City Council Public Hearing Minutes

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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, 
  • and J. Wright 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023, and acknowledged that City Council 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 Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

Mayor A. Sohi conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors T. Cartmell, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador and A. Stevenson were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor K. Tang was absent with notice.

T. Ward, T. Orbell and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the June 26, 2023, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following change:

    Replacement attachment:

    • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20518 - To allow for a high density residential building, Boyle Street 
      - Attachment 1
    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 0)

There were no Protocol Items.

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

Charter Bylaw 20512

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. R. Visser (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20504

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Davis, Davis Consulting (to answer questions only)
2. R. Rehman, Qualcio (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20520 and Charter Bylaw 20521

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Nicholas, MLC Land (to answer questions only)
2. Y. Lew, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20517 and Charter Bylaw 20518

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. B. Murray, BA Studios (to answer questions only)
2. M. Katanbaf, Tarjan Group (to answer questions only)
3. N. Halonen (to answer questions only)
4. W. Yin, Evertrust Development (to answer questions only)
5. P. Zhou (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20519

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. R. Kirstiuk, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20516

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. L. Patterson, Logic Realty (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20522

The following speakers registered in favour:

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

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. B. McLaughlin
2. K. Fung

Charter Bylaw 20167

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. T. Loreman, Concordia University of Edmonton
2. J. Gendrom
3. T. Smith
4. M. Hundert (to answer questions only)
5. D. Smarsh

Bylaw 20514 and Charter Bylaw 20515

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. M. Borys, Casia Developments
2. M. Ouellette, Casia Developments (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. N. Douglas
2. C. Zeiss, King Edward Place Condo Association
3. M. Alcock

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

    That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

    • 3.2 Bylaw 20504 - Road closures of portions of Maskekosihk Trail (23 Avenue NW), Stillwater
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20519 - To provide an area of public land for active and passive recreational purposes, Pleasantview
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20516 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Glenora
    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 3.2 Bylaw 20504 - Road closures of portions of Maskekosihk Trail (23 Avenue NW), Stillwater
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20519 - To provide an area of public land for active and passive recreational purposes, Pleasantview
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20516 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Glenora
    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 3.2 Bylaw 20504 - Road closures of portions of Maskekosihk Trail (23 Avenue NW), Stillwater
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20519 - To provide an area of public land for active and passive recreational purposes, Pleasantview
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20516 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Glenora
    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 3.2 Bylaw 20504 - Road closures of portions of Maskekosihk Trail (23 Avenue NW), Stillwater
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20519 - To provide an area of public land for active and passive recreational purposes, Pleasantview
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20516 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Glenora
    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 3.2 Bylaw 20504 - Road closures of portions of Maskekosihk Trail (23 Avenue NW), Stillwater
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20519 - To provide an area of public land for active and passive recreational purposes, Pleasantview
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20516 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Glenora
    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)

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 Charter Bylaw 20512 be closed.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Charter Bylaw 20512 be read a first time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Charter Bylaw 20512 be read a second time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Charter Bylaw 20512 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Charter Bylaw 20512 be read a third time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

Bylaw 20520 and Charter Bylaw 20521 were dealt with together.

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

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers answered questions in favour:

  • C. Nicholas, MLC Land
  • Y. Lew, Stantec

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, 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:

  • C. Nicholas, MLC Land
  • Y. Lew, Stantec

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:J. Rice

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20520 and Charter Bylaw 20521 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Bylaw 20520 and Charter Bylaw 20521 be read a first time.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (4)A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Carried (8 to 4)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Bylaw 20520 and Charter Bylaw 20521 be read a second time.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (4)A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Carried (8 to 4)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Bylaw 20520 and Charter Bylaw 20521 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Bylaw 20520 and Charter Bylaw 20521 be read a third time.

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (4)A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Carried (8 to 4)

Bylaw 20517 and Charter Bylaw 20518 were dealt with together.

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

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • M. Katanbaf, Tarjan Group
  • B. Murray, BA Studios

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. St. Aubin, 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. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20517 and Charter Bylaw 20518 be closed.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Bylaw 20517 and Charter Bylaw 20518 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Bylaw 20517 and Charter Bylaw 20518 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Bylaw 20517 and Charter Bylaw 20518 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Bylaw 20517 and Charter Bylaw 20518 be read a third time.

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

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 favour:

  • A. Olsen, EINS

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • B. McLaughlin
  • K. Fung

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

The following speaker answered questions:

  • K. Fung

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. St. Aubin, 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. Salvador

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20522 be closed.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Charter Bylaw 20522 be read a first time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Charter Bylaw 20522 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Charter Bylaw 20522 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Charter Bylaw 20522 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (10 to 0)

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

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • T. Loreman, Concordia University of Edmonton
  • J. Gendron
  • T. Smith
  • D. Smarsh

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

  • M. Hundert

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

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

  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20167 be closed.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Charter Bylaw 20167 be read a first time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Charter Bylaw 20167 be read a second time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Charter Bylaw 20167 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Charter Bylaw 20167 be read a third time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)

Bylaw 20514 and Charter Bylaw 20515 were dealt with together.

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. Borys, Casia Developments

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • C. Zeiss, King Edward Place Condo Association
  • M. Alcock

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • C. St. Aubin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • F. Saeed, 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:

  • C. Zeiss, King Edward Place Condo Association
  • M. Alcock

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

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

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20514 and Charter Bylaw 20515 be closed.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20514 and Charter Bylaw 20515 be read a first time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)M. Janz
    Carried (9 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20514 and Charter Bylaw 20515 be read a second time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)M. Janz
    Carried (9 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20514 and Charter Bylaw 20515 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright
    Carried (10 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 20514 and Charter Bylaw 20515 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, E. Rutherford, and J. Wright
    Carried (10 to 0)

Councillor E. Rutherford stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

1. That Administration take the following actions:

a. Explore measures and opportunities within the Public Spaces Bylaw to create safe access and inclusive public spaces on all protected grounds.

b. Draft a report on what would be needed to work with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, groups, employees, and organizations to and develop a 2SLGBTQ+ community advisory committee and a 2SLGBTIAQ+ Action Plan for the City to enhance support and services for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, address rising hate, and create safe and inclusive public spaces.

2. And that, based on the recent RCMP 2SLGBTQ+ advisory statement, the Mayor, on behalf of Council, draft a letter to other orders of government highlighting concern about rising hate and discrimination towards the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and urging legislative changes and resources to address this as well as an invitation to meet and discuss the matter and work collaboratively on actions.

  • Notice of Motion Given: June 26, 2023, City Council Public Hearing

The meeting adjourned at 3:42 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2023.

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