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, 
  • K. Tang, 
  • and J. Wright 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 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 Métis 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 Councillor J. Wright were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, T. Orbell and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

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

    That the October 3, 2023, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

There were no Protocol Items.

Mayor A. Sohi explained the public hearing process. K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Charter Bylaw 20602

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. J. Booth, Situate Inc. (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20603 and Charter Bylaw 20604

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. M. Kuntz, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
3. G. Smith, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20606

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. de Leon (to answer questions only)
2. U. Franken (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20588

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. J. Lee, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20611

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. C. Chopko Beck, Arcadis (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20605

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. S. Ramey, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)
2. E. Peris, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20618

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Stewart, Scheffer Andrew (to answer questions only)
2. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Residential (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20607 and Charter Bylaw 20608

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Rosland, Situate Inc.
2. S. Remtulla, Deveraux Developments

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. E. de Guzman, Optima Living
2. H. Ford, Optima Living
3. S. Melnychuk, Optima Living
4. A. Shivji, Optima Living

Charter Bylaw 20619

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. B. Dibben, Select Engineering (to answer questions only)
2. L. Donna, Genstar Developments (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 20612, 20613 and Charter Bylaw 20614

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Lee, Qualico (to answer questions only)
2. S. Cole, Stantec (to answer questions only)
3. K. Davies, Stantec (to answer questions only)
4. C. Oberg, Bunt & Associates (to answer questions only)
5. T. Chiarello, Select Engineering (to answer questions only)
6. R. Rehman, Qualico (to answer questions only)

  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20602 - To allow single detached housing and other forms of small scale housing, Bergman
    • 3.2 Bylaw 20603 - To close a portion of lane right-of-way, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20604 - To allow an area of public land for recreational uses, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20606 - To allow for mix of small scale housing, Gold Bar
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20588 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkdale
    • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20611 - To allow for business industrial uses, Parsons Industrial
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20618 - To allow for a variety of low density ground-oriented housing, The Orchards at Ellerslie
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20602 - To allow single detached housing and other forms of small scale housing, Bergman
    • 3.2 Bylaw 20603 - To close a portion of lane right-of-way, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20604 - To allow an area of public land for recreational uses, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20606 - To allow for mix of small scale housing, Gold Bar
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20588 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkdale
    • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20611 - To allow for business industrial uses, Parsons Industrial
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20618 - To allow for a variety of low density ground-oriented housing, The Orchards at Ellerslie
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20602 - To allow single detached housing and other forms of small scale housing, Bergman
    • 3.2 Bylaw 20603 - To close a portion of lane right-of-way, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20604 - To allow an area of public land for recreational uses, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20606 - To allow for mix of small scale housing, Gold Bar
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20588 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkdale
    • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20611 - To allow for business industrial uses, Parsons Industrial
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20618 - To allow for a variety of low density ground-oriented housing, The Orchards at Ellerslie
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20602 - To allow single detached housing and other forms of small scale housing, Bergman
    • 3.2 Bylaw 20603 - To close a portion of lane right-of-way, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20604 - To allow an area of public land for recreational uses, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20606 - To allow for mix of small scale housing, Gold Bar
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20588 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkdale
    • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20611 - To allow for business industrial uses, Parsons Industrial
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20618 - To allow for a variety of low density ground-oriented housing, The Orchards at Ellerslie
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

    • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20602 - To allow single detached housing and other forms of small scale housing, Bergman
    • 3.2 Bylaw 20603 - To close a portion of lane right-of-way, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20604 - To allow an area of public land for recreational uses, Queen Alexandra
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20606 - To allow for mix of small scale housing, Gold Bar
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20588 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Parkdale
    • 3.6 Charter Bylaw 20611 - To allow for business industrial uses, Parsons Industrial
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20618 - To allow for a variety of low density ground-oriented housing, The Orchards at Ellerslie
    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

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

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers answered questions in favour:

  • S. Ramey, City of Edmonton 
  • E. Peris, City of Edmonton

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services 
  • T. Ford, 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:

  • S. Ramey, City of Edmonton
  • E. Peris, City of Edmonton

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Inkpen, Employee and 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:A. Paquette

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20605 be closed.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Charter Bylaw 20605 be read a first time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Charter Bylaw 20605 be read a second time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Charter Bylaw 20605 be considered for third reading.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Charter Bylaw 20605 be read a third time.

    In Favour (13)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (13 to 0)

Bylaw 20607 and Charter Bylaw 20608 were dealt with together.

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

  • T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • A. Rosland, Situate Inc.
  • S. Remtulla, Deveraux Developments

The following speaker made a presentation in opposition:

  • H. Ford, Optima Living

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • E. de Guzman, Optima Living
  • S. Melnychuk, Optima Living 
  • A. Shivji, Optima Living

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy

Deputy Mayor E. Rutherford asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

The following speakers answered questions:

  • S. Remtulla, Optima Living
  • A. Shivji, Optima Living

Deputy Mayor E. Rutherford asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20607 and Charter Bylaw 20608 be closed.

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

    That Bylaw 20607 and Charter Bylaw 20608 be read a first time.

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

    That Bylaw 20607 and Charter Bylaw 20608 be read a second time.

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

    That Bylaw 20607 and Charter Bylaw 20608 be considered for third readng.

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

    That Bylaw 20607 and Charter Bylaw 20608 be read a third time.

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

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

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

  • B. Dibbon, Select Engineering

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

Deputy Mayor E. Rutherford asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20619 be closed.

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

    That Charter Bylaw 20619 be read a first time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20619 be read a second time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20619 be considered for third reading.

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

    That Charter Bylaw 20619 be read a third time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 1)
  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration provide a report to Committee to explore fully signalizing the intersection at 167 Avenue and 66 Street without a traffic circle as an interim measure and include the cost benefit analysis with both the interim and then signalized, or going straight to fully signalized.

     

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Counncillor K. Principe withdrew the motion.

    Withdrawn


Bylaws 20612, 20613 and Charter Bylaw 20614 were dealt with together.

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

  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

  • C. Oberg, Bunt & Associates

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • A. Huizinga, Urban Planning and Economy

Deputy Mayor E. Rutherford asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

The following speakers answered questions:

  • R. Rehman, Qualico
  • C. Oberg, Bunt & Associates
  • S. Cole, Stantec

Deputy Mayor E. Rutherford asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak. There was no one.

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

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 20612, 20613 and Charter Bylaw 20614 be closed.

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

    That Bylaws 20612, 20613 and Charter Bylaw 20614 be read a first time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Opposed (2)A. Paquette, and M. Janz
    Carried (9 to 2)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaws 20612, 20613 and Charter Bylaw 20614 be read a second time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)A. Paquette
    Carried (10 to 1)
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Bylaws 20612, 20613 and Charter Bylaw 20614 be considered for third reading.

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

    That Bylaws 20612, 20613 and Charter Bylaw 20614 be read a third time.

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)A. Paquette
    Carried (10 to 1)

Deputy Mayor E. Rutherford asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

The meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

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