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 

1.
Call to Order and Related Business

 

1.1
Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m., Monday, October 16, 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 Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

*Clerk's note: The October 16-20/23, 2023, City Council Public Hearing was held over 6 days: October 16, 2023, October 17, 2023, October 18, 2023, October 19, 2023, October 20, 2023, and October 23, 2023. The Public Hearing adjourned on October 23, 2023, therefore, the December 18, 2023, continuation was not required.

1.2
Roll Call

 

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

Mayor A. Sohi and Councillors S. Hamilton, M. Janz, A. Paquette and K. Tang were absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

A. Corbould, City Manager; and A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, C. Martin, E. Norton, T. Orbell, M. de Guzman, B. Tyson, R. Zheng, J. Vizbar and A. Karbashewski, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3
Adoption of Agenda

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

    That the October 16-18 and December 18, 2023, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following change:

    Replacement attachment:

    • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 21001 - To amend Charter Bylaw 20001 by adding a Zoning Map to Section 1.20 of that bylaw and rezone all properties across Edmonton accordingly  
      - Attachment 1,       Schedule “A” - Zoning Map
    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:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Orders of the Day for the October 16-18, 2023, City Council Public Hearing be changed as follows:

    Continuation on Thursday, October 19, 2023:

    • Call to Order - 9:30 a.m.
    • Lunch - Noon to 1:30 p.m.
    • Recess - 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Recess - 9 p.m.
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

    *Clerk’s note: The motion to schedule the October 19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing continuation was passed at the October 16, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.


  • Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Orders of the Day for the October 16-19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing be changed as follows:

    Continuation on Friday, October 20, 2023:

    • Call to Order - 9:30 a.m.
    • Recess - Noon
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

    *Clerk’s note: The motion to schedule the October 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing continuation was passed at the October 19, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.


  • Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson
    1. That the October 23, 2023, City Council - Non-Regular meeting, be cancelled and that item 7.2 be deleted and item 7.1 be moved to the October 24, 2023, City Council meeting.
    2. That the October 23, 2023, Special City Auditor Recruitment Committee meeting be cancelled and that item 4.1 be moved to the October 24, 2023, City Council meeting.
    3. That the Orders of the Day for the October 16-20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing be changed as follows:
      • Continuation on Monday, October 23, 2023:
        • Call to Order - 9:30 a.m.
        • Lunch - Noon to 1:30 p.m.
        • Recess - 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
        • Dinner - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
        • Recess - 9 p.m.
    In Favour (12)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 0)

    *Clerk’s note: The motion to schedule the October 23, 2023, City Council Public Hearing continuation was passed at the October 20, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.


1.4
Protocol Items

 

1.4.1
Gold Bar School (A. Sohi)

 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Gold Bar School in Ward Métis and their teacher, I. Peters.

1.4.2
Greenfield School (A. Sohi)

 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 classes from Greenfield School in Ward Papastew and their teachers, L. McDowell and J. Peckitt.

1.4.3
George P. Nicholson School (A. Sohi)

 

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from George P. Nicholson School in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and their teacher, S. Switzer.

2.
Explanation of Public Hearing Process

 

2.1
Call for Persons to Speak

 

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

Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. D. Despins
2. B. Nickerson
3. M. Campbell
4. K. Anderson, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
5. J. Deng
6. J. Dawang
7. B. Belsek
8. R. Young
9. G. Whistance-Smith
10. Y. Bhandari, Grow Together Edmonton
11. D. Berry, Grow Together Edmonton
12. K. Martinot
13. L. Brown
14. S. Fraser, Cantiro Group of Companies
15. M. Ishfaque Jahan Rafee
16. C. Wong
17. B. Murray, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
18. Y. Emre Sahin
19. A. Shamchuk, O2 Design
20. P. Govenlock, Citizens for Vibrant and Economically Attractive Communities
21. M. Kalogirou, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
22. J. Komar, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
23. J. Connors
24. S. Wilson, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
25. A. Budnick
26. D. Scott
27. C. Ohman, Inglewood Community League (to answer questions only)
28. J. Carter, Inglewood Community League (to answer questions only)
29. C. Nobert, Grow Together Edmonton
30. P. Lanni, Canadian Home Builders Association - Edmonton Region
31. J. Perrin
32. N. Carey
33. A. Smith-Piquette
34. L. Stone
35. A. Ou
36. J. Czerwinski
37. A. Sargeaunt
38. C. Villetard, Paths for People
39. C. Smithers
40. K. Parkinson
41. J. Parsonage, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
42. A. Lunden, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
43. B. Lardner, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
44. L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
45. L. Munn, Civida
46. L. Zvonkovic
47. M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
48. K. Rowe, Canadian Home Builders Association - Edmonton Region
49. L. Bruno, Canadian Home Builders Association - Edmonton Region
50. M. Dumkee
51. D. Kendrick
52. E. O’Brien
53. N. Rheubottom, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
54. J. Cunha, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
55. J. Syvixay, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
56. J. Vargas, Climate Justice Edmonton
57. J. Bennett
58. M. Ochoa
59. E. Tanti, Boyle Street Community Services
60. J. Cardinal, The Edmonton Student Alliance
61. P. Golec
62. A. Kodian, Canadian Home Builders Association - Edmonton Region
63. T. Guenter
64. S. Lohner, Paths for People
65. C. Everitt
66. J. Ames
67. I. Juros
68. A. Hameed
69. P. Sedighi
70. S. Gerein, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
71. C. Freire
72. S. Borchert
73. J. Weber, Edmonton Youth For Climate
74. T. Dell, Edmonton Youth for Climate
75. A. Murphy
76. D. Schneider
77. S. Emmer
78. R. Soans
79. J. Campbell
80. Q. Eng
81. D. Trautman, Argyll Community League
82. J. Ehrenholz
83. L. Zidan, Students Association of MacEwan University
84. V. Quong
85. Y. Ohki, Green Violin Community Development Company
86. P. Robinson
87. C. Beasley, The University of Alberta Students' Union
88. C. Fotang, The University of Alberta Students' Union
89. L. Flaman, The University of Alberta Students' Union
90. E. Stirling, The University of Alberta Students' Union
91. D. Witte, The University of Alberta Students' Union
92. V. Olsen, The University of Alberta Students' Union
93. J. Williams, The Edmonton Student Alliance
94. H. Hassani, The Edmonton Student Alliance
95. A. Ages
96. L. Borowski
97. M. Khan
98. B. Pollock, The University of Alberta Students' Union
99. D. Montufar
100. M. Samji
101. C. Jersak, Situate Inc.
102. B. Summers
103. C. Uzor, Students Association of MacEwan University
104. K. Goa
105. T. LaRiviere, Accessibility Advisory Committee
106. J. Monallem
107. I. Lammerink
108. N. Phan, Students Association of MacEwan University
109. N. Poon, Students Association of MacEwan University
110. S. Yusuf, Students Association of MacEwan University
111. H. Ali
112. A. Hansen
113. A. Hernandez
114. M. Hoffman, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
115. K. Mansaray, Africa Centre
116. A. Bui
117. Z. Hama, Multicultural Health Brokers
118. A. Bembridge
119. M. Hoyt
120. G. Dunn
121. J. Hussein, Investors
122. J. Cepeda
123. H. Goa
124. I. Lammerink
125. S. Pon, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society
126. A. Vasilev
127. M. Knaggs
128. J. Robertson
129. K. Ingraham

