City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Tuesday, November 01, 2022

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

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

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor K. Principe called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022, and acknowledged that City Council meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, as well as Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Councillor K. Principe conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of City Council.

Mayor A. Sohi was absent without notice for a portion of the meeting.

Councillor A. Paquette was absent with notice for a portion of the meeting.

C. Martin, T. Orbell and R. Yusuf, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the November 1, 2022, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)

1.4

Protocol Items

1.

Centennial School (K. Principe)

Councillor K. Principe, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Centennial School in Ward Sipowiyiniwak, and their teacher J. McGucken.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Councillor K. Principe 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:

Bylaw 20289 and Charter Bylaw 20313

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Stewart, Scheffer Andrew Ltd. (to answer questions only)
2. R. Deol, AMRIK (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20315

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. O. Joshi, WSP Canada (to answer questions only)
2. A. Varghese, Blatchford Redevelopment (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20314

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. R. Heinricks, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Properties (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20305

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Rosland, Situate Inc.
2. C. Jersak, Situate Inc. (to answer questions only)
3. D. Ngu, SWISH Developments (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20308 and Charter Bylaw 20309

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. K. Witiw, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. P. Kammerloch, 5607265 Manitoba Ltd. (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20320 and Charter Bylaw 20321

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. H. Chisholm, B&A Planning Group (to answer questions only)
2. M. Hammond, Crosspoint Church (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20306

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. J. Booth, Situate Inc.
2. C. Jersak, Situate Inc. (to answer questions only)
3. R. Haynes, Haynes Homes (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20292 and Charter Bylaw 20293

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Stewart, Scheffer Andrew Ltd. (to answer questions only)
2. J. LaFrance, JL Developments (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. B. Dibben, Select Engineering
2. M. Davis, Melcor (to answer questions only)
3. S. Keating, Melcor (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. W. Tully
2. M. Cyr
3. C. Cyr
4. K. Cromwell, Lewis Estates Community League
5. A. Dunbar, The Fairways of Lewis Estates
6. A. Baalbaki
7. A. Mol
8. E. Paul

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

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

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20289 - To close a portion of road right-of-way located north of 167 Avenue NW and east of 71 Street NW, Schonsee
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20313 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses, Schonsee
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20315 - To allow for a fire station and other public serving uses, Blatchford
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20314 - To allow for low density residential development, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20305 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, High Park
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20308 - Amendment to the Kennedale Industrial Area Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20309 - To allow for commercial uses, Kennedale Industrial
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20320 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Bergman
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20321 - To allow for institutional and community service uses, Bergman
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20306 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Idylwylde
  • 3.11 Bylaw 20292 - Amendment to the Clareview Town Centre Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 20293 - To allow for Transit Oriented Development in the form of medium rise apartments, row housing, and commercial uses, Clareview Town Centre

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20289 - To close a portion of road right-of-way located north of 167 Avenue NW and east of 71 Street NW, Schonsee
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20313 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses, Schonsee
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20315 - To allow for a fire station and other public serving uses, Blatchford
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20314 - To allow for low density residential development, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20305 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, High Park
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20308 - Amendment to the Kennedale Industrial Area Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20309 - To allow for commercial uses, Kennedale Industrial
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20320 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Bergman
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20321 - To allow for institutional and community service uses, Bergman
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20306 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Idylwylde
  • 3.11 Bylaw 20292 - Amendment to the Clareview Town Centre Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 20293 - To allow for Transit Oriented Development in the form of medium rise apartments, row housing, and commercial uses, Clareview Town Centre

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20289 - To close a portion of road right-of-way located north of 167 Avenue NW and east of 71 Street NW, Schonsee
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20313 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses, Schonsee
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20315 - To allow for a fire station and other public serving uses, Blatchford
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20314 - To allow for low density residential development, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20305 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, High Park
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20308 - Amendment to the Kennedale Industrial Area Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20309 - To allow for commercial uses, Kennedale Industrial
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20320 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Bergman
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20321 - To allow for institutional and community service uses, Bergman
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20306 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Idylwylde
  • 3.11 Bylaw 20292 - Amendment to the Clareview Town Centre Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 20293 - To allow for Transit Oriented Development in the form of medium rise apartments, row housing, and commercial uses, Clareview Town Centre

