City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Monday, October 21, 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

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2024, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the 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.

Mayor A. Sohi was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, and A. Karbashewski, G. Goodin, T. Orbell, M. Moussa and J. Shearer, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the October 21, 2024, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Replacement attachment:

  • 3.3 Bylaw 20961 - To close a portion of Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle
    - UPE Council Report

  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 the Orders of the Day for the October 21/November 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing be changed as follows:

  • Dinner - 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Adjournment - 9 p.m.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	S. Hamilton

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  1. That the October 21, 2024, City Council Public Hearing continuation on November 4, 2024, from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., be cancelled.

  2. That the Orders of the Day for the November 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing be changed as follows

  • Dinner -  5 p.m - 6 p.m. 
  • Adjournment - 9 p.m.

  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

1.4.1

Garth Worthington School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Garth Worthington School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and their teachers, T. Ludwig and N. Sivertson.

1.4.2

Steinhauer School (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Steinhauer School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and their teacher, M. Rogers.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

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

Bylaw 20965

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. S. Khanna (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20960

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. W. Yin (to answer questions only)

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. A. Arhanic

Bylaw 20961

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Properties (to answer questions only)
2. H. Mikkelsen, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20963

The following speaker registered in favour:

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

Bylaws 20902, 20903 and 20904

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Sherman, B&A Studios (to answer questions only)
2. D. Chaffart, Gateway Alliance Church (to answer questions only)

Item 3.8 and Bylaw 20957

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. S. Kehrig, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
5. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
6. J. Alderton, Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association
7. N. Binnema, Strong Towns YEG
8. N. Wilke, Civida
9. J. Dawang, Grow Together Edmonton
10. S. Asea, Africa Centre
11. K. Mansaray, Africa Centre

Item 3.10 and Bylaw 20951

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. S. Kehrig, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
5. N. Binnema, Strong Towns YEG

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. J. Alfredo
2. J. Lane

Item 3.12 and Bylaw 20954

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. S. Kehrig, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
5. N. Chalifoux, Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness
6. N. Binnema, Strong Towns YEG

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. M. Littlefair

Bylaw 20952

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. S. Kehrig, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
5. A. Abbasi, University of Alberta Students Union
6. N. Binnema, Strong Towns YEG

Bylaw 20953

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. S. Kehrig, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
5. N. Binnema, Strong Towns YEG

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. B. Day, Stop the Destruction of Dunluce
2. J. Thomas, Dunluce Supportive Housing
3. R. Cloney
4. J. Syrnyk, Stop the Destruction of Dunluce

Bylaw 20955

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. S. Kehrig, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
5. N. Binnema, Strong Towns YEG

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. B. Fraser, Lymburn Community Group
2. A. Olchowsky
3. R. Madunicky
4. L. Larner, Lymburn Citizen Group
5. A. Larner, Lymburn Community Group
6. S. Hudson, Lymburn Citizen Group
7. P. Caldwell, Lymburn Citizen Group
8. V. Marando, Lymburn Citizen Group

Item 3.17 and Bylaw 20956

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. S. Kehrig, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
4. C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
5. N. Binnema, Strong Towns YEG

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. M. Breckenridge
2. I. Kirschner
3. A. Dajavs
4. L. Dajavs
5. S. Leveille
6. J. Harder
7. J. Douville
8. M. Rhein, Save Wedgewood Park Task Force
9. K. Lingstadt Steffen, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
10. P. Leveille, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
11. J. Eisen, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
12. P. Shewchuk, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
13. K. Marcinkowski, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
14. R. Wirth, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
15. E. Eisen, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
16. R. Johnson, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
17. L. Widynowski, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
18. E. Rhein, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
19. B. Hillier, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
20. M. Hundert, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
21. G. Hartfield, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
22. S. Siddiqui, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
23. L. James, Wedgewood Community Park Task Force
24. D. James
25. Q. James

Bylaw 20942

The following speakers registered in favour:

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

The following speaker registered in opposition:

