City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Monday, April 22, 2024

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• A. Salvador, 
• T. Cartmell, 
• S. Hamilton, 
• M. Janz, 
• A. Knack, 
• A. Paquette, 
• K. Principe, 
• J. Rice, 
• E. Rutherford, 
• 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. Salvador called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2024, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. The Deputy Mayor 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. Salvador conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice.

J. Abekah, 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 April 22, 2024, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Deletion:

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

  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)

1.4

Protocol Items

1.4.1

Holy Family School (A. Salvador)

Deputy Mayor A. Salvador, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 1 class from Holy Family School in Ward Sspomitapi and their teacher, R. Nahayowski.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Deputy Mayor A. Salvador 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:

Bylaw 20749

There were no speakers registered to the passing of Bylaw 20749.

Charter Bylaw 20766

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. B. Fullerton

Item 3.3 and Charter Bylaw 20799

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Churchill, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20804 and Charter Bylaw 20307

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Gerein, Qualico (to answer questions only)
2. K. Davies, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20798

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Stewart, Scheffer Andrew (to answer questions only)
2. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Properties (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20800

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Dawang
2. M. Khan (to answer questions only)
3. A. Bembridge
4. M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance
5. J. Althouse, Green Space Allliance
6. M. Von Der Ohe, Green Space Alliance
7. M. Huberman (to answer questions only)
8. R. Lam, Westrich Pacific (to answer questions only)
9. E. Solez, Windsor Park Community League

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. J. Miller
2. K. Hughes
3. D. Beggs
4. J. Parker
5. D. Wolkow

Charter Bylaw 20736

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Gerein, Urban Development Institute (to answer questions only)
2. E. Shillington, Urban Development Institute (to answer questions only)

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. E. Solez, Scona District Communities Council

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 Bylaw 20749 - To close a portion of 202 Street NW, Stillwater
  • 3.3 Glenridding Heights Municipal Reserve Removal
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20799 - To allow for parkland development that is intended to serve educational, recreational, and community needs, Glenridding Heights
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20804 - To amend the boundary of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20307 - To allow for a range of small scale housing; to preserve natural areas and parkland; and to allow for stormwater management infrastructure, Aster
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20798 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, smaller scale parks and amenities, and infrastructure, systems and a stormwater management facility, The Orchards at Ellerslie

  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 Bylaw 20749 - To close a portion of 202 Street NW, Stillwater
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20799 - To allow for parkland development that is intended to serve educational, recreational, and community needs, Glenridding Heights
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20804 - To amend the boundary of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20307 - To allow for a range of small scale housing; to preserve natural areas and parkland; and to allow for stormwater management infrastructure, Aster
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20798 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, smaller scale parks and amenities, and infrastructure, systems and a stormwater management facility, The Orchards at Ellerslie

  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 Bylaw 20749 - To close a portion of 202 Street NW, Stillwater
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20799 - To allow for parkland development that is intended to serve educational, recreational, and community needs, Glenridding Heights
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20804 - To amend the boundary of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20307 - To allow for a range of small scale housing; to preserve natural areas and parkland; and to allow for stormwater management infrastructure, Aster
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20798 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, smaller scale parks and amenities, and infrastructure, systems and a stormwater management facility, The Orchards at Ellerslie

  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 Bylaw 20749 - To close a portion of 202 Street NW, Stillwater
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20799 - To allow for parkland development that is intended to serve educational, recreational, and community needs, Glenridding Heights
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20804 - To amend the boundary of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20307 - To allow for a range of small scale housing; to preserve natural areas and parkland; and to allow for stormwater management infrastructure, Aster
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20798 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, smaller scale parks and amenities, and infrastructure, systems and a stormwater management facility, The Orchards at Ellerslie

  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 Bylaw 20749 - To close a portion of 202 Street NW, Stillwater
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20799 - To allow for parkland development that is intended to serve educational, recreational, and community needs, Glenridding Heights
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20804 - To amend the boundary of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20307 - To allow for a range of small scale housing; to preserve natural areas and parkland; and to allow for stormwater management infrastructure, Aster
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20798 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, smaller scale parks and amenities, and infrastructure, systems and a stormwater management facility, The Orchards at Ellerslie

  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

  1. That the removal of municipal reserve designation from the lands legally described as Lot 1MR, Block 12, Plan 1723398, as shown in Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02391, be approved.