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. C. Olsen
2. S. Greene
3. M. Harper
4. B. Zubot, Scona District Community Council
5. D. Kronewitt-Martin
6. J. Caron
7. C. Bruneau, Papaschase First Nation
8. D. Beggs
9. P. Perram
10. D. Perram
11. P. McKenna
12. M. McKenna
13. J. Lebourgeois
14. S. Phimester
15. T. Spinelli
16. S. Lakey
17. P. Wilson
18. M. Penney
19. A. Sandy
20. K. Brown
21. A. Garber
22. S. Carlisle
23. A. Brown
24. D. Kornak
25. D. Shaner
26. C. Secord
27. A. Blodgett
28. B. Nicholas
29. W. Banas
30. L. Faulder
31. S. McNaughtan
32. B. Haines
33. D. Newman
34. E. Mogenson
35. R. Graham
36. S. Rose
37. J. Howard
38. C. Wiesenthal
39. T. Lemire
40. D. Percy
41. A. Vrban-McRae
42. K. Hughes
43. R. Feroe
44. N. Chalifoux, Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness
45. L. Stirton, Glenora Community League
46. G. Fuerst
47. R. Verret
48. K. Becker Brookes
49. L. Odynski, Old Glenora Conservation Association
50. Y. Byl
51. M. Cowan
52. R. Day
53. J. Matheson
54. L. Kraus, Grandview Heights Community League
55. S. Sleiman
56. C. Mowat
57. J. Spurr, Better Infill
58. R. Kraut, Better Infill
59. K. Taft, Better Infill
60. M. Katz, Better Infill
61. J. Jamieson, Better Infill
62. E. Li, Better Infill
63. M. Gordon, Better Infill
64. L. Kawun, Better Infill
65. C. Hefferon, Better Infill
66. B. Croucher, Better Infill
67. A. Fielding, Better Infill
68. J. Miller, Better Infill
69. K. McLaughlin
70. G. Dermott
71. A. Harkness
72. T. Daniel
73. A. Bubel
74. D. Ens
75. E. Gormley
76. K. Irwin
77. J. Young
78. F. Zenari
79. S. Clancy
80. S. Shorten
81. R. Purger
82. T. Young
83. B. Dane
84. K. Jensen
85. D. Humphrey
86. K. Holt
87. D. Bednarsky
88. E. Solez, Windsor Park Community League
89. S. McAfee
90. K. Clegg, Scona District Community Council
91. J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
92. S. Cherdarchuk, Scona District Community Council
93. M. Duguay, Scona District Community Council
94. J. Nichols
95. R. Taft
96. C. Monson
97. P. Buczynski
98. C. Davyduke
99. A. Gillani, Alberta Portable Sign Association
100. E. Dromey
101. C. Faria
102. G. Marr
103. K. Packer
104. G. Giebelhaus
105. B. Dancik
106. A. Valgardson Classen
107. D. Crittenden
108. C. Lorincz
109. A. Coull
110. H. Vandenhoven
111. A. Valente
112. K. Kot
113. P. Walsh
114. D. Johnson
115. L. Somerville, on behalf of N. Somerville
116. C. Nyquist
117. R. Earley
118. W. Taylor
119. A. McCready
120. T. Crebas
121. A. Warren
122. C. Trang, Chinatown Business Improvement Area
123. G. Reimer, The Goldfire Group
124. D. Hitchings
125. M. Wilhelm
126. D. Hodges
127. R. Amyotte
128. S. Sobon
129. J. Olsen
130. L. Harrington
131. J. Atkin
132. M. Evans
133. M. Hung, Chinese Benevolent Association of Edmonton
134. P. Belyea
135. L. Stewart-Downs
136. L. Downs
137. K. deWinter
138. N. Ocejo
139. G. Orleski
140. L. McKeddie
141. J. Lee
142. M. Garritty
143. S. Bundi
144. M. Bourret
145. B. Post
146. J. Kruger
147. C. Houlihan
148. D. Finlay
149. A. McCully
150. D. Ladouceur
151. B. Macdonald 
152. H. Abbink
153. K. Lee
154. M. Briones
155. L. Fawcett
156. H. Kaur
157. G. Martin, on behalf of E. Martin

3.
Bylaws and Related Reports

 

3.1
Charter Bylaw 20001 - To adopt a new Zoning Bylaw for the City of Edmonton and repeal Bylaw 12800 (the current Edmonton Zoning Bylaw)

