City Council Public Hearing Minutes

Wednesday, May 25, 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

Mayor A. Sohi called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 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

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

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

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

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

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

  That the May 25, 2022, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following changes:

  Replacement report:

  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20116 - To rezone land for mixed-use development in the Ellerslie neighbourhood
    - Urban Planning and Economy report

  Replacement attachments:

  • 3.2 Charter Bylaw 20094 - To rezone land for the development of low density housing, The Orchards at Ellerslie
    - Attachment 2
  • 3.4 Charter Bylaw 20116 - To rezone land for mixed-use development in the Ellerslie neighbourhood
    - Attachment 2

  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)

1.4

Protocol Items

1.

Ambassador to Bulgaria (A. Sohi)

Mayor A. Sohi, on behalf of City Council, welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria, Her Excellency S. Stoycheva-Etropolski.

2.

Explanation of Public Hearing Process

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

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

Charter Bylaw 20076

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. P. Yammine, Pinnacle International (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20094

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. Y. Lew, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. P. Shaver, Avillia (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20096

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. O. Joshi, WSP Canada (to answer questions only)

Charter Bylaw 20116

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. S. Yu, Invistec Consulting Ltd. (to answer questions only)

The following speakers registered in opposition:

1. R. Ghai
2. A. Kawatra

Bylaws 20030 and 20032

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. Y. Lew, Stantec (to answer questions only)
2. P. Shaver, Avillia (to answer questions only)

Bylaws 20113, 20114 and Charter Bylaw 20115

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. P. Pescod, Melcor Developments Ltd. (to answer questions only)
2. K. Witiw, Stantec (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20101 and Charter Bylaw 20102

The following speaker registered in favour:

1. E. Tamon, Tamon Architecture (to answer questions only)

Bylaw 20105 and Charter Bylaw 20106

The following speaker registered in favour:

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

Bylaw 20108 and Charter Bylaw 20109

The following speakers registered in favour:

1. N. Pryce
2. F. Stamatakis (to answer questions only)
3. T. Satdeo (to answer questions only)
4. L. Satdeo (to answer questions only)

3.

Bylaws and Related Reports

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

  That the Public Hearing on the following Bylaws be closed:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20076 - To allow for the realignment of zoning boundaries, Mistatim Industrial neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20030 - To amend the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20032 - To amend the The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20113 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20114 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20115 - To rezone land for a range of residential housing types, a stormpond and a greenway in The Uplands neighbourhood
  • 3.10 Bylaw 20101 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20102 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Glenwood
  • 3.12 Bylaw 20105 - To amend the Central/McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 20106 - To allow for small scale infill development, Queen Mary Park
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20108 - Amendment to the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 20109 - To allow for a range of medium intensity Commercial Uses and Residential Mixed-Use opportunities within a mid-rise built form, Westmount

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be read a first time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20076 - To allow for the realignment of zoning boundaries, Mistatim Industrial neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20030 - To amend the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20032 - To amend the The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20113 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20114 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20115 - To rezone land for a range of residential housing types, a stormpond and a greenway in The Uplands neighbourhood
  • 3.10 Bylaw 20101 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20102 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Glenwood
  • 3.12 Bylaw 20105 - To amend the Central/McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 20106 - To allow for small scale infill development, Queen Mary Park
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20108 - Amendment to the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 20109 - To allow for a range of medium intensity Commercial Uses and Residential Mixed-Use opportunities within a mid-rise built form, Westmount

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be read a second time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20076 - To allow for the realignment of zoning boundaries, Mistatim Industrial neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20030 - To amend the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20032 - To amend the The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20113 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20114 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20115 - To rezone land for a range of residential housing types, a stormpond and a greenway in The Uplands neighbourhood
  • 3.10 Bylaw 20101 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20102 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Glenwood
  • 3.12 Bylaw 20105 - To amend the Central/McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 20106 - To allow for small scale infill development, Queen Mary Park
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20108 - Amendment to the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 20109 - To allow for a range of medium intensity Commercial Uses and Residential Mixed-Use opportunities within a mid-rise built form, Westmount

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be considered for third reading:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20076 - To allow for the realignment of zoning boundaries, Mistatim Industrial neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20030 - To amend the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20032 - To amend the The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20113 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20114 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20115 - To rezone land for a range of residential housing types, a stormpond and a greenway in The Uplands neighbourhood
  • 3.10 Bylaw 20101 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20102 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Glenwood
  • 3.12 Bylaw 20105 - To amend the Central/McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 20106 - To allow for small scale infill development, Queen Mary Park
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20108 - Amendment to the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 20109 - To allow for a range of medium intensity Commercial Uses and Residential Mixed-Use opportunities within a mid-rise built form, Westmount

  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: T. Cartmell
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the following Bylaws be read a third time:

