Edmonton public meetings in 2023
44 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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.
- Approved Bylaw 20575 for 50 Street CPR Grade Separation (12-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20576 for Stadium LRT Station Upgrade (12-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20597 for Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility Expansion (12-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20598 for Waste Containers (12-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20599 for Waste Management Equipment Acquisition (12-0)
- Approved reports on Community Safety, River Heritage, and Water Treatment Flood Mitigation (12-0)
- Approved tax forgiveness options for the YWCA (12-0)
- Received Operating Budget Adjustment 12 Update for information (12-1)
City Council Public Hearing
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.
- Approved Amendment to the South-East Industrial Area Outline Plan (10-0)
- Passed Charter Bylaw 20591 for industrial and limited non-industrial uses at Rampart Industrial (10-0)
- Passed Charter Bylaw 20609 for education services at Weir Industrial (10-0)
- Passed Bylaw 20553 and Charter Bylaw 20554 for industrial development and indoor self storage at Edmonton Energy And Technology Park (10-0)
- Passed Bylaw 20278 and Charter Bylaw 20279 for medium rise multi-unit housing at Desrochers (10-0)
- Passed Bylaw 20583, 20584, and Charter Bylaw 20585 for commercial and personal service uses at Windermere and Ambleside (10-0)
- Passed Bylaw 20600, 20593, and Charter Bylaw 20594 to close a road right-of-way and allow mixed commercial/residential use in Oliver (10-0)
- Read Bylaw 20586 and Charter Bylaw 20587 a first time regarding Kennedale Industrial (10-0)
Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee
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.
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved meeting in private to discuss City Auditor Recruitment Update #1 (5-0)
- Approved action outlined in Office of the City Clerk report OCC02030 (5-0)
- Approved keeping report OCC02030 private (5-0)
City Council - Non-Regular
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.
- Approved actions in Office of the City Manager report OCM02027 regarding Federation of Canadian Municipalities (12-0)
- Received intergovernmental update report OCM02032 for information (12-0)
- Received pre-budget submissions report OCM02007 for information (12-0)
- Voted to keep reports OCM02007 and OCM02027 private (12-0)
Utility Committee
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.
- Recommended approval of Water Treatment Plants Flood Mitigation Site Location Study and Environmental Impact Assessment (7-0)
- Recommended that flood mitigation barrier locations in the River Valley be deemed essential (7-0)
- Recommended Administration provide City Council a memo on Vegetation Management Plan and Detailed Design of flood barriers (7-0)
- Received EPCOR 2022 Performance Based Regulation Progress Report for information (6-0)
- Received 2025-2027 Performance Based Regulation Rate Application Public Engagement and Awareness Plan for information (6-0)
- Received Single-use Item Reduction Bylaw Implementation Update for information (6-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted September 5, 2023 meeting agenda (2-0)
- Approved August 29, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved amendments to draft agendas for Community and Public Services, Urban Planning, Executive, and Audit Committees, and City Council Public Hearings (3-0)
Special City Council
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.
- Adopted the August 31, 2023 meeting agenda (13-0)
- Approved meeting in private to discuss item 5.1 (13-0)
- Approved returning to public session (13-0)
- Received Employee and Legal Services verbal report ELS02056 for information (13-0)
- Decided report ELS02056 shall remain private (13-0)
Executive Committee
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.
- Approved land purchase agreement for Ellerslie Industrial (5-0)
- Approved lease agreement with Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (5-0)
- Recommended $18,427.28 retroactive tax refund to Stony Plain Investments Ltd. for YWCA property (5-0)
- Recommended applying $355,914 in excess alley lighting tax revenue to 2024 rates (5-0)
- Approved revised Oct 13, 2023 due date for Downtown CRL Financial Incentives report (5-0)
- Approved revised Oct 13, 2023 due date for City Acquired Properties report (5-0)
- Approved revised Oct 13, 2023 due date for Blatchford Business Case Goals report (5-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted August 29, 2023 meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved motion to meet in private for item 2.1 (3-0)
- Approved motion to return to public session (4-0)
- Approved amendments to draft agendas for September 12/13 City Council and September 15 Council Services Committee meetings (4-0)
Urban Planning Committee
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.
