Urban Planning Committee Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • M. Janz, 
  • J. Wright, 
  • A. Knack, 
  • and J. Rice 

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

 

Councillor M. Janz called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2024, and acknowledged that Urban Planning Committee 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 Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2
Roll Call

 

Councillor M. Janz conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Urban Planning Committee.

Councillors T. Cartmell, K. Principe, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson and K. Tang; and E. Norton, J. Shearer and B. Tyson, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • Moved by:J. Wright

    That the October 29, 2024, Urban Planning Committee meeting agenda be adopted.


    In Favour (4)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright


    Carried (4 to 0)

1.4
Approval of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - UPC_Oct08_2024 - English.pdf
  • Moved by:J. Wright

    That the October 8, 2024, Urban Planning Committee meeting minutes be approved.


    In Favour (4)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright


    Carried (4 to 0)

1.5
Protocol Items

 

1.5.1
Minchau School (M. Janz)

 

Councillor M. Janz, on behalf of Urban Planning Committee, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Minchau School in Ward Sspomitapi and their teacher, L. Laventure.

2.
Items for Discussion and Related Business

 

2.1
Select Items for Debate

 

The following items were selected for debate: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4.

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

 

All items were selected for debate.

2.3
Requests to Speak

 
  • Moved by:J. Wright

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

    • 7.1 Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan
      1. L. Butterfield, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
      2. E. Shillington, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
      3. D. Turnbull, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
      4. K. More, Climate Justice Edmonton
      5. M. Wing, Self Advocacy Federation
      6. A. Jack, Self Advocacy Federation
      7. K. McMorran, Climate Justice Edmonton
      8. S. Drozda, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
      9. B. Moon
      10. H. MacKenzie, Solar Alberta 
      11. R. Feroe
      12. J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
      13. E. Solez, Scona District Community Council
      14. D. Ridley, Edmonton Heritage Council
    • 7.2 Trees on Public and Private Property
      1. S. Agrawal
      2. G. King
      3. K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
      4. E. Shillington, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
      5. J. Kirsch
      6. K. Dejager
      7. M. Penney
      8. R. Feroe
      9. W. Ollis, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
      10. E. Gormley, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
      11. J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
      12. E. Solez, Scona District Community Council
    • 7.3 Landscape Securities Process Changes
      1. R. Feroe
      2. J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
      3. E. Solez, Scona District Community Council
    • 7.4 Multi-unit Residential Building Design
      1. J. Clarkson, Edmonton Fire Fighters' Union
      2. J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council

    In Favour (4)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright


    Carried (4 to 0)
  • Moved by:M. Janz

    That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following additional speaker:

    • 7.2 Trees on Public and Private Property
      1. J. Carre, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition 

    In Favour (4)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright


    Carried (4 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

 

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports. 

6.
Unfinished Business

 

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.
Public Reports

 

7.1
Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - UPE02206 - Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - UPE02206 - Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan .pdf
3.Attachment 2 - UPE02206 - Costs of Climate Change.pdf
4.Attachment 4 - UPE02206 - What We Heard - Phase 1.pdf
5.Attachment 5 - UPE02206 - What We Heard - Phase 2.pdf
6.7.1 PRESENTATION UPE02206 - Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan.pdf
7.7.1 Jan Hardstaff (SDCC - Before Elaine Solez).pdf
8.7.1 Kate McMorran.pdf
9.7.1 Kiran More Oct 29th Urban Planning Committee Meeting.pdf
10.7.1 Mike Wing and Alex Jack Extreme Heat and Disability Presentation Self Advocacy Federation.pdf

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

  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Tomaras, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations:

  • L. Butterfield, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
  • K. More, Climate Justice Edmonton
  • M. Wing, Self Advocacy Federation
  • A. Jack, Self Advocacy Federation
  • K. McMorran, Climate Justice Edmonton
  • S. Drozda, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
  • B. Moon
  • R. Feroe
  • J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
  • D. Ridley, Edmonton Heritage Council

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • E. Shillington, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
  • D. Turnbull, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
  • H. MacKenzie, Solar Alberta
  • E. Solez, Scona District Community Council