1. D. Atiq

Bylaw 20941

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. M. Borys, Casia Developments (to answer questions only)
2. M. Huberman, Casia Developments (to answer questions only)
3. R. Soans, Clarity Development Advisory (to answer questions only)
4. D. Onishenko, Clarity Development Advisory (to answer questions only)
5. R. Jacques

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. B. Jensen
2. S. Muldrew
3. A. Fyshe
4. J. Syrnyk

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 20965 - To allow for medium scale housing, Inglewood
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20961 - To close a portion of Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20963 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Laurel
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20952 - To allow for medium scale housing, Blue Quill

  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:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20965 - To allow for medium scale housing, Inglewood
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20961 - To close a portion of Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20963 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Laurel
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20952 - To allow for medium scale housing, Blue Quill

  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:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20965 - To allow for medium scale housing, Inglewood
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20961 - To close a portion of Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20963 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Laurel
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20952 - To allow for medium scale housing, Blue Quill

  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:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20965 - To allow for medium scale housing, Inglewood
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20961 - To close a portion of Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20963 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Laurel
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20952 - To allow for medium scale housing, Blue Quill

  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:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20965 - To allow for medium scale housing, Inglewood
  • 3.3 Bylaw 20961 - To close a portion of Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle
  • 3.4 Bylaw 20963 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Laurel
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20952 - To allow for medium scale housing, Blue Quill

  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 20965 - To allow for medium scale housing, Inglewood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20965 received three readings.

3.2

Bylaw 20960 - To allow for medium scale housing, Queen Alexandra

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

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• A. Arhanic

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. St. Aubin, 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: M. Janz
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20960 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: M. Janz
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 20960 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: M. Janz
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 20960 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: M. Janz
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 20960 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: M. Janz
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 20960 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 20961 - To close a portion of Heritage Valley Trail SW, Chappelle

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20961 received three readings.

3.4

Bylaw 20963 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Laurel

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20963 received three readings.

3.5

Bylaw 20902 - To amend the Palisades Area Structure Plan

3.6

Bylaw 20903 - To amend the Hudson Neighbourhood Structure Plan

3.7

Bylaw 20904 - To allow for smaller scale parks and amenities and medium scale housing, Hudson

Bylaws 20902, 20903 and 20904 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Ford, 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:

• S. Sherman, B&A Studios
• D. Chaffart, Gateway Alliance Church

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Huizinga, 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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 20902, 20903 and 20904 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. Knack

  That Bylaws 20902, 20903 and 20904 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. Knack

  That Bylaws 20902, 20903 and 20904 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. Knack

  That Bylaws 20902, 20903 and 20904 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. Knack

  That Bylaws 20902, 20903 and 20904 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)

3.8

Summerlea Municipal Reserve Removal

3.9

Bylaw 20957 - To allow for medium scale housing and smaller scale parks and amenities, Summerlea

Item 3.8 and Bylaw 20957 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

• N. Binnema, Strong Towns YEG
• J. Dawang, Grow Together Edmonton

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

• N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton
• L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
• J. Alderton, Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association
• N. Wilke, Civida
• S. Asea, Africa Centre
• K. Mansaray, Africa Centre

The following speakers answered questions in favour:

• J. Lee, City of Edmonton
• A. Kehrig, City of Edmonton

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That the Public Hearing on Item 3.8 and Bylaw 20957 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20957 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20957 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20957 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: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Bylaw 20957 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)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack
  1. That the removal of the municipal reserve designation from a portion of the lands legally described as Lot 4MR, Block 22, Plan 7922534 and Lot 9MR, Block 29, Plan 8622024, shown as Lot 40 in Attachment 1 of the October 21, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02655, 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 a portion of the lands legally described as Lot 4MR, Block 22, Plan 7922534 and Lot 9MR, Block 29, Plan 8622024, shown as Lot 40 in Attachment 1 of the October 21, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02655.

