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Edmonton public meetings in 2023

44 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Sep 12, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves several infrastructure and waste management bylaws

City Council passed multiple bylaws to authorize the construction and financing of infrastructure projects and waste management services. Several administrative reports regarding community safety, river heritage, and flood mitigation were also approved.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Mon Sep 11, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council Public Hearing

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple industrial and residential zoning bylaws

City Council passed several bylaws to allow for industrial, commercial, and residential developments across various areas including Rampart Industrial, Desrochers, and Oliver. The council also approved an amendment to the South-East Industrial Area Outline Plan.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approves action for City Auditor recruitment

The Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee met to discuss a private report on auditor recruitment. The committee approved the action outlined in report OCC02030 and voted to keep the report private.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Wed Sep 6, 2023 · 1:30 PM

City Council - Non-Regular

✓ Decided: Council approves actions for Federation of Canadian Municipalities update

City Council approved actions outlined in a private report regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The council also received reports on intergovernmental updates and pre-budget submissions to federal and provincial governments.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Utility Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of water plant flood mitigation project

The Utility Committee recommended that City Council approve the site location study and environmental impact assessment for the Edmonton Water Treatment Plants Flood Mitigation Project. The committee also requested a memo regarding vegetation management and landscaping for the barriers. Three other reports were received for information.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves amendments to several upcoming committee agendas

The committee approved the adoption of the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 29, 2023. Following a private session, the committee voted to amend draft agendas for several upcoming meetings in September and October.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Thu Aug 31, 2023 · 12:00 PM

Special City Council

✓ Decided: City Council receives confidential legal briefing

City Council met in a special session to receive a private verbal report from Employee and Legal Services. The council voted to keep the contents of the report private under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Wed Aug 30, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee approves land purchase and biotech lease

The Executive Committee approved a land purchase for Ellerslie Industrial and a lease agreement with Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation. The committee also recommended a retroactive tax refund for the YWCA and the reallocation of alley lighting tax revenue.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Aug 29, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves amendments to draft agendas

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 22, 2023. After meeting in private to discuss the Agenda Review Committee List, the committee voted to amend draft agendas for the September 12/13 City Council and September 15 Council Services Committee meetings.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Aug 29, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Urban Planning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends Heritage River designation for North Saskatchewan River

The Urban Planning Committee recommended that the Mayor support the designation of the North Saskatchewan River as a Heritage River. The committee also requested a transit service package to address gaps in new communities and updates to growth management frameworks.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Community and Public Services Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends joint advocacy and violence prevention plan for public safety

The Committee recommended that the Mayor and Administration engage with the Edmonton Police Commission and community organizations to advocate for public safety funding and systemic issues. It also recommended the development of a violence prevention action plan. Several homelessness reports were approved with revised due dates.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Tue Aug 22, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves draft agendas for September meetings

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

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Aug 22, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple infrastructure and zoo project bylaws

City Council passed several bylaws to authorize the construction and financing of infrastructure projects, including zoo enhancements and sidewalk reconstructions. The council also approved reports regarding the Capital Line South Extension and ethics advisor contracts.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Mon Aug 21, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council Public Hearing

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple zoning and area plan amendments

City Council passed several bylaws through three readings to amend area redevelopment and structure plans. These decisions allow for various housing types, industrial uses, and commercial services across multiple neighborhoods.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Aug 15, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves amendments to draft agendas

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 8, 2023. After meeting in private to discuss the Agenda Review Committee List, the committee voted to amend the draft agendas for upcoming committee meetings.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Aug 8, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves draft agenda for August 22/23 City Council

The committee met to review and amend the draft agenda for the August 22/23, 2023, City Council meeting. The session included a private discussion regarding the agenda list before returning to public session to finalize amendments.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Thu Jul 13, 2023 · 3:00 PM

Special Audit Committee

✓ Decided: Audit Committee approves request for KPMG consulting proposal

The Special Audit Committee approved a request for KPMG to submit a proposal for consulting services. The committee also decided to keep the related Financial and Corporate Services report private.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Wed Jul 12, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Urban Planning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends proceeding to planning phase of National Urban Park Initiative

The Urban Planning Committee recommended that the city proceed to the planning phase of the National Urban Park Initiative. The committee also requested reports on construction site safety and research into increasing family-oriented housing in Centre City.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Tue Jul 11, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Community and Public Services Committee

✓ Decided: Committee requests funding for expanded snow programs and park amenities

The committee directed administration to bring forward unfunded service and capital packages for snow removal, downtown optimization, and park amenities for Fall 2023 budget adjustments. It also approved a phased approach for legacy playground projects to extend fundraising deadlines beyond 2024.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Mon Jul 10, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council Public Hearing

✓ Decided: City Council advances multiple zoning and land-use bylaws

City Council read 20 different bylaws for a first, second, and third time. These bylaws address housing density, road closures, and area redevelopment plans across various neighborhoods. All readings were approved by a 11-0 vote.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Jul 4, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves infrastructure bylaws and transit safety reporting

City Council passed several bylaws to finance infrastructure projects, including a new transit bus garage and zoo enhancements. Council also directed administration to provide detailed plans and budgets for transit space activation, customer support, and cleaning by October 24, 2023.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Thu Jun 29, 2023 · 3:00 PM

Special Audit Selection Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends reappointment of Audit Committee public member

The Special Audit Selection Committee met to discuss a membership update for the Audit Committee. The committee voted to recommend that City Council reappoint a public member for a term from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Audit Committee

✓ Decided: Audit Committee approves revised 2023 Annual Work Plan

The Audit Committee approved the Office of the City Auditor's revised 2023 Annual Work Plan. The committee also received three reports for information regarding auditor recommendations, budget items, and employee absences and overtime.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves draft agendas for July committee meetings

