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 9:32 a.m., Monday, April 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 Metis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

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

Councillors M. Janz and  A. Paquette were 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.

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

    That the April 3, 2023, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Replacement attachment:

    • 3.10 Bylaw 20432 - To amend the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
      - Attachment 1

    Replacement report:

    • 3.1 Bylaw 20435 -  To close portions of road right-of-way, Secord
      - Urban Planning and Economy report
  • Amendment:

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

    That the following items be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda:

    • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 20384 - To allow for mid-rise multi-unit housing, Windsor Park - Second item of business
    • 3.15 Bylaw 20404 - Amendment to the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan and 3.16 - Charter Bylaw 20405 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Inglewood - First item of business
    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
    Opposed (1)S. Hamilton
    Carried (12 to 1)
  • Motion as Amended, put:

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

    1. That the April 3, 2023, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following changes:

    Replacement attachment:

    • 3.10 Bylaw 20432 - To amend the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
      - Attachment 1

    Replacement report:

    • 3.1 Bylaw 20435 -  To close portions of road right-of-way, Secord
      - Urban Planning and Economy report

    2. That the following items be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda:

    • 3.12 Charter Bylaw 20384 - To allow for mid-rise multi-unit housing, Windsor Park - Second item of business
    • 3.15 Bylaw 20404 - Amendment to the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan and 3.16 - Charter Bylaw 20405 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Inglewood - First item of business
    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. C. Martin, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws, in panels:

Bylaw 20435

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Nicholas, MLC Land (to answer questions only)
2. Y. Lew, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20099

The following speakers registered in favour:

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

Charter Bylaw 20369

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. D. Vandenbrink, Rohit Land Development (to answer questions only)
2. O. Joshi, WSP Canada (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20429

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. E. Zurawell, Invistec (to answer questions only)
2. S. Yu, Invistec (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 20177, 20178 and Charter Bylaw 20179

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. C. Nicholas, MLC Land (to answer questions only)
2. Y. Lew, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20431

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. Y. Lew, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. M. Bortoluzzi, Mattamy Corp. (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20430

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. D. Massie, Revive Construct (to answer questions only)
2. K. Gorda, Revive Construct (to answer questions only)
3. K. Miller, Revive Construct (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20432 and Charter Bylaw 20433

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. V. Develter, O2 Planning & Design (to answer questions only)
2. B. Horton, O2 Planning & Design (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20384

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. M. Huberman, Green Space Alliance (to answer questions only)
2. G. Hill, Green Space Alliance (to answer questions only)
3. M. Borland, Green Space Alliance
4. J. Candlish, Green Space Alliance
5. M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance
6. R. Lam, Westrich Pacific (to answer questions only)
7. J. Murphy, Ogilvie (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. X. Du
2. T. Busch, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
3. K. Hughes, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
4. L. Bleackley, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
5. J. Miller, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
6. B. Shores, on behalf of E. Miller, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
7. E. Li, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
8. J. Jamieson, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
9. R. Mirus, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
10. G. Mansell, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
11. I. Biro, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
12. M. Biro, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
13. S. Biro, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
14. D. Lynch
15. E. Solez, Windsor Park Community League
16. J. Hawkings, Windsor Park Community League
17. J. Collier, Windsor Park Community League

Bylaw 20423 and Charter Bylaw 20424

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. R. Heinricks, Brookfield Residential (to answer questions only)
2. P. Tsoukalas, Brookfield Residential (to answer questions only)
3. S. Musselwhite, Brookfield Residential (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20404 and Charter Bylaw 20405

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. A. Stewart, Scheffer Andrew (to answer questions only)
2. H. Singh, AMRIK Developments (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. C. Ohman, Inglewood Community League
2. D. Niedermayer
3. R. Kontz
4. N. Handous, MAC Islamic School Parent Council
5. A. Teliani, MAC Islamic School Management Committee
6. K. Nguyen