  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

Belmont Municipal Reserve Removal

3.11

Bylaw 20951 - To allow for medium scale housing and larger parks and amenities, Belmont

Item 3.10 and Bylaw 20951 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 and answered questions in favour:

• N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• J. Alfredo
• J. Lane

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Deputy City Manager, 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. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Public Hearing on Item 3.10 and Bylaw 20951 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. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 20951 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 20951 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 20951 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. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Bylaw 20951 be read a third time.

   

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Paquette
  Seconded by: J. Wright
  1. That the removal of the municipal reserve designation from the lands legally described as Lot 30MR, Block 5, Plan 1423421, as shown in Attachment 1 of the October 21, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02654, 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 the lands legally described as Lot 30MR, Block 5, Plan 1423421, as shown in Attachment 1 of the October 21, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02654. 

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)

3.12

La Perle Municipal Reserve Removal

3.13

Bylaw 20954 - To allow for medium scale housing, La Perle

Item 3.12 and Bylaw 20954 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 and answered questions in favour:

• N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton

The following speaker made a presentation in favour:

• N. Chalifoux, Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness

The following speakers answered questions in favour:

• J. Lee, City of Edmonton
• C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton
• S. Kehrig, City of Edmonton

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

• M. Littlefair

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Tiwana, 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:

• N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton
• C. Kjenner, City of Edmonton
• M. Littlefair

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

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

  That the Public Hearing on Item 3.12 and Bylaw 20954 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20954 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20954 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20954 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20954 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)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson
  1. That the removal of the municipal reserve designation from the lands legally described as Lot 75MR, Block 53, Plan 1623604, as shown in Attachment 1 of the October 21, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02653, 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 the lands legally described as Lot 75MR, Block 53, Plan 1623604, as shown in Attachment 1 of the October 21, 2024, Financial and Corporate Services report FCS02653. 

  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)

3.14

Bylaw 20952 - To allow for medium scale housing, Blue Quill

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20952 received three readings.

3.15

Bylaw 20953 - To allow for medium scale housing, Dunluce

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 favour:

• N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• J. Lee, City of Edmonton

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

• J. Thomas, Dunluce Supportive Housing
• J. Syrnyk, Stop the Destruction of Dunluce

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• B. Day, Stop the Destruction of Dunluce
• R. Cloney

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Tiwana, 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: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: M. Janz

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20953 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: M. Janz

  That Bylaw 20953 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: M. Janz

  That Bylaw 20953 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: M. Janz

  That Bylaw 20953 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: M. Janz

  That Bylaw 20953 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)

3.16

Bylaw 20955 - To allow for larger scale parks and amenities and medium scale housing, Lymburn

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 favour:

• N. Osaduik, City of Edmonton

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• J. Lee, City of Edmonton

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services

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

  That Bylaw 20955 be postponed to the November 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing.

  Due Date: November 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing

  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)

3.17

Wedgewood Heights Municipal Reserve Removal

3.18

Bylaw 20956 - To allow for the continued development of medium scale housing and open space uses, Wedgewood Heights

Item 3.17 and Bylaw 20956 were dealt with together.

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That item 3.17 and Bylaw 20956 be postponed to the November 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing.

  Due Date: November 4, 2024, City Council Public Hearing

  Carried

3.19

Bylaw 20942 - To allow for a range of small scale housing, Richford

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

• P. Bekederemo, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• R. Eidick, EINS

The following speaker answered questions in opposition:

• D. Atiq

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• P. Bekederemo, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• P. Bekederemo, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker answered questions:

• D. Atiq

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: A. Stevenson

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20942 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20942 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20942 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20942 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. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Bylaw 20942 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (1)	J. Rice

  Carried (12 to 1)

3.20

Bylaw 20941 - To allow for large scale mixed use development, Westmount

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

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

• R. Soans, Clarify Development Advisory
• R. Jacques

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

• A. Fyshe
• J. Syrnyk

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

• B. Jensen

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speaker answered questions:

• R. Soans, Clarity Development

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

• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: K. Tang

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20941 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: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 20941 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: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 20941 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: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 20941 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: K. Tang

  That Bylaw 20941 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

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

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2024.