MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in City Council Chambers at 12:49 PM

PRESENT:

Mayor

Blaine Hyggen

Deputy Mayor

Jenn Schmidt-Rempel

Acting Mayor

Belinda Crowson (participated remotely)

Councillor

Rajko Dodic

Councillor

Jeff Carlson

Councillor

John Middleton-Hope

Councillor

Nick Paladino

Councillor

Ryan Parker

ABSENT:

       Councillor                                  Mark Campbell

OTHERS:

City Clerk

Bonnie Hilford

Legislative Services Assistant

Janessa Brown

City Manager

Lloyd Brierley

Director of Community Services

Mike Fox

Director of Infrastructure Services

Joel Sanchez

A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance

Graeme Woods

City Solicitor

Brian Loewen

City Treasurer

Darrell Mathews

Chief of Staff

Carly Kleisinger

Communications Consultant

Nick Kuhl

Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now enter a Closed Meeting at 12:49 P.M. to discuss confidential matters with respect to items 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 as per Sections 16 (Harmful to Business Interest of a Third Party), 21 (Harmful to Intergovernmental Relations), 24 (Advice from Officials) and 25 (Harmful to Economic and Other Interests of a Third party) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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Councillor Carlson:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn the Closed Session at 1:38 P.M.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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1.

2.

2.1.

2.2.

2.2.1

Acting Mayor Crowson, re: Congratulations to Students, Teachers and Parents wrapping up school year, Pride Week and flag raising, Indigenous Peoples week, Festival Square Opening, Catholic Exhibit, Dragon Boat Festival, Breakfast at the County and recognizing City staff for behind the scenes work.

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2.2.2

Councillor Middleton-Hope re: Filipino Association Festival.

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2.2.3.

Councillor Dodic, re: Front line City of Lethbridge staff and free parking during tax payment season and Concerts back at ENMAX Centre.

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2.2.4.

Councillor Carlson re: Summer Solstice, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Week of Events in Lethbridge, New West Theatre - Curb Fest, Pride Flag raising, Pride organizers, Dragon Boat Festival and Canada Day.

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2.2.5.

Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, re: Shout out to the team at Victoria Park – Blackfoot Teacher John Chief Calf, LSCO Live Well Showcase, Bridge Community Church, Chamber of Commerce Chair Reception and volunteer recognition event and SACLA Grand Opening.

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2.2.6.

Mayor Hyggen, re: Congrats to National Indigenous Peoples Week, All Graduates, 1st day of Summer, Pride Week and Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel filling in and Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel – Volunteer Award.

3.

Acting Mayor Crowson:

THAT the Agenda of the Regular Meeting of City Council on June 21, 2022 be adopted as amended to include the following additional items to the City Council Closed Agenda:

• 14.6 – Airport Framework Incentive Update (Verbal)
• 14.7 - Sponsorship Opportunity #1
• 14.8 – Sponsorship Opportunity #2
• 14.9 – Boards, Commission and Committees Update (Verbal)
• 14.10 – Parking Matter (Verbal)

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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4.

4.1.

4.2.

4.3.

4.4.

4.5.

4.6.

4.7.

4.8.

Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the following Meetings of City Council be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the same:

• City Council Meeting – 2022-06-07; and
• Special City Council Meeting – 2022-06-09

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council receive for information the following:

• Status of Directed Resolutions – 2022-06-2; and
• Procurement Summary Report of April 2022; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the recommendations contained within the following Standing Policy Committee Reports:

4.5 2020 Audit Terms of Reference

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council rescind the January 13, 2020 resolution of City Council adopting the Audit Committee Terms of Reference.

4.6 Parks & Cemeteries 2021 Annual Report

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council Receive for information the 2021 Parks & Cemeteries Annual Report.

4.7 Foxtails and Grasshoppers Mitigation Plan

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council Receive as information the report on Foxtails and Grasshoppers Mitigation.

4.8 Palix Foundation – Memorandum of Understanding

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (as in Attachment 1) between the Palix Foundation, University of Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge to promote the implementation of the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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5.

6.

7.

8.

8.1.

8.1.1

Acting Mayor Crowson:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council approve the following service level modifications:

1. Starting in winter of 2022/23, Phase 1:

• declaration of snow routes and implementation of plowing to the right on approximately 25 km of selected roadways as identified in attachment 6; and

2. Starting in winter of 2023/24 and continuing into winter of 2024/25, Phase 2:

• implement the provision of more residential plowing, less snow removal (snow removal only in the hospital area, downtown and around school zones) in combination with declaring snow routes more frequently Citywide and provide enforcement during snow events; (as in attachment 7); and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration report back to Civic Works Standing Policy Committee in the spring of 2025 about operating budget and resource impacts.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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8.1.2

Acting Mayor Crowson:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the maintenance of current service levels for all sweeping programs and to enhance enforcement action; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration to monitor the new service levels resulting from the 2020 budget reduction initiative and report back to Civic Works Standing Policy Committee in the spring of 2025 about operating budget and resource impacts.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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11.

