Urban Planning Committee Minutes

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

9:30 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, 2nd floor, City Hall

Present:

• S. Hamilton, 
• A. Paquette, 
• K. Principe, 
• and A. Salvador

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor S. Hamilton called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022, and acknowledged that Urban Planning Committee 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 S. Hamilton conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Urban Planning Committee.

Councillors A. Knack, E. Rutherford, A. Stevenson and K. Tang; and T. Ward, T. Orbell and E. Norton, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Adoption of Agenda

The following member of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy

• Moved by: K. Principe

  That the April 12, 2022, Urban Planning Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following change:

  Addition:

  • 6.4 Active and Public Transportation - Safety, Accessibility and Equity
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

1.4

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That the minutes from the following meetings be approved:

  • March 8, 2022, Urban Planning Committee
  • March 17, 2022, Urban Planning Committee - Non-Regular
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

1.5

Protocol Items

There were no Protocol Items.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

All items were selected for debate.

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: S. Hamilton

  That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 6.2 Zoning Bylaw Renewal Report #4 - Proposed Zones, Initiative Update and Next Steps

  1. J. Key
  2. K. Anderson, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
  3. M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
  4. J. Lawrence, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  5. S. Shorten, Architects Stakeholder Team
  6. B. Johns, Architects Stakeholder Committee
  7. J. Monfries, Architects Stakeholder Committee
  8. S. Clancy, Architects Stakeholder Team
  9. V. Treff, SAS Architecture Ltd.
  10. L. Cunningham-Shepeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  11. A. Kodian, Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Edmonton Region
  12. D. Thomas, North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society
  13. C. Jasper-Fabiyi, Energy Transition and Climate Resilience Committee
  14. M. Cohen, Belgravia Community League
  15. B. Zubot, Parkallen Civics Committee
  16. M. Dunlop, Garneau Community League
  17. J. Hardstaff
  18. J. Francioli
  19. E. Solez

  • 6.3 District Planning Authorization and Engagement Approach

  1. K. Anderson, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
  2. M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
  3. J. Lawrence, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  4. L. Cunningham-Shepeley, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
  5. B. Zubot, Parkallen Civics Committee
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: S. Hamilton

  That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following speakers:

  • 6.3 District Planning Authorization and Engagement Approach

  1. E. Solez
  2. J. Hardstaff
  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

4.1

Alternative Landscape Option for Boulevards and Turf

This report was dealt with at the March 21, 2022, Community and Public Services Committee meeting.

4.2

Capital Project Profile for Bridge Rehabilitation - Options

This report was dealt with at the April 13, 2022, Executive Committee meeting.

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

There were no Requests to Reschedule Reports. 

6.

Public Reports

6.1

Glenora Traffic Safety Analysis

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• A. Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services
• B. Ferguson, Integrated Infrastructure Services

Councillors S. Hamilton and A. Salvador requested City Operations report CO00732 be requisitioned to City Council without a Committee Recommendation.

6.2

Zoning Bylaw Renewal Report #4 - Proposed Zones, Initiative Update and Next Steps

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• L. Balone, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speakers made presentations:

• M. Davis, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
• S. Shorten, Architects Stakeholder Team
• B. Johns, Architects Stakeholder Committee
• J. Monfries, Architects Stakeholder Committee
• M. Cohen, Belgravia Community League
• J. Francioli

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• J. Key
• K. Anderson, Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro
• J. Lawrence, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
• S. Clancy, Architects Stakeholder Team
• A. Kodian, Canadian Home Builders' Association -  Edmonton Region
• D. Thomas, North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society
• C. Jasper-Fabiyi, Energy Transition and Climate Resilience Committee
• B. Zubot, Parkallen Civics Committee
• M. Dunlop, Garneau Community League
• J. Hardstaff
• E. Solez

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

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

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That a service package to advance rezoning of priority areas to align with Growth Management Framework and District Plans, if approved, be considered as part of the 2023-2026 budget process and brought forward for discussion during the 2023-2026 budget discussion.

  Due Date: 2023-2026 City Council Budget Deliberations

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)
• Moved by: A. Salvador

  Potential Work Plan for Rezoning Priority Areas

  That Administration provide a report outlining a potential work plan, including: timing, engagement, resources, and budget on an approach to rezoning priority areas as identified through District Plans and Growth Management, if approved.

  Due Date: First Quarter 2023, Urban Planning Committee

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.3

District Planning Authorization and Engagement Approach

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

• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy

The following public speaker made a presentation:

• J. Hardstaff

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• B. Zubot, Parkallen Civics Committee
• E. Solez

The following members of Administration’s delegation answered questions:

• S. Kuiper, Urban Planning and Economy
• S. McCabe, Deputy City Manager, Urban Planning and Economy
• J. Inkpen, Office of the City Manager (Legal Services)

• Moved by: A. Salvador

  That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Administration prepare district plans and the district general policy, as outlined in the April 12, 2022, Urban Planning and Economy report UPE01052, in alignment with The City Plan Policy 2.3.2.2.

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

6.4

Active and Public Transportation - Safety, Accessibility and Equity

• Moved by: K. Principe

  That the April 12, 2022, Integrated Infrastructure Services report IIS00934, be postponed to the April 26, 2022, Urban Planning Committee meeting. 

  Due Date: April 26, 2022, Urban Planning Committee

  
  

  In Favour (4)

  S. Hamilton, A. Paquette, A. Salvador, and K. Principe

  
  
  
  Carried (4 to 0)

7.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

8.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

Councillor S. Hamilton asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none. 

11.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:07 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2022.