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., Tuesday, June 8, 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.

Mayor D. Iveson conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

C. Schlamp, T. Orbell and K. Gibson, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the June 8, 2021, 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. C. Schlamp, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

Charter Bylaw 19561
The following speaker registered in favor:

  1. M. Hundert (to answer questions only)

Item 3.2 and Charter Bylaw 19728
The following speaker registered in favor:

  1. L. Benane, Millwoods Suzuki Ltd. (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 19716
The following speakers registered in favor:

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

Bylaw 19713 and Charter Bylaw 19714
The following speakers registered in favor:

  1. C. Dulaba, Beljan Development
  2. C. Klassen, Old Strathcona Business Association (to answer questions only) 

Charter Bylaws 19722 and 19723
The following speakers registered in favor:

  1. M. Hundert, MH Project Planning Ltd. 
  2. T. Loreman, Concordia University
  3. B. Burgess, Concordia University 
  4. V. Manasc, Reimagine Architects 
  5. J. Gendron 
  6. B. Finley 
  7. M. Wade 
  8. S. Willis, Bunt Engineering 
  9. G. Thoman, Al-Terra Engineering (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

  1. S. Heschuk 
  2. S. Klann 
  3. G. Klann 
  4. H. Smits 
  5. W. Vandervlede 
  6. V. Krinke 
  7. D. Staszenski
  8. W. Orr

Bylaw 19720 and Charter Bylaw 19721
The following speakers registered in favor:

  1. S. Summers, Stantec 
  2. J. Smalley, Inglewood Community League 
  3. E. Tu, Limak Investments Inc. (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

  1. D. Niedermayer 
  2. B. Arsenault 
  3. M. Gariano 
  4. M. Hashmi, MAC Islamic School 
  5. N. Handous, MAC Islamic School 
  6. R. Ritchie 
  7. A. Zhou 
  8. C. Bodewitz
  9. C. Wendell

Bylaws 19725 and 19726 and Charter Bylaw 19724
The following speakers registered in favor:

  1. S. Kovach, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 
  2. M, Samji, Infill Development in Edmonton Association 
  3. C. Keeler, Beverly Heights Community League 
  4. M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Region 
  5. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

  1. I. Gerona 
  2. D. Gelinas 
  3. S. Bolton, Parkallen Community League
  4. D. Forbes, Parkallen Community League
  5. B. Zubot, Parkallen Community League
  6. S. Cherdarchuk, Parkallen Community League
  7. J. Hardstaff, Parkallen Community League
  8. S. Poole, Parkallen Community League
  9. G. Montgomery, Parkallen Community League
  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19561 - To allow for industrial businesses and limited compatible non-industrial businesses, Prince Rupert
    • 3.2 Amendment to the South Industrial Area Outline Plan
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19728 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses and limited compatible commercial uses, Strathcona Industrial Park
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19716 - To allow for shallow-lot Multi-unit Housing, Secord
    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 the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19561 - To allow for industrial businesses and limited compatible non-industrial businesses, Prince Rupert
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19728 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses and limited compatible commercial uses, Strathcona Industrial Park
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19716 - To allow for shallow-lot Multi-unit Housing, Secord
    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 the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19561 - To allow for industrial businesses and limited compatible non-industrial businesses, Prince Rupert
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19728 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses and limited compatible commercial uses, Strathcona Industrial Park
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19716 - To allow for shallow-lot Multi-unit Housing, Secord
    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 the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19561 - To allow for industrial businesses and limited compatible non-industrial businesses, Prince Rupert
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19728 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses and limited compatible commercial uses, Strathcona Industrial Park
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19716 - To allow for shallow-lot Multi-unit Housing, Secord
    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 the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 19561 - To allow for industrial businesses and limited compatible non-industrial businesses, Prince Rupert
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 19728 - To allow for a range of industrial business uses and limited compatible commercial uses, Strathcona Industrial Park
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 19716 - To allow for shallow-lot Multi-unit Housing, Secord
    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 the recommendation in the following report be approved:

    • 3.2 Amendment to the South Industrial Area Outline Plan
    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)

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. The following motion carried:

That Attachment 1 of the June 8, 2021, Urban Planning and Economy report, to amend the South Industrial Area Outline Plan, be approved.

Bylaw 19713 and Charter Bylaw 19714 were dealt with together.

The following speaker made a presentation in favor:

  • C. Klassen, Old Strathcona Business Association

The following speaker answered questions in favor:

  • C. Dulaba, Beljan Development

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy

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

  • Moved by:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 19713 and Charter Bylaw 19714 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:M. Nickel

    That Bylaw 19713 and Charter Bylaw 19714 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:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Bylaw 19713 and Charter Bylaw 19714 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:B. Henderson
    Seconded by:M. Nickel

    That Bylaw 19713 and Charter Bylaw 19714 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:M. Nickel

    That Bylaw 19713 and Charter Bylaw 19714 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)

Charter Bylaws 19722 and 19723 were dealt with together.