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20289 - To close a portion of road right-of-way located north of 167 Avenue NW and east of 71 Street NW, Schonsee
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20313 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses, Schonsee
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20315 - To allow for a fire station and other public serving uses, Blatchford
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20314 - To allow for low density residential development, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20305 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, High Park
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20308 - Amendment to the Kennedale Industrial Area Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20309 - To allow for commercial uses, Kennedale Industrial
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20320 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Bergman
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20321 - To allow for institutional and community service uses, Bergman
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20306 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Idylwylde
  • 3.11 Bylaw 20292 - Amendment to the Clareview Town Centre Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 20293 - To allow for Transit Oriented Development in the form of medium rise apartments, row housing, and commercial uses, Clareview Town Centre

  In Favour (11)

  A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, J. Wright, and K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 0)
• Moved by: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: J. Rice

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.1 Bylaw 20289 - To close a portion of road right-of-way located north of 167 Avenue NW and east of 71 Street NW, Schonsee
  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20313 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses, Schonsee
  • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20315 - To allow for a fire station and other public serving uses, Blatchford
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20314 - To allow for low density residential development, The Orchards at Ellerslie
  • 3.5 Charter Bylaw 20305 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, High Park
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20308 - Amendment to the Kennedale Industrial Area Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20309 - To allow for commercial uses, Kennedale Industrial
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20320 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Bergman
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20321 - To allow for institutional and community service uses, Bergman
  • 3.10 Charter Bylaw 20306 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Idylwylde
  • 3.11 Bylaw 20292 - Amendment to the Clareview Town Centre Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
  • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 20293 - To allow for Transit Oriented Development in the form of medium rise apartments, row housing, and commercial uses, Clareview Town Centre

  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)

3.1

Bylaw 20289 - To close a portion of road right-of-way located north of 167 Avenue NW and east of 71 Street NW, Schonsee

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20289 received three readings.

3.2

Charter Bylaw 20313 - To allow for low intensity commercial, office and service uses, Schonsee

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20313 received three readings.

3.3

Charter Bylaw 20315 - To allow for a fire station and other public serving uses, Blatchford

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20315 received three readings.

3.4

Charter Bylaw 20314 - To allow for low density residential development, The Orchards at Ellerslie

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20314 received three readings.

3.5

Charter Bylaw 20305 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, High Park

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20305 received three readings.

3.6

Bylaw 20308 - Amendment to the Kennedale Industrial Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20308 received three readings.

3.7

Charter Bylaw 20309 - To allow for commercial uses, Kennedale Industrial

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20309 received three readings.

3.8

Bylaw 20320 - To close a portion of road right-of-way, Bergman

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20320 received three readings.

3.9

Charter Bylaw 20321 - To allow for institutional and community service uses, Bergman

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20321 received three readings.

3.10

Charter Bylaw 20306 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Idylwylde

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20306 received three readings.

3.11

Bylaw 20292 - Amendment to the Clareview Town Centre Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20292 received three readings.

3.12

Charter Bylaw 20293 - To allow for Transit Oriented Development in the form of medium rise apartments, row housing, and commercial uses, Clareview Town Centre

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20293 received three readings.

3.13

Bylaw 20252 - To amend the Potter Greens Neighbourhood Structure Plan

3.14

Charter Bylaw 20253 - To allow for a school / park site and multi-unit housing, Potter Greens

Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253 were dealt with together.

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

• A. Sherstone. Urban Planning and Economy

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

• B. Dibben, Select Engineering

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

• M. Davis, Melcor

The following speakers made presentations in opposition:

• A. Baalbaki
• A. Mol
• E. Paul

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• W. Tully
• C. Cyr
• K. Cromwell, Lewis Estates Community League
• A. Dunbar, The Fairways of Lewis Estates

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

• M. Davis, Melcor
• A. Baalbaki
• A. Dunbar, The Fairways of Lewis Estates
• K. Cromwell, Lewis Estates Community League
• C. Cyr

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy

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

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

  That Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253 be referred back to Administration to provide a further analysis on the option of a 10 metre walkway (including emergency access) as the connection of Potter Greens Drive and return to the February 6, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.

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

  That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253 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. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253 be read a first time.

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

  Carried (8 to 5)
• Moved by: A. Salvador
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253 be read a second time.

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

  Carried (8 to 5)
• Moved by: A. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253 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. Stevenson
  Seconded by: E. Rutherford

  That Bylaw 20252 and Charter Bylaw 20253 be read a third time.

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

  Carried (8 to 5)
• Moved by: A. Knack
  Seconded by: A. Sohi

  City-owned RF5 site - Timelines and Development Intentions

  That Administration provide a report with timelines and development intentions of the City-owned RF5 site adjacent to and directly south of the Lewis Estates Transit Centre.

  Due Date:  June 1, 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
  • S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

  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)

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Mayor A. Sohi asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022.