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Tomaras, Urban Planning and Economy
  • P. Clark, Employee and Legal Services
  • J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
  • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. MacDonald, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:M. Janz
    1. That the October 29, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02206, be received for information.
    2. That Attachment 3 of the October 29, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02206 remain private pursuant to section 27 (privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    In Favour (4)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright


    Carried (4 to 0)

7.2
Trees on Public and Private Property

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - UPE01925 - Trees on Public and Private Property.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - UPE01925 - Current Programs, Projects, and Initiatives.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - UPE01925 - Opportunities for Future Work.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - UPE01925 - Enhanced Zoning Bylaw Incentives .pdf
5.Attachment 4 - UPE01925 - Engagement Summary.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - UPE01925 - Environment and Climate Review.pdf
7.7.2 PRESENTATION UPE01925 - Trees on Public and Private Property.pdf
8.7.2 Jan Hardstaff (SDCC - After Elaine Solez).pdf
9.7.2 Kowalchuk ERVCC Private Trees 2024 .pdf
10.7.2 Melissa Penney.pdf
11.7.2 DEJAGER Tree Protection.pptx.pdf
12.7.2 Greg King.pdf
13.7.2 Josh Kirsch.pdf

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

  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • M. Beare, City Operations
  • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations:

  • S. Agrawal
  • K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
  • K. Dejager
  • M. Penney
  • J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
  • E. Solez, Scona District Community Council
  • J. Carre, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • G. King
  • E. Shillington, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
  • J. Kirsch
  • R. Feroe
  • W. Ollis, Building Industry and Land Development Association, Edmonton Metro
  • E. Gormley, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • M. Beare, City Operations
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. McKeown, Acting Deputy City Manager, City Operations
  • D. Grove, City Operations
  • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:A. Knack

    1. That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:
    That Administration engage with city building partners and prepare amendments to Zoning Bylaw 20001 to expand the landscape securities program to enable the administration of landscape securities for small scale residential developments and return to a future City Council Public Hearing.

    2. That Administration engage with city building partners (i.e. IDEA, BILD Edmonton Metro) to develop builder training for retaining mature trees on development sites and provide an update via memo to Council.

    3. That Administration, as part of the update to City Policy C573A - Complete Streets, review and incorporate public trees within local roadways as a priority to increase urban greenery and environmental quality where appropriate in new development and renewal projects.


    In Favour (4)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright


    Carried (4 to 0)

7.3
Landscape Securities Process Changes

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - UPE02420 - Landscape Securities Process Changes.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - UPE02420 - Landscape Securities Collection Process.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - UPE02420 - Compliance and Security Submissions.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - UPE02420 - Landscape Securities Jurisdictional Scan.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - UPE02420 - Mark-up of Proposed Text Amendment.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - UPE02420 - Information about Landscape Development Bonds.pdf
7.Attachment 6 - UPE02420 - What We Heard Report_ Landscape Securities - Google Docs.pdf
8.7.3 PRESENTATION UPE02420 - Landscape Security Process Change.pdf

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

  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations:

  • J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
  • E. Solez, Scona District Community Council
  • R. Feroe

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • L. Peter, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:J. Rice

    Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments to Implement Landscape Securities Process Changes

    That Administration prepare amendments to Zoning Bylaw 20001, as generally outlined in Attachment 4 of the October 29, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02420, and return to a future City Council Public Hearing.

    Due Date: February 3, 2025, City Council Public Hearing


    In Favour (4)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright


    Carried (4 to 0)

7.4
Multi-unit Residential Building Design

This item has attachments. 
1.Report - CS02084 - Multi-unit Residential Building Design.pdf
2.Jan Hardstaff - Presentation to 7.4.pdf

The following public speaker made a presentation:

  • J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council

The following public speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

  • J. Clarkson, Edmonton Fire Fighters' Union

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • D. Lazenby, Office of the City Manager
  • S. Kehrig, Community Services
  • R. McAdam, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. Bardas, Urban Planning and Economy
  • Moved by:M. Janz

    That the October 8, 2024, Community Services report CS02084, be received for information.


    In Favour (3)A. Knack, M. Janz, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)J. Rice


    Carried (3 to 1)

8.
Responses to Councillor Inquiries

 

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.
Private Reports

 

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.
Motions Pending

 

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

 

Councillor M. Janz asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. 

12.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:13 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

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