Clean Energy Improvement Program (4-0)
• Directed report on climate mitigation priority projects (4-0)
• Approved unfunded capital profile for Chinatown infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for affordable housing reports (5-0)
• Received Enterprise Performance Management and City Plan reports for information (5-0)

City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee

This is a meeting of the City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a private discussion of a consultant update on performance evaluations, held under privacy and confidentiality exemptions. No public reports or motions are scheduled.

• Private consultant update on performance evaluations (verbal report)
• Meeting held in private under FOIP sections 17, 19, and 24
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting

The committee met, adopted its agenda and minutes, then moved into private session to discuss a consultant update from MNP on performance evaluations. It voted unanimously to add four attachments to a verbal report and recommend that City Council approve actions outlined in Attachment 4, all kept private under FOIP sections 17, 19, and 24. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 25, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Moved into private session for item 7.1 (4-0)
• Added Attachments 1-4 to verbal report OCC1309, kept private (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve actions in Attachment 4, kept private (4-0)

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee is meeting to discuss several planning-related items, including an update on the Growth Management Framework, options for preserving trees on private property, and a report on sunset clauses in DC2 zones. The committee will also consider Bylaw 20091, which would provide a tax exemption for non-residential heritage properties, and will vote on which reports to debate. Two reports have been rescheduled: Investment in New Development (now due August 23, 2022) and Affordable Housing Contributions Approach (now due November 29, 2022).

• Growth Management Framework Update (UPE01029) with attachments on funding sources, priority growth areas, and potential incentives
• Tree Preservation on Private Property (UPE00664) with scenarios and jurisdictional scan
• Sunset Clauses in DC2 Zones - Best Practices and Policy Opportunity Information (UPE00904)
• Bylaw 20091 - Tax Exemption Bylaw for Non-Residential Heritage Properties (UPE01205), requiring Council approval
• Rescheduled reports: Investment in New Development (due Aug 23, 2022) and Affordable Housing Contributions Approach (due Nov 29, 2022)

The Urban Planning Committee approved several reports without debate, including the Investment in New Development report, the Affordable Housing Contributions Approach, and Bylaw 20091 for tax exemptions on non-residential heritage properties. It also received updates on the Growth Management Framework and Sunset Clauses in DC2 Zones for information. A motion was carried directing Administration to report on options for achieving the city plan goal of 2 million new urban trees, including a possible private tree bylaw.

• Approved Investment in New Development report (4-0)
• Approved Affordable Housing Contributions Approach report (4-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20091 - Tax Exemption for Non-Residential Heritage Properties (4-0)
• Received Growth Management Framework Update for information (5-0)
• Directed Administration to report on options for 2 million new urban trees (4-0)
• Received Sunset Clauses in DC2 Zones report for information (4-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Agenda Review Committee. The committee will review and approve the minutes from its June 7 meeting and discuss, in private, the agendas for upcoming Community and Public Services, Urban Planning, Executive, and Audit Committee meetings. No public decisions or substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of June 7, 2022 minutes
• Review of June 27 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Review of June 28 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Review of June 29 Executive Committee agenda
• Review of June 29 Audit Committee (Non-Regular) agenda

The Agenda Review Committee met and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting. The committee then moved into a private session to discuss item 2.1, and upon returning to public, approved amendments to the draft agendas for several upcoming committee meetings as discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the June 14, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved the June 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private pursuant to FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas for June 27-29, 2022 committee meetings as discussed (2-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss two public reports: a communications and education strategy for biological pest control (mosquito control) and a report on festival support and growth. The committee will also consider rescheduling three reports, including transit fare fine repayment options and a transit safety plan, to later dates. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Biological Pest Control Measures - Communications and Education Strategy (report CO01214)
• Festival Support and Growth (report CS00949)
• Transit Fare Fines - Repayment Options (rescheduled to October 26, 2022)
• Transit Safety Plan - Expanding the Model (rescheduled to June 27, 2022)
• Opportunities for Small-scale Community Amenities Downtown (rescheduled to August 8, 2022)

The Community and Public Services Committee voted unanimously to postpone all agenda items to the June 27, 2022 meeting, and approved revised due dates for three reports. No substantive decisions were made on the postponed items.

• Postponed all agenda items to June 27, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved revised due date for Transit Fare Fines report to October 26, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved revised due date for Small-scale Community Amenities report to August 8, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved revised due date for Transit Safety Plan report to June 27, 2022 (3-0)

City Council - Continuation

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City Council - Continuation

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City Council Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council holds a public hearing on 12 bylaws covering road closures, rezoning, and development across multiple neighborhoods. Items include residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, plus area plan amendments. The public can speak in person or remotely until each item is dealt with.

• Bylaw 20129: close road right-of-way in Blatchford Area
• Charter Bylaw 20093: low density residential development in Rosenthal
• Charter Bylaw 20122: low/medium density housing, public park, wetlands preservation in Aster
• Bylaw 20118 & Charter Bylaw 20119: amend Crossroads Area Structure Plan and rezone for logistics/distribution in Edmonton South Central
• Charter Bylaw 20111: two mixed-use high rise buildings in Oliver

City Council held a public hearing and passed all 12 bylaws on the agenda, covering a range of land-use changes including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. All votes were unanimous (12-0). Two notices of motion were given for future consideration, including funding for a Healthy Streets Operation Centre in Chinatown.

• Closed road right-of-way in Blatchford Area (Bylaw 20129) - passed 12-0
• Allowed low density residential development in Rosenthal (Charter Bylaw 20093) - passed 12-0
• Amended Crossroads Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 20118) - passed 12-0
• Rezoned land for logistics and distribution in Edmonton South Central (Charter Bylaw 20119) - passed 12-0
• Allowed small scale infill development in High Park (Charter Bylaw 20100) - passed 12-0
• Allowed Extended Medical Treatment Services and commercial uses in Prince Rupert (Charter Bylaw 20120) - passed 12-0
• Allowed low intensity commercial development in Wellington (Charter Bylaw 20121) - passed 12-0
• Allowed low rise multi-unit housing in Eastwood (Charter Bylaw 20123) - passed 12-0

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee met briefly and approved its agenda and the minutes of the May 31, 2022 meeting. It then met in private to discuss advice from officials, and upon returning to public session, approved amendments to the draft agendas for upcoming City Council and Council Services Committee meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted June 7, 2022 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 31, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Met in private under FOIP section 24 (advice from officials) (4-0)
• Approved draft agenda amendments for June 20/24 City Council and June 22 Council Services Committee meetings (4-0)

City Council

City Council will review the Spring 2022 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment and examine long-term capital and operating investment outlooks for 2023-2032. The agenda also includes discussions on transit safety, infrastructure updates, and various municipal bylaws.

• Spring 2022 Supplemental Capital Budget Adjustment
• 2023-2034 Capital and Operating Investment Outlooks
• ETS Fleet Storage Facility Update and Land Acquisition
• Bylaw 20047: Milner Library Renewal & Upgrades
• Bylaw 20126: Three-Stream Communal Collection project

City Council approved $407 million in operating funding for the Edmonton Police Service starting in 2023, after an amendment increased the amount from $385 million. A related motion to align police budget processes with civic departments was defeated. Council also approved a pilot project to close a traffic lane on 102 Avenue for a pedestrian-friendly corridor, and approved several other items including a revised tax relief policy and a land purchase negotiation.

• Approved $407M operating funding for Edmonton Police Service starting 2023 (12-1)
• Defeated motion to align police budget process with civic departments (5-8)
• Approved pilot closure of 102 Avenue traffic lane for pedestrian corridor (7-6)
• Approved revised City Policy C607A - Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief (11-2)
• Approved negotiation to purchase former St. Andrew School field site (10-3)
• Approved cancellation of $35,253 in property taxes for Kingsway Legion (12-0)
• Approved 2019-2022 Capital Budget adjustments (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 19983 amending Conduct of Transit Passengers Bylaw (9-3)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review reports regarding potential property tax relief for residential owners and updates to retroactive municipal tax relief policy. The committee will also discuss street safety investments and natural land protections.

• Potential property tax relief for residential property owners
• Review of Policy C607 regarding retroactive municipal tax relief
• Options for Kingsway Legion outstanding tax balance
• Sole source approval for diesel bus engine purchase
• Investing in safe and livable streets report

The Executive Committee recommended that City Council replace the projected revenue shortfall for the Traffic Safety and Automated Enforcement Reserve with tax-levy funding, phased in over 2023-2026. It also recommended expediting Safe and Livable Community Streets and Safe Crossings initiatives. The committee approved a sole-source diesel bus engine purchase, recommended cancelling a $35,253 tax balance for the Kingsway Legion, and approved a confidential settlement for the 50th Street Grade Separation Project.

• Recommended tax-levy funding for Traffic Safety and Automated Enforcement Reserve (3-1)
• Recommended expediting Safe and Livable Community Streets and Safe Crossings initiatives (4-0)
• Approved sole source agreement with Cummins Canada ULC for diesel bus engines up to $12.5M (5-0)
• Recommended cancelling $35,253 municipal property taxes for Kingsway Legion (5-0)
• Approved confidential settlement for 50th Street Grade Separation Project (5-0)
• Recommended revised City Policy C607A - Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief (5-0)
• Directed Administration to prepare unfunded service package for natural area protection (3-1)
• Directed Administration to review options to strengthen natural and agricultural land protections (3-1)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee will meet in a closed session to discuss private reports. The meeting includes reviewing the agenda for several upcoming committees scheduled for June 2022.

• Review of June 13 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Review of June 14 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Review of June 15 Executive Committee agenda
• Review of June 17 Audit Committee agenda
• Review of June 17 Audit Selection Committee agenda

The Agenda Review Committee met and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the May 24, 2022 meeting. The committee then moved into a private session to discuss item 2.1 (Agenda Review Committee List) under FOIP section 24, and returned to public session. The committee approved amendments to the draft agendas for five upcoming June committee meetings, as discussed in the private session.

• Adopted the May 31, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved the May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private to discuss item 2.1 under FOIP section 24 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas for June 13, 14, 15, and 17 committee meetings (3-0)

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee is meeting to discuss three public reports: a recommendation for a pedestrian crosswalk at the 102 Avenue LRT, a bylaw for access closures supporting 2022 roadway construction, and an update on River Valley Planning Modernization Phase 2. The committee will also handle routine items like adopting minutes and selecting items for debate. No items are scheduled for private reports or rescheduling.

• 102 Avenue LRT Pedestrian Crosswalk Recommendation
• Bylaw 20092 - Access Closures to Support 2022 Roadway Construction (requires Council approval)
• River Valley Planning Modernization Phase 2 Update (scheduled for 1:30 p.m.)

The Urban Planning Committee recommended City Council approve a one-year pilot closing the 102 Avenue traffic lane between 99 and 103 Streets for a pedestrian-friendly corridor, and prepare a road closure bylaw. It also recommended amending the Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance agreement to allow maintenance of existing natural surface trails in preservation areas, and preparing an unfunded service package for a recreational trail strategy. Bylaw 20092 for access closures to support 2022 roadway construction was recommended for readings. All recommendations are subject to City Council approval.

