City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Tuesday, February 08, 2022

1:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

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

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2022, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. 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 Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

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

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

C. Schlamp, T. Orbell and M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  That the February 8, 2022, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 19935 - To allow for medium rise Multi-Unit Housing, Westmount

  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)

1.4

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Mayor A. Sohi explained the public hearing process. C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Charter Bylaw 19946

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. E. Shillington, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. T. Lumsden, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19939

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. M. Vivian, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Residential (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19947

There were no speakers registered to the passing of Charter Bylaw 19947.

Charter Bylaw 19943

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. B. Dibben, Select Engineering (to answer questions only)
2. A. Petrosky, Melcor Developments (to answer questions only)
3. S. Keating, Melcor Developments (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19940

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. B. Loree (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19945

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. G. Hordyk, L7 Architecture (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19944

There were no speakers registered to the passing of Charter Bylaw 19944.

Charter Bylaw 19942

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19934

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. Y. Lew, Stantec
2. J. Wacko, Cantiro (to answer questions only)
3. E. Shillington, Stantec (to answer questions only)
4. P. Fereday, Cantiro (to answer questions only)
5. C. Oberg, Bunt Engineering (to answer questions only)
6. C. Fedyna, Gravity Architecture (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. E. Jones
2. S. Pratt
3. S. Post
4. F. Calder
5. N. Phillet
6. M. Reeves
7. D. Cannam
8. H. Bessey
9. A. Al-Kheder
10. A. Persi
11. V. Vilimanovich

Charter Bylaw 19930

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. T. Mahey

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. C. Kypridemou
2. L. Mah
3. D. Kuchelyma, Jasper Park Community League
4. R. Graham, on behalf of 185 Jasper Park residents
5. C. Eigenseher
6. B. Harris
7. A. Eigenseher-Harris
8. B. Kwasnitza, Jasper Park Community League

Charter Bylaw 19935

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. D. Groome
2. K. Elhatton-Lake
3. T. Genge
4. K. Sherlock

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19946 - Text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw - Section 997 Special Area Blatchford Appendix II Environmental Overlay
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19939 - To rezone land in the Chappelle neighbourhood
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19947 - To allow for single detached housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19943 - To rezone land in the Mattson neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19940 - To allow for industrial businesses that are compatible with nearby residential uses, Ritchie
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19945 - To rezone land in the Calgary Trail North neighbourhood
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19944 - To allow for small scale infill development, Sherwood
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19942 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, King Edward Park

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19946 - Text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw - Section 997 Special Area Blatchford Appendix II Environmental Overlay
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19939 - To rezone land in the Chappelle neighbourhood
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19947 - To allow for single detached housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19943 - To rezone land in the Mattson neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19940 - To allow for industrial businesses that are compatible with nearby residential uses, Ritchie
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19945 - To rezone land in the Calgary Trail North neighbourhood
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19944 - To allow for small scale infill development, Sherwood
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19942 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, King Edward Park

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19946 - Text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw - Section 997 Special Area Blatchford Appendix II Environmental Overlay
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19939 - To rezone land in the Chappelle neighbourhood
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19947 - To allow for single detached housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19943 - To rezone land in the Mattson neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19940 - To allow for industrial businesses that are compatible with nearby residential uses, Ritchie
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19945 - To rezone land in the Calgary Trail North neighbourhood
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19944 - To allow for small scale infill development, Sherwood
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19942 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, King Edward Park

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19946 - Text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw - Section 997 Special Area Blatchford Appendix II Environmental Overlay
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19939 - To rezone land in the Chappelle neighbourhood
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19947 - To allow for single detached housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19943 - To rezone land in the Mattson neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19940 - To allow for industrial businesses that are compatible with nearby residential uses, Ritchie
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19945 - To rezone land in the Calgary Trail North neighbourhood
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19944 - To allow for small scale infill development, Sherwood
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19942 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, King Edward Park

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19946 - Text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw - Section 997 Special Area Blatchford Appendix II Environmental Overlay
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19939 - To rezone land in the Chappelle neighbourhood
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19947 - To allow for single detached housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19943 - To rezone land in the Mattson neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19940 - To allow for industrial businesses that are compatible with nearby residential uses, Ritchie
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19945 - To rezone land in the Calgary Trail North neighbourhood
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19944 - To allow for small scale infill development, Sherwood
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19942 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, King Edward Park

  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)

3.1

Charter Bylaw 19946 - Text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw - Section 997 Special Area Blatchford Appendix II Environmental Overlay

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19946 received three readings.

3.2

Charter Bylaw 19939 - To rezone land in the Chappelle neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19939 received three readings.

3.3

Charter Bylaw 19947 - To allow for single detached housing, Rosenthal

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19947 received three readings.

3.4

Charter Bylaw 19943 - To rezone land in the Mattson neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19943 received three readings.

3.5

Charter Bylaw 19940 - To allow for industrial businesses that are compatible with nearby residential uses, Ritchie

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19940 received three readings.

3.6

Charter Bylaw 19945 - To rezone land in the Calgary Trail North neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19945 received three readings.

3.7

Charter Bylaw 19944 - To allow for small scale infill development, Sherwood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19944 received three readings.

3.8

Charter Bylaw 19942 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, King Edward Park

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19942 received three readings.

3.9

Charter Bylaw 19934 - To allow for eleven multi-unit dwellings in the form of row housing, Westmount

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

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker made a presentation in favour:

• Y. Lew, Stantec

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

• E. Jones
• S. Pratt
• S. Post
• M. Reeves
• D. Cannam
• H. Bessey
• V. Vilimanovich

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• F. Calder
• N. Phillet
• A. Al-Kheder

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Inkpen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speaker answered questions:

• Y. Lew, Stantec

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

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19934 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19934 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19934 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19934 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19934 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)

3.10

Charter Bylaw 19930 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing development, Jasper Park

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:

• T. Mahey

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

• L. Mah
• D. Kuchelyma, Jasper Park Community League

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• R. Graham, on behalf of 185 Jasper Park residents
• C. Eigenseher
• B. Harris
• A. Eigenseher-Harris
• B. Kwasnitza, Jasper Park Community League

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

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

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

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19930 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)

• The following answered questions:

  • C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk
  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19930 be read a first time.

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

  Carried (10 to 3)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19930 be read a second time.

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

  Carried (10 to 3)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19930 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19930 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (10 to 3)

3.11

Charter Bylaw 19935 - To allow for medium rise Multi-Unit Housing, Westmount

The following speaker made a presentation in opposition:

• T. Genge

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• D. Groome
• K. Sherlock

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Inkpen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speakers answered questions:

• J. Spurr
• D. Groome
• K. Sherlock

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

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19935 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 19935 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 19935 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 19935 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 19935 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

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

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2022.