  2. That a designated officer within Administration notify the Registrar of the Northern Alberta Land Titles Office that the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A 2000, c. M-26 have been complied with and request the Registrar to remove the designation of municipal reserve from lands legally described as Lot 1MR, Block 12, Plan 1723398, as shown in Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02391.

  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

Bylaw 20749 - To close a portion of 202 Street NW, Stillwater

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20749 received three readings.

3.2

Charter Bylaw 20766 - To allow for larger scale parks and amenities; Edgemont, Rosenthal, and Glenridding Heights

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:

• B. Fullerton

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20766 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20766 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20766 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20766 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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20766 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)

3.3

Glenridding Heights Municipal Reserve Removal

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. The following motion carried:

1. That the removal of municipal reserve designation from the lands legally described as Lot 1MR, Block 12, Plan 1723398, as shown in Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02391, be approved.

2. That a designated officer within Administration notify the Registrar of the Northern Alberta Land Titles Office that the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A 2000, c. M-26 have been complied with and request the Registrar to remove the designation of municipal reserve from lands legally described as Lot 1MR, Block 12, Plan 1723398, as shown in Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02391.

3.4

Charter Bylaw 20799 - To allow for parkland development that is intended to serve educational, recreational, and community needs, Glenridding Heights

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20799 received three readings.

3.5

Bylaw 20804 - To amend the boundary of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20804 received three readings.

3.6

Charter Bylaw 20307 - To allow for a range of small scale housing; to preserve natural areas and parkland; and to allow for stormwater management infrastructure, Aster

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20307 received three readings.

3.7

Charter Bylaw 20798 - To allow for a range of small and medium scale housing, smaller scale parks and amenities, and infrastructure, systems and a stormwater management facility, The Orchards at Ellerslie

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20798 received three readings.

3.8

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

This item was deleted from the agenda (see item 1.3).

3.9

Charter Bylaw 20800 - To allow for medium scale housing, Windsor Park

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:

• M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

• J. Dawang
• M. Von Der Ohe, Green Space Alliance
• J. Althouse, Green Space Alliance

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• E. Solez, Windsor Park Community League

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

• K. Hughes
• D. Beggs
• J. Parker
• D. Wolkow

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

• J. Miller

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20800 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 20800 be read a first time.
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20800 be referred back to Administration until final determination of the District Plans.

• Amendment:

  Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: T. Cartmell

  to add "and return June 10, 2024, City Council Public Hearing."

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
  Opposed (3)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, and J. Wright

  Carried (9 to 3)

• With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor A. Paquette re-stated the motion.

  Motion as amended, put (Re-stated):

  Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 20800 be postponed to the June 10, 2024, City Council Public Hearing.

  In Favour (6)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
  Opposed (6)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright

  Defeated (6 to 6)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 20800 be read a first time.

  In Favour (9)	A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (3)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 3)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 20800 be read a second time.

  In Favour (9)	A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (3)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 3)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 20800 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That Charter Bylaw 20800 be read a third time.

  In Favour (9)	A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (3)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 3)

3.10

Charter Bylaw 20736 - Omnibus Text Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 20001

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

• C. Lee, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• E. Solez, Scona District Communities Council

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. Lee, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Tiwana, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• D. Morin, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20736 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Charter Bylaw 20736 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Charter Bylaw 20736 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Charter Bylaw 20736 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Charter Bylaw 20736 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)

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

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

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024.