City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Monday, August 21, 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 9:31 a.m., Monday, August 21, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Homelands. 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

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

K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, T. Orbell and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the August 21, 2023, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

  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

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Mayor A. Sohi explained the public hearing process. K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Bylaw 20561 and Charter Bylaw 20562

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. A. Rosland, Situate

Bylaw 20543 and Charter Bylaw 20544

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. U. Franken (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20550

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Elmikkawi, Toluene Designs (to answer questions only)
2. J. Rodas, Platinum Living Homes (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. D. Mackay
2. G. Lair

Charter Bylaw 20547

The following speaker registered in favour:

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

Charter Bylaw 20558

The following speakers registered in favour:

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

Charter Bylaw 20551

The following speakers registered in favour:

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

Charter Bylaw 20559

The following speakers registered in favour:

1.T. Borrelli (to answer questions only)
2. G. Borrelli (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20552

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. R. Heinricks, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Properties (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20545 and Charter Bylaw 20546

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Hanson, B&A (to answer questions only)
2. B. Murray, B&A (to answer questions only)
3. D. Wilson, Rohit Group (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20548 and Charter Bylaw 20549

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. M. Davis, Melcor (to answer questions only)
2. C. Chopko Beck, Arcadis (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 20555, 20556 and Charter Bylaw 20557

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Rusnak, Invistec (to answer questions only)
2. S. Grewal, Agam Developments (to answer questions only)
3. L. Houlder, Invistec

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

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

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.3 Bylaw 20543 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20544 - To allow a mix of small scale housing, Britannia Youngstown
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20547 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and services uses, Glenora
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20558 - To allow for low rise multi-unit housing, Pleasantview
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20551 - To allow low rise multi-unit housing, Ritchie
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20559 - To allow for industrial businesses and compatible commercial businesses, Calder
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20552 - To allow for the development of infrastructure systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.13 Bylaw 20548 - To amend the Hays Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20549 - To allow a range of ground-oriented housing forms, a top-of-bank walkway and a utility right-of-way, Hays Ridge Area
  • 3.15 Bylaw 20555 - To amend the Decoteau Area Structure Plan
  • 3.16 Bylaw 20556 - To amend the Meltwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.17 Charter Bylaw 20557 - To allow for a variety of small scale housing, medium rise multi-unit housing and low intensity commercial uses, Meltwater

  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:

  • 3.3 Bylaw 20543 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20544 - To allow a mix of small scale housing, Britannia Youngstown
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20547 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and services uses, Glenora
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20558 - To allow for low rise multi-unit housing, Pleasantview
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20551 - To allow low rise multi-unit housing, Ritchie
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20559 - To allow for industrial businesses and compatible commercial businesses, Calder
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20552 - To allow for the development of infrastructure systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.13 Bylaw 20548 - To amend the Hays Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20549 - To allow a range of ground-oriented housing forms, a top-of-bank walkway and a utility right-of-way, Hays Ridge Area
  • 3.15 Bylaw 20555 - To amend the Decoteau Area Structure Plan
  • 3.16 Bylaw 20556 - To amend the Meltwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.17 Charter Bylaw 20557 - To allow for a variety of small scale housing, medium rise multi-unit housing and low intensity commercial uses, Meltwater

  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:

  • 3.3 Bylaw 20543 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20544 - To allow a mix of small scale housing, Britannia Youngstown
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20547 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and services uses, Glenora
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20558 - To allow for low rise multi-unit housing, Pleasantview
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20551 - To allow low rise multi-unit housing, Ritchie
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20559 - To allow for industrial businesses and compatible commercial businesses, Calder
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20552 - To allow for the development of infrastructure systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.13 Bylaw 20548 - To amend the Hays Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20549 - To allow a range of ground-oriented housing forms, a top-of-bank walkway and a utility right-of-way, Hays Ridge Area
  • 3.15 Bylaw 20555 - To amend the Decoteau Area Structure Plan
  • 3.16 Bylaw 20556 - To amend the Meltwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.17 Charter Bylaw 20557 - To allow for a variety of small scale housing, medium rise multi-unit housing and low intensity commercial uses, Meltwater

  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:

