Urban Planning Committee Minutes

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

A. Stevenson,
K. Tang,
T. Cartmell,
E. Rutherford,
and A. Sohi

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor A. Stevenson called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023, and acknowledged that Urban Planning Committee 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

Councillor A. Stevenson 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 S. Hamilton, M. Janz, A. Knack, A. Paquette, K. Principe, J. Rice, A. Salvador and J. Wright; and J. Vizbar, C. Martin, J. Shearer, T. Orbell, B. Tyson and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Adoption of Agenda

Moved by:A. Stevenson
That the June 20, 2023, Urban Planning Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

In Favour (4) T. Cartmell, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by:T. Cartmell
That the June 20, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01761, be postponed to the July 12, 2023, Urban Planning Committee meeting and be made time specific as first item of business.

In Favour (4) T. Cartmell, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by:A. Stevenson
That the Orders of the Day for the June 20, 2023, Urban Planning Committee meeting be changed as follows:
- Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Adjournment - 9 p.m
In Favour (4) T. Cartmell, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

Carried (4 to 0)

1.4
Approval of Minutes

Moved by:T. Cartmell
That the June 1, 2023, Urban Planning Committee meeting minutes be approved.

In Favour (4) T. Cartmell, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

Carried (4 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 items were selected for debate: 7.1 and 7.2.

2.2
Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:
- 5.1 Non-Market Affordable Housing Options
- 5.2 Edmonton Transit Services in Newer Developing/Developed Communities
- 5.3 Bus Service for Youth after School Hours - Approach and Work Plan
- 5.4 Developer-funded Transit Service Options to Support Early Adoption of Transit in New Neighborhoods
In Favour (4) T. Cartmell, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

Carried (4 to 0)

2.3
Requests to Speak

Moved by:E. Rutherford
That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

7.1 Zoning Bylaw Renewal Report #6 - Draft Zoning Bylaw

Panel 1:
- L. Kawun
- C. Hefferon
- D. Berry
- M. Penney
- A. Budnick
- R. Hung
- R. Hung
- K. Becker Brookes
- L. Bruno, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
- K. Rowe, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
- G. Hoeft, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
- A. Kodian, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
- C. Brightwell, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
- M. Davis
- E. Shillington
- S. Gerein
- Nathan Mison, Diplomat Consulting Inc.
- P. Lanni
Panel 2:
- A. Pye, NAIOP Edmonton
- A. Bubel
- C. Secord
- R. Feroe
- S. Sherman
- K. Taft
- W. Antoniuk
- J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
- B. Zubot, Scona District Community Council
- J. Spurr
- C. Monson
- L. Kraus, Grandview Heights Community League
- R. Kraut
- M. Gordon
- J. Unger, Environmental Law Centre
- D. Johnson
- A. Murphy
- S. Agrawal
Panel 3:
- J. Miller
- J. Wang, Paths for People
- M. Ali Kamal (Ali)
- J. Matheson
- L. Etienne
- L. Stirton
- T. Pavlek
- J. Komar, Energy Transition and Climate Resilience Committee
- E. Gormley
- J. Booth, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
- C. Jersak, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
- M. Ochoa, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
- N. Rheubottom, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
- J. Cunha, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
- C. Chan
- O. Yaqub, Islamic Family
- P. Wikander, Multicultural Health Brokers
- K. Anderson, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
Panel 4:
- P. D. Watson
- S. Shorten, Architects Stakeholder Team
- G. Whistance-Smith, Architects Stakeholder Team
- I. Koeni
- R. Summers
- L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
- J. Lawrence, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
- C. Beasley, University of Alberta Students' Union
- J. Cardinal, Student Association of MacEwan University
- R. Day
- Z. Hama, Multicultural Health Brokers Cooperative - Edmonton
- N. Sorensen
- S. Wilson, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
- K. Irwin
- N. Aippersbach
- D. Murray
- Y. Bhandari
- S. Taylor
Panel 5:
- W. Paulic
7.2 Construction Site Safety and Accountability
- D. Tolsma, Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Edmonton Region
- J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
- N. Rheubottom, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
- J. Cunha, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
In Favour (4) T. Cartmell, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by:K. Tang
That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following additional speakers:

7.1 Zoning Bylaw Renewal Report #6 - Draft Zoning Bylaw
1. M. Hoffman, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
2. S. Taylor
3. D. Ridley, Edmonton Heritage Council
4. D. Coulthard
In Favour (4) T. Cartmell, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

Carried (4 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

5.1
Non-Market Affordable Housing Options

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

That the revised due date of October 11, 2023, Urban Planning Committee, for the Community Services report CS01384, Non-Market Affordable Housing Options , be approved.

Revised Due Date: October 11, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

5.2
Edmonton Transit Services in Newer Developing/Developed Communities

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

That the revised due date of August 29, 2023, Urban Planning Committee, for the City Operations report CO01337, Edmonton Transit Services in Newer Developing/Developed Communities, be approved.

Revised Due Date: August 29, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

5.3
Bus Service for Youth after School Hours - Approach and Work Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

That the revised due date of August 29, 2023, Urban Planning Committee, for the City Operations report CO01562, Bus Service for Youth after School Hours - Approach and Work Plan, be approved.

Revised Due Date: August 29, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

5.4
Developer-funded Transit Service Options to Support Early Adoption of Transit in New Neighborhoods

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

That the revised due date of August 29, 2023, Urban Planning Committee, for the City Operations report CO01551, Developer-funded Transit Service Options to Support Early Adoption of Transit in New Neighborhoods, be approved.

Revised Due Date: August 29, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

6.
Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.
Public Reports

7.1
Zoning Bylaw Renewal Report #6 - Draft Zoning Bylaw

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

K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy

Panel 1:

The following public speakers made presentations:

D. Berry
M. Penney
A. Budnick
R. Hung
R. Hung
L. Bruno, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
K. Rowe, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
G. Hoeft, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
C. Brightwell, Canadian Home Builders' Association - Edmonton Region
M. Davis
E. Shillington
S. Gerein
N. Mison, Diplomat Consulting Inc.
J. Collier, Windsor Park Community League
C. Hefferon