- Recommended City Council support the North Saskatchewan River Heritage River designation (5-0)
- Recommended updating Terms of Reference for Area and Neighbourhood Structure Plans to address climate and fiscal impacts (5-0)
- Requested unfunded service package and capital profile for transit buses and satellite garage lease (4-0)
- Requested bus fleet replacement plan report by February 2024 (4-0)
- Approved recommendation for Real Time Traffic Monitoring Review (5-0)
- Approved revised due date of Q4 2023 for report CO01784 (5-0)
- Received report CO01562 on youth bus service for information (4-0)
- Received report CO01551 on developer-funded transit options for information (4-0)
Community and Public Services Committee
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.
- Recommended Mayor and Administration engage Edmonton Police Commission and community organizations for joint advocacy to provincial and federal governments (5-0)
- Recommended Administration engage funders to coordinate funding programs and remove red tape for Community Safety and Wellbeing initiatives (5-0)
- Recommended Administration provide a report on a violence prevention action plan (5-0)
- Approved revised due date of Oct 30, 2023, for Enhanced Encampment and Unsheltered Homelessness Response Plan (5-0)
- Approved revised due date of Dec 4, 2023, for Social Services Agencies for Houseless Persons (5-0)
- Approved revised due date of Oct 30, 2023, for Edmonton's Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness - Lessons Learned (5-0)
- Postponed YMCA Childminding Service Agreement to Oct 10, 2023 (5-0)
- Requested report on Edmonton enforcement staffing levels and comparison to Calgary by Dec 4, 2023
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted August 22, 2023 meeting agenda (2-0)
- Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved motion to meet in private for item 2.1 (2-0)
- Approved motion to return to public session (2-0)
- Approved amendments to draft agendas for September 5 Utility Committee, September 6 Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee, and September 6 City Council - Non-Regular (2-0)
City Council
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.
- Approved Bylaw 20510 for Valley Zoo - Nature's Wild Backyard Phase II (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20393 for Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal and Enhancement (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20397 for McCauley Neighbourhood sidewalk reconstruction (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20400 for Ottewell Neighbourhood sidewalk reconstruction (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20563 for Great Neighbourhoods Initiative (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20567 for The Quarters Downtown Community Revitalization Levy Areas Projects (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20391 for Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20401 for New Transit Bus Garage (13-0)
City Council Public Hearing
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.
- Approved Bylaw 20543 to amend Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20544 for small scale housing in Britannia Youngstown (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20547 for commercial, office and services uses in Glenora (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20558 for low rise multi-unit housing in Pleasantview (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20551 for low rise multi-unit housing in Ritchie (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20559 for industrial and commercial businesses in Calder (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20552 for public benefit infrastructure at The Orchards at Ellerslie (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20561 and Charter Bylaw 20562 for industrial uses in Maple Ridge and Southeast Industrial (13-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted August 15, 2023 agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved motion to meet in private for item 2.1 (3-0)
- Approved motion to return to public session (3-0)
- Approved amendments to draft agendas for August 28, 29, and 30 committee meetings (3-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted August 8, 2023 meeting agenda (1-0)
- Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (1-0)
- Approved amendments to the August 22/23, 2023 City Council draft agenda (1-0)
Special Audit Committee
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.
- Approved request for KPMG to submit a proposal for consulting services (6-0)
- Approved keeping report FCS01973 private (6-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
Urban Planning Committee
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.
- Recommended City Council proceed to the planning phase of the National Urban Park Initiative (5-0)
- Requested report on professional engineer involvement and mandatory shoring for excavations near property lines (3-1)
- Requested report on establishing a fund to repair damage from adjacent residential developments (3-1)
- Requested report on streamlining and centralizing infill complaints and inquiries (4-0)
- Requested research and stakeholder engagement report on increasing three or more bedroom units in Centre City (3-0)
- Approved July 12, 2023 agenda (5-0)
- Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Community and Public Services Committee
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.
