City Council Public Hearing - Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • A. Sohi, 
  • T. Cartmell, 
  • S. Hamilton, 
  • M. Janz, 
  • A. Knack, 
  • A. Paquette, 
  • K. Principe, 
  • J. Rice, 
  • E. Rutherford, 
  • A. Salvador, 
  • A. Stevenson, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright 

Deputy Mayor J. Wright called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, September 15, 2025, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Isga, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

Deputy Mayor J. Wright conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors S. Hamilton and J. Rice were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Karbashewski, M. Friesen, T. Orbell, M. Moussa, J. Abekah and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

Deputy Mayor J. Wright asked whether there were any declarations of pecuniary interests or conflicts of interest. There were none.

  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That the September 15, 2025, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Replacement attachments:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21285 - To amend the Heritage Valley Catchment within Charter Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development
      - Attachment 1
    • 3.13 Bylaw 21296 - To allow for a public utility corridor, The Orchards At Ellerslie
      - Attachment 1
    • 3.29 Charter Bylaw 21277 - To amend the North Central District Plan
      - Attachment 2
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

There were no Protocol Items.

Deputy Mayor J. Wright explained the public hearing process. A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Charter Bylaw 21285

There were no speakers registered to the passing of Charter Bylaw 21285.

Bylaws 21291 and 21292

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. Y. Lew, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. K. Schneider, Autograph Group (to answer questions only)
3. H. Edgar, Autograph Group (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21299

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. A. Warrender, Faction Projects

Bylaw 21251

There were no speakers registered to the passing of Bylaw 21251.

Bylaw 21258

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. R. Heinricks, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21274

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Residential (to answer questions only)
2. R. Heinricks, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21250

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. H. Mikkelsen, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. C. Nicholas, NAC Land (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 21293 and 21294

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. P. Ladouceur, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. S. Meunier, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. J. van Popta, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21253

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. R. Soans, Clarity Development (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 21295 and 21296

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. K. Miller, Scheffer Andrew (to answer questions only)
2. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Residential (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21290

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. C. Lee, Qualico Communities (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 21288 and 21289

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. K. Backus, Anthem Properties (to answer questions only)
2. K. Davies, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21297

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. C. Lee, Qualico Communities (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 21279, 21280 and 21281

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. D. Tauber, Chiniki Group of Companies (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20995

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. T. Bowuweester, Henday Heated Storage (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21248

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Pan, Span Architect (to answer questions only)
2. Y. Sidhu (to answer questions only)
3. V. Mutti, Mutti Homes (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21298

There were no speakers registered to the passing of Bylaw 21298.

Bylaw 21257

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. A. Rosland, Situate

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. B. Nguyen
2. D. Hughes
3. B. Trieu 

Bylaw 21249

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. R. Eidick, EINS

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. D. Hughes
2. J. Pavlic

Bylaw 21255

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. B. Xu, Everfor Studio Ltd.
2. W. Yin, Everfor Studio Ltd.

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. R. Cairns

Bylaw 21256

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. B. Thiessen
2. A. Jiang, Everfor Studio Ltd. (to answer questions only)
3. W. Yin, Everfor Studio Ltd. (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. J. Soltice
2. H. Feniak
3. R. Bell

Bylaw 21273

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. O. Joshi, WSP Canada (to answer questions only)
2. T. Lumsden, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 21277 and Bylaw 21278

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. M. Richard (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 21263 and 21264

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. A. Lynch, Artis Reit (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. L. Ormberg
2. J. Mulherin