• Recommended 102 Ave lane closure pilot for pedestrian corridor (3-2)
• Recommended Bylaw 20092 for access closures to support 2022 roadway construction (5-0)
• Recommended amending Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance agreement for trail maintenance (4-0)
• Recommended unfunded service package for recreational trail strategy (4-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several public reports, including proposed amendments to the Fire Rescue Services Bylaw regarding fireworks, a sidewalk maintenance renewal process that requires council approval, and updates on the Indigenous Framework. The agenda also includes items on administering a sport grant program, free youth drop-in recreation, and an arts plan update. Several reports have revised due dates, including a food waste and insecurity report rescheduled to June 27, 2022.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw 15309 (Fire Rescue Services Bylaw) on fireworks, including barrier reduction and regulatory requirements
• Sidewalk Maintenance Renewal Process report requiring council approval, with strategy framework and priority index attachments
• Indigenous Framework annual update with Year 1 Corporate Action Plan (2021-22)
• Administration of the Sport Component of the Community Investment Operating Grant Program
• City-owned recreation spaces for youth free admission drop-in activities

The committee referred proposed fireworks bylaw amendments back to administration for further engagement with faith and community stakeholders, with a September 9, 2022 due date. It also approved an unfunded service package to increase Edmonton Sports Council operating support to $400,000 per year for budget consideration. Several reports were received for information, and a food waste report was approved without debate.

• Referred fireworks bylaw amendments back to administration for further engagement (3-1)
• Approved unfunded service package for Edmonton Sports Council $400k/year (4-0)
• Approved Food Waste and Insecurity Report recommendations (4-0)
• Received Indigenous Framework Annual Update for information (5-0)
• Received Sidewalk Maintenance Renewal Process report for information (4-0)
• Received Youth Free Admission Drop-in Activities report for information (4-0)
• Received Edmonton Arts Council 10-Year Plan update for information (5-0)

City Council - Continuation

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City Council - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular City Council meeting focused on receiving and discussing the 2021 annual reports and 2022 work plans from three advisory committees: the Anti-racism Advisory Committee, the Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee, and the City of Edmonton Youth Council. No bylaws, private reports, or motions pending are listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being these committee reports.

• Anti-racism Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan
• Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan
• City of Edmonton Youth Council 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan

City Council received for information the 2021 annual reports and 2022 work plans from the Anti-racism Advisory Committee, Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee, and City of Edmonton Youth Council. All three motions were carried unanimously (13-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Received Anti-racism Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (13-0)
• Received Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (13-0)
• Received City of Edmonton Youth Council 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (13-0)

Audit Selection Committee

The Audit Selection Committee will meet in a private session to discuss a recruitment report and the shortlisting of candidates. Portions of this meeting will not be streamed due to privacy and official advice protections.

• Private Report: Recruitment Report and Candidate Shortlisting

The Audit Selection Committee met and, after a private session, approved a revised applicant shortlist for the Audit Committee as set out in report OCC01236. The report was kept private under FOIP sections 17 and 24. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved revised Attachment 1 of report OCC01236 (5-0)
• Approved Audit Committee applicant shortlist as revised (5-0)
• Kept report OCC01236 private under FOIP sections 17 and 24 (5-0)

City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee

This committee meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a private consultant update on performance evaluations, discussed under FOIP privacy and confidentiality exemptions. The meeting is not streamed due to the confidential nature of the items. No public reports or motions are on the agenda.

• Private consultant update on performance evaluations (verbal report)
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Meeting held under FOIP sections 17, 19, and 24 (privacy, confidential evaluations, advice from officials)
• No public reports or motions pending

The committee met publicly, then moved into private session to discuss a consultant update on performance evaluations. It approved adding two attachments to a City Clerk report and the actions outlined in Attachment 2, all kept confidential under FOIP. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved March 15, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Moved into private session for item 7.1 (4-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Approved adding Attachments 1 and 2 to report OCC01254, kept private (3-0)
• Approved actions in Attachment 2 of report OCC01254 (3-0)

City Council Public Hearing

This is a public hearing where Edmonton City Council will hear from residents and consider 15 bylaws related to zoning changes and area structure plan amendments across multiple neighbourhoods. The items include rezoning for residential, mixed-use, and commercial development, as well as amendments to area structure and redevelopment plans. All items are listed for public input and decision.

• Charter Bylaw 20076: realign zoning boundaries in Mistatim Industrial neighbourhood
• Charter Bylaw 20094: rezone land for low density housing in The Orchards at Ellerslie
• Charter Bylaw 20116: rezone land for mixed-use development in Ellerslie
• Bylaw 20113: amend Riverview Area Structure Plan
• Charter Bylaw 20115: rezone land for residential housing, stormpond, and greenway in The Uplands

City Council held a public hearing and passed all 15 bylaws on the agenda, including rezoning for low-density housing in The Orchards at Ellerslie and Aster, mixed-use development in Ellerslie, and various area structure plan amendments. All bylaws received three readings and were carried, with some votes opposed. Council also adjusted the May 27 meeting schedule.

• Adopted agenda with replacement report and attachments (12-0)
• Closed public hearing on 12 bylaws (12-0)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to 12 bylaws (12-0 each)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20094 rezoning for low density housing in The Orchards at Ellerslie (10-2)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20096 rezoning for low density residential in Aster (10-2)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20116 rezoning for mixed-use development in Ellerslie (11-2)
• Waived notice for motion on 2022 Council Calendar adjustments (13-0)
• Changed May 27, 2022 Council meeting orders of the day (13-0)

City Council

City Council will review an interim update on transit safety and security, including peace officer deployment. The agenda also includes discussions on the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program and various bylaw amendments.

• Transit Safety and Security Interim Update
• Approval of Expropriation - Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program
• 2022 Tax Public Auction Resolution
• Bylaw 20128: Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Project construction
• Bylaw 19973: Residential Alley Reconstruction on 130 Street

City Council approved the Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy and allocated over $8.4 million from Edmonton Police Service funds to various initiatives, including microgrants, an Integrated Call Evaluation and Dispatch Centre, Indigenous Framework Implementation, an Indigenous-led Shelter, Extreme Weather Protocol, Drug Poisoning Response, Community Safety Peace Officers Training, Community Wellness, and a Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn Program. An additional $300,000 was approved from the 2022 Council Contingency for immediate needs in Chinatown. Several other items, including the Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604, were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy (13-0)
• Approved $8.4M in budget adjustments for safety initiatives (12-1)
• Approved $300,000 for Chinatown immediate needs (9-4)
• Approved 2022 Tax Public Auction for October 20 (10-1)
• Approved expropriation for Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20117 Single-use Items Bylaw (13-0)
• Postponed Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604 to June 7/10
• Approved Bylaw 20084 designating Hangar 11 as historic resource (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Agenda Review Committee. The committee will review and approve minutes from its May 17 meeting and discuss, in private, the agendas for upcoming City Council meetings on June 7/10 and a special council meeting on June 8. The private discussion is allowed under section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2022 meeting
• Private discussion of June 7/10, 2022 City Council agenda
• Private discussion of June 8, 2022 Special City Council agenda

The Agenda Review Committee met and adopted the meeting agenda and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The committee then moved into a private session to discuss draft agendas, after which it returned to public session and approved amendments to the draft agendas for upcoming City Council meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Adopted May 24, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 17, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private pursuant to FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas as discussed (3-0)

Utility Committee

The Utility Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and approving minutes from March 25, 2022. The main substantive item is a public report from EPCOR Water Services Inc. on Edmonton's changing water use, which will be presented and discussed. No other reports, inquiries, or motions are listed.

• EPCOR Water Services Inc. report on Edmonton's changing water use (FCS01211)
• Approval of March 25, 2022 Utility Committee minutes
• Adoption of agenda and roll call

The Utility Committee met and received a presentation from EPCOR on Edmonton's changing water use, followed by a report (FCS01211) that was received for information. All agenda items were adopted or approved unanimously, with no substantive decisions made beyond receiving the report.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 25, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Received FCS01211 EPCOR water use report for information (7-0)

Audit Committee - Non-Regular

The Audit Committee is meeting for a non-regular session to discuss a single private item. This discussion will be held in private pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Audit Committee Update - Verbal report (Private)

The Audit Committee met and, after a closed session, approved adding a private attachment to a City Clerk report and approving the actions outlined in it, both under FOIP exceptions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved adding Attachment 1 to report OCC01261 as private (7-0)
• Approved actions in Attachment 1 as private (7-0)
• Met in private for audit update (7-0)
• Returned to public session (7-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss several public reports, including further analysis of the Edmonton Police Service funding formula, an investment plan for safe and livable streets, and a bylaw to designate Hangar 11 as a municipal historic resource. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports to be rescheduled. A confidential contractual update is scheduled for the private portion of the meeting.

• Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Policy C604 further analysis
• Investing in Safe and Livable Streets report with 2023-2026 Traffic Safety Automated Enforcement Reserve schedule
• Bylaw 20084 to designate Hangar 11 as a Municipal Historic Resource
• Potential property tax relief for residential property owners deferred to June 1, 2022
• Confidential contractual update under FOIP sections 24, 25, 27

Executive Committee voted 3-2 to recommend City Council approve $385,000,000 in ongoing annual operating funding for the Edmonton Police Service starting in 2023, aligning police budget processes with other civic departments. The committee also approved a bylaw to designate Hangar 11 as a municipal historic resource, postponed a streets report, and approved revised due dates for two reports.

• Recommended $385M annual police operating funding (3-2)
• Approved Bylaw 20084 designating Hangar 11 as historic resource (4-0)
• Postponed Investing in Safe and Livable Streets report to June 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved revised due date for small business support report (5-0)
• Approved revised due date for procurement policy report (5-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The committee will meet in a private session to discuss items pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The meeting focuses on reviewing agendas for upcoming sessions of the Community and Public Services, Urban Planning, and Executive Committees.

• Review of May 30, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Review of May 31, 2022, Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Review of June 1, 2022, Executive Committee agenda

The Agenda Review Committee met and unanimously adopted its agenda and the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting. It then moved into a private session under FOIP section 24 to discuss agenda items, and upon returning to public session, approved amendments to the draft agendas for upcoming committee meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted May 17, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas as discussed (3-0)

Community and Public Services Committee - Continuation

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Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee will review several reports regarding community safety, well-being, and anti-racism. The meeting also includes discussions on recreation centre funding strategies and an update on the Edmonton Arts Council 10-year plan.