This item has attachments. 
1.UPE02036 Cover Report for Charter Bylaw 20001.pdf
2.UPE02036 Attachment 1 - Charter Bylaw 20001.pdf
3.Schedule A - Zoning Bylaw 20001.pdf
4.UPE02036 and UPE02065 Attachment 2 - Planning Report.pdf
5.Planning Report Appendix 1 - City Plan Policy Alignment.pdf
6.Planning Report Appendix 2 - Proposed New Zoning Bylaw with Rationale.pdf
7.Planning Report Appendix 3 - Overview of the New Zoning Bylaw.pdf
8.Planning Report Appendix 4 - City-wide Rezoning Guiding Principles.pdf
9.Planning Report Appendix 5 - Zone Equivalencies.pdf
10.Planning Report Appendix 6 - Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative Public Engagement Summary.pdf
11.Planning Report Appendix 7 - Phase 3 What We Heard Report - May 2023.pdf
12.3.1_3.2 Zoning Bylaw Renewal Admin Presentation.pdf
13.Signed Charter Bylaw 20001 - published October 24, 2023.pdf

3.2
Charter Bylaw 21001 - To amend Charter Bylaw 20001 by adding a Zoning Map to Section 1.20 of that bylaw and rezone all properties across Edmonton accordingly

This item has attachments. 
1.UPE02065 Cover Report for Charter Bylaw 21001.pdf
2.UPE02065 Attachment 1 - Charter Bylaw 21001.pdf
3.REPLACEMENT ATTACHMENT - Schedule 'A' - Zoning Map.pdf
4.Schedule 'A' - Zoning Map.pdf
5.Schedule 'B' - Site-specific Rezonings.pdf
6.Schedule 'C' - Commercial Zones in Nodes and Corridors.pdf
7.Schedule 'D' - Established Non-residential Area.pdf
8.3.1 and 3.2 Zoning Bylaw Renewal Presentation(2).pdf
9.Signed Charter Bylaw 21001 - published October 24, 2023.pdf
10.3.1 and 3.2 - M. Campbell presentation.pdf
11.3.1 and 3.2 - J. Dawang presenation.pdf
12.3.1 and 3.2 - C. Wong presentation.pdf
13.3.1 and 3.2 - G. Whistance-Smith presentation.pdf
14.3.1 and 3.2 - J. Connors presentation.pdf
15.3.1 and 3.2 - C. Norbert presentation.pdf
16.3.1 and 3.2 - M. Dumkee presentation.pdf
17.3.1 and 3.2 - K. Rowe presentation.pdf
18.3.1 and 3.2 - P. Golec presentation.pdf
19.3.1 and 3.2 - R. Soans presentation.pdf
20.3.1 and 3.2 - Q. Eng presentation.pdf
21.3.1 and 3.2 - S. Lakey presentation.pdf
22.3.1 and 3.2 - D. Kronewitt-Martin presentation.pdf
23.3.1 and 3.2 - B. Zubot presentation.pdf
24.3.1 and 3.2 - D. Shaner presentation.pdf
25.3.1 and 3.2 - L. Stirton ZBR Pictures.pdf
26.3.1 and 3.2 - J. Spurr and Better Infill presentation.pdf
27.3.1 and 3.2 - L. Kawun Slides.pdf
28.3.1 and 3.2 - D. Ens presentation.pdf
29.3.1 and 3.2 - D. Crittenden presentation.pdf
30.3.1 and 3.2 - J. Hardstaff and S. Cherdarchuk presentation.pdf
31.3.1 and 3.2 R. Amyotte presentation.pdf
32.3.1 and 3.2 H. Abbink presentation.pdf

Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001 were dealt with together.

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

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy

Panel 1

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • J. Dawang
  • K. Martinot
  • S. Fraser, Cantiro Group of Companies
  • B. Murray, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • D. Despins
  • M. Campbell
  • K. Anderson, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
  • R. Young
  • G. Whistance-Smith
  • Y. Bhandari, Grow Together Edmonton
  • D. Berry, Grow Together Edmonton
  • L. Brown
  • M. Ishfaque Jahan Rafee
  • C. Wong

Panel 2

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • P. Govenlock, Citizens for Vibrant and Economically Attractive Communities
  • S. Wilson, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
  • D. Scott
  • J. Perrin
  • A. Smith-Piquette
  • A. Ou

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • M. Kalogirou, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
  • A. Shamchuk, O2 Design
  • J. Komar, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
  • J. Connors
  • A. Budnick
  • C. Nobert, Grow Together Edmonton
  • N. Carey

Panel 3

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • C. Villetard, Paths for People
  • K. Parkinson
  • J. Parsonage, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • B. Lardner, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
  • L. Bruno, Canadian Home Builders Association - Edmonton Region
  • D. Kendrick

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • A. Sargeaunt
  • A. Lunden, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • L. Cunningham-Shpeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  • L. Zvonkovic
  • K. Rowe, Canadian Home Builders Association - Edmonton Region
  • M. Dumkee
  • E. O'Brien
  • N. Rheubottom, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
  • J. Cunha, Infill Development in Edmonton Association

Panel 4

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • J. Bennett
  • T. Guenter
  • S. Lohner, Paths for People
  • C. Everitt
  • I. Juros

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • J. Cardinal, The Edmonton Student Alliance
  • J. Syvixay, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
  • P. Golec
  • M. Ochoa
  • C. Freire
  • J. Vargas, Climate Justice Edmonton
  • S. Gerein, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
  • A. Kodian, Canadian Home Builders Association - Edmonton Region
  • J. Ames
  • E. Tanti, Boyle Street Community Services
  • P. Sedighi

Panel 5

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • T. Dell, Edmonton Youth For Climate
  • J. Ehrenholz
  • L. Zidan, Students Association of MacEwan University
  • C. Beasley, The University of Alberta Students' Union

