Urban Planning Committee Minutes

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• B. Esslinger,
• M. Banga,
• T. Caterina,
• B. Henderson,
• and D. Iveson

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Councillor B. Esslinger called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

1.2

Roll Call

Councillor B. Esslinger conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Urban Planning Committee.

*Mayor D. Iveson is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committee Bylaw 18156

Councillors B. Esslinger, M. Banga, T. Caterina, B. Henderson and D. Iveson participated electronically.

Councillors T. Cartmell, A. Knack and S. McKeen; and C. Schlamp, M. de Guzman and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: M. Banga

  That the May 25, 2021, Urban Planning Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, and M. Banga

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: T. Caterina

  That the May 11, 2021, Urban Planning Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, and M. Banga

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following item was selected for debate: 6.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: M. Banga

  That the recommendation in the following report be approved:

  • 6.2 Developer Installed Neighbourhood Entrance Signs - Installation and Maintenance
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, and M. Banga

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: B. Henderson

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

  6.1 Proposed Bylaw for Tree Preservation and Protection

  1. I. Phillips, Shaw Communications
  2. B. Fermanuik
  3. J. Robertson
  4. D. Bajer
  5. M. Graham, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
  6. J. Bertram, EPCOR Utilities Inc.
  7. G. Vachon, EPCOR Utilities Inc. (to answer questions only)
  8. J. Hodgson, ATCO
  9. D. Tolsma, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
  10. K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
  11. H. Ali
  12. C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada Foundation - Edmonton
  13. M. Samji, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
  
  

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, and M. Banga

  
  
  
  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

3.1

Update on 137 Avenue On-ramps (B. Esslinger)

Can Administration provide an update on the 137 Avenue on-ramps to Anthony Henday Drive including preparation work by the provincial government, cost estimate and where it fits within the City’s infrastructure plan?

Due Date: August 24, 2021

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.

Reports

6.1

Proposed Bylaw for Tree Preservation and Protection

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager and T. Kennedy, City Operations, made a presentation.

B. Fermanuik; D. Bajer; and H. Ali, made presentations.

I. Phillips, Shaw Communications; J. Robertson; M. Graham, Infill Development in Edmonton Association; J. Bertram, EPCOR Utilities Inc.; J. Hodgson, ATCO; D. Tolsma, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region; K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition; C. Richmond, Sierra Club Canada Foundation - Edmonton; and M. Samji, Infill Development in Edmonton Association, made presentations and answered questions.

G. Vachon, EPCOR Utilities Inc., answered questions.

G. Cebryk, Deputy City Manager and T. Kennedy, City Operations; and S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy, answered questions.

• Moved by: T. Caterina

  Proposed Bylaw for Tree Preservation and Protection - Further Engagement

  That the May 25, 2021, City Operations report CR_6801, be referred back to Administration to complete engagement with stakeholders regarding permit review, site inspection capacity, managing the permitting program and other related concerns.

  Due Date: August 24, 2021

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, and M. Banga

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)
• Moved by: B. Henderson

  Landscaping Requirements for Low Density Residential Development

  That Administration provide reports on the following:

  1. Previous work completed on landscaping requirements for low density development and the effectiveness of those tools, including tree protection and preservation for sites undergoing redevelopment.

  Due Date: August 24, 2021

  Tree Preservation on Private Property

  2. Other possible tools to protect and/or encourage tree preservation on private property.

  Due Date: Second Quarter 2022

  
  

  In Favour (5)

  D. Iveson, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, and M. Banga

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

6.2

Developer Installed Neighbourhood Entrance Signs - Installation and Maintenance

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

That the May 25, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE00449, be received for information.

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor B. Esslinger asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021.