Urban Planning Committee - Minutes

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• M. Janz, 
• J. Wright, 
• A. Knack, 
• J. Rice, 
• and A. Sohi 

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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, June 17, 2025, 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 Isga, 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.

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

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the June 17, 2025, 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

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the June 3, 2025, 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

Robin Hood Association (M. Janz)

Councillor M. Janz, on behalf of Urban Planning Committee, welcomed the Robin Hood Association for Individuals with Disabilities and their teacher, C. Bond.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

  • 7.1 Bylaw 21161 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Modernizing the Fire Safety Inspection Process for New Business Licences
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: J. Wright

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

  • 6.1 Incentivizing Multi-Dwelling Housing - Analysis and Considerations for the Small Scale Residential Zones

  1. 1. R. Swanston (previously approved at the June 3, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
     2. J. Hardstaff, Residential Infill Working Group (previously approved at the June 3, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
     3. J. Dawang, Grow Together Edmonton
     4. J. Carter
     5. E. Cameracci
     6. J. Kalyan
     7. P. Elliot
     8. B. Thiessen

  • 6.2 One Year Review of Child Care Services

  1. 1. J. Bisanz (previously approved at the June 3, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
     2. R. Bezanson
     3. A. Manson
     4. L. Manson

  • 7.2 Update to City Policy C573A - Complete Streets

  1. 1. L. Butterfield, BILD Edmonton Metro 
     2. K. Jenkins, BILD Edmonton Metro 
     3. T. Felling
     4. S. Mason, Accessibility Advisory Committee 
     5. B. Magalnick, City of Edmonton Youth Council
     6. M. Katz, City of Edmonton Youth Council
     7. E. Tam, City of Edmonton Youth Council
     8. A. Budnick, YEG Bike Coalition 

  • 7.3 Mill Creek Trestle Bridge (B034) and Culvert under 76 Avenue (B038) - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

  1. 1. R. Jacques
     2. B. Kwong, Paths for People
     3. H. Laird
     4. R. Feroe
     5. N. Binnema
     6. R. Olstad
     7. K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
     8. S. Heschuk
     9. K. Jackson 
     10.  A. Budnick, YEG Bike Coalition

  • 7.4 Queen Elizabeth Park - Integrated Bike Skills Park - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

  1. 1. S. Koenig, Fiera Biological Consulting
     2. J. Yurkovich, Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance
     3. E. Gormley
     4. R. Feroe
     5. S. Qureshi
     6. R. Jacques

   

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: J. Wright

  That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following additional speakers:

  • 7.2 Update to City Policy C573A - Complete Streets

  1. 1. B. Kwong, Paths for People

  • 7.3 Mill Creek Trestle Bridge (B034) and Culvert under 76 Avenue (B038) - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

  1. 1. R. Merry

  • 7.4 Queen Elizabeth Park - Integrated Bike Skills Park - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

  1. 1. K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
     2. J. Nowochin, Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance
     3. N. Binnema
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  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

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports. 

6.

Unfinished Business

6.1

Incentivizing Multi-Dwelling Housing - Analysis and Considerations for the Small Scale Residential Zones

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

• K. Pihooja, Urban Planning and Economy 
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations:

• J. Carter
• E. Cameracci
• B. Thiessen

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• J. Hardstaff, Residential Infill Working Group
• P. Elliott
• J. Dawang, Grow Together Edmonton

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Pihooja, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services

• Moved by: M. Janz

  That Administration prepare amendments to Zoning Bylaw 20001 to reduce the maximum number of permitted dwellings in the RS (Small Scale Residential) Zone on an interior lot from 8 to 6 and return to City Council Public Hearing.

  Due Date: June 30, 2025, City Council Public Hearing

  
  

  In Favour (4)	A. Knack, A. Sohi, M. Janz, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 1)

6.2

One Year Review of Child Care Services

The following public speakers made presentations:

• R. Bezanson
• A. Manson

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• L. Manson
• J. Bisanz

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: M. Janz

  That the June 3, 2025, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02700, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Bylaw 21161 - Amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 20002 - Modernizing the Fire Safety Inspection Process for New Business Licences

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 Bylaw 21161 be given the appropriate readings.

7.2

Update to City Policy C573A - Complete Streets

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

• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• N. Lazurko, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following public speakers made presentations:

• K. Jenkins, BILD Edmonton Metro 
• E. Tam, City of Edmonton Youth Council
• A. Budnick, YEG Bike Coalition
• B. Kwong, Paths for People

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• S. Mason, Accessibility Advisory Committee
• T. Felling
• M. Katz, City of Edmonton Youth Council
• L. Butterfield, BILD Edmonton Metro 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• N. Lazurko, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• C. Walbaum, Acting Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• M. Ivany, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• M. Pivovar, Urban Planning and Economy 
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

  That the updated Complete Streets Policy C573B, as set out in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02777, be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.3

Mill Creek Trestle Bridge (B034) and Culvert under 76 Avenue (B038) - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

• Moved by: M. Janz

  That the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02807, be postponed to the August 12, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.4

Queen Elizabeth Park - Integrated Bike Skills Park - Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study

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

• N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following member of the delegation made a presentation:

• J. Soneff, Edmonton Mountain Bike Association

The following public speakers made presentations:

• S. Koenig, Fiera Biological Consulting
• K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
• N. Binnema
• E. Gormley
• S. Qureshi
• R. Jacques

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• J. Yurkovich, Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance
• J. Nowochin, Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance
• R. Feroe

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Young, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Spence, Community Services
• N. Wolfe, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council: 

  1. That the Queen Elizabeth Park - Integrated Bike Skills Park Environmental Impact
     Assessment and Site Location Study, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03004, be approved pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.
  2. That the location of the Integrated Bike Skills Park, in the river valley, as outlined in
     Attachment 1 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS03004, be deemed essential, pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188. 
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and J. Wright

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

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

11.1

Traffic Signals Program Review (J. Wright)

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

That Administration prepare an unfunded service package for consideration during the 2025 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment to fully fund Phase 2, Resource and Capacity Alignment, as outlined in the June 5, 2025, Council memo, Traffic Signals Program Review.

• Notice of Motion Given: June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025.