City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

1:30 P.m. - 9:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• D. Iveson,
• M. Banga,
• T. Cartmell,
• T. Caterina,
• J. Dziadyk,
• B. Esslinger,
• S. Hamilton,
• B. Henderson,
• A. Knack,
• S. McKeen,
• M. Nickel,
• A. Paquette,
• and M. Walters

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order

Councillor B. Henderson called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 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

Councillor B. Henderson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Councillors M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette and M. Walters participated electronically. 

Mayor D. Iveson was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor A. Paquette was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

K. Gibson, M. Barnes and R. Zheng, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: B. Esslinger
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That the April 7, 2021, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Replacement attachment:

  • 3.1 Amendment to the Highlands Neighbourhood Planning Study - Attachment 2

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)

1.4

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Councillor B. Henderson explained the public hearing process. K. Gibson, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

Item 3.1 and Charter Bylaw 18711
In favour: D. Onishenko. Z. Torres (to answer questions only).
Opposed: V. Mccoy; J. Mccoy; L. Tsui; C. Brooks on behalf of R. Knowles; J. Robb; and K. Nelson.

Charter Bylaw 19637
In favour: F. Coppola, Alliance MJ Developments (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19634
In favour: R. Rehman, Qualico Communities (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19629
In favour: A. Stewart, Scheffer Andrew Ltd. (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19631
In favour: N. Lima, Quinco Financial & Planworks Architecture (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19595
In favour: C. Domanski; and Y. Lew, Stantec (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19628
In favour: R. Eidick; and J. Lauzon, Alberta Aviation Museum (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19596
In favour: R. Swart and B. Morale Smith, DIALOG; M. Rickson, P. Reynolds and J. McGarva, Capital Care Norwood; T. Hodge and D. Lonitescu, Health Facilities Branch Alberta Infrastructure; and M. Linn, Alberta Health Services (to answer questions only). 

Charter Bylaw 19630
In favour: D. Smythe (to answer questions only); and D. Onishenko.
Opposed: V. Sharma, MCL.

Bylaw 19599 and Charter Bylaw 19600
In favour: A. Partridge, B. Dutton and K. McKee, Pangman Development Corporation (to answer questions only).

Bylaw 19462 and Charter Bylaw 19463
In favour: S. Summers, Stantec; and R. Lam, Westrich Pacific Corp. J. Shen, J+R Architects (to answer questions only).
Opposed: M. Rich, Garneau Community League; V. Jones; W. Jackson; D. Buchanan; and S. Fulton.

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19637 - To allow for a greater range of commercial, office and service uses, The Hamptons
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19634 - To allow for Residential, Commercial and Park uses, River’s Edge
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19629 - To allow for the development of commercial, medium and low density residential uses, the protection of a tree stand, and a stormwater management facility, Gorman
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19631 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses, Mitchell Industrial
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19595 - To add Cannabis Retail Sales and other commercial uses to an existing DC2 Provision, Meyokumin
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19628 - To allow for the continued historical use of Hangar 14, the Alberta Aviation Museum with additional signage opportunities, Blatchford Area
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19596 - To revise the existing DC2 to allow for minor changes to the development of the site, Spruce Avenue
  • 3.11 Bylaw 19599 - Amendment to the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19600 - To allow for a mixed use mid-rise building, Strathcona

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19637 - To allow for a greater range of commercial, office and service uses, The Hamptons
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19634 - To allow for Residential, Commercial and Park uses, River’s Edge
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19629 - To allow for the development of commercial, medium and low density residential uses, the protection of a tree stand, and a stormwater management facility, Gorman
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19631 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses, Mitchell Industrial
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19595 - To add Cannabis Retail Sales and other commercial uses to an existing DC2 Provision, Meyokumin
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19628 - To allow for the continued historical use of Hangar 14, the Alberta Aviation Museum with additional signage opportunities, Blatchford Area
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19596 - To revise the existing DC2 to allow for minor changes to the development of the site, Spruce Avenue
  • 3.11 Bylaw 19599 - Amendment to the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19600 - To allow for a mixed use mid-rise building, Strathcona