  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21285 - To amend the Heritage Valley Catchment within Charter Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development
    • 3.2 Bylaw 21291 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw 20001, Urban Warehouse Zone, Downtown 
    • 3.3 Bylaw 21292 - To allow for mixed-use development that reflects the area's urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.4 Bylaw 21299 - To allow for mixed use development that reflects the area’s urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.5 Bylaw 21251 - To close a portion of road right-of-way (184 Street SW), Keswick 
    • 3.6 Bylaw 21258 - To allow for a range of small scale housing, Chappelle 
    • 3.7 Bylaw 21274 - To close portions of road right-of-way along Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle and Desrochers 
    • 3.8 Bylaw 21250 - To allow for medium scale housing, Heritage Valley Town Centre
    • 3.11 Bylaw 21253 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Strathcona Industrial Park 
    • 3.12 Bylaw 21295 - To close a portion of 91 Street SW, north of 41 Avenue SW, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.13 Bylaw 21296 - To allow for a public utility corridor, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.14 Bylaw 21290 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and smaller scale parks and amenities, Aster 
    • 3.15 Bylaw 21288 - To amend the Big Lake Area Structure Plan 
    • 3.16 Bylaw 21289 - To amend the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan  
    • 3.17 Bylaw 21297 - To allow for agricultural and rural uses that do not prevent future land uses in accordance with a statutory plan, The Uplands
    • 3.21 Bylaw 20995 - To allow for agricultural and minor industrial uses, including vehicle and temporary storage, Anthony Henday Big Lake
    • 3.22 Bylaw 21248 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Calder 
    • 3.23 Bylaw 21298 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing up to 3 storeys, Calder 
    • 3.28 Bylaw 21273 - To allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, Blatchford 
    • 3.29 Charter Bylaw 21277 - To amend the North Central District Plan 
    • 3.30 Bylaw 21278 - To allow for light industrial and commercial businesses, Montrose
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21285 - To amend the Heritage Valley Catchment within Charter Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development
    • 3.2 Bylaw 21291 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw 20001, Urban Warehouse Zone, Downtown 
    • 3.3 Bylaw 21292 - To allow for mixed-use development that reflects the area's urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.4 Bylaw 21299 - To allow for mixed use development that reflects the area’s urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.5 Bylaw 21251 - To close a portion of road right-of-way (184 Street SW), Keswick 
    • 3.6 Bylaw 21258 - To allow for a range of small scale housing, Chappelle 
    • 3.7 Bylaw 21274 - To close portions of road right-of-way along Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle and Desrochers 
    • 3.8 Bylaw 21250 - To allow for medium scale housing, Heritage Valley Town Centre
    • 3.11 Bylaw 21253 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Strathcona Industrial Park 
    • 3.12 Bylaw 21295 - To close a portion of 91 Street SW, north of 41 Avenue SW, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.13 Bylaw 21296 - To allow for a public utility corridor, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.14 Bylaw 21290 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and smaller scale parks and amenities, Aster 
    • 3.15 Bylaw 21288 - To amend the Big Lake Area Structure Plan 
    • 3.16 Bylaw 21289 - To amend the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan  
    • 3.17 Bylaw 21297 - To allow for agricultural and rural uses that do not prevent future land uses in accordance with a statutory plan, The Uplands
    • 3.21 Bylaw 20995 - To allow for agricultural and minor industrial uses, including vehicle and temporary storage, Anthony Henday Big Lake
    • 3.22 Bylaw 21248 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Calder 
    • 3.23 Bylaw 21298 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing up to 3 storeys, Calder 
    • 3.28 Bylaw 21273 - To allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, Blatchford 
    • 3.29 Charter Bylaw 21277 - To amend the North Central District Plan 
    • 3.30 Bylaw 21278 - To allow for light industrial and commercial businesses, Montrose
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21285 - To amend the Heritage Valley Catchment within Charter Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development
    • 3.2 Bylaw 21291 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw 20001, Urban Warehouse Zone, Downtown 
    • 3.3 Bylaw 21292 - To allow for mixed-use development that reflects the area's urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.4 Bylaw 21299 - To allow for mixed use development that reflects the area’s urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.5 Bylaw 21251 - To close a portion of road right-of-way (184 Street SW), Keswick 
    • 3.6 Bylaw 21258 - To allow for a range of small scale housing, Chappelle 
    • 3.7 Bylaw 21274 - To close portions of road right-of-way along Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle and Desrochers 
    • 3.8 Bylaw 21250 - To allow for medium scale housing, Heritage Valley Town Centre
    • 3.11 Bylaw 21253 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Strathcona Industrial Park 
