City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 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 9:32 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and 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

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

C. Martin, T. Orbell and J. Vizbar, 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 30, 2023, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

  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

1.

Avonmore School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 1 class from Avonmore School in Ward Métis and their teacher, A. Smola.

2.

Dansereau Meadows School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Dansereau Meadows School in Beaumont and their teacher, B. Novak.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

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

Bylaw 20496

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Duggan (to answer questions only)
2. T. Duggan (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20500

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Booth, Situate Inc.
2. T. Erickson, Tacada

Charter Bylaw 20494

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Davis, Davis Consulting (to answer questions only)
2. D. VandenBrink, Rohit (to answer questions only)
3. L. Salvador, Rohit (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20498 and Charter Bylaw 20499

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Lee, Qualico (to answer questions only)
2. R. Rehman, Qualico (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20503 and Bylaw 20502

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. G. Smith, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20501

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. M. Ouellette, Jayco
2. J. Leblanc, Jayco

The following speakers regsistered in opposition:

1. D. Johnson
2. M. Clonfero

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20496 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkview
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20500 - To allow for a mid to high rise commercial or residential mixed use building, Prince Rupert
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20498 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20499 - To allow mid rise multi-unit housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20503 - To allow development of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20502 - To allow for portions of 107 Street NW and adjacent lanes to be closed to facilitate construction of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown

  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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20496 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkview
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20500 - To allow for a mid to high rise commercial or residential mixed use building, Prince Rupert
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20498 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20499 - To allow mid rise multi-unit housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20503 - To allow development of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20502 - To allow for portions of 107 Street NW and adjacent lanes to be closed to facilitate construction of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown

  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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20496 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkview
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20500 - To allow for a mid to high rise commercial or residential mixed use building, Prince Rupert
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20498 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20499 - To allow mid rise multi-unit housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20503 - To allow development of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20502 - To allow for portions of 107 Street NW and adjacent lanes to be closed to facilitate construction of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown

  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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20496 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkview
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20500 - To allow for a mid to high rise commercial or residential mixed use building, Prince Rupert
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20498 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20499 - To allow mid rise multi-unit housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20503 - To allow development of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20502 - To allow for portions of 107 Street NW and adjacent lanes to be closed to facilitate construction of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown

  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: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20496 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkview
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20500 - To allow for a mid to high rise commercial or residential mixed use building, Prince Rupert
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20498 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20499 - To allow mid rise multi-unit housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20503 - To allow development of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20502 - To allow for portions of 107 Street NW and adjacent lanes to be closed to facilitate construction of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown

  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

Bylaw 20496 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkview

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20496 received three readings.

3.2

Charter Bylaw 20500 - To allow for a mid to high rise commercial or residential mixed use building, Prince Rupert

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20500 received three readings.

3.3

Charter Bylaw 20494 - To allow for low density residential uses, protection of natural area within the North Saskatchewan River Valley & Ravine System, development of a stormwater management facility & protection of a pipeline corridor, Starling

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• L. Salvador, Rohit

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Tiwana, 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: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20494 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20494 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20494 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20494 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20494 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)

3.4

Bylaw 20498 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20498 received three readings.

3.5

Charter Bylaw 20499 - To allow mid rise multi-unit housing, The Uplands

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20499 received three readings.

3.6

Charter Bylaw 20503 - To allow development of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20503 received three readings.

3.7

Bylaw 20502 - To allow for portions of 107 Street NW and adjacent lanes to be closed to facilitate construction of the Downtown Warehouse Campus Park, Downtown

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20502 received three readings.

3.8

Charter Bylaw 20501 - To allow for medium rise multi-unit housing, Glenora

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

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

• J. Leblanc, Jayco
• M. Ouellette, Jayco

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• D. Johnson
• M. Clonfero

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

• J. Leblanc, Jayco

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

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

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20501 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20501 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20501 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20501 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20501 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)

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 12:08 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023.