• Safer for All Strategy - Community Safety, Well Being, Inclusion and Anti-racism report
• Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy review
• Recreation Centre Master Plan funding strategy options
• Edmonton Arts Council 10-Year Plan annual update

The committee approved a motion to use up to $1 million from provincial downtown safety funds and up to $4 million from the Downtown Vibrancy Initiative to fund social workers and mental health specialists paired with police in downtown and Chinatown, and to supplement Indigenous-led daytime shelter space. It also recommended approval of the Community Safety and Well-being Strategy with several budget adjustments, but Councillors Cartmell and Tang requisitioned the report to City Council without a committee recommendation. The committee requested reports on federal/provincial/municipal responsibilities for the strategy, off-leash dog park options, and a cricket pitch location process, and postponed the Edmonton Arts Council update to May 30.

• Approved use of up to $1M provincial downtown safety funds for social workers/mental health specialists in HELP teams and Indigenous-led shelter (5-0)
• Approved allocation of up to $4M from Downtown Vibrancy Initiative for PACT, HELP, COTT, YEG Ambassador, and shelter space (5-0)
• Recommended Community Safety and Well-being Strategy approval with budget adjustments (motion not voted; requisitioned to Council)
• Requisitioned report OCM00991 to City Council without committee recommendation (by Cartmell and Tang)
• Requested report on federal/provincial/municipal responsibilities for Community Safety and Well-being strategy (5-0)
• Requested unfunded capital profiles for Rollie Miles Athletic Field and Leisure Centre (5-0)
• Requested report on community-initiated off-leash dog park options (5-0)
• Postponed Edmonton Arts Council 10-Year Plan update to May 30, 2022 (5-0)

City Council - Continuation

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City Council Public Hearing

City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss various bylaws regarding residential rezonings, industrial land uses, and area redevelopment plans. The session includes several items related to multi-unit housing, road closures, and campus expansions.

• Closure of portions of 143 Street NW, 142 Street NW, and 126 Avenue NW
• Rezoning for low and medium density residential development at The Orchards at Ellerslie
• Expansion of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's Main Campus in Blatchford
• Amendment to the Yellowhead Corridor Area Structure Plan
• Allowing cannabis retail sales in an existing commercial development in Glenwood

City Council held a public hearing on May 10, 2022, and approved a large batch of zoning and land-use bylaws, including rezoning for residential, industrial, and institutional uses across multiple neighbourhoods. All bylaws received three readings and were carried, with most votes unanimous. Notable close votes included the Klarvatten rezoning (7-6) and the Glenwood cannabis retail bylaw (11-2). Council also directed Administration to provide a memo on traffic management as neighbourhoods develop.

• Approved Bylaw 19951 closing road right-of-way in Brown Industrial (12-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20065 rezoning for residential in The Orchards at Ellerslie (12-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20089 allowing NAIT campus expansion in Blatchford (12-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20087 for ground-oriented multi-unit housing in Woodcroft (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20078 allowing cannabis retail in Glenwood (11-2)
• Approved Bylaw 20058 and Charter Bylaw 20059 for Klarvatten development (7-6)
• Approved Bylaw 20021 and Charter Bylaw 20022 for Central McDougall multi-unit housing (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 20074 for industrial uses in Prince Rupert (12-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The committee will meet in a closed session to discuss private reports. These discussions are held in private pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Review of May 24/27, 2022, City Council agenda
• Review of May 25, 2022, City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee agenda
• Review of May 26, 2022, Audit Selection Committee agenda
• Review of May 27, 2022, City Council Non-Regular agenda

The Agenda Review Committee met and adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 3, 2022 minutes, both unanimously (3-0). The committee then moved into private session to discuss a report summary list, and upon returning to public session, amended draft agendas for upcoming City Council and committee meetings as discussed. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Adopted May 10, 2022 meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Met in private pursuant to FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (3-0)
• Returned to public session (3-0)
• Amended draft agendas for May 24/27 City Council, May 25 Performance Evaluation Committee, May 26 Audit Selection Committee, May 27 Non-Regular Council (3-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss and vote on several reports, including capital and operating budget priorities, a snow and ice control service standard increase, a homelessness and encampment response strategy, and a memorandum of understanding with Bigstone Cree Nation. They will also consider multiple bylaws, including amendments to authorize capital projects and a general repealing bylaw. The meeting includes public reports and private reports on leadership and collective bargaining.

• Capital and Operating Budget Priorities, Funding, and Tax Tolerance (verbal report)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Bigstone Cree Nation
• Snow and Ice Control - Options to Increase Service Standards
• Homelessness and Encampment Response Strategy
• Bylaw 20038 to designate Canada Permanent Building as Municipal Historic Resource

City Council approved a report outlining budget considerations for enhanced snow and ice control options for the 2022-2023 winter season, including road and pathway service improvements, increased enforcement, and clearing windrows. Council also approved a $0.86 million one-time budget increase for the homelessness and encampment response strategy, targeting known hotspots like Dawson Park and Kinnaird Ravine. Several bylaws authorizing capital projects received readings, and multiple agenda items were postponed to the May 24/27 meeting.

• Approved snow and ice control report with options R1/R0.5, AP1, modified AP1-AP3 (13-0 for R1/R0.5; 8-5 for AP3)
• Approved $0.86M one-time funding for homelessness/encampment response (13-0)
• Approved cancellation of $1,547,666.09 in uncollectible taxes (13-0)
• Approved MOU with Bigstone Cree Nation (13-0)
• Approved Edmonton Arts Council 2022 grants and investments (13-0)
• Approved Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridge EIA (13-0)
• Gave three readings to Bylaws 20046, 20049, 20038 (13-0 each)
• Postponed 7 items to May 24/27 meeting (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee is meeting to review and set the agendas for several upcoming city committee meetings in May 2022. The meeting will be held in private under section 24 (advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, so portions will not be streamed. Items include approving the previous meeting's minutes and discussing report summary lists for five committees.

• Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of May 16 Community and Public Services Committee agenda
• Review of May 17 Urban Planning Committee agenda
• Review of May 18 Executive Committee agenda
• Review of May 20 Utility Committee agenda

The Agenda Review Committee, with only Councillor T. Cartmell present, adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 26, 2022 minutes. The committee then met in private to discuss a report summary list, and afterward amended draft agendas for upcoming committee meetings as discussed. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted May 3, 2022 agenda (1-0)
• Approved April 26, 2022 minutes (1-0)
• Met in private under FOIP section 24 for item 2.1 (1-0)
• Amended draft agendas for May 16-20 committee meetings (1-0)

City Council - Non-Regular

City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws regarding municipal taxes and community revitalization levy rates. The agenda also includes an intergovernmental update scheduled for a private session.

• Bylaw 20013: 2022 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw
• Bylaw 20014: Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 20015: The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 20016: Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Rate Bylaw

City Council passed four bylaws setting the 2022 property tax rate and community revitalization levy rates for Belvedere, The Quarters Downtown, and Capital City Downtown, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. Council also approved advancing a draft resolution to Alberta Municipalities' 2022 Annual Convention and kept the related report private.

• Approved Bylaw 20013, 2022 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20014, Belvedere Community Revitalization Levy Rate Bylaw (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20015, The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Rate Bylaw (9-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20016, Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Rate Bylaw (9-0)
• Approved advancing draft resolution to Alberta Municipalities 2022 Annual Convention (11-0)
• Kept report CE01138 private; Attachment 1 to be made public (11-0)

Special City Council

This special meeting of Edmonton City Council includes a verbal discussion regarding the Edmonton Police Commission. No bylaws or motions are currently pending for vote.

• Edmonton Police Commission verbal discussion

The special council meeting on April 28, 2022, was largely procedural. The only substantive item was a verbal discussion with the Edmonton Police Commission, and council voted to receive the report for information. No other decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda with suspension of rules for item 3.1 (13-0)
• Received Edmonton Police Commission verbal discussion report EXT01255 for information (11-0)

Executive Committee

The Edmonton Executive Committee meets April 27, 2022, to discuss and vote on several public reports, including a land purchase in Heritage Valley, designating the Canada Permanent Building as a municipal historic resource, and recommended tax cancellations for exempt properties. The committee will also review the 2021 Investment Committee annual report and priorities for the former St. Andrews School field site and Inglewood open space. No private reports or motions pending are listed.

• Approval of land purchase in Heritage Valley (report FCS00912)
• Bylaw 20038 to designate Canada Permanent Building as municipal historic resource
• Taxes recommended for cancellation for exempt properties (report FCS01104)
• 2021 Investment Committee annual report (report FCS01080)
• Former St. Andrews School field site and Inglewood open space priorities (report UPE01042)

The Executive Committee recommended that City Council authorize Administration to negotiate the purchase of the former St. Andrew School field site at fair market value, with funding from municipal reserve accounts. The committee also approved several other items, including a land purchase in Heritage Valley, a bylaw to designate the Canada Permanent Building as a historic resource, and the cancellation of $1,547,666.09 in uncollectible taxes. The committee received the 2021 Investment Committee Annual Report for information.

• Recommended negotiating purchase of former St. Andrew School field site (3-1)
• Approved land purchase agreement for Heritage Valley
• Recommended Bylaw 20038 designating Canada Permanent Building as historic resource
• Approved cancellation of $1,547,666.09 in uncollectible taxes
• Received 2021 Investment Committee Annual Report for information
• Approved revised due date for Child Friendly Advisory Committee bylaw

City Council - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular City Council meeting focused on procedural business and receiving annual reports from six committees and boards. Council will select items for debate, vote on reports not selected, and consider the 2021 annual reports and 2022 work plans from the Naming Committee, Edmonton Design Committee, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee, Edmonton Salutes Committee, Edmonton Combative Sports Commission, and Community Services Advisory Board. No bylaws, motions pending, or private reports are listed.

• Naming Committee 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan
• Edmonton Design Committee 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan
• Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan
• Edmonton Salutes Committee 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan
• Edmonton Combative Sports Commission and Community Services Advisory Board annual reports

City Council received for information the 2021 annual reports and 2022 work plans from six committees: Naming Committee, Edmonton Design Committee, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee, Edmonton Salutes Committee, Edmonton Combative Sports Commission, and Community Services Advisory Board. All motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Naming Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (10-0)
• Received Edmonton Design Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (10-0)
• Received Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (11-0)
• Received Edmonton Salutes Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (11-0)
• Received Edmonton Combative Sports Commission 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (11-0)
• Received Community Services Advisory Board 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (10-0)

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee recommended City Council approve the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Approach Trail Upgrades project. The committee also received several reports for information, including the Infill Roadmap Initiative 2022 Update, Infill Compliance Team Annual Report, and Active and Public Transportation Safety, Accessibility and Equity report. A report on Licenses for Rental Providers and Public Access to Information was not put to vote and was requisitioned to City Council without a committee recommendation.

• Recommended approval of Environmental Impact Assessment for Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Approach Trail Upgrades (4-0)
• Received Infill Roadmap Initiative 2022 Update report UPE00854 for information (4-0)
• Received Infill Compliance Team Annual Report UPE00357 for information (4-0)
• Received Active and Public Transportation Safety, Accessibility and Equity report IIS00934 for information (4-0)
• Requisitioned Licenses for Rental Providers and Public Access to Information report UPE01090 to City Council without committee recommendation

Agenda Review Committee

The committee will meet in a closed session to review private reports regarding upcoming City Council meetings. Portions of this meeting will not be streamed due to the nature of the advice being discussed.