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • J. Weber, Edmonton Youth For Climate
  • C. Fotang, The University of Alberta Students' Union
  • D. Schneider
  • Y. Ohki, Green Violin Community Development Company
  • R. Soans
  • L. Flaman, The University of Alberta Students' Union

Panel 6

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • D. Witte, The University of Alberta Students' Union
  • M. Samji
  • T. LaRiviere, Accessibility Advisory Committee

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • B. Pollock, The University of Alberta Students' Union
  • C. Jersak, Situate Inc.
  • B. Summers
  • C. Uzor, Students Association of MacEwan University
  • N. Phan, Students Association of MacEwan University
  • A. Ages

Panel 7

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • N. Poon, Students Association of MacEwan University
  • S. Yusuf, Students Association of MacEwan University
  • K. Mansaray, Africa Centre
  • Z. Hama, Multicultural Health Brokers
  • J. Cepeda
  • H. Goa
  • S. Pon, Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society
  • H. Ali
  • A. Hansen
  • A. Bembridge

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • A. Hernandez
  • M. Hoffman, Energy Transition Climate Resilience Committee
  • M. Hoyt
  • I. Lammerink

Speakers in favour who were not present when initially called

The following speakers made presentations in favour:

  • L. Munn, Civida
  • A. Murphy
  • D. Montufar
  • G. Dunn

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in favour:

  • A. Hameed
  • J. Campbell
  • Q. Eng
  • D. Trautman, Argyll Community League

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

  • C. Ohman, Inglewood Community League

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Inkpen, Employee and Legal Services

Panel 8

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • J. Caron
  • P. Perram
  • P. McKenna
  • M. McKenna

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • C. Olsen
  • S. Greene
  • M. Harper
  • B. Zubot, Scona District Community Council
  • D. Kronewitt-Martin
  • D. Beggs
  • S. Phimester
  • T. Spinelli
  • S. Lakey
  • M. Penney

Panel 9

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • A. Sandy
  • K. Brown
  • D. Kornak
  • A. Blodgett
  • B. Haines

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • A. Garber
  • A. Brown
  • D. Shaner
  • C. Secord
  • B. Nicholas
  • W. Banas
  • L. Faulder
  • S. McNaughtan
  • R. Graham
  • S. Rose

Panel 10

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • C. Wiesenthal
  • K. Hughes
  • G. Fuerst
  • R. Verret

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • R. Feroe
  • N. Chalifoux, Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness
  • L. Stirton, Glenora Community League
  • K. Becker Brookes
  • L. Odynski, Old Glenora Conservation Association
  • Y. Byl
  • M. Cowan
  • R. Day
  • J. Matheson

Panel 11

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • L. Kraus, Grandview Heights Community League 
  • C. Mowat
  • J. Spurr, Better Infill
  • R. Kraut, Better Infill
  • E. Li, Better Infill
  • A. Harkness

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • S. Sleiman
  • K. Taft, Better Infill
  • M. Katz, Better Infill
  • J. Jamieson, Better Infill
  • M. Gordon, Better Infill
  • L. Kawun, Better Infill
  • C. Hefferon, Better Infill
  • B. Croucher, Better Infill
  • A. Fielding, Better Infill
  • J. Miller, Better Infill
  • G. Dermott

A handout provided by S. Sleiman was distributed to all Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Panel 12

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • E. Gormley
  • K. Irwin
  • F. Zenari
  • B. Dane
  • K. Jensen

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • A. Bubel
  • D. Ens
  • S. Clancy
  • S. Shorten
  • D. Humphrey
  • D. Bednarsky
  • E. Solez, Windsor Park Community League
  • S. McAfee

Panel 13

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • S. Cherdarchuk, Scona District Community Council
  • M. Duguay, Scona District Community Council
  • J. Nichols
  • K. Packer
  • C. Davyduke
  • A. Valgardson Classen

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • K. Clegg, Scona District Community Council
  • J. Hardstaff, Scona District Community Council
  • C. Monson
  • D. Crittenden

Panel 14

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • A. Valente
  • R. Earley
  • C. Trang, Chinatown Business Improvement Area
  • L. Somerville, on behalf on N. Somerville

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • G. Reimer, The Goldfire Group
  • A. McCready
  • D. Johnson
  • P. Walsh
  • W. Taylor

Panel 15

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • R. Amyotte
  • J. Atkin
  • P. Belyea
  • J. Olsen

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • D. Hodges
  • S. Sobon

Panel 16

There were no speakers in opposition present when called.

Speakers in opposition who were not present when initially called

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • D. Percy
  • A. Vrban-McRae
  • C. Faria
  • E. Dromey
  • B. Dancik

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • S. Bundi
  • J. Kruger
  • K. McLaughlin

Panel 17

The following speaker made a presentation in favour:

  • J. Robertson

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

  • K. Ingraham

Panel 18

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

  • T. Crebas
  • G. Martin, on behalf of E. Martin

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • H. Abbink
  • B. Macdonald
  • L. Fawcett

Speakers in favour/opposition who were not present when initially called

There were no speakers in favour or opposition present when called.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
  • B. Dyck, Employee and Legal Services
  • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
  • C. Lee, Urban Planning and Economy

The following member of the delegation answered questions:

  • S. Ancel, EPCOR

A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk and K. Stolarz, Deputy City Clerk, answered questions.

  • Moved by:K. Principe
    Seconded by:J. Rice
    That Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001 be referred back to Administration for further engagement on the areas listed below based on the input heard from the public and return to City Council Public Hearing in six months:
    • Heritage preservation and protection
    • Energy efficiency
    • Aging in place
    • Separation of services such as supervised consumption sites
    • Adequate green space for the population
    In Favour (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (10)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (2 to 10)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001 be read a first time.

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy

    Mayor A. Sohi asked if Council Members have any clarifying questions of anyone registered to speak.

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001 be read a first time, put:

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001 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. Stevenson

    That Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001 be read a second time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 2)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001 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. Stevenson

    That Charter Bylaws 20001 and 21001 be read a third time.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 2)

  • *Clerk's note: Subsequent Motions 1-27 were stated, moved and seconded; voting on Subsequent Motions 1-27 was deferred to later in the meeting.

