City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

1:30 P.m. - 9:30 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 1:31 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. 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 Metis 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.

Councillor S. Hamilton was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor T. Cartmell was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

C. Schlamp, T. Orbell and M. de Guzman, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the February 23, 2022, City Council Public Hearing meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Replacement attachment:

  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19962 - To rezone land in the Davies Industrial West neighbourhood
    - Attachment 2

  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

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

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

Charter Bylaws 19607 and 19608

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Bergeron, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. K. Lima, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. L. Makarewicz (to answer questions only)
4. J. Grewal (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19962

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. F. Coppola, Invistec Consulting Ltd. (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaws 19961

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. E. Shillington, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. C. Nicholas, MLC Land (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaws 19954

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. E. Shillington, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. C. Nicholas, MLC Land (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19956

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. F. Coppola, Invistec Consulting Ltd. (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 19958, 19959 and Charter Bylaw 19960

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Sherman, IBI Group (to answer questions only)
2. A. Brown, IBI Group (to answer questions only)
3. C. Chopko Beck, IBI Group (to answer questions only)
4. P. Pescod, Melcor Developments (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 19964

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. E. Shillington, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Residential (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19966

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. E. Shillington, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. A. Cieply, Anthem United (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19967

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Sherman, IBI Group (to answer questions only)
2. A. Petrosky, Melcor Developments (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19905

There were no speakers registered for the passing of Charter Bylaw 19905.

Bylaw 19949 and Charter Bylaw 19950

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. R. Eidick, EINS (to answer questions only)
2. J. McTague (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19963

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. S. Dhaliwal, 534183 Alberta Ltd. (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19968

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Booth, Situate Inc.
2. C. Jersak, Situate Inc. (to answer questions only)
3. P. Dhaliwal, New Era Luxury Homes
4. B. Moon, on behalf of E. Solez
5. J. Collier, Windsor Park Community League

Charter Bylaw 19127

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. M. Wyers, WEM (to answer questions only)
2. Y. Lew, Stantec

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19607 - To close a portion of 125 Avenue NW and 62 Street NW, Industrial Heights
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19608 - To allow for medium industrial uses, Industrial Heights
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19962 - To rezone land in the Davies Industrial West neighbourhood
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19961 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Secord
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19954 - To rezone land for residential development, Keswick
  • 3.7 Bylaw 19958 - Amendment to the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 19959 - Amendment to the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan to allow for Commercial uses
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19960 - To allow for a variety of low intensity commercial, office and service uses; and a public utility corridor, Rosenthal
  • 3.10 Bylaw 19964 - To close portions of 28 Avenue SW and 127 Street SW, Paisley / Chappelle
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 19966 - To rezone land for residential use in the Walker neighbourhood
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19967 - To rezone land in the Glenridding Ravine neighbourhood
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 19905 - To allow for institutional and community-service uses, Montrose
  • 3.14 Bylaw 19949 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 19950 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses and limited residential-related uses, Boyle Street      

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19607 - To close a portion of 125 Avenue NW and 62 Street NW, Industrial Heights
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19608 - To allow for medium industrial uses, Industrial Heights
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19962 - To rezone land in the Davies Industrial West neighbourhood
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19961 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Secord
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19954 - To rezone land for residential development, Keswick
  • 3.7 Bylaw 19958 - Amendment to the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 19959 - Amendment to the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan to allow for Commercial uses
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19960 - To allow for a variety of low intensity commercial, office and service uses; and a public utility corridor, Rosenthal
  • 3.10 Bylaw 19964 - To close portions of 28 Avenue SW and 127 Street SW, Paisley / Chappelle
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 19966 - To rezone land for residential use in the Walker neighbourhood
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19967 - To rezone land in the Glenridding Ravine neighbourhood
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 19905 - To allow for institutional and community-service uses, Montrose
  • 3.14 Bylaw 19949 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 19950 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses and limited residential-related uses, Boyle Street