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

  • H. Mikkelsen, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations in favor:

  • M. Hundert, MH Project Planning Ltd.
  • B. Finley

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favor:

  • T. Loreman, Concordia University 
  • V. Manasc, Reimagine Architects 
  • J. Gendron 
  • M. Wade

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • S. Heschuk 
  • S. Klann 
  • G. Klann 
  • H. Smits 
  • V. Krinke 
  • W. Vandervlede 
  • W. Orr

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

  • D. Staszenski

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • H. Mikkelsen, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speakers made presentations:

  • T. Loreman 
  • M. Hundert
  • B. Burgess 
  • S. Heschuk
  • S. Klann
  • H. Smits 
  • W. Orr

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

  • D. Staszenski

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

The following speaker made a presentation:

  • M. Hundert

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

  • Moved by:T. Caterina
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaws 19722 and 19723 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:S. McKeen

    That Charter Bylaws 19722 and 19723 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:S. McKeen

    That Charter Bylaws 19722 and 19723 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:S. McKeen

    That Charter Bylaws 19722 and 19723 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:S. McKeen

    That Charter Bylaws 19722 and 19723 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 19720 and Charter Bylaw 19721 were dealt with together.

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

  • A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favor:

  • S. Summers, Stantec 
  • J. Smalley, Inglewood Community League

The following speaker answered questions in favor:

  • E. Tu, Limak Investments Inc.

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • R. Ritchie 
  • A. Zhou

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • D. Niedermayer 
  • B. Arsenault 
  • M. Gariano 
  • M. Hashmi, MAC Islamic School 
  • C. Bodewitz 
  • C. Wendell 
  • N. Handous

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Econom
  • F. Saeed,Urban Planning and Economy 
  • J. Tiwana, Urban Planning and Economy 
  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

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

The following speakers made presentations:

  • D. Niedermayer
  • B. Arsenault 
  • M. Gariano 
  • R. Ritchie 
  • N. Handous

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • S. Summers 
  • C. Wendell

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:M. Banga

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 19720 and Charter Bylaw 19721 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. Hamilton
    Seconded by:M. Banga

    That Bylaw 19720 and Charter Bylaw 19721 be read a first time.

    In Favour (3)T. Caterina, S. Hamilton, and M. Banga
    Opposed (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Motion Defeated (3 to 10)
  • Moved by:B. Esslinger
    Seconded by:S. McKeen

    Open Spaces - Benefits, Risks and Potential Improvements

    That Administration provide a report to Committee, outlining the benefits and risks of the current process, and exploring potential process improvements for the opportunity purchases of open spaces, for example surplus school sites.

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2021, 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)

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • Moved by:J. Dziadyk
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaw 19725 be amended by deleting line 18, Bylaw 7961 Elsinore Neighbourhood Structure Plan from Schedule “A”  of Bylaw 19725 and that the proposed repeal of the Elsinore Neighbourhood Structure Plan return to the August 17, 2021, City Council Public Hearing.

    Due Date: August 17, 2021

    In Favour (10)D. Iveson, A. Knack, J. Dziadyk, B. Henderson, B. Esslinger, S. Hamilton, S. McKeen, A. Paquette, M. Walters, and T. Cartmell
    Opposed (2)T. Caterina, and M. Banga
    Motion Carried (10 to 2)

Bylaws 19725 and 19726 and Charter Bylaw 19724 were dealt with together.

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

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

The following speakers made presentations in favor:

  • M. Samji, Infill Development in Edmonton Association 
  • C. Keeler, Beverly Heights Community League 
  • M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Region

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

  • S. Kovach, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • S. Bolton, Parkallen Community League
  • D. Forbes, Parkallen Community League
  • B. Zubot, Parkallen Community League 
  • S. Cherdarchuk, Parkallen Community League
  • J. Hardstaff, Parkallen Community League 
  • S. Poole, Parkallen Community League

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions:

  • I. Gerona
  • D. Gelinas

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy 
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy 
  • K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speakers made presentations:

  • B. Zubot 
  • D. Forbes 
  • D. Gelinas 
  • S. Bolton 
  • J. Hardstaff

The following speaker made a presentation and answered questions:

  • B. Summer

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:J. Dziadyk

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 19725 and 19726 and Charter Bylaw 19724 be closed.

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

    That Bylaws 19725 and 19726 and Charter Bylaw 19724 be read a first time.

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

    That Bylaws 19725 and 19726 and Charter Bylaw 19724 be read a second time.

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

    That Bylaws 19725 and 19726 and Charter Bylaw 19724 be considered for third reading.

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

    That Bylaws 19725 and 19726 and Charter Bylaw 19724 be read a third time.

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

    That Administration provide a report to Committee, outlining the approach and opportunities for additional engagement on District Planning, as part of a City Plan implementation update.

    Due Date: August 24, 2021, Urban Planning Committee

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

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

The meeting adjourned at 12 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

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