• Review of May 9/11, 2022, City Council agenda
• Review of May 11, 2022, City Council Non-Regular agenda

The Agenda Review Committee met and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting. The committee then moved into a private session to discuss a report summary list, after which it approved amendments to the draft agendas for the May 9/11 and May 11 City Council meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the April 26, 2022 meeting agenda (2-0)
• Approved the April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Met in private to discuss item 2.1 (2-0)
• Returned to public session (2-0)
• Amended draft agendas for May 9/11 and May 11 City Council meetings (2-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is reviewing several public service reports. Key discussions include options to increase snow and ice control standards and a strategy for homelessness and encampments.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Bigstone Cree Nation
• Options to increase Snow and Ice Control service standards
• Sidewalk Maintenance Renewal Process update
• Edmonton Arts Council 2022 grants and investments
• Homelessness and Encampment Response Strategy

The Community and Public Services Committee recommended City Council sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Bigstone Cree Nation, and approved several reports including amendments to the Public Places Bylaw and Edmonton Arts Council grants. It also directed Administration to report on snow and ice control service enhancements, including options like clearing sidewalks at senior facilities and buying additional snow plows. The Homelessness and Encampment Response Strategy report was requisitioned to City Council without a committee recommendation.

• Recommended MOU with Bigstone Cree Nation (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Public Places Bylaw for restorative justice (4-0)
• Approved Edmonton Arts Council grants for organizations 2022 (4-0)
• Directed report on snow and ice control options, including enhanced service delivery and new enhancements (4-0)
• Directed consultation with EPCOR on using flood mitigation areas as snow dumps (4-0)
• Referred sidewalk maintenance renewal report to Agenda Review Committee (5-0)
• Requisitioned Homelessness and Encampment Response Strategy to City Council without recommendation
• Approved revised due dates for early learning and fireworks reports (5-0)

City Council Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council is holding a public hearing on April 20, 2022, to consider 20 bylaws and related reports covering rezoning, area structure plan amendments, and other land-use changes across multiple neighbourhoods. The items include residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, as well as a road closure and a downtown heritage tower proposal. Public participation is allowed in person or remotely.

• Charter Bylaw 19965: Rezoning for residential development in The Orchards at Ellerslie
• Charter Bylaw 20062: Industrial and limited non-industrial uses in McNamara Industrial
• Charter Bylaw 20012: Mixed-use shopping centre in Glenridding Ravine
• Charter Bylaw 19860: High-rise mixed-use tower with heritage facades of Horne & Pitfield Building, Downtown
• Bylaw 20057: Road closure in Killarney

City Council

Edmonton City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on a spring 2022 supplemental operating budget adjustment, along with several other reports and bylaws. The agenda includes public reports on topics like drug exemption processes, problem properties, women's shelters, traffic safety, district planning, financial statements, transit funding, and council calendar changes. Council will also consider multiple bylaws authorizing local improvements and capital projects, and will hold private sessions for collective bargaining and appointments.

• Spring 2022 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment (FCS01143)
• Bylaw 20068: guarantee on line of credit for Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission
• Bylaw 20069: High Solids Anaerobics Digestion Facility project
• Bylaw 20070: Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery project
• Bylaw 20031: 103A Avenue Pedway project

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review several public reports regarding city infrastructure and economic development. Discussions include funding for arterial roadways, bridge rehabilitation strategies, and updates on mass transit system funding.

• Arterial Roadway Assessments: potential funding options for design, land acquisition, and construction
• Bridge Rehabilitation: capital project profile and High Level Bridge lifecycle strategy
• Mass Transit System: interim update on sustainable funding and service growth
• Terwillegar Drive transit lane alignment report
• Permit and Licensing Improvement (PLI) Initiative progress

City Council - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular City Council meeting focused on receiving and discussing the 2021 annual reports and 2022 work plans from six advisory committees and boards. No bylaws, motions, or private reports are on the agenda. Three of the six reports (Women's Advocacy Voice, Youth Council, Anti-racism) were not yet available at agenda publication.

• Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan
• Edmonton Historical Board 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan
• City of Edmonton Youth Council 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan
• Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board 2021 annual report and 2022 work plan, including proposed 2022-2023 budget
• Accessibility Advisory Committee 2021 annual report, 2022 work plan, and 2021 expenses

City Council received for information the 2021 annual reports and 2022 work plans from the Edmonton Historical Board, Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board, and Accessibility Advisory Committee. Three other advisory committee reports were removed from the agenda. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving the reports.

• Received Edmonton Historical Board 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (12-0)
• Received Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (12-0)
• Received Accessibility Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (11-0)
• Deleted Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton Committee report from agenda (11-0)
• Deleted City of Edmonton Youth Council report from agenda (11-0)
• Deleted Anti-racism Advisory Committee report from agenda (11-0)

Special Audit Committee

The Special Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the City of Edmonton's 2021 consolidated financial statements and the external auditor KPMG's audit findings report. The committee will also consider a private report on non-audit services requested from the external auditor, which is closed to the public under FOIP provisions.

• Review of City of Edmonton 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements (FCS01074)
• KPMG 2021 Audit Findings Report (FCS01194)
• Private report on External Auditor Non-audit Services Request (closed session)

The Special Audit Committee recommended City Council approve the 2021 audited consolidated financial statements and received KPMG's audit findings report. It also approved KPMG's request to submit a proposal for non-audit consulting services, keeping that report private. All decisions were carried unanimously (6-0).

• Recommended approval of 2021 audited consolidated financial statements (6-0)
• Received KPMG 2021 Audit Findings Report for information (6-0)
• Approved KPMG request to submit proposal for non-audit consulting services (6-0)
• Kept report FCS01199 private under FOIP sections 16 and 25 (6-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee will meet in a closed session to discuss private reports. The meeting includes reviewing summary lists for upcoming sessions of the Community and Public Services, Urban Planning, Executive, and City Council committees.

• Review of April 25 Community and Public Services Committee report list
• Review of April 26 Urban Planning Committee report list
• Review of April 27 Executive Committee report list
• Review of April 27 and April 28 City Council reports

Urban Planning Committee

The committee will review updates on the Zoning Bylaw Renewal initiative and a traffic safety analysis for Glenora. Members will also discuss district planning authorization and active transportation safety.

• Glenora Traffic Safety Analysis Report
• Zoning Bylaw Renewal Report #4: Proposed Zones, Initiative Update and Next Steps
• District Planning Authorization and Engagement Approach
• Active and Public Transportation - Safety, Accessibility and Equity report

The Urban Planning Committee recommended City Council approve preparing district plans and a district general policy aligned with The City Plan Policy 2.3.2.2. It also directed Administration to report on a potential work plan for rezoning priority areas, to be considered in the 2023-2026 budget. A report on active and public transportation was postponed to the next meeting.

• Recommended City Council approve district plans and district general policy (4-0)
• Directed Administration to report on rezoning priority areas work plan by Q1 2023 (4-0)
• Requested service package for rezoning priority areas be considered in 2023-2026 budget (4-0)
• Postponed Active and Public Transportation report to April 26, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted agenda with addition of item 6.4 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 8 and March 17, 2022 meetings (4-0)

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several reports, including an update on the Problem Properties Initiative, support for women's shelters, and semi-annual amendments to the Speed Zones Bylaw. The agenda also includes rescheduling several reports to later dates and a postponed inquiry on a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act exemption. Most items are for discussion or decision, with some requiring Council approval.

• Problem Properties Initiative Update (report CS00896) with action plan and metrics
• Support for Women's Shelters (report CS00947)
• Bylaw 19984 - Semi-Annual Amendments to Speed Zones Bylaw 6894 (requires Council approval)
• Transit Fare Fines - Repayment Options deferred to June 13, 2022
• Controlled Drug and Substances Act Section 56(1) Exemption inquiry (M. Janz) postponed from March 21

The Community and Public Services Committee recommended City Council approve one-time funding increases totaling $1.765 million from Edmonton Police Services funds: up to $850,000 to extend the Community Property Safety Team pilot and $915,000 for problem properties resources, plus $880,000 for Edmonton Women's Shelters. The committee also recommended Council pursue a Section 56(1) exemption to decriminalize simple possession of illicit substances, and approved several reports and revised due dates without debate. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous.

• Recommended $850,000 for Community Property Safety Team pilot extension (4-0)
• Recommended $915,000 for problem properties resources (4-0)
• Recommended $880,000 for Edmonton Women's Shelters (4-0)
• Recommended pursuing Section 56(1) exemption to decriminalize simple possession (5-0)
• Approved reports on festivals, Indigenous-led shelters, sport grants, youth recreation, rental licenses, paddlers pass (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for six reports (5-0)
• Recommended Bylaw 19984 speed zones amendments (4-0)
• Requested report on derelict property tax subclasses and demolition options (5-0)

Executive Committee - Non-Regular

The Executive Committee will meet in a non-regular session to discuss private reports. These items involve applicant interviews and appointment recommendations for several boards.

• Assessment Review Board appointment recommendations
• Civida Board appointment recommendations
• GEF Seniors Housing Board membership report and shortlisting
• Edmonton Salutes Committee appointment recommendations
• Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee appointment recommendations

The Executive Committee met and, after a private session, recommended appointments to several city boards and committees, including the Assessment Review Board, Civida Board, Edmonton Salutes, and Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee. It also approved actions related to the GEF Seniors Housing Board and referred that report to the next meeting. All decisions were carried unanimously (5-0).

• Recommended appointments to Assessment Review Board for May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Granted exemptions to Policy C575D for two Assessment Review Board appointees (5-0)
• Recommended appointments to Civida Board for May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved actions in Attachment 1 for GEF Seniors Housing Board and referred report to April 13, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended appointments to Edmonton Salutes for May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended appointments to Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee for May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2024 (5-0)

Urban Planning Committee - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular meeting of Edmonton's Urban Planning Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public reports or motions listed. The main items are four private reports recommending appointments to city boards and committees, which will be discussed in closed session due to privacy and advice provisions.

• Private report: Edmonton Design Committee applicant interviews and appointment recommendations
• Private report: Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board applicant interviews and appointment recommendations
• Private report: Naming Committee applicant interviews and appointment recommendations
• Private report: Subdivision and Development Appeal Board applicant interviews and appointment recommendations (replacement report)

The Urban Planning Committee unanimously recommended appointments to the Edmonton Design Committee, Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board, Naming Committee, and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for terms starting May 1, 2022. The recommendations and related reports were kept private for privacy and official advice reasons. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended appointments to Edmonton Design Committee (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to Naming Committee (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (4-0)
• Kept all four appointment reports private (4-0)

Community and Public Services Committee - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular meeting of the Community and Public Services Committee, held largely in private under FOIP sections 17 and 24. The main business is reviewing applicant interviews and appointment recommendations for six city advisory bodies, all requiring council approval. No public reports or motions are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Private review of Accessibility Advisory Committee applicant interviews and appointment recommendations
• Private review of Anti-racism Advisory Committee applicant interviews and appointment recommendations
• Private review of Community Services Advisory Board applicant interviews and appointment recommendations
• Private review of Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee applicant interviews and appointment recommendations
• Private review of Edmonton Combative Sports Commission and Edmonton Historical Board applicant interviews and appointment recommendations

The Community and Public Services Committee met and, after a closed session, recommended appointments to five city boards and committees. All recommendations were carried unanimously (4-0) and will go to City Council for final approval. The Anti-racism Advisory Committee item was deleted from the agenda.