  • 3.3 Bylaw 20543 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20544 - To allow a mix of small scale housing, Britannia Youngstown
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20547 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and services uses, Glenora
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20558 - To allow for low rise multi-unit housing, Pleasantview
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20551 - To allow low rise multi-unit housing, Ritchie
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20559 - To allow for industrial businesses and compatible commercial businesses, Calder
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20552 - To allow for the development of infrastructure systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.13 Bylaw 20548 - To amend the Hays Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20549 - To allow a range of ground-oriented housing forms, a top-of-bank walkway and a utility right-of-way, Hays Ridge Area
  • 3.15 Bylaw 20555 - To amend the Decoteau Area Structure Plan
  • 3.16 Bylaw 20556 - To amend the Meltwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.17 Charter Bylaw 20557 - To allow for a variety of small scale housing, medium rise multi-unit housing and low intensity commercial uses, Meltwater

  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:

  • 3.3 Bylaw 20543 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20544 - To allow a mix of small scale housing, Britannia Youngstown
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20547 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and services uses, Glenora
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20558 - To allow for low rise multi-unit housing, Pleasantview
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20551 - To allow low rise multi-unit housing, Ritchie
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20559 - To allow for industrial businesses and compatible commercial businesses, Calder
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20552 - To allow for the development of infrastructure systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.13 Bylaw 20548 - To amend the Hays Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20549 - To allow a range of ground-oriented housing forms, a top-of-bank walkway and a utility right-of-way, Hays Ridge Area
  • 3.15 Bylaw 20555 - To amend the Decoteau Area Structure Plan
  • 3.16 Bylaw 20556 - To amend the Meltwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.17 Charter Bylaw 20557 - To allow for a variety of small scale housing, medium rise multi-unit housing and low intensity commercial uses, Meltwater

  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

Bylaw 20561 - To amend the Maple Ridge Industrial Area Structure Plan

3.2

Charter Bylaw 20562 - To allow for industrial business uses, Southeast Industrial

Bylaw 20561 and Charter Bylaw 20562 were dealt with together.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• P. Bekederemo, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20561 and Charter Bylaw 20562 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20561 and Charter Bylaw 20562 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20561 and Charter Bylaw 20562 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20561 and Charter Bylaw 20562 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20561 and Charter Bylaw 20562 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)

3.3

Bylaw 20543 - 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 20543 received three readings.

3.4

Charter Bylaw 20544 - To allow a mix of small scale housing, Britannia Youngstown

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20544 received three readings.

3.5

Charter Bylaw 20550 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Hazeldean

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

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• D. Mackay
• G. Lair

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy 
• K. Petrin, 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:

• G. Lair
• D. Mackay

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. Salvador

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20550 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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20550 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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20550 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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20550 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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 20550 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)

3.6

Charter Bylaw 20547 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and services uses, Glenora

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20547 received three readings.

3.7

Charter Bylaw 20558 - To allow for low rise multi-unit housing, Pleasantview

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20558 received three readings.

3.8

Charter Bylaw 20551 - To allow low rise multi-unit housing, Ritchie

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20551 received three readings.

3.9

Charter Bylaw 20559 - To allow for industrial businesses and compatible commercial businesses, Calder

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20559 received three readings.

3.10

Charter Bylaw 20552 - To allow for the development of infrastructure systems and facilities that provide a public benefit, The Orchards at Ellerslie

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20552 received three readings.

3.11

Bylaw 20545 - To amend the Callaghan Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan

3.12

Charter Bylaw 20546 - To allow for low rise multi-unit housing and public park uses, Callaghan

Bylaw 20545 and Charter Bylaw 20546 were dealt with together.

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• B. Murray, B&A

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20545 and Charter Bylaw 20546 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Bylaw 20545 and Charter Bylaw 20546 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Bylaw 20545 and Charter Bylaw 20546 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Bylaw 20545 and Charter Bylaw 20546 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: J. Rice
  Seconded by: K. Principe

  That Bylaw 20545 and Charter Bylaw 20546 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)

3.13

Bylaw 20548 - To amend the Hays Ridge Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20548 received three readings.

3.14

Charter Bylaw 20549 - To allow a range of ground-oriented housing forms, a top-of-bank walkway and a utility right-of-way, Hays Ridge Area

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20549 received three readings.

3.15

Bylaw 20555 - To amend the Decoteau Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20555 received three readings.

3.16

Bylaw 20556 - To amend the Meltwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20556 received three readings.

3.17

Charter Bylaw 20557 - To allow for a variety of small scale housing, medium rise multi-unit housing and low intensity commercial uses, Meltwater

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20557 received three readings.

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

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

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:36 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2023.