    Subsequent Motion 1:

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

    That Administration provide a report on draft amendments to Committee on subsection 4.1.6 of section 2.10 of Charter Bylaw 20001 to consider:

    • a maximum building height of 8.9 m for a single family home when adjacent to an existing bungalow,
    • a maximum building height of 10.0 m for all other residential uses in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone when adjacent to an existing bungalow,
    • a maximum building height of 12.0 m in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone when adjacent to a home with a height of 8.9 metres or more.

  • Subsequent Motion 2:

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Administration provide a report outlining options for the provision of public and private amenities, and building enhancements, such as but not limited to green building and additional bedrooms, through the rezoning process, including updates to City Policy C599A - Community Amenity Contributions in Direct Control Provisions, and that the report include potential amendments to the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001).

  • Subsequent Motion 3:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Administration, as part of the City of Edmonton Minimum Emergency Shelter Standards review in 2024, include an investigation into the appropriate size of shelters, and provide any recommendations as necessary to regulate future shelters.

  • Subsequent Motion 4:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to disincentivize the development of Single Detached Housing through modification to built form regulations, such as site coverage, height and building length, for the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zones.

  • Subsequent Motion 5:

    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Administration provide as part of the report on Climate Resilience Planning and Development Framework, as identified in Attachment 8 of the June 20, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01636, an outline of scope of work, including specific timelines, for integrating climate action throughout the planning continuum and should include how climate adaptation and mitigation can be further embedded in the Zoning Bylaw as part of the post Zoning Bylaw Renewal Workplan, including but not limited to solar and electric vehicle readiness, in alignment with the Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan.

  • Subsequent Motion 6:

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

    That Administration provide a report including bylaw amendments to amend Charter Bylaw 20001 by increasing the minimum site area per dwelling from 75 m2 to 100 m2 in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone.

  • Subsequent Motion 7:

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    That Administration provide a report on the status of City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines and the target of 16 per cent affordable units of all units in each neighbourhood.

  • Subsequent Motion 8:

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration provide a report including amendments outlining options to further regulate location and separation distances of supervised consumption services and overdose prevention services through the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) or other tools; and that Charter Bylaw 20001 include a statement to the effect that in the absence of further regulated limits, any applications for new supervised consumption services or overdose prevention services requires Council approval.

  • Subsequent Motion 9:

    Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Administration provide a report outlining the allocation of enforcement or compliance resources including but not limited to the infill development compliance team, including the processes and metrics to receive, triage and resolve residential development complaints.

  • Subsequent Motion 10:

    Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Administration engage with post-secondary organizations, housing developers, youth, student groups and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to increase the supply and affordability of housing options for students and youth in Edmonton.

  • Subsequent Motion 11:

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

    That Administration provide a report, including amendments to Charter Bylaw 20001, to reduce the Maximum Floor Area per individual commercial establishment from 300 m2 to 100 m2 in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone.

  • Subsequent Motion 12:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    That Administration provide, as part of the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01993, Construction Site Safety and Accountability - Impact Assessment, options to provide greater or increased protection of heritage homes adjacent to sites undergoing construction or demolition.

  • Subsequent Motion 13:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Administration, as part of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) one-year review report, include analysis on the Child Care Services provision since enactment of Charter Bylaw 20001 and provide options for amendments to further expand opportunities for Child Care Services, if required.

  • Subsequent Motion 14:

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to regulate and limit the number of supportive housing shelters, supervised consumption services and overdose prevention services that can operate in neighbourhood mixed use and neighbourhood commercial zones though the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) or other tools.

  • Subsequent Motion 15:

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

    That an unfunded service package be created to:

    1. Advance the Heritage Management Inventory work as identified in the City Auditor Historic Resources Manage Program audit,
    2. Complete the (DC1) Direct Control Zoning for the Glenora Heritage Character Area, in alignment with The City Plan and draft District Planning goals of increased density while encouraging the retention of heritage resources and ensuring new development respects the form and massing of the Garden City Suburb, and
    3. Develop a list and begin preliminary work for other areas in the city that would need similar heritage preservation work.

  • Subsequent Motion 16:

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

    That Administration provide a report on amendments on Subsection 6.2 of Section 2.10 of Zoning Bylaw 20001 by deleting 6.2 in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "Rear attached Garages are not permitted, except where existing as of January 1, 2024".

  • Subsequent Motion 17:

    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    That Administration, as part of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) one-year review report, include analysis on the Landscaping provisions since enactment of Charter Bylaw 20001 and provide options for amendments to further implement the climate resilience planning and development framework, if required.

  • Subsequent Motion 18:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration prepare amendments to the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) that address the requirement that all Ground Floor Dwellings in Multi-unit Housing buildings greater than 10 metres in length that face a street, shared-use path, or park, provide an individual Ground Floor entrance in applicable residential or mixed use zones.

  • Subsequent Motion 19:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration prepare amendments to subsection 3.1.1 of section 5.6 of Charter Bylaw 20001 by deleting:

    • "Where the Site Width is less than 8.0 m - 1 tree and 4 shrubs"

    And replacing it with:

    • "Where the Site Width is less than 8.0 m - 2 trees and 4 shrubs"

  • Subsequent Motion 20:

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

    That Administration provide a report detailing the following: 

    1. Related to the Section 20.2 “Class A Permitted Development” notification requirement of Zoning Bylaw 12800, the total number of individual mail outs and the associated cost for administering said mailouts for the past three years (2021, 2022 and 2023), and
    2. Opportunities and options to introduce new notification requirements for Development Permits for Permitted Development in Redeveloping Areas as depicted in The City Plan.

  • Subsequent Motion 21:

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration provide a report that provides an analysis of the outcome of Charter Bylaw 19275 approved on June 23, 2020, regarding transitioning from minimum parking requirements to open option parking, and outlines options on how to provide a sufficient quantity of parking that meets the preferences of Edmontonians and as a part of this analysis, obtain the viewpoints of Edmontonians.

