Urban Planning Committee - Minutes

Tuesday, August 12, 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 9:32 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 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 K. Principe, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador and K. Tang; and E. Norton, T. Orbell and M. Friesen, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That the August 12, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

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

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (5)

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

  
  
  
  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

All items were selected for debate.

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: J. Wright

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

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

  1. R. Jacques (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  2. B. Kwong, Paths for People (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  3. H. Laird (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  4. R. Feroe (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  5. N. Binnema (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  6. R. Olstad (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  7. K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  8. S. Heschuk (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  9. K. Jackson (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  10. A. Budnick, YEG Bike Coalition (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  11. R. Merry (previously approved at the June 17, 2025, Urban Planning Committee meeting)
  12. C. Villetard

  
  

  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

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

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

• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services

The following public speakers made presentations:

• R. Olstad
• K. Kowalchuk, Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
• A. Budnick, YEG Bike Coalition
• R. Merry

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• R. Jacques
• B. Kwong, Paths for People
• N. Binnema
• R. Feroe
• K. Jackson
• C. Villetard

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• P. Ladouceur, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• N. Lazurko, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
• S. El Mohtar, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• S. Ramey, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Young, Integrated Infrastructure Services

• Moved by: J. Wright

  That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the Mill Creek Trestle Bridge (B034) and Culvert under 76 Avenue (B038) Replacement Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02807, be approved pursuant to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.
  2. That the location of the proposed road bridge and Mill Creek realignment in the river valley, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the June 17, 2025, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS02807, be deemed essential pursuant the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188.
  
  

  In Favour (5)

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

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 0)

7.

Public Reports

There were no Public Reports on the agenda.

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

Vehicle Noise Automated Technology Pilot Project (M. Janz)

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

1. That Administration establish a vehicle noise automated technology pilot project with one-time funding of $50,000 from the 2025 Council Contingency.
2. That Administration provide a report on the vehicle noise automated technology pilot project, including opportunities for future enforcement expansion and advocacy opportunities.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 12, 2025, Urban Planning Committee

11.2

Transit Oriented Development Incentive Program - Options and Analysis (M. Janz)

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

That Administration provide a report to Committee with options and analysis for a transit oriented development incentive program to accelerate new housing opportunities around LRT stations and to include:

• mid-rise (six or more stories), 
• family-friendly (three or more bedrooms), 
• focus on areas 400m of an LRT station,
• and alignment with other City Plan goals.
  
  
• Notice of Motion Given: August 12, 2025, Urban Planning Committee

11.3

Winter/Summer Temporary Assignment to Permanent Positions - Analysis and Options (J. Wright)

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

That Administration return to Council during the Fall 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment with analysis and options, including an unfunded service package, to fund the conversion of winter/summer temporary assignments to permanent positions.

• Notice of Motion Given: August 12, 2025, Urban Planning Committee

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2025.