City Council Public Hearing Minutes

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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

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m., and acknowledged that Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory, and he 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 D. Iveson confirmed the attendance of the following Councillors: M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters.

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

Councillors S. Hamilton and M. Walters were absent for a portion of the meeting with notice.

D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk, and D. Siebold, K. Gibson and T. Orbell, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the August, 18, 2020, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

    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)

There were no Protocol Items.

Mayor D. Iveson explained the public hearing process.

D. Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

Charter Bylaw 19382
In favour: B. Allsopp, Brian Allsopp Architect Ltd. (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19324
In favour: K. Davies, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; and J. Marchese, Anthem United (to answer questions only).

Bylaw 19336
In favour: K. Davies, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; and J. Marchese, Anthem United (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19383
In favour: W. Grabeldinger, Crimson Cove Homes (to answer questions only).

Bylaw 19389 and Charter Bylaw 19390
In favour: B. Bwalya, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19391
In favour: B. Dibbon, Select Engineering Consultants; and L. Semeniuk, G3 Development (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19392
In favour: S. Yu, Invistec Consulting Ltd. (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19393
In favour: J. Smyth and E. Peris, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19388
In favour: Y. Lew, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; and A. Braun, Mattamy Corp. (to answer questions only).

Bylaw 19310 and Charter Bylaw 19311
In favour: S. Gerein, Qualico Communities; and O. Joshi, WSP in Canada (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19381
In favour: C. Davis, Davis Consulting Group (to answer questions only).

Charter Bylaw 19378
In favour: B. Morale Smith, Dialog Design; and J. Webb (to answer questions only).

Bylaw 19379 and Charter Bylaw 19380
In favour: D. Pham, EPCOR (to answer questions only).

Item 3.17 and Charter Bylaw 19377
In favour: C. Jersak, Situate Inc.; and V. Villamanovich.

Opposed: M. Borys

Bylaw 19039 and Charter Bylaws 19040 and 19041
In favour: K. Davies, Stantec Consulting Ltd. (to answer questions only). Y. Lew, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; A. Kuehn; K. Kerswell; S. Kerswell; and R. Gillespie.

Opposed: G. Day; M. Stoyanov; J. Bowen, Frank Bowen & Associates Ltd.; M. McVey; G. Day; D. Paulichuk; and R. Goldsack, Lewis Estates Community League.

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

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19324, Bylaw 19336, Charter Bylaw 19383, Bylaw 19389, Charter Bylaw 19390, Charter Bylaw 19391, Charter Bylaw 19392, Charter Bylaw 19393, Charter Bylaw 19388, Bylaw 19310, Charter Bylaw 19311, Charter Bylaw 19381, and Charter Bylaw 19378, 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:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Charter Bylaw 19324, Bylaw 19336, Charter Bylaw 19383, Bylaw 19389, Charter Bylaw 19390, Charter Bylaw 19391, Charter Bylaw 19392, Charter Bylaw 19393, Charter Bylaw 19388, Bylaw 19310, Charter Bylaw 19311, Charter Bylaw 19381, and Charter Bylaw 19378, be read a first time.

    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:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Charter Bylaw 19324, Bylaw 19336, Charter Bylaw 19383, Bylaw 19389, Charter Bylaw 19390, Charter Bylaw 19391, Charter Bylaw 19392, Charter Bylaw 19393, Charter Bylaw 19388, Bylaw 19310, Charter Bylaw 19311, Charter Bylaw 19381, and Charter Bylaw 19378, be read a second time.

    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:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Charter Bylaw 19324, Bylaw 19336, Charter Bylaw 19383, Bylaw 19389, Charter Bylaw 19390, Charter Bylaw 19391, Charter Bylaw 19392, Charter Bylaw 19393, Charter Bylaw 19388, Bylaw 19310, Charter Bylaw 19311, Charter Bylaw 19381, and Charter Bylaw 19378, be considered for third reading.

    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:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Charter Bylaw 19324, Bylaw 19336, Charter Bylaw 19383, Bylaw 19389, Charter Bylaw 19390, Charter Bylaw 19391, Charter Bylaw 19392, Charter Bylaw 19393, Charter Bylaw 19388, Bylaw 19310 and Charter Bylaw 19311, Charter Bylaw 19381, and Charter Bylaw 19378, be read a third time.

    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)

T. Pawlyk, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council's questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information.  There was no one.

  • Moved by:M. Banga
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 19382 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 Charter Bylaw 19382 be read a first time.

    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 Charter Bylaw 19382 be read a second time.

    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 Charter Bylaw 19382 be considered for third reading.

    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 Charter Bylaw 19382 be read a third time.

    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)

Bylaw 19389 and Charter Bylaw 19390 were dealt with together.

Charter Bylaw 19390 received 3 readings and passed.  See item 3. 

Bylaw 19379 and Charter Bylaw 19380 were dealt with together.

J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); and T. Ford, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council's questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information.  There was no one.

*Clerks note: Due to technical issues, Councillor S. Hamilton was absent for the vote on first and second readings.