  • Subsequent Motion 22:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Administration, as part of City Operations report CO01925, Trees on Public and Private Property, explore opportunities on private land to continue the advancement of achieving the City’s tree canopy goals, including and not limited to enhanced tree retention incentivization in Charter Bylaw 20001.

  • Subsequent Motion 23:

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    That Administration provide a report including options and analysis for separation distances between Cannabis Retail Stores and Child Care Services as part of the Cannabis Retail Store and Liquor Store Separation Distance Review report.

  • Subsequent Motion 24:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    1. That Administration prepare amendments to Charter Bylaw 20001 to delete the following from Section 5.120 and renumber the remaining subsections accordingly:

    • Subsection 4.1.4

    2. That Administration provide a memo outlining the review of vehicle access paths to waste storage areas as part of the waste services developer standards review, scheduled in 2024, with the objective of minimizing the area allocated for vehicle access paths.

  • Subsequent Motion 25:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration implement opportunities to share information with the public on the processes available for the development of rear attached garages within the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) during the first year of implementation.

  • Subsequent Motion 26:

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

    That Administration provide a report on how to plan infrastructure improvements that will be needed as a result of implementation of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001).

  • Subsequent Motion 27:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration, as part of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) one-year review report, include analysis on the 8 dwelling maximum in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone and provide options for amendments to remove or expand this regulation, if required.

  • *Clerk's note: Subsequent Motions 1-27 were put and voted on as follows.

    Subsequent Motion 1:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • B. Dyck, Employee and Legal Services

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

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

    That Administration provide a report on draft amendments to Committee on subsection 4.1.6 of section 2.10 of Charter Bylaw 20001 to consider:

    • a maximum building height of 8.9 m for a single family home when adjacent to an existing bungalow,
    • a maximum building height of 10.0 m for all other residential uses in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone when adjacent to an existing bungalow,
    • a maximum building height of 12.0 m in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone when adjacent to a home with a height of 8.9 metres or more.

  • Amendment to Subsequent Motion 1, put:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That the following be deleted from Subsequent Motion 1:

    • a maximum building height of 8.9 m for a single family home when adjacent to an existing bungalow
    In Favour (6)S. Hamilton, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (7)A. Knack, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, M. Janz, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (6 to 7)

  • Subsequent Motion 1, put:

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

    That Administration provide a report on draft amendments to Committee on subsection 4.1.6 of section 2.10 of Charter Bylaw 20001 to consider:

    • a maximum building height of 8.9 m for a single family home when adjacent to an existing bungalow,
    • a maximum building height of 10.0 m for all other residential uses in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone when adjacent to an existing bungalow,
    • a maximum building height of 12.0 m in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone when adjacent to a home with a height of 8.9 metres or more.
    In Favour (6)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (7)A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (6 to 7)

  • Subsequent Motion 2:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    Subsequent Motion 2, put:

    Amenity Contributions

    That Administration provide a report outlining options for the provision of public and private amenities, and building enhancements, such as but not limited to green building and additional bedrooms, through the rezoning process, including updates to City Policy C599A - Community Amenity Contributions in Direct Control Provisions, and that the report include potential amendments to the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001).

    Due Date: Fourth Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 3:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • S. Gellatly, Community Services
    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    Subsequent Motion 3, put:

    That Administration, as part of the City of Edmonton Minimum Emergency Shelter Standards review in 2024, include an investigation into the appropriate size of shelters, and provide any recommendations as necessary to regulate future shelters.

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 4:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to disincentivize the development of Single Detached Housing through modification to built form regulations, such as site coverage, height and building length, for the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zones.

  • Subsequent Motion 4 (Re-stated):

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford re-stated the subsequent motion so that it reads as follows:

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to further incentivize multi-dwelling housing through modification to built form regulations, such as site coverage, height and building length, for the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zones.

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
    • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    Subsequent Motion 4, put:

    Incentivizing Multi-Dwelling Housing

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to further incentivize multi-dwelling housing through modification to built form regulations, such as site coverage, height and building length, for the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zones.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2025, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (5)T. Cartmell, J. Rice, K. Tang, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Carried (8 to 5)

  • Subsequent Motion 5:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Subsequent Motion 5, put:

    That Administration provide, as part of the report on Climate Resilience Planning and Development Framework, as identified in Attachment 8 of the June 20, 2023, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01636, an outline of scope of work, including specific timelines, for integrating climate action throughout the planning continuum and should include how climate adaptation and mitigation can be further embedded in the Zoning Bylaw as part of the post Zoning Bylaw Renewal Workplan, including but not limited to solar and electric vehicle readiness, in alignment with the Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan.

    Due Date: To be determined, Urban Planning Committee

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 6:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    • C. Lee, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    Subsequent Motion 6, put:

    That Administration provide a report including bylaw amendments to amend Charter Bylaw 20001 by increasing the minimum site area per dwelling from 75 m2 to 100 m2 in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone.

    In Favour (6)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (7)A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Defeated (6 to 7)

  • Subsequent Motion 7:

    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    That Administration provide a report on the status of City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines and the target of 16 per cent affordable units of all units in each neighbourhood.

  • Subsequent Motion 7 (Re-stated):

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor K. Tang re-stated the subsequent motion so that it reads as follows:

    That Administration provide a report on the status of City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines and the target of 16 per cent affordable units of all units in each neighbourhood, as well as information about current and additional measures that may be taken to increase affordable housing in areas where access is limited.

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • S. Gellatly, Community Services
    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:K. Tang
    Seconded by:A. Sohi

    Subsequent Motion 7, put:

    City Policy C601 - Progress Update

    That Administration provide a report on the status of City Policy C601 - Affordable Housing Investment Guidelines and the target of 16 per cent affordable units of all units in each neighbourhood, as well as information about current and additional measures that may be taken to increase affordable housing in areas where access is limited.