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19607 - To close a portion of 125 Avenue NW and 62 Street NW, Industrial Heights
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19608 - To allow for medium industrial uses, Industrial Heights
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19962 - To rezone land in the Davies Industrial West neighbourhood
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19961 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Secord
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19954 - To rezone land for residential development, Keswick
  • 3.7 Bylaw 19958 - Amendment to the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 19959 - Amendment to the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan to allow for Commercial uses
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19960 - To allow for a variety of low intensity commercial, office and service uses; and a public utility corridor, Rosenthal
  • 3.10 Bylaw 19964 - To close portions of 28 Avenue SW and 127 Street SW, Paisley / Chappelle
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 19966 - To rezone land for residential use in the Walker neighbourhood
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19967 - To rezone land in the Glenridding Ravine neighbourhood
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 19905 - To allow for institutional and community-service uses, Montrose
  • 3.14 Bylaw 19949 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 19950 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses and limited residential-related uses, Boyle Street

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19607 - To close a portion of 125 Avenue NW and 62 Street NW, Industrial Heights
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19608 - To allow for medium industrial uses, Industrial Heights
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19962 - To rezone land in the Davies Industrial West neighbourhood
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19961 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Secord
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19954 - To rezone land for residential development, Keswick
  • 3.7 Bylaw 19958 - Amendment to the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 19959 - Amendment to the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan to allow for Commercial uses
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19960 - To allow for a variety of low intensity commercial, office and service uses; and a public utility corridor, Rosenthal
  • 3.10 Bylaw 19964 - To close portions of 28 Avenue SW and 127 Street SW, Paisley / Chappelle
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 19966 - To rezone land for residential use in the Walker neighbourhood
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19967 - To rezone land in the Glenridding Ravine neighbourhood
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 19905 - To allow for institutional and community-service uses, Montrose
  • 3.14 Bylaw 19949 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 19950 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses and limited residential-related uses, Boyle Street

  In Favour (12)

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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19607 - To close a portion of 125 Avenue NW and 62 Street NW, Industrial Heights
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 19608 - To allow for medium industrial uses, Industrial Heights
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19962 - To rezone land in the Davies Industrial West neighbourhood
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19961 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Secord
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19954 - To rezone land for residential development, Keswick
  • 3.7 Bylaw 19958 - Amendment to the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 19959 - Amendment to the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan to allow for Commercial uses
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19960 - To allow for a variety of low intensity commercial, office and service uses; and a public utility corridor, Rosenthal
  • 3.10 Bylaw 19964 - To close portions of 28 Avenue SW and 127 Street SW, Paisley / Chappelle
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 19966 - To rezone land for residential use in the Walker neighbourhood
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19967 - To rezone land in the Glenridding Ravine neighbourhood
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 19905 - To allow for institutional and community-service uses, Montrose
  • 3.14 Bylaw 19949 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 19950 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses and limited residential-related uses, Boyle Street

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, 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 19607 - To close a portion of 125 Avenue NW and 62 Street NW, Industrial Heights

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19607 received three readings.

3.2

Charter Bylaw 19608 - To allow for medium industrial uses, Industrial Heights

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19608 received three readings.

3.3

Charter Bylaw 19962 - To rezone land in the Davies Industrial West neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19962 received three readings.

3.4

Charter Bylaw 19961 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Secord

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19961 received three readings.

3.5

Charter Bylaw 19954 - To rezone land for residential development, Keswick

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19954 received three readings.

3.6

Charter Bylaw 19956 - To rezone land in the Walker neighbourhood

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• R. Heinricks, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19956 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Charter Bylaw 19956 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Charter Bylaw 19956 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Charter Bylaw 19956 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That Charter Bylaw 19956 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)

3.7

Bylaw 19958 - Amendment to the Lewis Farms Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 19958 received three readings.

3.8

Bylaw 19959 - Amendment to the Rosenthal Neighbourhood Structure Plan to allow for Commercial uses

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 19959 received three readings.

