City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Monday, May 27, 2024

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• 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 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, May 27, 2024, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homelands. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice.

K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, R. Zheng and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the May 27, 2024, City Council Public Hearing meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Deletions:

  • 3.10 Bylaw 20824 - To amend the Horse Hill Area Structure Plan
  • 3.11 Bylaw 20825 - To amend the Marquis Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 20827 - To amend the Horse Hill Catchment within Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development    

  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)

1.4

Protocol Items

1.4.1

St. Timothy School (A. Stevenson)

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 1 class from St. Timothy School in Ward Anirniq and their teacher, C. Giasson.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson explained the public hearing process. K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Charter Bylaw 20816

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. B. Milligan (to answer questions only)

2. S. Cole, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20819

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Pope, Arcadis (to answer questions only)

2. M. Davis, Melcor Developments (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20823

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Pope, Arcadis (to answer questions only)

2. M. Davis, Melcor Developments (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20820 and Charter Bylaw 20821

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Pope, Arcadis (to answer questions only)

2. B. Clarke, Anthem Properties (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20818

There were no speakers registered to the passing of Charter Bylaw 20818.

Charter Bylaw 20822

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. K. Miller, Scheffer Andrew (to answer questions only)

Item 3.8 and Charter Bylaw 20817

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. H. Elfar, Children's Autism Services of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

2. T. Duncan, Children's Autism Services of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20816 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, and a stormwater management facility, Edmonton South Central
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20819 - To allow for medium scale housing, Hays Ridge
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20818 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20822 - To allow medium scale housing, Belvedere
  • 3.8 Amendment to the Northwest Industrial Area Outline Plan
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20817 - To allow for institutional services, community services, or recreational activities, Stone Industrial

  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: E. Rutherford

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20816 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, and a stormwater management facility, Edmonton South Central
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20819 - To allow for medium scale housing, Hays Ridge
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20818 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20822 - To allow medium scale housing, Belvedere
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20817 - To allow for institutional services, community services, or recreational activities, Stone Industrial

  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: E. Rutherford

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20816 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, and a stormwater management facility, Edmonton South Central
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20819 - To allow for medium scale housing, Hays Ridge
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20818 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20822 - To allow medium scale housing, Belvedere
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20817 - To allow for institutional services, community services, or recreational activities, Stone Industrial

  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: E. Rutherford

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20816 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, and a stormwater management facility, Edmonton South Central
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20819 - To allow for medium scale housing, Hays Ridge
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20818 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20822 - To allow medium scale housing, Belvedere
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20817 - To allow for institutional services, community services, or recreational activities, Stone Industrial

  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: E. Rutherford

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20816 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, and a stormwater management facility, Edmonton South Central
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20819 - To allow for medium scale housing, Hays Ridge
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20818 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20822 - To allow medium scale housing, Belvedere
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20817 - To allow for institutional services, community services, or recreational activities, Stone Industrial

  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: E. Rutherford

  That Attachment 1 of the May 27, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report, Amendment to the Northwest Industrial Area Outline Plan, be approved.

  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)

3.1

Charter Bylaw 20816 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, and a stormwater management facility, Edmonton South Central

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20816 received three readings.

3.2

Charter Bylaw 20819 - To allow for medium scale housing, Hays Ridge

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20819 received three readings.

3.3

Charter Bylaw 20823 - To allow for small to medium scale residential housing and for a school and park site, Hays Ridge

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

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

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20823 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20823 be read a first time.

  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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20823 be read a second time.

  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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20823 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20823 be read a third time.

  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)

3.4

Bylaw 20820 - To close portions of 156 Street SW, Chappelle

3.5

Bylaw 20821 - To close a portion of 156 Street SW, Chappelle

Bylaws 20820 and 20821 were dealt with together.

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

Deputy Mayor A. Stevenson asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

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

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 20820 and 20821 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaws 20820 and 20821 be read a first time.

  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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaws 20820 and 20821 be read a second time.

  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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaws 20820 and 20821 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaws 20820 and 20821 be read a third time.

  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)

3.6

Charter Bylaw 20818 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20818 received three readings.

3.7

Charter Bylaw 20822 - To allow medium scale housing, Belvedere

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20822 received three readings.

3.8

Amendment to the Northwest Industrial Area Outline Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. The following motion carried:

That Attachment 1 of the May 27, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report, Amendment to the Northwest Industrial Area Outline Plan, be approved.

3.9

Charter Bylaw 20817 - To allow for institutional services, community services, or recreational activities, Stone Industrial

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20817 received three readings.

3.10

Bylaw 20824 - To amend the Horse Hill Area Structure Plan

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

3.11

Bylaw 20825 - To amend the Marquis Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

3.12

Charter Bylaw 20827 - To amend the Horse Hill Catchment within Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

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

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m., Monday, May 27, 2024.