    Due Date: First Quarter 2025, Community and Public Services Committee

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 8:

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration provide a report including amendments outlining options to further regulate location and separation distances of supervised consumption services and overdose prevention services through the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) or other tools; and that Charter Bylaw 20001 include a statement to the effect that in the absence of further regulated limits, any applications for new supervised consumption services or overdose prevention services requires Council approval.

  • Subsequent Motion 8, put (Re-stated):

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Rice re-stated the subsequent motion so that it reads as follows:

    That Administration provide a report including amendments outlining options to further regulate location and separation distances of supervised consumption services and overdose prevention services through the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) or other tools.

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
    • B. Dyck, Employee and Legal Services

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    Subsequent Motion 8, put:

    That Administration provide a report including amendments outlining options to further regulate location and separation distances of supervised consumption services and overdose prevention services through the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) or other tools.

    In Favour (3)A. Knack, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (10)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (3 to 10)

  • Subsequent Motion 9:

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and
      Economy
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Subsequent Motion 9, put:

    Allocation of Enforcement or Compliance Resources

    That Administration provide a report outlining the allocation of enforcement or compliance resources including but not limited to the infill development compliance team, including the processes and metrics to receive, triage and resolve residential development complaints. 

    Due date: Second Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 10:

    Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    That Administration engage with post-secondary organizations, housing developers, youth, student groups and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to increase the supply and affordability of housing options for students and youth in Edmonton.

  • Subsequent Motion 10 (Re-stated):

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Mayor A. Sohi re-stated the subsequent motion so that it reads as follows:

    That Administration engage with post-secondary organizations, housing developers, youth, student groups, City of Edmonton Youth Council and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to increase the supply and affordability of housing options for students and youth in Edmonton.

    Moved by:A. Sohi
    Seconded by:J. Rice

    Subsequent Motion 10, put:

    That Administration engage with post-secondary organizations, housing developers, youth, student groups, City of Edmonton Youth Council and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to increase the supply and affordability of housing options for students and youth in Edmonton.

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 11:

    The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    • C. Lee, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:T. Cartmell
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    Subsequent Motion 11, put:

    Maximum Floor Area

    That Administration provide a report, including amendments to Charter Bylaw 20001, to reduce the maximum Floor Area per individual commercial establishment from 300 m2 to 100 m 2 in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone. 

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and K. Principe
    Opposed (5)A. Paquette, A. Salvador, J. Rice, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Carried (8 to 5)

  • Subsequent Motion 12:

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Paquette

    Subsequent Motion 12, put:

    That Administration provide, as part of the Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01993, Construction Site Safety and Accountability - Impact Assessment, options to provide greater or increased protection of heritage homes adjacent to sites undergoing construction or demolition.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 13:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    • B. Dyck, Employee and Legal Services
    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • C. Lee, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    Subsequent Motion 13, put:

    That Administration, as part of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) one-year review report, include analysis on the Child Care Services provision since enactment of Charter Bylaw 20001 and provide options for amendments to further expand opportunities for Child Care Services, if required.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2025, Urban Planning Committee

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

  • Subsequent Motion 14:

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to regulate and limit the number of supportive housing shelters, supervised consumption services and overdose prevention services that can operate in neighbourhood mixed use and neighbourhood commercial zones though the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) or other tools.

  • Amendment to Subsequent Motion 14, put:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That "supervised consumption services and overdose prevention services" be deleted.

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 2)

  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    • B. Dyck, Employee and Legal Services

    A. Giesbrecht, City Clerk, answered questions.

    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    Subsequent Motion 14 as Amended, put:

    That Administration provide a report outlining options to regulate and limit the number of supportive housing shelters that can operate in neighbourhood mixed use and neighbourhood commercial zones though the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) or other tools.

    In Favour (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (2 to 11)

  • Subsequent Motion 15, put:

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

    That an unfunded service package be created to:

    1. Advance the Heritage Management Inventory work as identified in the City Auditor Historic Resources Manage Program audit,
    2. Complete the (DC1) Direct Control Zoning for the Glenora Heritage Character Area, in alignment with The City Plan and draft District Planning goals of increased density while encouraging the retention of heritage resources and ensuring new development respects the form and massing of the Garden City Suburb, and
    3. Develop a list and begin preliminary work for other areas in the city that would need similar heritage preservation work.

    Due Date: Fall 2023 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (2)M. Janz, and A. Stevenson
    Carried (11 to 2)

  • Subsequent Motion 16:

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

    That Administration provide a report on amendments on Subsection 6.2 of Section 2.10 of Zoning Bylaw 20001 by deleting 6.2 in its entirety and replacing it with the following: "Rear attached Garages are not permitted, except where existing as of January 1, 2024".

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor T. Cartmell withdrew the subsequent motion.

    Withdrawn


  • Subsequent Motion 17:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:M. Janz
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    Subsequent Motion 17, put:

    That Administration, as part of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) one-year review report, include analysis on the Landscaping provisions since enactment of Charter Bylaw 20001 and provide options for amendments to further implement the climate resilience planning and development framework, if required.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2025, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)J. Rice
    Carried (12 to 1)

  • Subsequent Motion 18:

    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration prepare amendments to the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) that address the requirement that all Ground Floor Dwellings in Multi-unit Housing buildings greater than 10 metres in length that face a Street, shared-use path, or park, provide an individual Ground Floor entrance in applicable residential or mixed use zones.

  • Amendment to Subsequent Motion 18, put:

    Moved by:A. Paquette
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That "prepare amendments" be replaced with "provide a report containing amendments".