• Recommended appointments to Accessibility Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to Community Services Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to Edmonton Combative Sports Commission (4-0)
• Recommended appointments to Edmonton Historical Board (4-0)
• Deleted Anti-racism Advisory Committee appointment item from agenda (4-0)

City Council - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council meeting from April 6, 2022. The agenda text provided contains only technical placeholders and no substantive items, so no specific decisions or discussions can be reported.

City Council Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss several land use changes across various neighbourhoods. The agenda includes proposals for residential, industrial, and commercial rezonings, as well as the closure of portions of 156 Street SW.

• Rezoning in Mistatim Industrial Neighbourhood (Charter Bylaw 20020)
• Rezoning industrial land in Calgary Trail North (Charter Bylaw 20029)
• Rezoning for residential use in Secord Neighbourhood (Charter Bylaw 20023)
• Closing portions of 156 Street SW in Chappelle neighbourhood (Bylaws 18630 and 18641)
• Rezoning for park and residential use in Kinglet Gardens (Charter Bylaw 20019)

City Council held a public hearing and passed all 10 bylaws on the agenda, including rezoning for residential, commercial, and industrial uses, and road closures. All votes were carried, with some opposition on the Garneau and Grovenor items. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive debate on most items.

• Charter Bylaw 20020 (Mistatim Industrial rezoning) passed (13-0)
• Charter Bylaw 20029 (Calgary Trail North industrial rezoning) passed (13-0)
• Charter Bylaw 20023 (Secord residential rezoning) passed (13-0)
• Bylaws 18630 and 18641 (156 Street SW closures, Chappelle) passed (13-0)
• Charter Bylaw 20019 (Kinglet Gardens park/residential rezoning) passed (13-0)
• Charter Bylaw 20026 (Rosenthal low-rise multi-unit housing) passed (13-0)
• Charter Bylaw 20028 (Rosenthal shallow lot housing) passed (13-0)
• Charter Bylaw 20041 (Newton commercial/office uses) passed (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

The Agenda Review Committee met to adopt the meeting agenda and review a report summary list. The committee also moved into a private session to discuss specific items before returning to public session.

• Approval of the April 5, 2022, Agenda Review Committee Report Summary List

The Agenda Review Committee met and approved its report summary list for the upcoming City Council meeting. The committee also adopted its agenda and moved into private session to discuss advice from officials. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved report summary list for April 19/20 City Council meeting (3-0)
• Moved into private session under FOIP section 24 (3-0)

City Council - Continuation

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City Council

Edmonton City Council meets April 4-6, 2022, to discuss and vote on a range of reports and bylaws. Key items include a capital budget update for projects like the 50 Street CP Rail grade separation and 124 Street renewal, an aerial mosquito program, a single-use item reduction strategy, and several borrowing bylaws for infrastructure. The agenda also includes private reports on collective bargaining and other confidential matters.

• Capital Budget Update for 50 Street CP Rail Grade Separation, 124 Street Renewal, and Edmonton-Strathcona County Pedestrian Bridge
• Aerial Mosquito Program additional information
• Single-use Item Reduction Strategy
• Bylaw 20048 to amend Downtown Community Revitalization Levy
• Bylaw 19999 for Peter Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre Rehabilitation Phase 1

City Council approved redirecting $507,000 in ongoing funding from the aerial mosquito program to education and biological pest control measures, starting in 2022. Council also approved capital budget adjustments for the 50 Street CP Rail Grade Separation, 124 Street Renewal, and Edmonton-Strathcona County Pedestrian Bridge projects. A policy for financial assistance for economic loss due to major construction was defeated.

• Redirected $507,000 from aerial mosquito program to education and biological controls (9-4)
• Approved capital budget adjustments for 50 Street CP Rail Grade Separation, 124 Street Renewal, and Pedestrian Bridge (13-0)
• Approved $1.8M one-time funding for Bissell Centre day services (13-0)
• Approved Edmonton's Plan to Reduce Single-use Items and directed draft bylaw (13-0)
• Approved mandatory three-stream communal waste collection for multi-unit properties (13-0)
• Defeated Financial Loss During Major Construction Projects policy (6-7)
• Ratified collective agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 (12-0)
• Approved MMIWG Action Plan development (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This meeting agenda for the Edmonton Agenda Review Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions, discussions, or concrete topics for the meeting.

Utility Committee

The Utility Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a strategy to reduce single-use items, an alternative business model for multi-unit waste collection, and EPCOR's 2022 operational plan for water, wastewater, and drainage services. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a status update on the North Saskatchewan River Regional Plan.

• Single-use Item Reduction Strategy (CO01033) - council approval required
• Multi-Unit Strategy - Alternative Business Model (CO00581rev) - council approval required
• EPCOR Water Services Inc. 2022 Water, Wastewater and Drainage Services Operational Plan (FCS01063)
• Watershed Management Update - North Saskatchewan River Regional Plan Status Update (rescheduled to November 4, 2022)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several public reports, including options for funding bus network expansion, a contract amendment for the Valley Line West light rail project, and environmental assessments for a footbridge and William Hawrelak Park. The committee will also consider a draft policy for financial assistance to businesses affected by major construction and an update on the competitive sale of city-owned research park buildings. Several reports have been rescheduled to April 13, 2022.

• Bus Network Expansion Opportunities - Transit Funding Model Options (report CO00803)
• Valley Line West Contract Amendment (report IIS00918)
• Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study (IIS00765)
• William Hawrelak Park - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study (IIS00670)
• Financial Assistance for Economic Loss due to Major Construction - Draft Policy (IIS00397)

The Executive Committee approved an amendment to the Valley Line West LRT advisory services contract for up to $1,370,488.51 plus GST, and directed administration to negotiate sales agreements for two city-owned research park buildings. It also recommended City Council approve environmental studies for a footbridge and Hawrelak Park, and a draft policy for financial assistance during major construction. Several reports were approved without debate, and due dates were revised.

• Approved Valley Line West contract amendment up to $1,370,488.51 CAD plus GST (5-0)
• Directed negotiation of sales agreements for Advanced Technology Centre and Research Centre One (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge environmental study and site location (4-0)
• Recommended approval of William Hawrelak Park environmental study and site location (4-0)
• Recommended approval of draft Financial Loss During Major Construction Projects policy (4-0)
• Approved unfunded service package to reallocate Route 510X bus hours to conventional service (5-0)
• Approved reports on arterial roadway assessments, economic action plan, northern partnership, and mass transit funding (5-0)
• Approved revised due dates for four reports to April 13, 2022 (5-0)

City Council - Continuation

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Agenda Review Committee

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Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is reviewing several public reports including the Aerial Mosquito Program and alternative landscaping for boulevards. The meeting also includes an update on the implementation plan for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry.

• Aerial Mosquito Program additional information
• Alternative landscape options for boulevards and turf
• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry report update
• Bylaw 19985 amendment regarding fireworks
• Controlled Drug and Substances Act Section 56(1) exemption process inquiry

The Community and Public Services Committee approved recommendations in five reports, including the Problem Properties Initiative Update, Early Learning and Care Steering Committee Recommendations, Fireworks Bylaw amendment, Safer for All Strategy, and Fire Rescue Services update. The committee also referred the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry final report update to the Agenda Review Committee for scheduling, and postponed a report on the Controlled Drug and Substances Act exemption process to the next meeting. Items on the Aerial Mosquito Program and Alternative Landscape Options were requisitioned to City Council without a committee recommendation.

• Approved recommendations in 5 reports (5-0)
• Referred MMIWG final report update to Agenda Review Committee (5-0)
• Postponed Controlled Drug and Substances Act exemption report to April 11 (5-0)
• Requisitioned Aerial Mosquito Program and Alternative Landscape Options reports to City Council without recommendation
• Approved revised due dates for 5 reports (5-0)

Audit Selection Committee

The committee will meet in a session that includes private portions not available for streaming. The primary item for discussion is an update regarding the recruitment of Audit Committee membership.

• Private report on Audit Committee Membership - Recruitment Update

The Audit Selection Committee approved starting recruitment for a new Audit Committee Public Member using the profile in report OCC01129, and kept the report private under FOIP sections 17 and 24. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved recruitment for new Audit Committee Public Member (5-0)
• Kept report OCC01129 private under FOIP sections 17 and 24 (5-0)

Executive Committee - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular meeting of Edmonton's Executive Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items involving private discussions about membership reports and applicant shortlisting for several city boards and committees. A verbal report on the civic agency recruitment process is the only public report scheduled.

• Verbal report on Civic Agency Recruitment Process Overview
• Private discussion: GEF Seniors Housing Board membership and applicant shortlisting
• Private discussion: Civida Board membership and applicant shortlisting
• Private discussion: Edmonton Salutes Committee membership and applicant shortlisting
• Private discussion: Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee membership and applicant shortlisting

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review several public reports regarding city operations. These include audits on transportation infrastructure project management, IT resource usage, and the 2021 municipal election.

• Project Management of Transportation Infrastructure Audit
• Use of IT Contracted Resources Audit
• IT Process Ownership Audit
• 2021 Municipal Election audit
• Office of the City Auditor 2021 Annual Report

The Audit Committee met on March 18, 2022, and received all audit reports for information, including the Project Management of Transportation Infrastructure Audit, IT Contracted Resources Audit, IT Process Ownership Audit, 2021 Municipal Election report, and the Office of the City Auditor 2021 Annual Report. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were to receive reports for information and were carried unanimously (7-0). The committee also approved the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted agenda with replacement attachment for item 6.3 (7-0)
• Approved December 3, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Approved IT Process Ownership Audit report OCA01119 (7-0)
• Approved Administration Response to IT General Controls report FCS00406 (7-0)
• Received Project Management of Transportation Infrastructure Audit report OCA01117 (7-0)
• Received Administration Response to Transportation Infrastructure Audit report IIS01105 (7-0)
• Received IT Contracted Resources Audit report OCA01118 (7-0)
• Received Administration Response to IT Contracted Resources Audit report FCS00838 (7-0)

Urban Planning Committee - Non-Regular

The Urban Planning Committee met in a non-regular session to discuss several private reports. These items involve reviewing membership reports and applicant shortlisting for various boards under privacy protections.

