City Council Public Hearing - Minutes

Friday, January 24, 2025

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Sohi, 
• 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

Deputy Mayor K. Tang called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, 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.

1.2

Roll Call

Deputy Mayor K. Tang conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillor T. Cartmell was absent with notice.

A. Sohi and Councillor E. Rutherford were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor J. Wright was absent for a portion of the meeting due to technical issues.

A. Karbashewski, T. Orbell and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the January 24, 2025, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

1.4

Protocol Items

1.4.1

World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture (K. Tang)

Deputy Mayor K. Tang, on behalf of City Council, recognized January 24, 2025, as World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture. Established in 2019 by UNESCO, January 24 celebrates and brings focus to the cultural diversity that exists among African and African diaspora communities. It honours their creativity and artistry, and highlights the role of African cultural resurgence in building a more welcoming, creative, and sustainable society.

1.4.2

International Day of Education (K. Tang)

Deputy Mayor K. Tang, on behalf of City Council, acknowledged January 24, 2025, as International Day of Education. The City of Edmonton has established itself as a hub of learning excellence, where we embrace and celebrate diversity, culture and arts, and a strong social fabric. As a Learning City, Edmonton is committed to promoting lifelong learning through partnerships, equity and diversity, while continuously building capacity within our community. 

1.4.3

Millwoods Christian School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 5 and 6 classes from Millwoods Christian School in Ward Karhiio and their teachers, A. Brette, K. Sabo and T. Dubé.

1.4.4

Sakaw School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 classes from Sakaw School in Ward Karhiio and their teachers, J. Hickling, D. Henderson and R. Sahunta.

1.4.5

Norquest College (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Transitions to Employment program from Norquest College and their teachers, D. Mathias and D. Horton.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Deputy Mayor K. Tang explained the public hearing process. A. Karbashewski, Office of the Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Charter Bylaw 21043 and Bylaws 21004, 21005 and 21006

The following speakers registered in favour:

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

Bylaws 21019 and 21020

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. A. Stewart, Scheffer Andrew (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21021

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Lee, Qualico Communities (to answer questions only)
2. R. Rehman, Qualico Communities (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21022

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Lee, Qualico Communities (to answer questions only)
2. R. Rehman, Qualico Communities (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21023

The following speaker registered in favour:

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

Bylaws 21026 and 21027

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Pope, Arcadis (to answer questions only)
2. D. Benjestorf, Alldritt Land Corporation (to answer questions only)

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. J. Lewchuk

Bylaw 21030

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Benoit, GEC Architecture (to answer questions only)
2. J. Stein, Strathearn Heights Limited (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21024

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance

Bylaw 21031

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Mendez
2. J. Booth, Situate Inc. (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 21028

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Young, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Lazurko, City of Edmonton
3. P. Ladouceur, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. C. Wintle, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. B. Joseph, Outfront 95th Avenue Action Group
2. J. Hurdman
3. I. Campbell
4. G. Jober
5. C. Campbell

Bylaw 21025

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. R. Eidick, EINS
2. J. Dawang

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. S. Stephens
2. J. Palmer
3. J. Wegmann-Sanchez
4. N. Hunt
5. L. Warden
6. A. Verghese, Garneau Community League
7. S. Neufeld, Garneau Community League
8. J. Soneff
9. A. Shiferaw

Bylaw 21018

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. T. Salopek, Saloco Developments Ltd.
2. K. Salopek, Saloco Developments Ltd.
2. Y. Luo (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. B. Lake-Ramnath
2. K. Carey

Bylaw 20999

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. L. Kinsella, Beljan Development
2. J. Booth, Situate Inc.
3. C. Jersak, Situate Inc.
4. C. Johnson, Beljan Development (to answer questions only)
5. J. Dawang

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. A. Dzu
2. C. Brown
3. B. White
4. T. Yaremko
5. W. Grienauer
6. M. Pearson

Charter Bylaw 21000 and Bylaws 21002 and 21003

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. A. Olsen, EINS

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21043 - To amend the West Henday District Plan
  • 3.2 Bylaw 21004 - To amend the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.3 Bylaw 21005 - To amend the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.4 Bylaw 21006 - To allow for small scale commercial centres and a range of small scale housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21019 - To amend the Gorman Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21020 - To allow for the conservation, preservation and restoration of natural areas, to allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, and a range of small and medium scale housing, Gorman
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21021 - To allow for the preservation of natural areas, parks, infrastructure, a range of small to medium scale housing, River’s Edge
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21022 - To allow for infrastructure, medium scale housing and medium scale mixed use development, River’s Edge
  • 3.9 Bylaw 21023 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Belvedere
  • 3.12 Bylaw 21030 - To close a portion of alley, Strathearn
  • 3.13 Bylaw 21024 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall
  • 3.14 Bylaw 21031 - To allow medium scale housing, Britannia Youngstown