    In Favour (9)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (4)A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Rice, and A. Stevenson
    Carried (9 to 4)

  • The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    Subsequent Motion 18 as Amended, put:

    Ground Level Entrances for Cluster Housing or Multi-unit Housing

    That Administration provide a report containing amendments to the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) that address the requirement that all Ground Floor Dwellings in Multi-unit Housing buildings greater than 10 metres in length that face a street, shared-use path, or park, provide an individual Ground Floor entrance in applicable residential or mixed use zones.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (1)J. Rice
    Carried (12 to 1)

  • Subsequent Motion 19, put:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That Administration prepare amendments to subsection 3.1.1 of section 5.6 of Charter Bylaw 20001 by deleting:

    • "Where the Site Width is less than 8.0 m - 1 tree and 4 shrubs"

    And replacing it with:

    • "Where the Site Width is less than 8.0 m - 2 trees and 4 shrubs"

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2024, City Council Public Hearing

    In Favour (12)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (1)K. Principe
    Carried (12 to 1)

  • Subsequent Motion 20:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:A. Knack
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    Subsequent Motion 20, put:

    Notices to Adjacent Neighbours for Development Permits

    That Administration provide a report detailing the following: 

    1. Related to the Section 20.2 “Class A Permitted Development” notification requirement of Zoning Bylaw 12800, the total number of individual mail outs and the associated cost for administering said mailouts for the past three years (2021, 2022 and 2023), and
    2. Opportunities and options to introduce new notification requirements for Development Permits for Permitted Development in Redeveloping Areas as depicted in The City Plan.   

    Due Date: Third Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (3)A. Salvador, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Carried (10 to 3)

  • Subsequent Motion 21:

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    Subsequent Motion 21, put:

    That Administration provide a report that provides an analysis of the outcome of Charter Bylaw 19275 approved on June 23, 2020, regarding transitioning from minimum parking requirements to open option parking, and outlines options on how to provide a sufficient quantity of parking that meets the preferences of Edmontonians and as a part of this analysis, obtain the viewpoints of Edmontonians.

    In Favour (3)T. Cartmell, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (10)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (3 to 10)

  • Subsequent Motion 22:

    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    That Administration, as part of City Operations report CO01925, Trees on Public and Private Property, explore opportunities on private land to continue the advancement of achieving the City’s tree canopy goals, including and not limited to enhanced tree retention incentivization in Charter Bylaw 20001.

  • Subsequent Motion 22 (Re-stated):

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor E. Rutherford re-stated the subsequent motion so that it reads as follows:

    That Administration, as part of City Operations report CO01925, Trees on Public and Private Property, explore opportunities including and not limited to enhanced tree retention incentivization in Charter Bylaw 20001. 

    The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Salvador

    Subsequent Motion 22, put:

    That Administration, as part of City Operations report CO01925, Trees on Public and Private Property, explore opportunities including and not limited to enhanced tree retention incentivization in Charter Bylaw 20001. 

    Due Date: Third Quarter 2024, Urban Planning Committee

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 23:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Illingworth, Urban Planning and Economy
    • B. Dyck, Employee and Legal Services
    • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:J. Wright

    Subsequent Motion 23, put:

    That Administration provide a report including options and analysis for separation distances between Cannabis Retail Stores and Child Care Services as part of the Cannabis Retail Store and Liquor Store Separation Distance Review report.

    In Favour (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Opposed (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Defeated (2 to 11)

  • Subsequent Motion 24:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • D. Jubinville, City Operations
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:E. Rutherford

    Subsequent Motion 24, put:

    1. That Administration prepare amendments to Charter Bylaw 20001 to delete the following from Section 5.120 and renumber the remaining subsections accordingly:

    • Subsection 4.1.4

    2. That Administration provide a memo outlining the review of vehicle access paths to waste storage areas as part of the waste services developer standards review, scheduled in 2024, with the objective of minimizing the area allocated for vehicle access paths.

    In Favour (5)A. Knack, A. Salvador, M. Janz, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Opposed (7)S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, J. Rice, K. Tang, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Defeated (5 to 7)

  • Subsequent Motion 25:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    Subsequent Motion 25, put:

    That Administration implement opportunities to share information with the public on the processes available for the development of rear attached garages within the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) during the first year of implementation.

    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)

  • Subsequent Motion 26:

    That Administration provide a report on how to plan infrastructure improvements that will be needed as a result of implementation of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001).

  • Subsequent Motion 26 (Re-stated):

    With the unanimous consent of City Council, Councillor J. Rice re-stated the subsequent motion so that it reads as follows:

    That Administration provide a memo on how to plan infrastructure improvements that will be needed as a result of implementation of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001).

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Snyder, Urban Planning and Economy
    Moved by:J. Rice
    Seconded by:T. Cartmell

    Subsequent Motion 26, put:

    That Administration provide a memo on how to plan infrastructure improvements that will be needed as a result of implementation of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001).

    In Favour (8)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, J. Rice, J. Wright, and K. Principe
    Opposed (5)A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, and A. Stevenson
    Carried (8 to 5)

  • Subsequent Motion 27:

    The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

    • L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy
    • K. Petrin, Acting Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
    • J. Johnson, Employee and Legal Services
    Moved by:A. Stevenson
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    Subsequent Motion 27, put:

    That Administration, as part of the Zoning Bylaw (Charter Bylaw 20001) one-year review report, include analysis on the 8 dwelling maximum in the (RS) Small Scale Residential Zone and provide options for amendments to remove or expand this regulation, if required.

    Due Date: Second Quarter 2025, Urban Planning Committee

    In Favour (11)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (2)J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (11 to 2)

4.
Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

 

4.1
Council Calendar Changes

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

    That City Council waive the rules on providing notice of motion as set out in section 32 of Bylaw 18155 - Council Procedures Bylaw to allow Councillor E. Rutherford to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the Orders of the Day for the November 1, 2023, Executive Committee meeting.

    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:E. Rutherford
    Seconded by:A. Knack

    That the Orders of the Day for the November 1, 2023, Executive Committee be changed as follows:

    • Call to Order - 9:30 a.m.
    • Lunch - Noon to 3:45 p.m.
    • Adjourn - 6 p.m.
    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)

5.
Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m., Monday, October 23, 2023.

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