City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Monday, February 06, 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., Monday, February 6, 2023, 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.

T. Ward, T. Orbell and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the February 6, 2023, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Replacement report/attachments:

  • 3.7 Bylaw 20318 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan
    - Urban Planning and Economy report
    - Attachments 1 and 2
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20319 - To amend the River’s Edge Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    - Urban Planning and Economy report
    - Attachment 1

  Request to Postpone:

  • 3.7 Bylaw 20318 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20319 - To amend the River’s Edge Neighbourhood Structure Plan

  Due Date: To be determined, City Council Public Hearing

  T. Ward, Office of the City Clerk, answered questions.

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

  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.

Meadowlark Christian School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 4/5 class from Meadowlark Christian School in Ward Nakota Isga and their teacher, A. Jacob.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

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

Charter Bylaw 20368

The following speaker registered in favour:

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

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. A. Tysillie

Charter Bylaw 20375

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Olsen, EINS (to answer questions only)
2. R. Eidick, EINS (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20365 and Charter Bylaw 20366

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. D. deBruyn (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20370 and Charter Bylaw 20371

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. T. Parada

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

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

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20375 - To allow for development of business industrial and limited commercial uses, Bonaventure Industrial
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20365 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20366 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, West Jasper Place

  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:

  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20375 - To allow for development of business industrial and limited commercial uses, Bonaventure Industrial
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20365 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20366 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, West Jasper Place

  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:

  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20375 - To allow for development of business industrial and limited commercial uses, Bonaventure Industrial
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20365 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20366 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, West Jasper Place

  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:

  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20375 - To allow for development of business industrial and limited commercial uses, Bonaventure Industrial
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20365 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20366 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, West Jasper Place

  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:

  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20375 - To allow for development of business industrial and limited commercial uses, Bonaventure Industrial
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20365 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20366 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, West Jasper Place

  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 20368 - To allow for low-intensity commercial, office, and service uses, Charlesworth

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

• P. Bekederemo, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker made a presentation in opposition:

• A. Tysillie 

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20368 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20368 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20368 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20368 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20368 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)

3.2

Charter Bylaw 20375 - To allow for development of business industrial and limited commercial uses, Bonaventure Industrial

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20375 received three readings.

3.3

Bylaw 20365 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20365 received three readings.

3.4

Charter Bylaw 20366 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, West Jasper Place

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20366 received three readings.

3.5

Bylaw 20370 - To amend the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan

3.6

Charter Bylaw 20371 -To allow for a medium rise residential building, Oliver

Bylaw 20370 and Charter Bylaw 20371 were dealt with together.

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:

• M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance

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

• T. Parada

A handout provided by T. Parada was distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Carlyle, 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:

• M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance

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 Bylaw 20370 and Charter Bylaw 20371 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 Bylaw 20370 and Charter Bylaw 20371 be read a first time.

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

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

  That Bylaw 20370 and Charter Bylaw 20371 be read a second time.

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

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

  That Bylaw 20370 and Charter Bylaw 20371 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 Bylaw 20370 and Charter Bylaw 20371 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (12 to 1)

3.7

Bylaw 20318 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan

This item was postponed to a future City Council Public Hearing (see item 1.3).

3.8

Bylaw 20319 - To amend the River’s Edge Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was postponed to a future City Council Public Hearing (see item 1.3).

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

4.1

Real Time Traffic Monitoring Review (A. Knack)

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

That Administration complete a review of other jurisdictions to identify what is required to have real-time or close to real-time traffic monitoring and to implement traffic dependent detection across Edmonton to improve traffic flow for all modes of transportation. This report is to include:

1. Cost differences for different types of traffic monitoring and detection for traffic signals;
2. Ways to incorporate this work with other transportation network projects;
3. The ability of reducing or eliminating pedestrian buttons as part of improving traffic movement for everyone; and
4. Identify changes to design practices that would be required to formally define signal prioritization to include all modes of transportation.

• Notice of Motion Given: February 6, 2023, City Council Public Hearing

4.2

Arterial Road Assessment (A. Knack)

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

That Administration provide a report on the following:

1. For arterial roads outside the Anthony Henday Drive, provide an assessment of the identified incomplete vehicular infrastructure and how its status relates to City Plan policies, factors of safety, capacity and goods movement;  
2. Provide a list that highlights which infrastructure is the City’s responsibility and which are the developer’s responsibility to complete; and  
3. Identify work that is planned, if any, for the completion of vehicular infrastructure  that is the responsibility of the City and include actions planned from a safety and/or capacity perspective. 

• Notice of Motion Given: February 6, 2023, City Council Public Hearing

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:06 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2023.