Urban Planning Committee Minutes

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall

Present:

• S. Hamilton, 
• A. Paquette, 
• K. Principe, 
• and A. Salvador

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor S. Hamilton called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, and acknowledged that Urban Planning Committee 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

Councillor S. Hamilton conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Urban Planning Committee.

Councillors M. Janz, A. Knack, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, K. Tang and J. Wright; and J. Vizbar, J. Shearer and S. Parsons, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: K. Principe

  That the January 17, 2023, Urban Planning Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That the November 22, 2022, Urban Planning Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  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, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: K. Principe

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1  Commingle Paratransit and On Demand Services
  • 5.2  Developer-funded Transit Service Options to Support Early Adoption of Transit in New Neighborhoods
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 7.2 District Planning - Project and Engagement Update 
  • 7.3 District Planning Process - Review of Area Redevelopment Plans
    1. N. Mison
    2. J. Stadnyk
    3. K. Anderson, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
    4. M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
    5. E. Solez, Scona District Communities Council
    6. K. Clegg, Scona District Communities Council
    7. J. Lawrence, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
    8. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
    9. N. Rheubottom, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
    10. R. Soans, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
    11. M. Samji, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
    12. J. Hardstaff, Residential Infill Working Group
    13. M. Figueira
        

  • 7.4 Environmental Review of City-led Projects
    1. R. Feroe, The Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
    2. L. Duncan, North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  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

Commingle Paratransit and On Demand Services

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

That the revised due date of November 28, 2023, Urban Planning Committee, for the City Operations report CO01552, Commingle Paratransit and On Demand Services, be approved.

Revised Due Date: November 28, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

5.2

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 was carried:

That the revised due date of June 20, 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: June 20, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Growth Management Framework Update - Substantial Completion Standard

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: K. Principe

  That the January 17, 2023, Urban Planning Economy report UPE01554, be referred to Administration to allow more time to discuss with industry.

  Due Date: April 12, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

7.2

District Planning - Project and Engagement Update

Items 7.2 and 7.3 were dealt with together.

Items 7.2 and 7.3 were voted on together.

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Bohle, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations:

• M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
• E. Solez, Scona District Communities Council
• K. Clegg, Scona District Communities Council
• R. Soans, Infill Development in Edmonton Association

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• K. Anderson, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
• J. Lawrence, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
• N. Rheubottom, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
• M. Samji, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
• J. Hardstaff, Residential Infill Working Group
• M. Figueira

The following public speaker answered questions:

• L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Bohle, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
• N. Thakor, Communications and Engagement

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  District Planning - 1.25 Million and 2 Million Population Milestones

  That Administration provide a report to Committee that includes the revised District Plans and revised District Plan Policy that incorporates applicable engagement feedback including how District Plans can:

  1. Provide additional policy and map clarity in regards to directing development and investment at the 1.25 million and 2 million population milestones; and
  2. Provide guidance on process incentives (e.g. streamlined approvals) for developments within the 2 million population areas that are in alignment with the City Plan.

   Due Date: September 19, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

7.3

District Planning Process - Review of Area Redevelopment Plans

Items 7.2 and 7.3 were dealt with together.

Items 7.2 and 7.3 were voted on together (see item 7.2).

7.4

Environmental Review of City-led Projects

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• S. Cicchini, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• R. Feroe, The Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
• L. Duncan, North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society 

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy 
• K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: A. Paquette

  That the January 17, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01463, be received for information.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Paquette

  Update on Environmental Planning, Communication and Reporting

  That Administration provide a report to Committee detailing the progress made in improving environmental planning, communication and reporting at the City of Edmonton; and any organizational structures that may be required to streamline and provide accountability for ongoing environmental actions and review processes.

  Due Date: September 19, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor A. Paquette asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:06 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023.