City Council Public Hearing Minutes

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Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall
Present:
  • A. Sohi, 
  • T. Cartmell, 
  • M. Janz, 
  • A. Knack, 
  • A. Paquette, 
  • K. Principe, 
  • J. Rice, 
  • E. Rutherford, 
  • A. Salvador, 
  • A. Stevenson, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, 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 Sioux, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

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

Councillor S. Hamilton was absent with notice.

Councillor A. Paquette was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

J. Abekah, T. Orbell and B. Tyson, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the June 10, 2024, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

There were no Protocol Items.

Mayor A. Sohi explained the public hearing process. J. Abekah, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Charter Bylaw 20837

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Rosland, Situate
2. J. Booth, Situate

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. T. Lowrey
2. E. Gormley
3. M. Mallory
4. P. Haug, on behalf of K. Thomas
5. D. Holmberg
6. J. Andrew
7. L. Thomas
8. K. Ray

Charter Bylaw 20836

The folowing speakers registered in favour:

1. O. Joshi, WSP Canada Inc. (to answer questions only)
2. T. Lumsden, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20834 and Charter Bylaw 20835

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. H. Mikkelsen, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. C. Nicholas, MLC Land (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20828, 20829 and Charter Bylaw 20830

The following speaker registers in favour:

1. B. Ross, Qualico (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20831

The following speakers registered in favour:

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

Charter Bylaw 20840

The following speaker registered in favour:

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

Charter Bylaw 20833

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. N. Lima, Ronmor Developers Inc.

Charter Bylaw 20842

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Kasnot (to answer questions only)
2. T. Pasma, Hope Mission
3. E. Pollard, Canora Community League

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. J. Kearley, Morrissey Properties Limites
2. I. Wachowicz, Durum Capital Inc.

Charter Bylaw 20775

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. N. Binnema, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition (to answer questions only)
2. R. Feroe

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. B. Priebe, North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society

Charter Bylaw 20795

There were no speakers present to the passing of Charter Bylaw 20795.

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

    That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

    • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20836 - To bring key regulations for low and mid rise development in alignment with standard zoning, Blatchford
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20828 - To amend the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20829 - To amend the Cy Becker Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20830 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20831 - To allow for small and medium scale housing and a school and park site, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20840 - To allow for small scale mixed use development, Glengarry
    • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20833 - To allow for a variety of commercial businesses, Summerlea
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20836 - To bring key regulations for low and mid rise development in alignment with standard zoning, Blatchford
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20828 - To amend the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20829 - To amend the Cy Becker Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20830 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20831 - To allow for small and medium scale housing and a school and park site, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20840 - To allow for small scale mixed use development, Glengarry
    • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20833 - To allow for a variety of commercial businesses, Summerlea
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20836 - To bring key regulations for low and mid rise development in alignment with standard zoning, Blatchford
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20828 - To amend the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20829 - To amend the Cy Becker Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20830 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20831 - To allow for small and medium scale housing and a school and park site, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20840 - To allow for small scale mixed use development, Glengarry
    • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20833 - To allow for a variety of commercial businesses, Summerlea
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20836 - To bring key regulations for low and mid rise development in alignment with standard zoning, Blatchford
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20828 - To amend the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20829 - To amend the Cy Becker Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20830 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20831 - To allow for small and medium scale housing and a school and park site, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20840 - To allow for small scale mixed use development, Glengarry
    • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20833 - To allow for a variety of commercial businesses, Summerlea
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20836 - To bring key regulations for low and mid rise development in alignment with standard zoning, Blatchford
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20828 - To amend the Pilot Sound Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20829 - To amend the Cy Becker Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20830 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Cy Becker
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20831 - To allow for small and medium scale housing and a school and park site, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20840 - To allow for small scale mixed use development, Glengarry
    • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20833 - To allow for a variety of commercial businesses, Summerlea
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

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

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker made a presentation in favour:

  • A. Rosland, Situate

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

  • J. Booth, Situate

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • T. Lowrey
  • P. Haug, on behalf of K. Thomas
  • L. Thomas
  • K. Ray

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • E. Gormley
  • M. Mallory
  • D. Holmberg
  • J. Andrew

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Tiwana, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, 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. Booth, Situate

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, 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. Sohi
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20837 Schedule “D” be amended by adding a section 9.2 which reads:  “As a condition of development permit, there shall be no construction activity between the hours of 7 pm and 9 am.”

    The following speakers answered questions:

    • D. Holmberg
    • J. Booth, Situate

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
    In Favour (7)A. Knack, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (5)A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Carried (7 to 5)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20837 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Charter Bylaw 20837 be read a first time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Charter Bylaw 20837 be read a second time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Charter Bylaw 20837 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Charter Bylaw 20837 be read a third time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)

Bylaw 20834 and Charter Bylaw 20835 were dealt with together.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
  • P. Bekederemo, Urban Planning and Economy
  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services

Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

The following speaker answered questions:

  • H. Mikkelsen, Stantec

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

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

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20834 and Charter Bylaw 20835 be closed.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Bylaw 20834 and Charter Bylaw 20835 be read a first time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)A. Salvador
    Carried (10 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Bylaw 20834 and Charter Bylaw 20835 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)A. Salvador
    Carried (10 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Bylaw 20834 and Charter Bylaw 20835 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Bylaw 20834 and Charter Bylaw 20835 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)A. Salvador
    Carried (10 to 1)

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

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • T. Pasma, Hope Mission
  • E. Pollard, Canora Community League

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • J. Kearley, Morrissey Properties Limited
  • I. Wachowicz, Durum Capital Inc.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
  • K. Petrin, 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:

  • T. Pasma, Hope Mission

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services

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:K. Tang

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20842 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Charter Bylaw 20842 be read a first time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (2)T. Cartmell, and E. Rutherford
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Charter Bylaw 20842 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (2)T. Cartmell, and E. Rutherford
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Charter Bylaw 20842 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Charter Bylaw 20842 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (2)T. Cartmell, and E. Rutherford
    Carried (10 to 2)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    Implications of Limiting Temporary Shelter Locations

    That Administration, as part of the City of Edmonton Minimum Emergency Shelter Standards review, provide a report on implications of limiting the location of temporary shelters in the Community Services Use class in the Business Commercial Zone. 

    Due Date: August 27, 2024, Urban Planning Committee 

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning Committee
    In Favour (11)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)M. Janz
    Carried (11 to 1)

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

  • C. Lee, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  • R. Feroe

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

  • B. Priebe, North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. Lee, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services

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

  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20775 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Charter Bylaw 20775 be read a first time.

    In Favour (5)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (7)A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (5 to 7)

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, 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. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20795 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20795 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20795 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20795 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20795 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

Mayor A. Sohi asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2024.

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