  • 3.1 Charter Bylaw 20076 - To allow for the realignment of zoning boundaries, Mistatim Industrial neighbourhood
  • 3.5 Bylaw 20030 - To amend the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan
  • 3.6 Bylaw 20032 - To amend the The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.7 Bylaw 20113 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan
  • 3.8 Bylaw 20114 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan
  • 3.9 Charter Bylaw 20115 - To rezone land for a range of residential housing types, a stormpond and a greenway in The Uplands neighbourhood
  • 3.10 Bylaw 20101 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.11 Charter Bylaw 20102 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Glenwood
  • 3.12 Bylaw 20105 - To amend the Central/McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.13 Charter Bylaw 20106 - To allow for small scale infill development, Queen Mary Park
  • 3.14 Bylaw 20108 - Amendment to the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan
  • 3.15 Charter Bylaw 20109 - To allow for a range of medium intensity Commercial Uses and Residential Mixed-Use opportunities within a mid-rise built form, Westmount

  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)

3.1

Charter Bylaw 20076 - To allow for the realignment of zoning boundaries, Mistatim Industrial neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20076 received three readings.

3.2

Charter Bylaw 20094 - To rezone land for the development of low density housing, The Orchards at Ellerslie

The following member of Administration’s delegation made a presentation and answered questions: 

• R. Heinricks, Urban Planning and Economy

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20094 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20094 be read a first time.

  In Favour (11)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, T. Cartmell, A. Sohi, A. Salvador, M. Janz, J. Rice, K. Tang, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson, and J. Wright
  Opposed (1)	K. Principe

  Carried (11 to 1)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20094 be read a second time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, 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 (10 to 2)
• Moved by: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20094 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20094 be read a third time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, 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 (10 to 2)

3.3

Charter Bylaw 20096 - To rezone land for low density residential development, Aster

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• R. Heinricks, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Ford, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20096 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20096 be read a first time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, 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 (10 to 2)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20096 be read a second time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, 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 (10 to 2)
• Moved by: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20096 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: J. Wright
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20096 be read a third time.

  In Favour (10)	A. Knack, S. Hamilton, 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 (10 to 2)

3.4

Charter Bylaw 20116 - To rezone land for mixed-use development in the Ellerslie neighbourhood

The following member of Administration’s delegation made a presentation and answered questions: 

• R. Heinricks, Urban Planning and Economy

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

• S. Yu, Invistec Consulting Ltd.

The following speakers made presentations and answered questions in opposition:

• R. Ghai
• A. Kawatra

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions: 

• R. Heinricks, Urban Planning and Economy
• F. Saeed, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Inkpen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)
• T. Pawlyk, Urban Planning and Economy
• K. Petrin, Urban Planning and Economy

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

The following speakers answered questions:

• S. Yu, Invistec Consulting Ltd.
• R. Ghai

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

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

  That the Public Hearing on Charter Bylaw 20116 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20116 be read a first 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20116 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20116 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: K. Tang
  Seconded by: A. Stevenson

  That Charter Bylaw 20116 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)

3.5

Bylaw 20030 - To amend the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20030 received three readings.

3.6

Bylaw 20032 - To amend the The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20032 received three readings.

3.7

Bylaw 20113 - To amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20113 received three readings.

3.8

Bylaw 20114 - To amend The Uplands Neighbourhood Structure Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20114 received three readings.

3.9

Charter Bylaw 20115 - To rezone land for a range of residential housing types, a stormpond and a greenway in The Uplands neighbourhood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20115 received three readings.

3.10

Bylaw 20101 - To amend the Jasper Place Area Redevelopment Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20101 received three readings.

3.11

Charter Bylaw 20102 - To allow for low rise Multi-unit Housing, Glenwood

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20102 received three readings.

3.12

Bylaw 20105 - To amend the Central/McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20105 received three readings.

3.13

Charter Bylaw 20106 - To allow for small scale infill development, Queen Mary Park

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20106 received three readings.

3.14

Bylaw 20108 - Amendment to the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Bylaw 20108 received three readings.

3.15

Charter Bylaw 20109 - To allow for a range of medium intensity Commercial Uses and Residential Mixed-Use opportunities within a mid-rise built form, Westmount

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 3. Charter Bylaw 20109 received three readings.

4.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

4.1

2022 Council Calendar Adjustments (A. Stevenson)

Councillor A. Stevenson requested permission to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the 2022 Council Calendar.

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

  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 A. Stevenson to make a motion without notice regarding adjustments to the 2022 Council Calendar.

  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: A. Salvador

  1. That the Orders of the Day for the May 27, 2022, City Council continuation be changed as follows:

  - Lunch Noon to 1:30 p.m.
  - Adjournment 3:15 p.m.

  2. That the Orders of the Day for the May 27, 2022, City Council Non-regular meeting be changed to convene at 3:30 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 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2022.