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

    That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

    • 3.1 Bylaw 20435 - To close portions of road right-of-way, Secord
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20369 - To rezone land for low density residential development, Keswick
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20429 - To allow a wider range of industrial uses, Coronet Industrial
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20177 - To amend the Windermere Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20178 - To amend the Keswick Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20179 - To allow for low density and multi-unit housing, Keswick
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20431 - To allow for the development of commercial uses intended to serve the community, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20430 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Dovercourt
    • 3.10 Bylaw 20432 - To amend the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
    • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20433 - To allow for a mixed used, high density development and a new public park, Queen Mary Park
    • 3.13 Bylaw 20423 - To amend the Edgemont Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
    • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20424 - To allow for a variety of low density residential uses, mid-rise multi-unit housing and stormwater management facilities, Edgemont
    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 Bylaw 20435 - To close portions of road right-of-way, Secord
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20369 - To rezone land for low density residential development, Keswick
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20429 - To allow a wider range of industrial uses, Coronet Industrial
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20177 - To amend the Windermere Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20178 - To amend the Keswick Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20179 - To allow for low density and multi-unit housing, Keswick
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20431 - To allow for the development of commercial uses intended to serve the community, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20430 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Dovercourt
    • 3.10 Bylaw 20432 - To amend the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
    • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20433 - To allow for a mixed used, high density development and a new public park, Queen Mary Park
    • 3.13 Bylaw 20423 - To amend the Edgemont Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
    • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20424 - To allow for a variety of low density residential uses, mid-rise multi-unit housing and stormwater management facilities, Edgemont
    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 Bylaw 20435 - To close portions of road right-of-way, Secord
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20369 - To rezone land for low density residential development, Keswick
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20429 - To allow a wider range of industrial uses, Coronet Industrial
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20177 - To amend the Windermere Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20178 - To amend the Keswick Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20179 - To allow for low density and multi-unit housing, Keswick
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20431 - To allow for the development of commercial uses intended to serve the community, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20430 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Dovercourt
    • 3.10 Bylaw 20432 - To amend the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
    • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20433 - To allow for a mixed used, high density development and a new public park, Queen Mary Park
    • 3.13 Bylaw 20423 - To amend the Edgemont Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
    • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20424 - To allow for a variety of low density residential uses, mid-rise multi-unit housing and stormwater management facilities, Edgemont
    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 Bylaw 20435 - To close portions of road right-of-way, Secord
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20369 - To rezone land for low density residential development, Keswick
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20429 - To allow a wider range of industrial uses, Coronet Industrial
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20177 - To amend the Windermere Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20178 - To amend the Keswick Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20179 - To allow for low density and multi-unit housing, Keswick
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20431 - To allow for the development of commercial uses intended to serve the community, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20430 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Dovercourt
    • 3.10 Bylaw 20432 - To amend the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
    • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20433 - To allow for a mixed used, high density development and a new public park, Queen Mary Park
    • 3.13 Bylaw 20423 - To amend the Edgemont Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
    • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20424 - To allow for a variety of low density residential uses, mid-rise multi-unit housing and stormwater management facilities, Edgemont
    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 Bylaw 20435 - To close portions of road right-of-way, Secord
    • 3.3 Charter Bylaw 20369 - To rezone land for low density residential development, Keswick
    • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20429 - To allow a wider range of industrial uses, Coronet Industrial
    • 3.5 Bylaw 20177 - To amend the Windermere Area Structure Plan
    • 3.6 Bylaw 20178 - To amend the Keswick Neighbourhood Structure Plan
    • 3.7 Charter Bylaw 20179 - To allow for low density and multi-unit housing, Keswick
    • 3.8 Charter Bylaw 20431 - To allow for the development of commercial uses intended to serve the community, Stillwater
    • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20430 - To allow for a mix of small scale housing, Dovercourt
    • 3.10 Bylaw 20432 - To amend the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
    • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20433 - To allow for a mixed used, high density development and a new public park, Queen Mary Park
    • 3.13 Bylaw 20423 - To amend the Edgemont Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan
    • 3.14 Charter Bylaw 20424 - To allow for a variety of low density residential uses, mid-rise multi-unit housing and stormwater management facilities, Edgemont
    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 members of Administration's delegation made a presentation:

  • F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • P. Bekederemo, 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:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 20099 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:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20099 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:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20099 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:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20099 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:J. Rice
    Seconded by:K. Principe

    That Bylaw 20099 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)

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

  • A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy

The following speakers, in Panel 1, made presentations in favour:

  • M. Borland, Green Space Alliance
  • J. Candish, Green Space Alliance
  • M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance

The following speakers, in Panel 1, made presentations in opposition:

  • X. Du
  • L. Bleackley, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • E. Li, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • J. Jamieson, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • R. Mirus, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • G. Mansell, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • I. Biro, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition 
  • M. Biro, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition

The following speakers, in Panel 1, made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • T. Busch, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • K. Hughes, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • J. Miller, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • B. Shores, on behalf of E. Miller, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition

The following speakers, in Panel 2, made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

  • S. Biro, Windsor Park Citizens Coalition
  • E. Solez, Windsor Park Community League
  • J. Hawkings, Windsor Park Community League
  • J. Collier, Windsor Park Community League

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

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • A. McLellan, Urban Planning and Economy
  • T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (Legal)
  • F. Saeed, 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:

  • J. Murphy, Ogilvie
  • R. Lam, Westrich Pacific
  • M. Huberman, Green Space Alliance
  • M. Figueira, Green Space Alliance
  • E. Solez, Windsor Park Community League
  • J. Collier, Windsor Park Community League

The following member of Administration's delegation answered questions:

  • J. Johnson, Office of the City Manager (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:K. Tang

    That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20384 be closed.

    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)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20384 be read a first time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)M. Janz, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 3)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20384 be read a second time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)M. Janz, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 3)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20384 be considered for third reading.

    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)
  • Moved by:A. Salvador
    Seconded by:K. Tang

    That Charter Bylaw 20384 be read a third time.

    In Favour (9)A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
    Opposed (3)M. Janz, J. Rice, and K. Principe
    Carried (9 to 3)

Bylaw 20404 and Charter Bylaw 20405 were dealt with together.

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

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

The following speaker answered questions in favour:

  • A. Stewart, Scheffer Andrew
  • Moved by:S. Hamilton
    Seconded by:A. Stevenson

    That Bylaw 20404 and Charter Bylaw 20405 be postponed to the May 15, 2023, City Council Public Hearing.

    Due Date: May 15, 2023, City Council Public Hearing

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

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

The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023.

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