    • 3.12 Bylaw 21295 - To close a portion of 91 Street SW, north of 41 Avenue SW, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.13 Bylaw 21296 - To allow for a public utility corridor, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.14 Bylaw 21290 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and smaller scale parks and amenities, Aster 
    • 3.15 Bylaw 21288 - To amend the Big Lake Area Structure Plan 
    • 3.16 Bylaw 21289 - To amend the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan  
    • 3.17 Bylaw 21297 - To allow for agricultural and rural uses that do not prevent future land uses in accordance with a statutory plan, The Uplands
    • 3.21 Bylaw 20995 - To allow for agricultural and minor industrial uses, including vehicle and temporary storage, Anthony Henday Big Lake
    • 3.22 Bylaw 21248 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Calder 
    • 3.23 Bylaw 21298 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing up to 3 storeys, Calder 
    • 3.28 Bylaw 21273 - To allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, Blatchford 
    • 3.29 Charter Bylaw 21277 - To amend the North Central District Plan 
    • 3.30 Bylaw 21278 - To allow for light industrial and commercial businesses, Montrose
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21285 - To amend the Heritage Valley Catchment within Charter Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development
    • 3.2 Bylaw 21291 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw 20001, Urban Warehouse Zone, Downtown 
    • 3.3 Bylaw 21292 - To allow for mixed-use development that reflects the area's urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.4 Bylaw 21299 - To allow for mixed use development that reflects the area’s urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.5 Bylaw 21251 - To close a portion of road right-of-way (184 Street SW), Keswick 
    • 3.6 Bylaw 21258 - To allow for a range of small scale housing, Chappelle 
    • 3.7 Bylaw 21274 - To close portions of road right-of-way along Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle and Desrochers 
    • 3.8 Bylaw 21250 - To allow for medium scale housing, Heritage Valley Town Centre
    • 3.11 Bylaw 21253 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Strathcona Industrial Park 
    • 3.12 Bylaw 21295 - To close a portion of 91 Street SW, north of 41 Avenue SW, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.13 Bylaw 21296 - To allow for a public utility corridor, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.14 Bylaw 21290 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and smaller scale parks and amenities, Aster 
    • 3.15 Bylaw 21288 - To amend the Big Lake Area Structure Plan 
    • 3.16 Bylaw 21289 - To amend the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan  
    • 3.17 Bylaw 21297 - To allow for agricultural and rural uses that do not prevent future land uses in accordance with a statutory plan, The Uplands
    • 3.21 Bylaw 20995 - To allow for agricultural and minor industrial uses, including vehicle and temporary storage, Anthony Henday Big Lake
    • 3.22 Bylaw 21248 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Calder 
    • 3.23 Bylaw 21298 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing up to 3 storeys, Calder 
    • 3.28 Bylaw 21273 - To allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, Blatchford 
    • 3.29 Charter Bylaw 21277 - To amend the North Central District Plan 
    • 3.30 Bylaw 21278 - To allow for light industrial and commercial businesses, Montrose
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21285 - To amend the Heritage Valley Catchment within Charter Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development
    • 3.2 Bylaw 21291 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw 20001, Urban Warehouse Zone, Downtown 
    • 3.3 Bylaw 21292 - To allow for mixed-use development that reflects the area's urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.4 Bylaw 21299 - To allow for mixed use development that reflects the area’s urban warehouse character, Downtown 
    • 3.5 Bylaw 21251 - To close a portion of road right-of-way (184 Street SW), Keswick 
    • 3.6 Bylaw 21258 - To allow for a range of small scale housing, Chappelle 
    • 3.7 Bylaw 21274 - To close portions of road right-of-way along Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle and Desrochers 
    • 3.8 Bylaw 21250 - To allow for medium scale housing, Heritage Valley Town Centre
    • 3.11 Bylaw 21253 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Strathcona Industrial Park 
    • 3.12 Bylaw 21295 - To close a portion of 91 Street SW, north of 41 Avenue SW, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.13 Bylaw 21296 - To allow for a public utility corridor, The Orchards At Ellerslie 
    • 3.14 Bylaw 21290 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and smaller scale parks and amenities, Aster 
    • 3.15 Bylaw 21288 - To amend the Big Lake Area Structure Plan 
    • 3.16 Bylaw 21289 - To amend the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan  
    • 3.17 Bylaw 21297 - To allow for agricultural and rural uses that do not prevent future land uses in accordance with a statutory plan, The Uplands
    • 3.21 Bylaw 20995 - To allow for agricultural and minor industrial uses, including vehicle and temporary storage, Anthony Henday Big Lake
    • 3.22 Bylaw 21248 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Calder 
    • 3.23 Bylaw 21298 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing up to 3 storeys, Calder 
    • 3.28 Bylaw 21273 - To allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, Blatchford 
    • 3.29 Charter Bylaw 21277 - To amend the North Central District Plan 
    • 3.30 Bylaw 21278 - To allow for light industrial and commercial businesses, Montrose
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