12.

13.

14.

Councillor Carlson:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now enter a Closed Meeting at 2:09 P.M. to discuss confidential matters with respect to items 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8, 14.9 and 14.10 as per Sections 20 (Harmful to Law Enforcement), 21 (Harmful to Intergovernmental Relations), 23 (Local Public Body Confidences) and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn the Closed Session at 4:27 P.M.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.1.

(City Manager, City Clerk, Legislative Services Assistant, Director of Infrastructure Services, Director of Community Services, A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance, Chief of Staff, Community and Engagement Manager, Continuous Improvement Specialist, City Solicitor, City Treasurer and Customer Service and 311 General Manager)

Councillor Carlson:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the City Council Inquiry Process (Verbal) remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.2.

(City Manager, City Clerk, Legislative Services Assistant, Director of Infrastructure Services, Director of Community Services, A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance, City Treasure, City Solicitor, Chief of Staff, Community and Engagement Manager and Intergovernmental and Advocacy Advisor)

Councillor Middleton-Hope:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct that the closed meeting discussions, documents, presentations and reports with respect to Council Advocacy Priorities remain confidential pursuant to Section 21 (Harmful to Intergovernmental Relations) and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council refer this item to the June 24 Advocacy Advisory Meeting

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.3.

(City Manager, City Clerk, Legislative Services Assistant, Director of Infrastructure Services, Director of Community Services, A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance, City Solicitor, City Treasurer, Chief of Staff, Community and Engagement Manager and Corporate Finance Controller)

Councillor Paladino:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the Municipal Housing Matter (verbal) remain confidential pursuant to Section 16 (Harmful to Business Interest of a Third Party), 21 (Harmful to Intergovernmental Relations), 23 (Local Public Body Confidences) and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT City Council refer this item to the July 5, 2022, meeting of Council, Closed Session.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.4.

(City Manager)

Acting Mayor Crowson:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the Human Resources Matter (Verbal) remain confidential pursuant to Section 23 (Local Public Body Confidences) and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.5.

(City Manager, City Clerk and A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance)

Councillor Middleton-Hope:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the Board, Commission and Committee Relationship (Verbal) remain confidential pursuant to Sections 20 (Harmful to Law Enforcement), 21 (Harmful to Intergovernmental Relations), and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT this item be postponed to the July 5 meeting of Council – Closed session.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.6.

(City Manager, City Clerk, Legislative Services Assistant, Director of Infrastructure Services, Director of Community Services, A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance, City Solicitor and City Treasurer)

Councillor Carlson:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the Airport Update (Verbal) remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local Public Body Confidences) and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Opposed: Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.7.

(City Manager, City Clerk, Legislative Services Assistant, Director of Infrastructure Services, Director of Community Services, A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance, City Solicitor and City Treasurer)

Councillor Dodic:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council directs that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the Sponsorship Opportunity #1 remain confidential pursuant to Section 23 (Local Public Body Confidences) and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct Administration to proceed with the confidential recommendation presented in today’s Closed Session.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.8.

(City Manager, City Clerk, Legislative Services Assistant, Director of Infrastructure Services, Director of Community Services, Director of Finance and Corporate Performance, City Solicitor and City Treasurer)

Councillor Carlson:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council directs that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the Sponsorship Opportunity #2 remain confidential pursuant to Section 23 (Local Public Body Confidences) and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct Administration to proceed with the confidential recommendation presented in Closed Session.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.9.

Board, Commission and Committee Update (Verbal) (FOIP Sections 20, 21 and 24)

(City Manager, City Clerk, Legislative Services Assistant, Director of Infrastructure Services, Director of Community Services, A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance, City Solicitor and City Treasurer)

Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the Board, Commission and Committee Relationship (Verbal) remain confidential pursuant to Sections 20 (Harmful to Law Enforcement), 21 (Harmful to Intergovernmental Relations), and 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council proceed with the confidential recommendation presented in Closed Session.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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14.10

Parking Matter (FOIP Section 24)

(City Manager, City Clerk, Legislative Services Assistant, Director of Infrastructure Services, Director of Community Services, A/Director of Finance and Corporate Performance, City Solicitor and City Treasurer)

Councillor Dodic:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council directs that the closed meeting discussions with respect to the Parking Matter remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Favour:   Mayor Hyggen, Deputy Mayor Schmidt-Rempel, Acting Mayor Crowson, Councillor Carlson, Councillor Dodic, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Paladino, Councillor Parker

Absent: Councillor Campbell

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16.

Mayor

City Clerk