City Council Public Hearing - Minutes

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

A. Knack,
R. Clarke,
M. Elliott,
M. Janz,
J. Morgan,
A. Paquette,
T. Parmar,
K. Principe,
E. Rutherford,
A. Salvador,
A. Stevenson,
K. Tang,
and J. Wright

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

At the request of Mayor A. Knack, Deputy Mayor M. Janz called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 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.

1.2
Roll Call

Deputy Mayor M. Janz conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillors A. Paquette, T. Parmar and K. Tang were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

E. Norton, T. Orbell and J. Taves, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Declaration of Pecuniary or Conflict of Interest

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

1.4
Adoption of Agenda

Moved by:M. Janz
Seconded by:T. Parmar
That the February 24, 2026, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following change:
- 3.11 Bylaw 21423 - To allow for child care services and cannabis retail stores, South Edmonton Common
  - Attachment 1
In Favour (13) A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
Carried (13 to 0)
Moved by:J. Wright
Seconded by:J. Morgan
1. That the following items be postponed to the March 10, 2026, City Council Public Hearing:
- 3.6 Charter Bylaw 21428 - To amend the Ellerslie District Plan
- 3.7 Bylaw 21398 - To amend the Decoteau Area Structure Plan
- 3.8 Bylaw 21399 - To amend the Alces Neighbourhood Structure Plan
- 3.9 Bylaw 21400 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and a variety of commercial businesses, Alces
- 3.12 Charter Bylaw 21430 - To amend the Southwest District Plan
- 3.13 Bylaw 21431 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, MacEwan
- 3.14 Bylaw 21416 - To allow for medium scale housing, Schonsee
- 3.15 Charter Bylaw 21425 - To amend the Northwest District Plan
- 3.16 Bylaw 21426 - To allow for medium scale housing, McArthur Industrial
- 3.19 Bylaw 21419 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Calder
2. That the Orders of the Day for the March 10, 2026, City Council Public Hearing be changed as follows:
- Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Adjournment - 9 p.m.
Members of City Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.
Part 1 of Motion, put:
Moved by:J. Wright
Seconded by:J. Morgan
1. That the following items be postponed to the March 10, 2026, City Council Public Hearing:
- 3.6 Charter Bylaw 21428 - To amend the Ellerslie District Plan
- 3.7 Bylaw 21398 - To amend the Decoteau Area Structure Plan
- 3.8 Bylaw 21399 - To amend the Alces Neighbourhood Structure Plan
- 3.9 Bylaw 21400 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and a variety of commercial businesses, Alces
- 3.12 Charter Bylaw 21430 - To amend the Southwest District Plan
- 3.13 Bylaw 21431 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, MacEwan
- 3.14 Bylaw 21416 - To allow for medium scale housing, Schonsee
- 3.15 Charter Bylaw 21425 - To amend the Northwest District Plan
- 3.16 Bylaw 21426 - To allow for medium scale housing, McArthur Industrial
- 3.19 Bylaw 21419 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Calder
In Favour (13) A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
Carried (13 to 0)
Part 2 of Motion, put:
Moved by:J. Wright
Seconded by:J. Morgan
2. That the Orders of the Day for the March 10, 2026, City Council Public Hearing be changed as follows:
- Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Adjournment - 9 p.m.
In Favour (10) A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
Opposed (3) A. Paquette, K. Tang, and K. Principe
Carried (10 to 3)

1.5
Council Protocol Recognition

1.5.1
Lendrum School (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Lendrum School in Ward papastew and their teachers, Madame Edwards and C. Andrews.

1.5.2
John A McDougall School (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from John A McDougall School in Ward O-day’min and their teachers, V. Lessard and S. Gratton.

1.5.3
Athlone School (A. Knack)

Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 4 class from Athlone School in Ward Anirniq and their teacher, M. Deschner.

2.
Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1
Call for Persons to Speak

Mayor A. Knack explained the public hearing process. E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any speakers to the following Bylaws:

Bylaw 21421