Bylaws 21293 and 21294 were dealt with together.

The following member of Administration's delegation made a presentation:

  • A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers answered questions in favour:

  • N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton
  • P. Ladouceur, City of Edmonton

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

The following speaker answered questions:

  • N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 21293 and 21294 be closed.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaws 21293 and 21294 be read a first time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaws 21293 and 21294 be read a second time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaws 21293 and 21294 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaws 21293 and 21294 be read a third time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    Potential Repurposing of Site for School and Associated Park Site Development - Opportunities and Impacts 

    That Administration undertake a review of the opportunities and impacts of repurposing City owned lands located at 2711 - 101 Street SW (NW-16-51-24-4) and at 9460 41 Ave SW (Plan 3186TR Lot D) from the currently planned industrial uses into potential locations for school and associated park site development and provide a report back to Committee. 

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2026, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

Bylaws 21279, 21280 and 21281 were dealt with together.

The following member of Administration's delegation made a presentation and answered questions:

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Tiwana, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 21279, 21280 and 21281 be closed.

  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Bylaws 21279, 21280 and 21281 be read a first time.

    In Favour (8)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (5)A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (8 to 5)
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaws 21279, 21280 and 21281 be read a second time.

    In Favour (8)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (5)A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (8 to 5)
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaws 21279, 21280 and 21281 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Wright
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaws 21279, 21280 and 21281 be read a third time.

    In Favour (9)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (4)A. Knack, A. Salvador, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 4)

The following member of Administration's delegation made a presentation:

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in favour:

  • A. Rosland, Situate

The following speaker made a presentation in opposition:

  • B. Trieu

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in opposition:

  • B. Nguyen

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 21257 be closed.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaw 21257 be read a first time.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (6)A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaw 21257 be read a second time.

    In Favour (7)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (6)A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (7 to 6)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaw 21257 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaw 21257 be read a third time.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (5)T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (8 to 5)

The following member of Administration's delegation made a presentation:

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in favour:

  • R. Eidick, EINS

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in opposition:

  • J. Pavlic

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

The following speaker answered questions:

  • R. Eidick, EINS

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 21249 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That Bylaw 21249 be read a first time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 3)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That Bylaw 21249 be read a second time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 3)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That Bylaw 21249 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:M. Janz

    That Bylaw 21249 be read a third time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 3)

The following member of Administration's delegation made a presentation:

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • B. Xu, Everfor Studio Ltd.
  • W. Yin, Everfor Studio Ltd.

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 21255 be closed.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 21255 be read a first time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 21255 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 3)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 21255 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Bylaw 21255 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 3)

The following member of Administration's delegation made a presentation:

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in favour: 

  • B. Thiessen 

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

  • W. Yin, Everfor Studio Ltd.

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • J. Soltice
  • H. Feniak

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in opposition:

  • R. Bell

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

The following speaker answered questions: 

  • W. Yin, Everfor Studio Ltd.

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 21256 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 21256 be read a first time.

    Opposed (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (0 to 12)

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Bylaw 21266 be referred back to Administration and return to a future City Council Public Hearing.

    Due Date: To be determined, City Council Public Hearing

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

Bylaws 21263 and 21264 were dealt with together.

The following member of Administration's delegation made a presentation:

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

  • A. Lynch, Artis Reit

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in opposition:

  • L. Ormberg

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

Deputy Mayor J. Wright asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

The following speakers answered questions:

  • A. Lynch, Artis Reit
  • L. Ormberg

Deputy Mayor J. Wright asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 21263 and 21264 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaws 21263 and 21264 be read a first time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaws 21263 and 21264 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaws 21263 and 21264 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Bylaws 21263 and 21264 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaws 21263 and 21264 be referred back to Administration to work with the Applicant to propose a general commercial zone for this site and return to a future City Council Public Hearing.

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford withdrew the motion.

    Withdrawn


Mayor A. Sohi asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

The meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2025.

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