- Approved request for unfunded service package to operationalize an Expanded Snow Program (5-0)
- Approved request for unfunded service package to continue City Centre Optimization Project and park maintenance (5-0)
- Approved request for $5.5 million one-time funding for Community Parks Amenities: Growth program (5-0)
- Approved phased approach for legacy NPDP playground projects, including Soraya Hafez Playground, to extend completion past 2024 deadline (5-0)
- Postponed report on Indigenous Business Supports to August 28, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council Public Hearing
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.
- Approved first, second, and third readings of Charter Bylaw 20535 for emergency services use in Glenora (11-0)
- Approved first, second, and third readings of Charter Bylaws 20532, 20526, and 20541 for small scale housing in Glenwood, Crestwood, and Sherwood (11-0)
- Approved first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 19795 to close laneways for Valley Line West LRT in Westmount (11-0)
- Approved first, second, and third readings of Charter Bylaw 20434 for commercial development in Strathcona Industrial Park (11-0)
- Approved first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 20523 to close surplus road right-of-way in Davies Industrial East (11-0)
- Approved first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 20524 and Charter Bylaw 20525 for housing and planning in Clareview Town Centre (11-0)
- Approved first, second, and third readings of Charter Bylaw 20527 for density and garages in Riverview (11-0)
- Approved first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 20528 and Charter Bylaw 20529 for development in Edgemont (11-0)
City Council
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.
- Approved Bylaw 20391 for Terwillegar Drive Expressway Upgrades (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20401 for New Transit Bus Garage (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20393 for Valley Zoo Animal Enclosure Renewal (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20511 for Malmo Plains decorative street lights (13-0)
- Approved recommendations for EPS Funding Formula, Terwillegar Drive Stage 2, and Youth Council appointments (13-0)
- Directed administration to report on transit space activation, customer support, and cleaning by Oct 24, 2023 (13-0)
- Referred Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy report to Committee for Aug 28, 2023 (13-0)
- Approved revised due date of August 22, 2023, for EPS Funding Formula report (13-0)
Special Audit Selection Committee
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.
- Adopted the June 29, 2023 agenda (5-0)
- Approved meeting in private to discuss item 4.1 (5-0)
- Recommended to City Council the reappointment of a public member of Audit Committee for the term January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027 (5-0)
- Decided that Report OCC01931 and its Attachment 1 remain private (5-0)
Audit Committee
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.
- Approved Revised 2023 Annual Work Plan (7-0)
- Received Office of the City Auditor Recommendation Follow-Up Dashboard Report OCA01936 for information (7-0)
- Received Financial and Corporate Services report FCS01760 regarding 2023-2026 Budget Items for information (7-0)
- Received Office of the City Auditor report OCA01937 on Employee Absences and Overtime Audit for information (7-0)
- Adopted June 27, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted June 27, 2023 agenda (2-0)
- Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved amendments to draft agendas for July 11 Community and Public Services Committee, July 12 Urban Planning Committee, July 14 Executive Committee, and July 10 City Council Public Hearing (2-0)
Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee
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.
- Elected Councillor J. Wright as Vice-Chair (4-0)
- Adopted meeting agenda with addition of City Auditor Recruitment Update (4-0)
- Approved meeting in private to discuss item 4.1 (4-0)
- Approved revised Attachment 1 of report OCC01939 and its outlined actions (4-0)
- Decided report OCC01939 shall remain private (4-0)
City Council Public Hearing
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.
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20512 for industrial businesses in Mistatim Industrial (11-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20504 for road closures on Maskekosihk Trail (10-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20519 for recreational land in Pleasantview (10-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20516 for small scale housing in Glenora (10-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20520 and Charter Bylaw 20521 for Rosenthal housing forms (8-4)
- Approved Bylaw 20517 and Charter Bylaw 20518 for high density residential on Boyle Street (12-0)
Executive Committee
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.
