City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Monday, May 13, 2024

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

Deputy Mayor A. Knack called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, 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 A. Knack conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillor J. Wright were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

J. Abekah, T. Orbell and B. Tyson, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the May 13, 2024, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (11)

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

  Carried (11 to 0)

1.4

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Deputy Mayor A. Knack explained the public hearing process. J. Abekah, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Charter Bylaw 20808

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. K. Miller, Scheffer Andrew (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20813

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. D. Hunchak, Anthem Properties (to answer questions only)
2. K. Backus, Anthem Properties (to answer questions only)
3. M. Huberman (to answer questions only)
4. K. Davies, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20806 and Charter Bylaw 20807

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. Y. Karbani
2. M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance
3. J. Althouse, Green Space Alliance

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. J. Penner

Charter Bylaw 20805

The following speaker registered to speak in favour:

1. S. Gerein, Qualico (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20809

The following speaker registered to speak in favour:

1. R. Shah

Bylaw 20810 and Charter Bylaw 20811

The following speaker registered to speak in favour:

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

Charter Bylaw 20797

The following speaker registered to speak in favour:

1. D. Benjestorf, Edmonton Food Bank (to answer questions only)

The following speaker registered to speak in opposition:

1. K. Barry

Bylaw 20678

There were no speakers registered to the passing of Bylaw 20678.

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

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

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20808 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and future development, Gorman
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20813 - To allow for a range of small scale residential uses, medium scale housing, a small park and utility infrastructure, Kinglet Gardens
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20805 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Marquis
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20809 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Westmount
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20810 - To amend the Central McDougall / Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20811 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20808 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and future development, Gorman
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20813 - To allow for a range of small scale residential uses, medium scale housing, a small park and utility infrastructure, Kinglet Gardens
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20805 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Marquis
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20809 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Westmount
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20810 - To amend the Central McDougall / Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20811 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20808 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and future development, Gorman
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20813 - To allow for a range of small scale residential uses, medium scale housing, a small park and utility infrastructure, Kinglet Gardens
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20805 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Marquis
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20809 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Westmount
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20810 - To amend the Central McDougall / Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20811 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20808 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and future development, Gorman
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20813 - To allow for a range of small scale residential uses, medium scale housing, a small park and utility infrastructure, Kinglet Gardens
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20805 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Marquis
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20809 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Westmount
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20810 - To amend the Central McDougall / Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20811 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20808 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and future development, Gorman
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20813 - To allow for a range of small scale residential uses, medium scale housing, a small park and utility infrastructure, Kinglet Gardens
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20805 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Marquis
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20809 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Westmount
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20810 - To amend the Central McDougall / Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20811 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, 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 20808 - To allow for a range of small scale housing and future development, Gorman

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20808 received three readings.

3.2

Charter Bylaw 20813 - To allow for a range of small scale residential uses, medium scale housing, a small park and utility infrastructure, Kinglet Gardens

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20813 received three readings.

3.3

Bylaw 20806 - To amend the Hawks Ridge Neighbourhood Structure Plan

3.4

Charter Bylaw 20807 - To allow for medium scale housing and commercial uses, Hawks Ridge

Bylaw 20806 and Charter Bylaw 20807 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 in favour:

• J. Althouse, Green Space Alliance

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

• Y. Karbani
• M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance

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

• J. Penner

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• M. Rudiak, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speaker answered questions:

• M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance

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

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20806 and Charter Bylaw 20807 be closed.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20806 and Charter Bylaw 20807 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20806 and Charter Bylaw 20807 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20806 and Charter Bylaw 20807 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20806 and Charter Bylaw 20807 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.5

Charter Bylaw 20805 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Marquis

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20805 received three readings.

3.6

Charter Bylaw 20809 - To allow for a range of small to medium scale housing, Westmount

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20809 received three readings.

3.7

Bylaw 20810 - To amend the Central McDougall / Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20810 received three readings.

3.8

Charter Bylaw 20811 - To allow for medium scale housing, Central McDougall

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20811 received three readings.

3.9

Charter Bylaw 20797 - To allow for light industrial and small commercial businesses, Prince Rupert

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

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• D Benjestorf, Edmonton Food Bank

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

• K. Barry

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
• M. Rudiak, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
• 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20797 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20797 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20797 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20797 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: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20797 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)

3.10

Bylaw 20678 - To Implement the Clean Energy Improvement Program

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• W. Ramirez, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Bjornstad, Financial and Corporate Services
• S. Leroux, Financial and Corporate Services
• C. Hodgson-Mousseau, Employee and Legal Services
• A. Mohan, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20678 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: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20678 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (2)	J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20678 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (2)	J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the terms of the Master Program Agreement, between the City of Edmonton and Alberta Municipal Services Corporation (AMSC), for an amount not to exceed $1,600,000, as outlined in Attachment 3 of the May 13, 2024, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE02134rev, be approved, and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (2)	J. Rice, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 2)

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 11:52 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2024.