• Naming Committee membership report and applicant shortlisting
• Edmonton Design Committee membership report and applicant shortlisting
• Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board membership report and applicant shortlisting
• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board membership report and applicant shortlisting

The Urban Planning Committee approved applicant shortlists for the Naming Committee, Edmonton Design Committee, Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board, and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. The related reports were kept private under FOIP sections 17 and 24. The meeting also included a public verbal presentation on the Civic Agency Recruitment Process, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Naming Committee applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Approved Edmonton Design Committee applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Approved Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Approved Subdivision and Development Appeal Board applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Kept all four related reports private under FOIP

City Council - Continuation

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Community and Public Services Committee - Non-Regular

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss several private reports regarding membership updates for various city boards. These discussions are closed to the public to protect personal privacy and official advice.

• Membership reports and applicant shortlisting for Anti-racism Advisory Committee
• Membership reports and applicant shortlisting for Edmonton Combative Sports Commission
• Membership reports and applicant shortlisting for Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee
• Membership reports and applicant shortlisting for Edmonton Historical Board
• Membership reports and applicant shortlisting for Community Services Advisory Board

The Community and Public Services Committee approved applicant shortlists for eight civic boards and committees, including the Anti-racism Advisory Committee, Edmonton Combative Sports Commission, Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee, Edmonton Historical Board, Community Services Advisory Board, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton, and Edmonton Public Library Board. It also recommended re-appointments to the Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton and Edmonton Public Library Board for the term May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2024. All decisions were carried unanimously (4-0).

• Approved Anti-racism Advisory Committee applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Approved Edmonton Combative Sports Commission applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Approved Community Standards and Licence Appeal Committee applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Approved Edmonton Historical Board applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Approved Community Services Advisory Board applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Approved Accessibility Advisory Committee applicant shortlist (4-0)
• Recommended re-appointments to Women's Advocacy Voice of Edmonton (4-0)
• Recommended re-appointments to Edmonton Public Library Board (4-0)

City Council Public Hearing

This is a public hearing where City Council will hear from speakers and consider 24 bylaws, mostly rezoning and land-use changes across Edmonton neighbourhoods. Items include amendments to area structure plans, road closures, and changes to the public notification bylaw. The agenda is substantive, not procedural boilerplate.

• Charter Bylaw 19918: Amendment to Public Notification Bylaw
• Charter Bylaw 19986: Multi-unit housing on ground floor of converted hotel, Strathcona Junction
• Charter Bylaw 19955: Rezone industrial land for expanded industrial use, Papaschase Industrial
• Bylaw 19989: Closure of undeveloped road right-of-way, Cromdale
• Charter Bylaw 20006: Multi-unit housing up to 6 storeys in Village Centre, Griesbach

City Council held a public hearing and passed numerous zoning and land-use bylaws, including rezoning for industrial, residential, and commercial uses across multiple neighbourhoods. Several items were referred back to administration for further work, including a proposed infill development in Sherwood and a rezoning in The Orchards at Ellerslie. One motion to refer a Calgary Trail North commercial rezoning back to administration was defeated.

• Passed Charter Bylaw 19918 (Public Notification Bylaw Amendment No. 1) (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19986 (multi-unit housing, Strathcona Junction) (12-1)
• Referred Bylaw 19987 and Charter Bylaw 19988 (Ritchie & CPR Irvine) back to administration (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19992 (commercial uses, Calgary Trail North) (11-2)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19990 (industrial development, Edmonton Energy and Technology Park) (13-0)
• Referred Charter Bylaw 19965 (residential rezoning, The Orchards at Ellerslie) back to administration (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19856 (commercial rezoning, Secord) (8-5)
• Referred Charter Bylaw 20009 (infill development, Sherwood) back to administration (13-0)

City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee

The City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Manager and City Auditor. The main item is a private verbal update from a consultant, which will be discussed in a closed session due to privacy and advice-from-officials exemptions. No public reports or motions are on the agenda.

• Private consultant's update on performance evaluations (verbal report)
• Meeting closed to public under FOIP sections 17, 19, and 24
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2022 meeting

City Council

Edmonton City Council is meeting on March 14, 2022, to discuss and vote on a range of items, including financial updates, zoning changes, and several capital project bylaws. Notable decisions include temporary face mask bylaws for transit and city facilities, and financing for projects like the Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library, 103A Avenue Pedway, and Fire Station 8 Relocation. The council will also consider reports on affordable housing exemptions, vehicle for hire regulations, and the Terwillegar Drive expansion.

• Bylaw 20071 and 20072: Temporary face mask bylaws for transit and city facilities
• Bylaw 19978: Financing for Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library
• Bylaw 20031: Financing for 103A Avenue Pedway
• Bylaw 19981: Fire Station 8 Relocation at Blatchford
• Bylaw 19974: Special tax for alley lighting repair and maintenance

City Council approved several major items, including $44.2 million in 2022 operating budget adjustments funded from reserves and revenue, and gave final readings to bylaws for projects like the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre and Library, Fire Station 8 relocation, and the 50 Street CPR grade separation. Council also approved a new temporary transit face mask bylaw (Bylaw 20090) and an alley lighting special tax, while defeating a motion to prepare a tax exemption bylaw for affordable housing. Several reports were received for information, and some items were referred back to administration for further work.

• Approved $44.2M in 2022 operating budget adjustments (13-0)
• Gave final readings to bylaws for Lewis Farms Rec Centre, Fire Station 8, 50 Street CPR, Ambleside, Valley Zoo (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 20090 temporary transit face mask bylaw (9-4)
• Approved alley lighting special tax bylaw 19974 (10-3)
• Defeated motion to prepare affordable housing tax exemption bylaw (5-8)
• Approved Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 expansion environmental assessment (13-0)
• Referred designated driver services options back to administration (8-5)
• Approved expropriation for Yellowhead Trail utility right-of-way (13-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss and potentially approve several reports, including the Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 expansion environmental impact assessment, a program for city-owned historic resources, and tax notice format changes. They will also consider postponing several reports to later dates and a confidential settlement for a construction dispute.

• Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Expansion - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study (Council approval required)
• Implementation Program for City-owned Historic Resources - Administrative and Financial Requirements
• Tax Notice Format - Education Tax Information (postponed from Feb 16 meeting)
• Implications of Adjustments to Residential Tax Rates and Subclasses - Further Analysis (postponed from Feb 16 meeting)
• Confidential Settlement - Authority for Resolution of a Construction Dispute (private report)

Special City Council

The Special City Council meeting includes a verbal report regarding the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw. The council will also address Bylaw 20061, which is an amendment for the repeal of a previous face coverings bylaw.

• Verbal report on Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Update
• Bylaw 20061 - Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw Amendment No.7 (Repeal)

City Council approved Amendment No. 7 to Bylaw 20061 (Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings) on third reading, with an 8-5 vote. Council also directed Administration to prepare two new face mask bylaws: one similar to Bylaw 19408 for submission to the Province under Bill 4, and another limited to transit and City facilities. The meeting was a special session focused on mask-related bylaws.

• Adopted agenda with addition of Bylaw 20061 Amendment No. 7 (12-1)
• Received verbal report OCM01147 on face coverings update (12-1)
• Gave Bylaw 20061 Amendment No. 7 first reading (8-5)
• Gave Bylaw 20061 Amendment No. 7 second reading (8-5)
• Considered Bylaw 20061 for third reading (13-0)
• Gave Bylaw 20061 Amendment No. 7 third reading (8-5)
• Directed Administration to prepare new Temporary Face Mask Bylaw similar to Bylaw 19408 (7-6)
• Directed Administration to prepare new Face Mask Bylaw for transit and City facilities only (11-2)

Urban Planning Committee

The committee is reviewing status reports for several capital projects and infrastructure recommendations. Items include a profile for bridge rehabilitation options and a recommendation for the 102 Avenue LRT pedestrian crosswalk.

• Capital Project Profile for Bridge Rehabilitation - Options
• 102 Avenue LRT Pedestrian Crosswalk Recommendation
• Alternative Landscape Options for Boulevards and Turf
• Engagement with Homeowners' Association as City-Building Partners

The Urban Planning Committee approved revised due dates for two infrastructure reports and heard a presentation on Homeowners' Association engagement. A motion to pause naturalization around drainage ponds was withdrawn, but a notice of motion on the same topic was given for the next City Council meeting.

• Approved revised due date of April 13, 2022 for bridge rehabilitation report (4-0)
• Approved revised due date of May 31, 2022 for 102 Avenue LRT pedestrian crosswalk report (4-0)
• Approved revised due date of March 21, 2022 for boulevards and turf report (4-0)
• Approved motion to report on Homeowners' Association maintenance on city land (4-0)
• Withdrew motion to pause naturalization around drainage ponds
• Gave notice of motion to pause naturalization around drainage ponds for next City Council meeting

Agenda Review Committee

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Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is reviewing several public reports, including the 2021 Vehicle for Hire Annual Report and the Revitalization Community Development Strategy. The committee is also considering options for designated driver services.

• 2021 Vehicle for Hire Annual Report and program update
• Revitalization Community Development Strategy report
• Designated Driver Services Options report
• Review of 2019-2022 Revitalization Capital Budget

The committee recommended that City Council direct administration to engage with advocacy groups and the vehicle-for-hire industry to review the 2022-2023 workplan, and to prepare amendments to the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw to expand accessibility driver training to all drivers. It also recommended amending the Business Licence Bylaw to require annual police information checks for designated drivers. Reports on community safety, supportive housing, and revitalization strategy were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda items: Community Safety and Well-being report, Supportive Housing update, Revitalization Community Development Strategy (3-0)
• Recommended to Council: Engage WAVE, AAC, and industry to review Vehicle for Hire workplan (5-0)
• Recommended to Council: Expand accessibility driver training to all Vehicle for Hire drivers (4-1)
• Recommended to Council: Require annual police information check for designated drivers (3-1)

Agenda Review Committee

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City Council - Continuation

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City Council Public Hearing

City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss various land use amendments, including rezonings for residential and industrial uses across several neighborhoods. The agenda also includes requests to close specific portions of roads in Industrial Heights and Paisley/Chappelle.

• Road closure at 125 Avenue NW and 62 Street NW (Industrial Heights)
• Rezoning for medium industrial uses in Industrial Heights
• Rezoning land in Davies Industrial West
• Low-rise multi-unit housing in Secord
• Residential development rezoning in Keswick

City Council held a public hearing and passed 16 bylaws related to rezoning, land use, and road closures across multiple neighbourhoods, all receiving three readings. The most debated item was Charter Bylaw 19127, which rezoned the West Edmonton Mall site for additional signage; it was approved with an amendment requiring certain digital signs to be de-energized daily between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM. A motion to refer the bylaw back to Administration for further work on reducing digital sign square footage and operational hours was defeated.