- Recommended approval of Downtown District Energy System agreements with EPCOR Utilities Inc. (5-0)
- Recommended approval of budget adjustments for Downtown District Energy capital profiles (5-0)
- Recommended approval of construction funding agreement amendment for Francis Winspear Centre of Music (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Terwillegar Drive Stage 2 Expansion Environmental Impact Assessment amendment (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Rainbow Valley Road Parking Lot expansion Site Location Study (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Rainbow Valley Road Parking Lot expansion location per Bylaw 7188 (5-0)
- Received 2022 BIA Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements for information (5-0)
- Received Indigenous Memorandum of Understanding - Rossdale update for information (5-0)
Urban Planning Committee
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.
- Approved process for Council to submit written questions on Draft Zoning Bylaw by July 30, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved revised due date of October 11, 2023, for Non-Market Affordable Housing Options report (4-0)
- Approved revised due date of August 29, 2023, for Edmonton Transit Services in Newer Developing/Developed Communities report (4-0)
- Approved revised due date of August 29, 2023, for Bus Service for Youth after School Hours report (4-0)
- Approved revised due date of August 29, 2023, for Developer-funded Transit Service Options report (4-0)
- Postponed Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01761 to July 12, 2023 (4-0)
- Postponed Construction Site Safety and Accountability item to July 12, 2023 (4-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted June 20, 2023 agenda with addition of Urban Planning Committee discussion (1-0)
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (1-0)
- Postponed July 10, 2023 City Council Public Hearing draft agenda discussion to June 27, 2023 (1-0)
- Amended draft agenda as discussed during the meeting (1-0)
Community and Public Services Committee
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.
- Directed Administration to seek input from Accessibility Advisory Committee on Snow and Ice Control communication plan (4-0)
- Directed Administration to develop a communication plan for residential parking ban compliance (4-0)
- Recommended to City Council that report UPE01602 on indoor shisha consumption be received for information (4-0)
- Received report CS01220REV on Drug Checking Program update for information (4-0)
- Received report CS01453 on Multi-Disciplinary and Outreach Ecosystem for information (4-0)
- Received report CO01824 on bylaw enforcement and ticketing during Phase 2 parking bans for information (4-0)
- Approved June 19, 2023 agenda with the deletion of the Community Sandbox Program Review (4-0)
- Approved minutes from May 31 and June 5, 2023 meetings (4-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted June 13, 2023 agenda (3-0)
- Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved motion to meet in private for item 2.1 (3-0)
- Approved motion to return to public session (3-0)
- Approved amendments to draft agendas for June 27 Audit Committee, June 27 Emergency Advisory Committee, June 27 Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee, and June 29 Special Audit Selection Committee (3-0)
City Council
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.
- Approved Bylaw 20112 designating Magrath Mansion as a Municipal Historic Resource (12-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20402 for Residential Concrete Curb Crossing Local Improvements (12-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20497 amending Edmonton Police Commission term limits to six years (11-1)
- Approved Housing Accelerator Fund application and investment plan (12-0)
- Approved options to address catalytic converter theft (12-0)
- Approved 2023 Tax Public Auction Resolution (12-0)
- Approved Blatchford Renewable Energy funding opportunity (12-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20304 regarding Ward Boundaries and Council Composition (12-0)
City Council Public Hearing
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.
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20505 for small scale housing in Elmwood Park (11-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20507 for low rise multi-unit housing in Belgravia (11-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20508 for small scale residential housing in Marquis (11-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20492 to amend Windermere Area Structure Plan (11-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20493 to amend Keswick Neighbourhood Structure Plan (11-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20506 to extend a sunset clause in Queen Alexandra (11-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20509 for low rise multi-unit housing in Grovenor (11-0)
- Defeated motion to refer Charter Bylaw 20495 back to Administration for community engagement (5-7)
City Council - Non-Regular
City Council met in private to discuss an intergovernmental update. The council subsequently voted to keep the report private and received it for information.
- Adopted meeting agenda (13-0)
- Approved meeting in private to discuss item 7.1 (13-0)
- Received Communications and Engagement report CE01924 for information (13-0)
- Decided report CE01924 shall remain private (13-0)
City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee
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.