  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 19379 and Charter Bylaw 19380 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:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That Bylaw 19379 and Charter Bylaw 19380 be read a first time.

    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Motion Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That Bylaw 19379 and Charter Bylaw 19380 be read a second time.

    In Favour (12)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Motion Carried (12 to 0)
  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That Bylaw 19379 and Charter Bylaw 19380 be considered for third reading.

    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:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:D. Iveson

    That Bylaw 19379 and Charter Bylaw 19380 be read a third time.

    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)

Item 3.17 and Charter Bylaw 19377 were dealt with together.

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

C. Jersak, Situate Inc., and V. Villamonovich made presentations and answered Council's questions.

M. Borys made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

T. Pawlyk and T. Ford, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council's questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information.

J. Jersak; V. Villamonovich; and M. Borys made presentations.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information. There was no one.

  • Moved by:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Public Hearing on Item 3.17 and Charter Bylaw 19377 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:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Charter Bylaw 19377 be read a first time.

    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:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Attachment 1 of the August 18, 2020, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development report CR_8391, to amend the Groat Estate Implementation Plan, be approved. 

    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:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Charter Bylaw 19377 be read a second time.

    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:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Charter Bylaw 19377 be considered for third reading.

    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:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Charter Bylaw 19377 be read a third time.

    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:S. McKeen
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    Policy C599 - Community Amenity Contribution Amendment 

    That Administration prepare an amendment to Policy C599 to exempt projects of 12 or fewer units from community amenity contribution requirements and return to Committee.

    Due Date: Nov. 30, 2020  Executive Committee

     

    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)

Bylaw 19039 and Charter Bylaws 19040 and 19041 were dealt with together.

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

Y. Lew, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; K. Kerswell; and R. Gillespie made presentations and answered Council's questions. A. Kuehn; and S. Kerswell made presentations.

G. Day made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

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

M. Stoyanov; J. Bowen, Frank Bowen & Associates Ltd.; M. McVey; D. Paulichuk; and R. Goldsack, Lewis Estates Community League, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services); and F. Saeed, T. Ford, J. Tiwana and S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council's questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information.

Y. Lew; and R. Gillespie made presentations and answered Council's questions. K. Kerswell; G. Day; M. Stoyanov; M. McVey; G. Day; D. Paulichuk; and R. Goldsack made presentations.

T. Pawlyk, Urban Form and Corporate Strategic Development, answered Council's questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information. There was no one.

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:B. Henderson

    That Bylaw 19041, Schedule “B” be amended as follows:

     

    1. Delete “10.0 m” from Section 5(3), and replace it with “25.0 m”; 
    2. Delete “10m SETBACK” from Figure 1 - Buffer Example, and replace it with “25m SETBACK”;
    3. Delete “10.0 m” from section 6, and replace it with “25.0 m”; 
    4. Delete “4.0 m” from section 6(a), and replace it with “14.0 m”; 
    5. Delete “10m” where shown in the Legend of Appendix 1, and replace with “25m”; and
    6. Add a new Section 11 which reads: “Notwithstanding any provisions above, stormwater management facilities may be permitted in the setback areas”. 
    Motion
  • Amendment:
    Moved by:M. Banga
    Seconded by:J. Dziadyk

    That all instances of “25.0 m” be changed to “17.5 m”.

    In Favour (3)J. Dziadyk, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (8)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette
    Motion Defeated (3 to 8)
  • Amendment:
    Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That all instances of “25.0 m” be changed to “15 m”.

     

    In Favour (5)D. Iveson, A. Knack, B. Henderson, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (6)T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette
    Motion Defeated (5 to 6)
  • Motion, put:

    That Bylaw 19041, Schedule “B” be amended as follows:

     

    1. Delete “10.0 m” from Section 5(3), and replace it with “25.0 m”; 
    2. Delete “10m SETBACK” from Figure 1 - Buffer Example, and replace it with “25m SETBACK”;
    3. Delete “10.0 m” from section 6, and replace it with “25.0 m”; 
    4. Delete “4.0 m” from section 6(a), and replace it with “14.0 m”; 
    5. Delete “10m” where shown in the Legend of Appendix 1, and replace with “25m”; and
    6. Add a new Section 11 which reads: “Notwithstanding any provisions above, stormwater management facilities may be permitted in the setback areas”. 
    In Favour (4)D. Iveson, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, and A. Knack
    Opposed (7)M. Banga, T. Cartmell, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, and A. Paquette
    Motion Defeated (4 to 7)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 19039 and Charter Bylaws 19040 and 19041 be closed.

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Motion Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Bylaw 19039 and Charter Bylaws 19040 and 19041 be read a first time.

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)A. Knack
    Motion Carried (10 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Bylaw 19039 and Charter Bylaws 19040 and 19041 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)A. Knack
    Motion Carried (10 to 1)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Bylaw 19039 and Charter Bylaws 19040 and 19041 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (11)D. Iveson, A. Knack, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Motion Carried (11 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That Bylaw 19039 and Charter Bylaws 19040 and 19041 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, T. Caterina, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Banga, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (1)A. Knack
    Motion Carried (10 to 1)

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

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