• Passed Charter Bylaw 19607 closing a portion of 125 Avenue NW and 62 Street NW, Industrial Heights (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19608 allowing medium industrial uses in Industrial Heights (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19962 rezoning land in Davies Industrial West (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19961 allowing low-rise multi-unit housing in Secord (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19954 rezoning land for residential development in Keswick (12-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19956 rezoning land in Walker neighbourhood (13-0)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19963 rezoning commercial land in Hillview (11-1, J. Rice opposed)
• Passed Charter Bylaw 19968 allowing small-scale infill development in Windsor Park (12-0)

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a private verbal discussion with the Edmonton Police Commission. The discussion will be held behind closed doors under provincial freedom-of-information exemptions for law enforcement, intergovernmental relations, and advice from officials. No public reports, bylaws, or motions are on the agenda.

• Private verbal discussion with Edmonton Police Commission
• Meeting closed to public streaming under FOIP sections 20, 21, and 24

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a verbal discussion with the Edmonton Police Commission. Council voted to hold the discussion in private, heard from commission members, and then voted to keep the discussion confidential. No other decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (11-0)
• Moved to private session for police commission discussion (10-2)
• Returned to public session (12-0)
• Received police commission verbal discussion for information (12-0)
• Kept police commission discussion private (8-4)

Agenda Review Committee

This agenda for the Edmonton Agenda Review Committee on 2022-02-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

City Council

City Council is reviewing several public reports including updates on the Community Revitalization Levy and mass transit planning for a population of 1.25 million. The agenda also includes recommendations for affordable housing grants and various infrastructure bylaws.

• Affordable Housing Investment Program Winter 2022 grant award recommendations
• Bylaw 19976: Stadium LRT Station Upgrade financing
• Bylaw 19977: North Light Rail Transit transportation project
• Bylaw 19948: Coronation Community Recreation Centre construction
• Community Revitalization Levy updates for Downtown, The Quarters, and Belvedere

City Council approved the Transit Safety Plan with a $3.9 million one-time budget increase, funded from COVID-19 funds, Edmonton Police Services funds, and the Financial Stabilization Reserve. Council also approved the Anti-Racism Strategy with a $2 million one-time budget increase from Edmonton Police Services funds. Additionally, Council approved $14.8 million in affordable housing grants to six organizations, and postponed several items to the March 14/16, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Transit Safety Plan with $3.9M one-time funding (13-0).
• Approved Anti-Racism Strategy with $2M one-time funding (13-0).
• Approved $14.8M in affordable housing grants to six organizations (11-0).
• Approved $4.8M for bridge housing transition plan with Homeward Trust (10-2).
• Approved 2022 pilot for alcohol consumption at designated park sites (7-4).
• Approved Leduc Annexation Area residential property tax cancellations for 2020-2021 (11-0).
• Postponed Affordable Housing Exemptions, Alley Lighting Bylaw, and Valley Line SE update to March 14/16 (11-0).
• Approved write-off of $79,307.42 in uncollectible taxes (13-0).

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review several public reports including recommendations for winter 2022 affordable housing grants and potential residential tax rate adjustments. The agenda also includes discussions on land sales, tax cancellations, and annexation area assessments.

• Affordable Housing Investment Program - Winter 2022 Grant Award Recommendation
• Sale of Land Below Market Value - Paisley
• Leduc Annexation Area Assessment Potential Adjustments
• Taxes Recommended for Cancellation (Write-Off)
• Implications of Adjustments to Residential Tax Rates and Subclasses

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee is reviewing several public reports regarding city transportation infrastructure. Discussions include long-term mass transit planning for a population of 1.25 million and the implementation guide for the Bike Plan.

• Mass Transit: Planning for 1.25 Million People report
• The Bike Plan Implementation Guide report
• Mobility Network Assessment report
• ETS Fleet Storage and Maintenance Facility Project report
• Bus Network Redesign - Options for Expansion status report

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the Anti-racism Strategy, a public report requiring council approval. The committee will also consider requests to reschedule several reports, including the Recreation Centre Master Plan funding strategy and Transit Fare Fines repayment options, to later dates.

• Anti-racism Strategy report (CS00872) with attachments including municipal scan and glossary
• Recreation Centre Master Plan funding strategy options rescheduled to May 16, 2022
• Revitalization Community Development Strategy rescheduled to March 7, 2022
• Amendments to Bylaw 14614 Public Places Bylaw on restorative justice rescheduled to April 25, 2022
• Transit Fare Fines repayment options rescheduled to June 13, 2022

The Community and Public Services Committee recommended City Council approve the Anti-Racism Strategy and a one-time $2 million increase to the 2022 operating budget for the Social Development branch, funded from Edmonton Police Services funds. The committee also approved revised due dates for five reports, including the Recreation Centre Master Plan funding strategy (May 16, 2022) and the Revitalization Community Development Strategy (March 7, 2022). All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Recommended approval of the Anti-Racism Strategy (report CS00872) to City Council.
• Recommended a one-time $2 million increase to the 2022 operating budget for Social Development, funded from Edmonton Police Services funds.
• Approved revised due date of May 16, 2022, for the Recreation Centre Master Plan funding strategy report.
• Approved revised due date of March 7, 2022, for the Revitalization Community Development Strategy report.
• Approved revised due date of April 25, 2022, for the Public Places Bylaw amendments report.
• Approved revised due date of June 13, 2022, for the Transit Fare Fines repayment options report.
• Approved revised due date 'to be determined' for the Access to Supports and Services Within Transit Stations report.
• Adopted the meeting agenda with the addition of the Anti-racism Strategy item and approved the January 31, 2022, minutes.

Special City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a verbal COVID-19 update with a presentation. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, etc.). No bylaws, motions, or private reports are listed.

• COVID-19 Update - Verbal report with presentation

City Council received a verbal COVID-19 update and voted to request that the Province of Alberta establish a formal consultation process with Edmonton before lifting further COVID-19 protocols. Council also directed Administration to study the effectiveness, feasibility, and cost of installing HEPA air filtration systems in city-owned facilities. The meeting was procedural in part, with no bylaws or private reports considered.

• Received verbal COVID-19 update (OCM01086) for information (9-4)
• Approved motion to write letter requesting province consult Edmonton before lifting COVID-19 protocols (12-1)
• Directed Administration to explore HEPA air filtration systems in city facilities (13-0)

City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee

The City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss the performance evaluation of the city manager and city auditor. The discussion will be held in private under provincial privacy and confidentiality provisions, so the meeting may not be streamed. The agenda includes a verbal update from a consultant and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Private discussion under FOIP sections 17, 19, and 24
• Consultant's update - verbal report
• Approval of November 23, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council - Continuation

This is a continuation meeting of Edmonton City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

Council Services Committee

The Council Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several administrative items, including the 2022 Common Travel Plan and 2022 Common Furniture Plan for the Office of the Councillors, as well as verbal reports on a Council Vaccination Policy and Council Agenda Management. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public reports involving major policy changes or contracts.

• 2022 Common Travel Plan - Office of the Councillors
• 2022 Common Furniture Plan - Office of the Councillors
• Council Vaccination Policy - verbal report
• Council Agenda Management - verbal report
• Approval of November 15, 2021 minutes

The Council Services Committee approved a pilot allowing councillors to speak multiple times on an item, with a 5-minute first round and 3-minute subsequent rounds, recommending it to Council. It also approved the 2022 Common Travel and Furniture Plans for the Office of the Councillors. A report on a Council Vaccination Policy was postponed to a date to be determined. An amendment to notify officials in advance of speaking was defeated.

• Approved 2022 Common Travel Plan (13-0)
• Approved 2022 Common Furniture Plan (13-0)
• Postponed Council Vaccination Policy report to date TBD (12-0)
• Recommended pilot for multiple speaking rounds (5 min first, 3 min subsequent) to Council (10-2)
• Recommended amendment to Bylaw 18155 adding 'business 2 business days' to Section 24(e) (9-3)
• Defeated amendment to require advance notice to City Manager, Chair, City Clerk (3-9)

City Council Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council is scheduled to conduct a series of public hearings regarding various land use and zoning amendments. The session includes discussions on residential, industrial, and environmental overlay changes across several neighborhoods.

• Bylaw 19946: Environmental Overlay for Blatchford Special Area
• Bylaws 19939, 19943, and 19945: Rezoning in Chappelle, Mattson, and Calgary Trail North
• Bylaw 19947: Single detached housing in Rosenthal
• Bylaw 19940: Industrial business compatibility in Ritchie
• Bylaws 19944, 19942, 19934, 19930, and 19935: Various multi-unit and infill housing developments

City Council held a public hearing and gave three readings to 10 charter bylaws covering rezoning and housing changes across Edmonton. All were approved, with the closest votes on the Jasper Park low-rise multi-unit housing (10-3) and Westmount medium-rise housing (12-1). The meeting also included a land acknowledgement and procedural items.

• Approved Charter Bylaw 19946 (Blatchford environmental overlay) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19939 (Chappelle rezoning) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19947 (Rosenthal single detached housing) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19943 (Mattson rezoning) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19940 (Ritchie industrial businesses) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19945 (Calgary Trail North rezoning) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19944 (Sherwood infill) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19942 (King Edward Park low-rise multi-unit) (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

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City Council

Edmonton City Council meets to vote on several bylaws authorizing major infrastructure projects, including the Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library, Ambleside Integrated Site Phase 1, Valley Zoo Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II, Fire Station 8 relocation to Blatchford, and 50 Street CPR Grade Separation. Council will also consider a rezoning in Silver Berry (Bylaw 19929) and amendments to the Chappelle Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (Bylaws 19900/19901). The agenda includes reports on LRT safety, alcohol consumption in River Valley parks, and a COVID-19 update, plus private discussions on budget strategies and the Valley Line Southeast contract.

• Bylaw 19978: Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and Library financing
• Bylaw 19979: Ambleside Integrated Site Phase 1 financing
• Bylaw 19980: Valley Zoo Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II financing
• Bylaw 19981: Fire Station 8 relocation to Blatchford financing
• Bylaw 19982: 50 Street CPR Grade Separation financing

City Council approved funding and agreements for the Rapid Housing Initiative hotel conversion at the Coliseum Inn, including a $18,301,380 subsidy agreement with Homeward Trust Holding Company. Council also directed administration to explore a municipal Restriction Exemption Program and reinstated the greenfield land development program. Several items were postponed or deleted from the agenda.

• Approved $18.3M subsidy for Coliseum Inn housing conversion (11-2)
• Directed administration to report on Restriction Exemption Program options (13-0)
• Reinstated greenfield land development in Aster, Goodridge Corners, Schonsee (7-6)
• Defeated motion to cut $10M from expenditure budget (4-9)
• Approved first reading of 5 infrastructure bylaws (12-0)
• Approved third reading of Silver Berry rezoning (11-2)
• Approved third reading of Chappelle ASP and commercial zoning (13-0)
• Postponed Integrity Commissioner report, Glenora zoning, alcohol in parks to Feb 22/24

Utility Committee

The Utility Committee will review an update on the Edmonton Cart Rollout, including yard waste collection dates. The committee will also discuss reporting requirements for EPCOR Water Services Inc.

