Urban Planning Committee Minutes

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• S. Hamilton,
• A. Paquette,
• K. Principe,
• A. Salvador,
• and A. Sohi

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor S. Hamilton called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, and acknowledged that Urban Planning Committee 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

Councillor S. Hamilton conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Urban Planning Committee.

*Mayor A. Sohi is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committees Bylaw 18156

Councillors T. Cartmell, M. Janz, A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, K. Tang and J. Wright; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, T. Ward, T. Orbell, C. Schlamp and C. McLuckie, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That the February 15, 2022, Urban Planning Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  • 6.1 Mass Transit: Planning for 1.25 Million People
    - Attachment 4
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That the January 18, 2022, Urban Planning Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

  • 5.1 Bus Network Redesign - Options for Expansion 
    
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 6.1 Mass Transit: Planning for 1.25 Million People

  1. P. Chahal
  2. L. Thompson, Castle Downs Recreation Society
  3. Y. Cetin, Paths for People
  4. D. Grist, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee

  • 6.2 The Bike Plan Implementation Guide

  1. K. Turnock, Oliver Community League's RecreACTION Committee
  2. S. Raitz, Paths for People
  3. R. Paches, Oliver Community League (to answer questions only)
  4. K. Heslinga, Bike Edmonton
     
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton

  That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 6.2 The Bike Plan Implementation Guide

  1. D. Grist, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
  2. J. Kerr 

  • 6.3 Mobility Network Assessment

  1. D. Grist, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting.

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Bus Network Redesign - Options for Expansion

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That the revised due date of March 23, 2022, Executive Committee, for the City Operations report CO00606 Bus Network Redesign - Options for Expansion, be approved.

6.

Public Reports

6.1

Mass Transit: Planning for 1.25 Million People

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• D. Karhut, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• L. Thompson, Castle Downs Recreation Society
• P. Chahal

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• R. Toohey, Urban Planning and Economy
• P. Orozco, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Hotton-McDonald, City Operations
• D. Karhut, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Padbury, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Manager, Financial and Corporate Services

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

• Moved by: A. Sohi

  That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

  That the Metro Line Extension from Blatchford to Castledowns be reflected in the first phase of the CIty Plan for planning up to 1.25 million.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

6.2

The Bike Plan Implementation Guide

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• N. Smith, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speaker made a presentation:

• K. Turnock, Oliver Community League's RecreACTION Committee

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• S. Raitz, Paths for People
• K. Heslinga, Bike Edmonton
  
• J. Kerr

The following public speaker answered questions:

• R. Paches, Oliver Community League

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• N. Smith, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Orozco, Urban Planning and Economy
• O. Messinis, City Operations
• N. Lazurko, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  Bike Network Redeveloping Area Completion Options

  That Administration provide a report that outlines options for the completion of the bike network in the redeveloping area by 2026 including any associated engagement that could be considered as part of the development of the 2023-2026 capital and operating budget and return to Urban Planning Committee in the third quarter. Each option should consider impacts on the Energy Transition Strategy and the ability to create a more connected network that enables accelerated mode shift. As part of the option analysis, Administration should consider things that will accelerate mode shift prior to the construction of permanent bike lanes including but not limited to end of trip facilities and temporary installations prior to neighbourhood renewal. 

  Due Date: Third Quarter 2022, Urban Planning Committee

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

6.3

Mobility Network Assessment

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• N. Smith, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• N. Lazurko, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That the February 15, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00491, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.4

ETS Fleet Storage and Maintenance Facility Project

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

• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• C. Hotton-MacDonald, City Operations

• Moved by: S. Hamilton

  That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

  That the strategy as outlined in Scenario 3 of Attachment 1 of the February 15, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00416, be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

10.1

Kingsway Legion Outstanding Tax Balance Options (A. Paquette)

Councillor A. Paquette stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, he would move the following:

That Administration return to Executive Committee with a report outlining the options available to Council for supporting the Kingsway Legion (account 10189875) with their current outstanding tax balance.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 15, 2022, Urban Planning Committee

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022.