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21043 - To amend the West Henday District Plan
  • 3.2 Bylaw 21004 - To amend the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.3 Bylaw 21005 - To amend the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.4 Bylaw 21006 - To allow for small scale commercial centres and a range of small scale housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21019 - To amend the Gorman Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21020 - To allow for the conservation, preservation and restoration of natural areas, to allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, and a range of small and medium scale housing, Gorman
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21021 - To allow for the preservation of natural areas, parks, infrastructure, a range of small to medium scale housing, River’s Edge
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21022 - To allow for infrastructure, medium scale housing and medium scale mixed use development, River’s Edge
  • 3.9 Bylaw 21023 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Belvedere
  • 3.12 Bylaw 21030 - To close a portion of alley, Strathearn
  • 3.13 Bylaw 21024 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall
  • 3.14 Bylaw 21031 - To allow medium scale housing, Britannia Youngstown

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21043 - To amend the West Henday District Plan
  • 3.2 Bylaw 21004 - To amend the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.3 Bylaw 21005 - To amend the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.4 Bylaw 21006 - To allow for small scale commercial centres and a range of small scale housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21019 - To amend the Gorman Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21020 - To allow for the conservation, preservation and restoration of natural areas, to allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, and a range of small and medium scale housing, Gorman
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21021 - To allow for the preservation of natural areas, parks, infrastructure, a range of small to medium scale housing, River’s Edge
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21022 - To allow for infrastructure, medium scale housing and medium scale mixed use development, River’s Edge
  • 3.9 Bylaw 21023 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Belvedere
  • 3.12 Bylaw 21030 - To close a portion of alley, Strathearn
  • 3.13 Bylaw 21024 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall
  • 3.14 Bylaw 21031 - To allow medium scale housing, Britannia Youngstown

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21043 - To amend the West Henday District Plan
  • 3.2 Bylaw 21004 - To amend the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.3 Bylaw 21005 - To amend the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.4 Bylaw 21006 - To allow for small scale commercial centres and a range of small scale housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21019 - To amend the Gorman Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21020 - To allow for the conservation, preservation and restoration of natural areas, to allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, and a range of small and medium scale housing, Gorman
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21021 - To allow for the preservation of natural areas, parks, infrastructure, a range of small to medium scale housing, River’s Edge
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21022 - To allow for infrastructure, medium scale housing and medium scale mixed use development, River’s Edge
  • 3.9 Bylaw 21023 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Belvedere
  • 3.12 Bylaw 21030 - To close a portion of alley, Strathearn
  • 3.13 Bylaw 21024 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall
  • 3.14 Bylaw 21031 - To allow medium scale housing, Britannia Youngstown

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 21043 - To amend the West Henday District Plan
  • 3.2 Bylaw 21004 - To amend the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.3 Bylaw 21005 - To amend the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.4 Bylaw 21006 - To allow for small scale commercial centres and a range of small scale housing, Rosenthal
  • 3.5 Bylaw 21019 - To amend the Gorman Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 21020 - To allow for the conservation, preservation and restoration of natural areas, to allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, and a range of small and medium scale housing, Gorman
  • 3.7 Bylaw 21021 - To allow for the preservation of natural areas, parks, infrastructure, a range of small to medium scale housing, River’s Edge
  • 3.8 Bylaw 21022 - To allow for infrastructure, medium scale housing and medium scale mixed use development, River’s Edge
  • 3.9 Bylaw 21023 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Belvedere
  • 3.12 Bylaw 21030 - To close a portion of alley, Strathearn
  • 3.13 Bylaw 21024 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall
  • 3.14 Bylaw 21031 - To allow medium scale housing, Britannia Youngstown

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.1

Charter Bylaw 21043 - To amend the West Henday District Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 21043 received three readings.

3.2

Bylaw 21004 - To amend the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21004 received three readings.

3.3

Bylaw 21005 - To amend the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21005 received three readings.

3.4

Bylaw 21006 - To allow for small scale commercial centres and a range of small scale housing, Rosenthal

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21006 received three readings.