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19637 - To allow for a greater range of commercial, office and service uses, The Hamptons
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19634 - To allow for Residential, Commercial and Park uses, River’s Edge
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19629 - To allow for the development of commercial, medium and low density residential uses, the protection of a tree stand, and a stormwater management facility, Gorman
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19631 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses, Mitchell Industrial
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19595 - To add Cannabis Retail Sales and other commercial uses to an existing DC2 Provision, Meyokumin
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19628 - To allow for the continued historical use of Hangar 14, the Alberta Aviation Museum with additional signage opportunities, Blatchford Area
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19596 - To revise the existing DC2 to allow for minor changes to the development of the site, Spruce Avenue
  • 3.11 Bylaw 19599 - Amendment to the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19600 - To allow for a mixed use mid-rise building, Strathcona

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19637 - To allow for a greater range of commercial, office and service uses, The Hamptons
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19634 - To allow for Residential, Commercial and Park uses, River’s Edge
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19629 - To allow for the development of commercial, medium and low density residential uses, the protection of a tree stand, and a stormwater management facility, Gorman
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19631 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses, Mitchell Industrial
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19595 - To add Cannabis Retail Sales and other commercial uses to an existing DC2 Provision, Meyokumin
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19628 - To allow for the continued historical use of Hangar 14, the Alberta Aviation Museum with additional signage opportunities, Blatchford Area
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19596 - To revise the existing DC2 to allow for minor changes to the development of the site, Spruce Avenue
  • 3.11 Bylaw 19599 - Amendment to the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19600 - To allow for a mixed use mid-rise building, Strathcona

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19637 - To allow for a greater range of commercial, office and service uses, The Hamptons
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19634 - To allow for Residential, Commercial and Park uses, River’s Edge
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 19629 - To allow for the development of commercial, medium and low density residential uses, the protection of a tree stand, and a stormwater management facility, Gorman
  • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 19631 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses, Mitchell Industrial
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 19595 - To add Cannabis Retail Sales and other commercial uses to an existing DC2 Provision, Meyokumin
  • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 19628 - To allow for the continued historical use of Hangar 14, the Alberta Aviation Museum with additional signage opportunities, Blatchford Area
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 19596 - To revise the existing DC2 to allow for minor changes to the development of the site, Spruce Avenue
  • 3.11 Bylaw 19599 - Amendment to the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 19600 - To allow for a mixed use mid-rise building, Strathcona

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)

3.1

Amendment to the Highlands Neighbourhood Planning Study

3.2

Charter Bylaw 18711 - To allow for neighbourhood convenience commercial and small scale infill development, Highlands

Item 3.1 and Charter Bylaw 18711 were dealt with together.

T. Ford, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, made a presentation.

D. Onishenko, made a presentation and answered questions.

Z. Torres, answered questions.

V. Mccoy; C. Brooks, on behalf of R. Knowles; J. Robb; and K. Nelson, made presentations.

J. Mccoy; and L. Tsui, made presentations and answered questions.

T. Ford, T. Pawlyk and F. Saeed, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information. D. Onishenko, made a presentation and answered questions. V. Mccoy; J. Mccoy; L. Tsui; and K. Nelson, made presentations.

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

• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That the Public Hearing on Item 3.1 and Charter Bylaw 18711 be closed.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Charter Bylaw 18711 be read a first time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	M. Nickel

  Motion Carried (10 to 1)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Charter Bylaw 18711 be read a second time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	M. Nickel

  Motion Carried (10 to 1)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Charter Bylaw 18711 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Charter Bylaw 18711 be read a third time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	M. Nickel

  Motion Carried (10 to 1)
• Moved by: T. Caterina
  Seconded by: M. Banga

  That Attachment 1 of the April 7, 2021, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic report to amend the Highlands Neighbourhood Planning Study, be approved.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	M. Nickel

  Motion Carried (10 to 1)

3.3

Charter Bylaw 19637 - To allow for a greater range of commercial, office and service uses, The Hamptons

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19637 received three readings.

