City Council Public Hearing - Minutes

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• M. Janz, 
• R. Clarke, 
• M. Elliott, 
• J. Morgan, 
• A. Paquette, 
• T. Parmar, 
• K. Principe, 
• 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 M. Janz called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 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.

Mayor A. Knack was absent with notice.

Councillors T. Parmar and K. Principe were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting

E. Norton, T Orbell and M. Friesen, 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: T. Parmar
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the February 3, 2026, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  • 3.6 Bylaw 21403 - To amend the Stillwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    - Attachments 1 and 2

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)

1.5

Council Protocol Recognition

1.5.1

St. Paul School (M. Janz)

Deputy Mayor M. Janz, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 2/3 class from St. Paul School in Ward Nakota Isga and their teachers, J. Hudon and M. Guzzo.

1.5.2

Greenfield School (M. Janz)

Deputy Mayor M. Janz, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Greenfield School in Ward papastew and their teacher, V. Ramsamy.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

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

Charter Bylaw 21405 and Bylaws 21406 and 21407

The following number of speakers registered:

• 5 speakers registered in favour
• 2 speakers registered in opposition

Bylaw 21401

The following number of speakers registered:

• 2 speakers registered in favour

Bylaw 21402

The following number of speakers registered:

• 3 speakers registered in favour

Bylaws 21403 and 21404

The following number of speakers registered:

• 2 speakers registered in favour

Bylaw 21389

The following number of speakers registered:

• 1 speaker registered in favour

Charter Bylaw 21331 and Bylaw 21332

The following number of speakers registered:

• 2 speakers registered in favour

Bylaw 21343

The following number of speakers registered:

• 3 speakers registered in favour

Bylaw 21393

The following number of speakers registered:

• 3 speakers registered in favour
• 1 speaker registered in opposition

Charter Bylaw 21369

The following number of speakers registered:

• 1 speaker registered in favour

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

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

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.4 Bylaw 21401 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Holyrood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21402 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21403 - To amend the Stillwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21404 - To allow for small scale commercial development, the preservation of natural area, smaller scale parks and amenities, and a range of small to medium scale residential housing, Stillwater
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21389 - To allow for commercial and limited light industrial businesses, Place LaRue
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 21331 - To amend the Jasper Place District Plan
  • 3.10 Bylaw 21332 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Edmiston Industrial
  • 3.11 Bylaw 21343 - To close a portion of undeveloped road right-of-way, Schonsee

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.4 Bylaw 21401 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Holyrood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21402 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21403 - To amend the Stillwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21404 - To allow for small scale commercial development, the preservation of natural area, smaller scale parks and amenities, and a range of small to medium scale residential housing, Stillwater
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21389 - To allow for commercial and limited light industrial businesses, Place LaRue
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 21331 - To amend the Jasper Place District Plan
  • 3.10 Bylaw 21332 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Edmiston Industrial
  • 3.11 Bylaw 21343 - To close a portion of undeveloped road right-of-way, Schonsee

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.4 Bylaw 21401 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Holyrood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21402 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21403 - To amend the Stillwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21404 - To allow for small scale commercial development, the preservation of natural area, smaller scale parks and amenities, and a range of small to medium scale residential housing, Stillwater
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21389 - To allow for commercial and limited light industrial businesses, Place LaRue
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 21331 - To amend the Jasper Place District Plan
  • 3.10 Bylaw 21332 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Edmiston Industrial
  • 3.11 Bylaw 21343 - To close a portion of undeveloped road right-of-way, Schonsee

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.4 Bylaw 21401 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Holyrood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21402 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21403 - To amend the Stillwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21404 - To allow for small scale commercial development, the preservation of natural area, smaller scale parks and amenities, and a range of small to medium scale residential housing, Stillwater
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21389 - To allow for commercial and limited light industrial businesses, Place LaRue
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 21331 - To amend the Jasper Place District Plan
  • 3.10 Bylaw 21332 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Edmiston Industrial
  • 3.11 Bylaw 21343 - To close a portion of undeveloped road right-of-way, Schonsee

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: T. Parmar

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.4 Bylaw 21401 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Holyrood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21402 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, The Uplands
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21403 - To amend the Stillwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21404 - To allow for small scale commercial development, the preservation of natural area, smaller scale parks and amenities, and a range of small to medium scale residential housing, Stillwater
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21389 - To allow for commercial and limited light industrial businesses, Place LaRue
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 21331 - To amend the Jasper Place District Plan
  • 3.10 Bylaw 21332 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Edmiston Industrial
  • 3.11 Bylaw 21343 - To close a portion of undeveloped road right-of-way, Schonsee

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)

3.1

Charter Bylaw 21405 - To amend the Whitemud District Plan

3.2

Bylaw 21406 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw 20001 to add a new Special Area

3.3

Bylaw 21407 - To allow for Transit Oriented Development adjacent to the Century Park Transit Centre, Ermineskin

Charter Bylaw 21405 and Bylaws 21406 and 21407 were dealt with together.