3.5

Bylaw 21019 - To amend the Gorman Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21019 received three readings.

3.6

Bylaw 21020 - To allow for the conservation, preservation and restoration of natural areas, to allow for infrastructure, systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, and a range of small and medium scale housing, Gorman

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21020 received three readings.

3.7

Bylaw 21021 - To allow for the preservation of natural areas, parks, infrastructure, a range of small to medium scale housing, River’s Edge

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21021 received three readings.

3.8

Bylaw 21022 - To allow for infrastructure, medium scale housing and medium scale mixed use development, River’s Edge

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21022 received three readings.

3.9

Bylaw 21023 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Belvedere

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21023 received three readings.

3.10

Bylaw 21026 - To amend the Granville Neighbourhood Structure Plan

3.11

Bylaw 21027 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, Granville

Bylaws 21026 and 21027 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• J. Lewchuk

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speakers answered questions:

• D. Benjestorf, Alldritt Land Corporation
• J. Lewchuk

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

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 21026 and 21027 be closed.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaws 21026 and 21027 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaws 21026 and 21027 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaws 21026 and 21027 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaws 21026 and 21027 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.12

Bylaw 21030 - To close a portion of alley, Strathearn

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21030 received three readings.

3.13

Bylaw 21024 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21024 received three readings.

3.14

Bylaw 21031 - To allow medium scale housing, Britannia Youngstown

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 21031 received three readings.

3.15

Bylaw 21028 - To close a portion of alley, West Meadowlark Park

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:

• N. Lazurko, City of Edmonton 

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• P. Ladouceur, City of Edmonton

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

• I. Campbell
• G. Jober
• C. Campbell

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• B. Joseph, Outfront 95th Avenue Action Group
• J. Hurdman

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speakers answered questions:

• P. Ladouceur, City of Edmonton
• N. Lazurko, City of Edmonton

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

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 21028 be closed.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 21028 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 21028 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 21028 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 21028 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.16

Bylaw 21025 - To allow for medium scale housing, Garneau

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:

• R. Eidick, EINS

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

• S. Stephens
• J. Palmer
• J. Wegmann-Sanchez
• N. Hunt
• L. Warden
• A. Verghese, Garneau Community League
• A. Shiferaw

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• S. Neufeld, Garneau Community League
• J. Soneff

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services 
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  That Bylaw 21025 be referred back to Administration, and return to a future City Council Public Hearing that follows the conclusion of the Priority Growth Area rezoning project.  

• Amendment:

  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  That Bylaw 21025 be amended by:

  • adding "to compare the proposal with the RSMH-12 zone", and
  • delete “that follows the conclusion of the Priority Growth Area rezoning project”

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  That Bylaw 21025, as amended, be referred back to Administration, to compare the proposal with the RSMH-12 zone and return to a future City Council Public Hearing.  

  Due Date: To be determined, City Council Public Hearing

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

  Carried (11 to 1)

3.17

Bylaw 21018 - To allow for small scale commercial centres, Anthony Henday South

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

  That Bylaw 21018 be postponed to the February 3, 2025, City Council Public Hearing.

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

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.18

Bylaw 20999 - To allow for medium scale mixed use development, Strathcona

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

  That Bylaw 20999 be postponed to the February 3, 2025, City Council Public Hearing.

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

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

3.19

Charter Bylaw 21000 - To amend the Northwest District Plan

3.20

Bylaw 21002 - To amend the Rampart Industrial Area Structure Plan

3.21

Bylaw 21003 - To allow for large scale facilities that provide community services, Rampart Industrial

Charter Bylaw 21000 and Bylaws 21002 and 21003 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• A. Olsen, EINS

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, 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:

• A. Olsen, EINS

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 21000 and Bylaws 21002 and 21003 be closed.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 21000 and Bylaws 21002 and 21003 be read a first time.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 21000 and Bylaws 21002 and 21003 be read a second time.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 21000 and Bylaws 21002 and 21003 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, 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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 21000 and Bylaws 21002 and 21003 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (11 to 1)

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

4.1

Zero Net Cost Towing Program (A. Knack)

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

That Administration:

1. Implement a zero net cost towing program to remove vehicles from the street during on-street parking bans using existing resources.
2. Develop a zero net cost towing strategy and return to Committee with the recommended path forward assuming additional resources to properly address the needs across Edmonton.

• Notice of Motion Given: January 24, 2025, City Council Public Hearing

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025.