- Approved recommendation to City Council to approve actions in report OCC01928 regarding Consultant Update (4-0)
- Approved that report OCC01928 remain private (4-0)
- Approved actions outlined in report OCC01930 regarding Contract Update (4-0)
- Approved that report OCC01930 remain private (4-0)
- Adopted June 6, 2023 agenda with additions of items 7.1 and 7.2 (3-0)
- Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
Code of Conduct Sub-Committee
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.
- Adopted June 6, 2023 agenda (4-0)
- Approved March 3, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved motion to meet in private to discuss item 6.1 (5-0)
- Approved motion to return to public session (4-0)
- Requested Administration provide a revised Attachment 1 for report OCC01805 (4-0)
- Decided Attachment 1 of report OCC01805 shall remain private (4-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted June 6, 2023 agenda (4-0)
- Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved motion to meet in private for item 2.1 (6-0)
- Approved motion to return to public session (6-0)
- Approved amendments to draft agendas for June 19, 20, and 23 committee meetings and the Quarterly Look Ahead (6-0)
Community and Public Services Committee - Non-Regular
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.
- Adopted the June 5, 2023 meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved meeting in private to discuss Youth Council membership (4-0)
- Recommended to City Council the reappointment of individuals in revised Attachment 1 of report OCC01910 for the term Sept 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024 (4-0)
- Recommended that report OCC01910 and its attachments remain private (4-0)
Executive Committee
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.
- Approved lease agreement with Old Strathcona Farmers' Market Society (4-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan (4-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Bylaw 20112 to designate Magrath Mansion as a Municipal Historic Resource (4-0)
- Approved revised due date of August 30, 2023, for Blatchford Business Case Goals report (4-0)
- Approved revised due date of October 13, 2023, for Fare Policy Amendment - Children Under 12 report (4-0)
- Received for information the Approved Capital Projects - Budget vs Actuals report (4-0)
Urban Planning Committee
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.
- Recommended City Council establish a developer contributed maintenance fund for new signs/features (3-0)
- Requested Administration provide a memo to Council updating the public and private entrance features inventory and condition ratings (3-0)
- Approved revised due date of September 19, 2023, for report on surface parking lots in Centre City and The Quarters (3-0)
- Received for information report on City Hydrogen Activities (4-0)
- Received for information report on tree management for William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation Project (4-0)
- Received for information report on City-owned RF5 Site and kept Attachment 2 private (4-0)
Community and Public Services Committee
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.
- Recommended Mayor write to federal and provincial governments to strengthen vehicle import and scrap metal dealer legislation (4-0)
- Directed Administration to provide an updated immigration and settlement policy to a future meeting (3-1)
- Approved revised due date of July 11, 2023, for Assisted Snow Programs report (3-0)
- Approved revised due date of June 19, 2023, for Edmonton Transit System Safety Plan report (3-0)
- Received Annual State of Immigration and Settlement - Year 2 Report for information (3-0)
- Received Indigenous Framework - Annual Update for information (4-0)
- Received Edmonton Arts Council 10-Year Plan update for information (5-0)
- Received Corporate Homelessness Plan update for information (4-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted May 30, 2023, meeting agenda (2-0)
- Approved May 23, 2023, meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved motion to meet in private for item 2.1 (2-0)
- Approved motion to return to public session (3-0)
- Approved amendments to draft agendas for June 13/14 City Council, June 15 Community and Public Services Committee, and June 20 Urban Planning Committee (3-0)
City Council Public Hearing
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.
- Approved Bylaw 20496 to close a portion of road right-of-way in Parkview (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20500 for mid to high rise mixed use building in Prince Rupert (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20498 to amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20499 for mid rise multi-unit housing in The Uplands (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20503 for Downtown Warehouse Campus Park development (13-0)
- Approved Bylaw 20502 to close portions of 107 Street NW and adjacent lanes (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20494 for low density residential and natural area protection in Starling (13-0)
- Approved Charter Bylaw 20501 for medium rise multi-unit housing in Glenora (13-0)
Agenda Review Committee
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.
- Adopted May 23, 2023 agenda (3-0)
- Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved draft agendas for June 5 Community and Public Services Committee, June 6 Code of Conduct Sub-Committee, and June 7 City Council meetings (3-0)