• Edmonton Cart Rollout Update
• EPCOR Water Services Inc. - Utility Committee Reporting Requirements

The Utility Committee met and approved the agenda and previous minutes. It received the Edmonton Cart Rollout Update report for information and approved the EPCOR Water Services reporting requirements report. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with change to adjourn by 10 a.m. (7-0)
• Approved December 9, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Received Edmonton Cart Rollout Update report for information (7-0)
• Received EPCOR Water Services reporting requirements report for information (7-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee recommended City Council approve a $18,301,380 subsidy agreement with Homeward Trust Holding Company for the Rapid Housing Initiative hotel conversion at the Coliseum Inn, along with budget increases totaling $18,301,380 for the Social Development branch. The motion carried 4-1. The committee also referred a motion on greenfield land development to the February 7/9 City Council meeting and approved revised due dates for two reports.

• Recommended $18,301,380 subsidy agreement with Homeward Trust for Coliseum Inn conversion (4-1)
• Recommended $10,980,828 operating budget increase for Social Development for RHI funding (4-1)
• Recommended $7,320,552 operating budget increase from Affordable Housing Reserve (4-1)
• Referred greenfield land development motion to Feb 7/9 City Council (5-0)
• Approved revised due date for Employee Psychological Health report to Sept 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved revised due date for Henderson Estates Park report to be determined (5-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of Coliseum Inn report (5-0)
• Approved Jan 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This meeting agenda for the Edmonton Agenda Review Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions, discussions, or concrete items for the committee to act on.

Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee is reviewing several public reports, including the results of an alcohol consumption pilot project in River Valley Parks. The committee will also discuss alternative financing options for recreation centers and receive a status update on the Rosenthal Park Site Outdoor Recreation Facility.

• Review of Alcohol Consumption in River Valley Parks - Pilot Project Results
• Discussion of Policy Options for Alternative Financing Tools - Recreation Centres
• Status Report on Rosenthal Park Site Outdoor Recreation Facility
• 2022 Operational Update for Snow and Ice Control

The committee defeated a motion to recommend a permanent, expanded alcohol-in-parks program beyond the River Valley pilot, voting 1-4. Instead, it carried a motion (4-1) directing Administration to report on implications, best practices, and engagement for a possible expanded program, due in Q3 2022. Other items were procedural or informational, including approving revised due dates for two reports and receiving updates on recreation financing, Rosenthal Park, and snow/ice control.

• Defeated motion to recommend permanent expanded alcohol-in-parks program (1-4)
• Carried motion for report on expanded/permanent alcohol-in-parks program implications (4-1)
• Approved revised due date June 13, 2022 for downtown amenities report (5-0)
• Approved revised due date 'to be determined' for cannabis-infused drinks report (5-0)
• Received recreation centre financing report for information (5-0)
• Received Rosenthal Park outdoor recreation facility status report for information (5-0)
• Received snow and ice control 2022 operational update for information (4-0)

City Council - Non-Regular

This is a non-regular City Council meeting with only one substantive item: a private discussion of an intergovernmental update, held behind closed doors under provincial privacy law exceptions. The meeting may not be streamed. All other agenda sections are procedural or list no items.

• Private report: Intergovernmental Update (sections 21, 24, 25 of FOIP Act)

City Council held a non-regular meeting on January 26, 2022, where the only substantive item was a private report on intergovernmental relations. Council voted unanimously to receive the report for information and to keep it private under provincial freedom of information exemptions. No other decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted meeting agenda (13-0)
• Moved into private session to discuss item 9.1 (13-0)
• Received Communications and Engagement report CE00905 for information (13-0)
• Kept report CE00905 private under FOIP sections 21, 24, 25 (13-0)

City Council - Continuation

This is a continuation of the Edmonton City Council meeting from January 26, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

City Council Public Hearing

City Council held a public hearing on January 25, 2022, to review 15 bylaws related to land use and zoning. The agenda includes rezoning requests for industrial, commercial, and multi-unit housing developments across various Edmonton neighbourhoods. Public comment was accepted for each item, with several bylaws subsequently signed and published on January 26, 2022.

• Charter Bylaw 19922: Allows a range of industrial business uses in Bonaventure Industrial
• Charter Bylaw 19924: Rezoning land in the Davies Industrial East neighbourhood
• Bylaw 19923: Amends the Crystallina East Neighbourhood Structure Plan
• Charter Bylaw 19926: Allows low-rise multi-unit housing in Strathearn
• Charter Bylaw 19927: Allows medium-rise multi-unit housing in Strathearn

City Council held a public hearing and passed 12 of 13 zoning and land-use bylaws, including industrial, residential, and commercial rezonings across multiple neighbourhoods. One bylaw (Charter Bylaw 19929) was deferred to a future meeting after failing to get unanimous consent for third reading. Another (Charter Bylaw 19935) was postponed to February 8, 2022. Charter Bylaw 19937 was referred back to Administration to consider park space or other development.

• Approved Charter Bylaw 19922 (industrial uses, Bonaventure Industrial) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19924 (rezoning, Davies Industrial East) (13-0)
• Approved Bylaw 19923 (Crystallina East NSP amendment) (13-0)
• Deferred Charter Bylaw 19929 (rezoning, Silver Berry) to Feb 7/9 agenda (12-1)
• Approved Bylaw 19931 and Charter Bylaw 19932 (Glenridding Heights) (13-0)
• Referred Charter Bylaw 19937 (infill, Pleasantview) back to Administration (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19926 (low-rise multi-unit, Strathearn) (13-0)
• Approved Charter Bylaw 19927 (medium-rise multi-unit, Strathearn) (13-0)

Agenda Review Committee

This meeting agenda for the Edmonton Agenda Review Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the 2022-01-25 meeting.

City Council

Edmonton City Council meets to discuss and vote on a range of items, including a potential audit of the Edmonton Police Commission, a COVID-19 update, and several bylaws. The agenda includes public reports on heritage grants, the Orange Hub rehabilitation, and procurement policy, as well as private sessions on police commission interviews and performance evaluations.

• Potential audit scope for Edmonton Police Commission
• Bylaw 19878: 2022 Business Improvement Area assessment and tax rates
• Bylaw 19948: Amend to finance Coronation Community Recreation Centre
• Bylaws 19900/19901: Chappelle area structure plan and low-intensity commercial uses
• Orange Hub Phase II Rehabilitation Project

City Council approved releasing $14 million held in abeyance for the Orange Hub Phase II Rehabilitation project, allowing the project to proceed. Council also approved the 2022 Business Improvement Area tax bylaw, received the COVID-19 update, and approved heritage grant recommendations. Several items were postponed to the February 7/9 meeting, including the Goods and Services Procurement Policy and Chappelle bylaws.

• Released $14M for Orange Hub Phase II Rehabilitation (10-3)
• Approved Bylaw 19878 (2022 BIA tax bylaw) with three readings (13-0)
• Approved Heritage Community Investment Program grant recommendations (13-0)
• Approved motion to advocate for reinstatement of interactive digital media incentives (13-0)
• Postponed Goods and Services Procurement Policy to Feb 7/9 (12-0)
• Postponed Chappelle NASP amendment and charter bylaw to Feb 7/9 (12-0)
• Postponed Glenora DC1 zoning motion to Feb 7/9 (13-0)
• Approved City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Project Plan (13-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several public reports, including the bus network redesign interim review, bridge renewal program update, and the Orange Hub Phase II rehabilitation project. The agenda also includes confidential items related to the Yellowhead Trail freeway conversion settlement. Most items are for discussion; some require council approval.

• Bus Network Redesign interim review and on-demand service implementation update
• Bridge Renewal Program update
• Orange Hub Phase II Rehabilitation Project (council approval required)
• Edmonton Public Library Board - Stanley A. Milner lease terms
• Confidential settlement and settlement authority for Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion

The Executive Committee approved a confidential settlement and settlement authority for the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion program, both carried unanimously. It also recommended City Council advocate for reinstatement of the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit, approved a lease amendment for the Stanley A. Milner Library, and directed administration to explore purchasing the former St. Andrews School field site. Two reports were referred to City Council without recommendation.

• Approved confidential settlement for Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion (5-0)
• Approved settlement authority for Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion (5-0)
• Recommended City Council advocate for reinstatement of Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (5-0)
• Approved Stanley A. Milner Library lease amendment (5-0)
• Directed administration to explore purchase of former St. Andrews School field site (4-1)
• Directed administration to prepare memo on Joint Use Agreement review (5-0)
• Referred Orange Hub Phase II report to City Council without recommendation
• Referred Goods and Services Procurement Policy report to City Council without recommendation

Urban Planning Committee

The Urban Planning Committee will discuss three reports related to heritage preservation. Items 6.1 and 6.2 address financial incentive options and mechanisms for non-residential heritage properties, including a draft tax exemption bylaw. Item 6.3 covers the Heritage Resource Management Strategy. No other substantive reports are scheduled for decision.

• Review of Financial Incentive Options for Non-residential Heritage Properties (FCS00645)
• Discussion of Draft Heritage Designation Tax Exemption Bylaw
• Review of Financial Mechanisms for Heritage Buildings (CR_7701)
• Discussion of the Heritage Resource Management Strategy (UPE00724)

The committee received two reports on heritage financial incentives and mechanisms for information, and discussed a heritage resource management strategy. A motion to resume work on Direct Control (DC1) zoning for the Glenora Heritage Character Area was not put to a vote; instead, the committee referred the report to City Council without a recommendation.

• Received FCS00645 financial incentive options for non-residential heritage properties (4-0)
• Received CR_7701 financial mechanisms for heritage buildings (4-0)
• Referred UPE00724 heritage resource management strategy to City Council without recommendation

Agenda Review Committee

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Community and Public Services Committee

The Community and Public Services Committee will discuss several reports, including an update on public washrooms, the Edmonton Heritage Council's annual report, and 2022 Heritage Community Investment Program grants. They will also address a postponed inquiry on sidewalk repairs and accessibility issues. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and selecting reports for debate.

• 2021 Public Washroom Update report
• 2020-2021 Edmonton Heritage Council Annual Report and update
• Heritage Community Investment Program Operational Grant Results 2022
• Sidewalk Repairs and Accessibility Issues inquiry (A. Knack)
• Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy status report (due June 27, 2022)

The Community and Public Services Committee approved a revised due date of June 27, 2022, for the Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy report. It also received updates on public washrooms and the Edmonton Heritage Council, recommended approval of heritage grant funding, and directed administration to develop a sidewalk maintenance renewal process. Several notices of motion were given for future council consideration.

• Approved revised due date for Indigenous Affordable Housing Strategy report (5-0)
• Approved revised due date for Rosenthal Park Site Outdoor Recreation Facility status report (5-0)
• Received 2021 Public Washroom Update for information (4-0)
• Received 2020-2021 Edmonton Heritage Council Annual Report for information (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Heritage Community Investment Program Operational Grant funding (3-0)
• Directed administration to develop sidewalk maintenance renewal process and prioritization for high-needs areas (4-0)

Agenda Review Committee

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Agenda Review Committee

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