The committee met to review and amend draft agendas for several upcoming July meetings. The committee approved the June 20, 2023, minutes and the current meeting agenda.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 1:30 PM

Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee

✓ Decided: Committee elects Vice-Chair and approves revised City Auditor recruitment actions

The Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee elected Councillor J. Wright as Vice-Chair. The committee met in private to discuss a recruitment update and subsequently approved revised actions outlined in report OCC01939.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Mon Jun 26, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council Public Hearing

✓ Decided: City Council approves several zoning and land-use bylaws

City Council passed multiple bylaws regarding residential and industrial land use, including high-density housing on Boyle Street and row housing in Rosenthal. The council also approved road closures on Maskekosihk Trail and the designation of recreational land in Pleasantview.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Fri Jun 23, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee recommends approval of Downtown District Energy agreements

The Executive Committee recommended that City Council approve agreements with EPCOR Utilities Inc. for the Downtown District Energy System and related budget adjustments. The committee also recommended approval of amendments to the Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Expansion environmental assessment and parking lot expansion.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Urban Planning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee establishes written question process for Draft Zoning Bylaw

The Urban Planning Committee approved a process for Council members to submit written questions regarding the Draft Zoning Bylaw by July 30, 2023. The committee also approved revised due dates for several reports concerning affordable housing and transit services.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee postpones July 10 Public Hearing draft agenda

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 13, 2023. It was decided to postpone the discussion of the July 10, 2023, City Council Public Hearing draft agenda to the June 27, 2023, meeting.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Mon Jun 19, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Community and Public Services Committee

✓ Decided: Committee directs administration to improve snow and ice control communications

The Committee approved a directive for administration to develop a communication plan for the Snow and Ice Control Program and residential parking ban compliance. Several reports regarding indoor shisha consumption, drug checking programs, and outreach ecosystems were received for information.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves amendments to four upcoming meeting agendas

The committee approved the adoption of the June 13 agenda and the minutes from June 6. After meeting in private, the committee decided to amend the draft agendas for four upcoming committee meetings scheduled for late June.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves several bylaws and reports on city infrastructure and housing

City Council approved multiple bylaws, including the designation of Magrath Mansion as a Municipal Historic Resource and a new funding authorization for residential concrete curb crossings. Council also approved reports regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund and catalytic converter theft. A revised term limit of six years was approved for the Edmonton Police Commission.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council Public Hearing

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple housing and planning bylaws

City Council passed several bylaws to allow for small-scale and low-rise multi-unit housing in various neighborhoods. A proposal to refer a commercial use bylaw in Tweddle Place back to Administration for further community engagement was defeated.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council - Non-Regular

✓ Decided: City Council receives private intergovernmental update

City Council met in private to discuss an intergovernmental update. The council subsequently voted to keep the report private and received it for information.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 3:00 PM

City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends approval of consultant and contract updates

The City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee approved recommendations to City Council regarding a consultant update and a contract update. Both matters were discussed in a private session and the associated reports were ordered to remain private.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Code of Conduct Sub-Committee

✓ Decided: Sub-Committee requests revised report on Council Code of Conduct feedback

The Code of Conduct Sub-Committee met to discuss consolidated feedback on Bylaw 18483. The committee decided that Administration must provide a revised report based on a private session and that specific feedback attachments remain private.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Tue Jun 6, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves amendments to draft agendas

The committee met to review and amend draft agendas for upcoming committee meetings. Members approved changes to the agendas for the Community and Public Services, Urban Planning, and Executive committees, as well as the Quarterly Look Ahead.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Community and Public Services Committee - Non-Regular

✓ Decided: Committee recommends reappointment of Youth Council members

The Community and Public Services Committee met in private to discuss the 2023 Membership Report and Reappointment Recommendations for the City of Edmonton Youth Council. The committee voted to recommend that City Council reappoint the individuals listed in the revised report for the term of September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Fri Jun 2, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Executive Committee

✓ Decided: Executive Committee approves Old Strathcona Farmers' Market lease

The Executive Committee approved a lease agreement for the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market Society. The committee also recommended that City Council approve the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan and the designation of Magrath Mansion as a municipal historic resource.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall
Thu Jun 1, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Urban Planning Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends developer-funded maintenance for neighborhood entrance signs

The Urban Planning Committee recommended that City Council establish a developer-contributed maintenance fund for new neighborhood entrance signs. The committee also requested a memo updating the inventory and condition ratings of public and private entrance features.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Wed May 31, 2023 · 9:30 AM

Community and Public Services Committee

✓ Decided: Committee recommends legislative changes to combat catalytic converter theft

The Committee recommended that the Mayor request federal and provincial governments to strengthen laws regarding vehicle imports and scrap metal dealers. They also directed Administration to update the city's immigration and settlement policy. Several reports on homelessness, arts, and Indigenous frameworks were received for information.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue May 30, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves amendments to draft agendas

The committee met to review and amend draft agendas for upcoming City Council and committee meetings. The members approved the May 30, 2023, agenda and the May 23, 2023, minutes.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue May 30, 2023 · 9:30 AM

City Council Public Hearing

✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple zoning and road closure bylaws

City Council passed seven bylaws through three readings. These decisions include approvals for various residential and commercial developments, a neighborhood structure plan amendment, and specific road closures.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Tue May 23, 2023 · 8:30 AM

Agenda Review Committee

✓ Decided: Agenda Review Committee approves draft agendas for June meetings

The committee approved the draft agendas for three upcoming meetings in June 2023. The session included a brief private meeting to discuss the agenda lists before returning to public session.

Councillor's Boardroom, 2nd floor, City Hall