3.4

Charter Bylaw 19634 - To allow for Residential, Commercial and Park uses, River’s Edge

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19634 received three readings.

3.5

Charter Bylaw 19629 - To allow for the development of commercial, medium and low density residential uses, the protection of a tree stand, and a stormwater management facility, Gorman

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19629 received three readings.

3.6

Charter Bylaw 19631 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses, Mitchell Industrial

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19631 received three readings.

3.7

Charter Bylaw 19595 - To add Cannabis Retail Sales and other commercial uses to an existing DC2 Provision, Meyokumin

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19595 received three readings.

3.8

Charter Bylaw 19628 - To allow for the continued historical use of Hangar 14, the Alberta Aviation Museum with additional signage opportunities, Blatchford Area

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19628 received three readings.

3.9

Charter Bylaw 19596 - To revise the existing DC2 to allow for minor changes to the development of the site, Spruce Avenue

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19596 received three readings.

3.10

Charter Bylaw 19630 - To allow for a mid-rise residential building, McKernan

A. McLellan, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, made a presentation.

D. Onishenko, made a presentation and answered questions.

V. Sharma, MCL, made a presentation.

A. McLellan and F. Saeed, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered questions.

Councillor B. Henderson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information. D. Onishenko; and V. Sharma, MCL, made presentations.

• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19630 be closed.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Charter Bylaw 19630 be read a first time.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Charter Bylaw 19630 be read a second time.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Charter Bylaw 19630 be considered for third reading.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Charter Bylaw 19630 be read a third time.

  In Favour (12)

  A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (12 to 0)

3.11

Bylaw 19599 - Amendment to the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 19599 received three readings.

3.12

Charter Bylaw 19600 - To allow for a mixed use mid-rise building, Strathcona

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 19600 received three readings.

3.13

Bylaw 19462 - Amendment to the Garneau Area Redevelopment Plan

3.14

Charter Bylaw 19463 - To allow for a short mid-rise residential building, Garneau

Bylaw 19462 and Charter Bylaw 19463 were dealt with together.

A. McLellan, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, made a presentation.

S. Summers, Stantec, made a presentation and answered questions.

R. Lam, Westrich Pacific Corp., made a presentation.

W. Jackson, made a presentation and answered questions.

M. Rich, Garneau Community League; V. Jones; D. Buchanan; and S. Fulton, made presentations.

A. McLellan and T. Pawlyk, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information. S. Summers, Stantec; R. Lam, Westrich Pacific Corp.; J. Shen, J+R Architects; S. Fulton; and W. Jackson; made presentations. V. Jones; and D. Buchanan, made presentations and answered questions. M. Rich, Garneau Community League, answered questions. 

• Moved by: M. Banga
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 19462 and Charter Bylaw 19463 be closed.

  In Favour (13)

  D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell

  Motion Carried (13 to 0)
• Moved by: M. Banga
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Bylaw 19462 and Charter Bylaw 19463 be read a first time.

  In Favour (8)	T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (5)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, B. Henderson, S. McKeen, and A. Paquette

  Motion Carried (8 to 5)
• Moved by: M. Banga
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Bylaw 19462 and Charter Bylaw 19463 be read a second time.

  In Favour (8)	T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, M. Nickel, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (5)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, B. Henderson, S. McKeen, and A. Paquette

  Motion Carried (8 to 5)
• Moved by: M. Banga
  Seconded by: M. Nickel

  That Bylaw 19462 and Charter Bylaw 19463 be considered for third reading.

  *Consideration for third reading did not receive unanimous consent. Bylaw 19462 and Charter Bylaw 19463 will appear on the April 19, 2021, City Council agenda for third reading.

  In Favour (12)	D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
  Opposed (1)	B. Henderson

  Motion Defeated (12 to 1)

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor D. Iveson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021.