3.9

Charter Bylaw 19960 - To allow for a variety of low intensity commercial, office and service uses; and a public utility corridor, Rosenthal

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19960 received three readings.

3.10

Bylaw 19964 - To close portions of 28 Avenue SW and 127 Street SW, Paisley / Chappelle

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 19964 received three readings.

3.11

Charter Bylaw 19966 - To rezone land for residential use in the Walker neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19966 received three readings.

3.12

Charter Bylaw 19967 - To rezone land in the Glenridding Ravine neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19967 received three readings.

3.13

Charter Bylaw 19905 - To allow for institutional and community-service uses, Montrose

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19905 received three readings.

3.14

Bylaw 19949 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 19949 received three readings.

3.15

Charter Bylaw 19950 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses and limited residential-related uses, Boyle Street

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19950 received three readings.

3.16

Charter Bylaw 19963 - To rezone commercial land in the Hillview neighbourhood

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

• R. Heinricks, 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19963 be closed.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19963 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, 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 (11 to 1)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19963 be read a second time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, 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 (11 to 1)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19963 be considered for third reading.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19963 be read a third time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, 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 (11 to 1)

3.17

Charter Bylaw 19968 - To allow for small scale infill development, Windsor Park

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

• A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

• J. Booth, Situate Inc.
• P. Dhaliwal, New Era Luxury Homes
• B. Moon, on behalf of Elaine Solez

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

• J. Collier, Windsor Park Community League

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: A. Salvador

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19968 be closed.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19968 be read a first time.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19968 be read a second time.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19968 be considered for third reading.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Janz
  Seconded by: A. Salvador

  That Charter Bylaw 19968 be read a third time.

  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

  Carried (12 to 0)

3.18

Charter Bylaw 19127 - To rezone the West Edmonton Mall site to allow for additional signage opportunities

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

• T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• Y. Lew, Stantec

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• M. Wyers, WEM

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

The following answered questions:

• C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk

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

The following speakers answered questions:

• Y. Lew, Stantec
• M. Wyers, WEM

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• T. Pawlyk, 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: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 19127 be referred back to Administration to work with the applicant to reduce the square footage of digital signs to help address night sky, visibility, wildlife impacts, and conduct additional public engagement.

• Amendment:

  Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: J. Wright

  That the Motion on the Floor be amended to add:

  • "and operational hours" after "square footage"

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (4)	A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, and K. Principe

  Carried (9 to 4)

• Motion as amended, put:

  That Charter Bylaw 19127 be referred back to Administration to work with the applicant to reduce the square footage and operational hours of digital signs to help address night sky, visibility, wildlife impacts and conduct additional public engagement. 

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

  Defeated (2 to 11)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: S. Hamilton

  That Schedule “B” of Charter Bylaw 19127 be amended as follows: 

  Replace section 6.b.iv.A with Major Digital Signs, Minor Digital On-premises Signs, Minor Digital Off-premises Signs, and Minor Digital On-premises Off-premises Signs, and Illuminated signs abutting or adjacent to Residential Areas or Extended Medical Treatment Services Use, including any Digital Sign on the roller coaster east wall, shall be de-energized daily between 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM.

  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 the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19127 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 Charter Bylaw 19127 be read a first time.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (4)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (9 to 4)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 19127 be read a second time.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (4)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (9 to 4)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: A. Knack

  That Charter Bylaw 19127 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 Charter Bylaw 19127 be read a third time.

  In Favour (9)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, K. Tang, J. Wright, and K. Principe
  Opposed (4)	A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson

  Carried (9 to 4)

• The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  Moved by: E. Rutherford
  Seconded by: A. Paquette

  Digital Signage Policy - Approach and Workplan

  That Administration return to Urban Planning Committee with a report outlining an approach and workplan to establish a digital signage policy including considerations for impacts of light on the night sky, visibility, wildlife, public health, climate goals and the effects of digital light on driver distraction.

  Due Date: September 27, 2022, Urban Planning Committee 

  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)

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 5:11 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022.