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

• A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker made a presentation in favour:

• A. Moir, B&A Studios

The following speakers answered questions in favour:

• B. Murray, B&A Studios
• C. Oberg, Bunt Engineering

The following speaker made a presentation in opposition:

• D. Cepeda Montufar

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in opposition:

• J. Dawang

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

Deputy Mayor M. Janz asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

The following speakers answered questions:

• B. Murray, B&A Studios
• C. Oberg, Bunt Engineering

Deputy Mayor M. Janz asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 21405 and Bylaws 21406 and 21407 be closed.

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Charter Bylaw 21405 and Bylaws 21406 and 21407 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Charter Bylaw 21405 and Bylaws 21406 and 21407 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Charter Bylaw 21405 and Bylaws 21406 and 21407 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Morgan
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Charter Bylaw 21405 and Bylaws 21406 and 21407 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

3.4

Bylaw 21401 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Holyrood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21401 received three readings. 

3.5

Bylaw 21402 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, The Uplands

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21402 received three readings. 

3.6

Bylaw 21403 - To amend the Stillwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21403 received three readings. 

3.7

Bylaw 21404 - To allow for small scale commercial development, the preservation of natural area, smaller scale parks and amenities, and a range of small to medium scale residential housing, Stillwater

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21404 received three readings.

3.8

Bylaw 21389 - To allow for commercial and limited light industrial businesses, Place LaRue

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21389 received three readings. 

3.9

Charter Bylaw 21331 - To amend the Jasper Place District Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 21331 received three readings. 

3.10

Bylaw 21332 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Edmiston Industrial

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21332 received three readings.

3.11

Bylaw 21343 - To close a portion of undeveloped road right-of-way, Schonsee

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21343 received three readings. 

3.12

Bylaw 21393 - To allow for mid-rise multi-unit residential development and ensuring a pedestrian-oriented ground-level interface, Downtown

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:

• R. Soans, Clarity Development Advisory

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• D. Horta, Abbey Lane Homes

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions in opposition:

• M. Rysiew

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

Deputy Mayor M. Janz asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. 

The following speaker answered questions:

• M. Rysiew

Deputy Mayor M. Janz asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 21393 be closed.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Bylaw 21393 be read a first time.

  In Favour (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Bylaw 21393 be read a second time.

  In Favour (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Bylaw 21393 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Bylaw 21393 be read a third time.

  In Favour (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

3.13

Charter Bylaw 21369 - To amend The Meadows Catchment within Charter Bylaw 14380 - Arterial Roads for Development

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

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Haldane, Employee and Legal Services

Deputy Mayor M. Janz asked if Council Members had any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Charter Bylaw 21369 be referred back to Administration to amend Schedule "L" by deleting "(Culvert Extension Only)" in item 10, and upon completion of the required strategic assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment, return to a future City Council Public Hearing.

  With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Wright restated the referral motion. 

  
  
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: M. Elliott

  That Charter Bylaw 21369 be referred back to Administration to complete the strategic assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), if required, and return to a future City Council Public Hearing.

  In Favour (1)	J. Wright
  Opposed (11)	A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke

  Defeated (1 to 11)
• Moved by: T. Parmar
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 21369 be closed.

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 21369 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	J. Wright

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 21369 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	J. Wright

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 21369 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (12)

  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 (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 21369 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, K. Principe, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (1)	J. Wright

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Administration, as part of the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03117, include a list of arterial roads yet to be fully constructed including current construction costs for buildout, as available.

  *Clerk's note: Information will be included in Urban Planning and Economy report UPE03117 - Mobility Network Assessment Update scheduled for the March 23, 2026, Urban Planning Committee meeting.

  In Favour (8)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, K. Principe, J. Morgan, and R. Clarke
  Opposed (4)	A. Paquette, E. Rutherford, M. Elliott, and T. Parmar

  Carried (8 to 4)

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

4.1

Minor Sport Rental Subsidy Options (J. Wright)

Councillor J. Wright stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration provide a report to Committee regarding options to amend the Minor Sport rental subsidy for City-operated amenities (including arenas, gymnasiums, pools and sports fields), including:

1. Options to reduce the current subsidy level for the Minor Sport rate, including an analysis of adjusting the rate from the current 50% of the adult rate to a higher cost recovery level. 
2. An analysis on the viability and implications of requiring all minor sport organizations to mandate Community League memberships for their participants as a condition of receiving the subsidized Minor Sport rate.
3. An assessment of the potential impacts on sport participation, registration costs for families, and the financial sustainability of Community Leagues.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 3, 2026, City Council Public Hearing

4.2

Changes to Council Calendar (A. Salvador)

Councillor A. Salvador requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the Council Calendar for February 2026.

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor A. Salvador to make a motion without notice regarding changes to the Council Calendar for February 2026.

  In Favour (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the February 12, 2026, Special City Council Public Hearing, be cancelled.

  In Favour (10)

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

  Carried (10 to 0)

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:42 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026.