City Council Public Hearing Minutes
January 19, 2009
Present:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T. Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K.Krushell, K.Leibovici, L.Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.
Also In Attendance:
J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk
S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law)
A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS
A.1.Call to Order
Mayor S. Mandel called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.
Councillors K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, and A. Sohi were absent.
A.2.Adoption of Agenda
Moved J. Batty – L. Sloan:
That the January 19, 2009, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi.
BYLAWS SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE AT 1:30 P.M.
A.5.Explanation of Public Hearing Process
Mayor S.Mandel explained the public hearing process.
Councillors K. Krushell and K. Leibovici entered the meeting.
A.6.Call for Persons to Speak
J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:
F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS
F.1.Bylaw 14996 - Rezoning from IB and IM to IM and PU located east of 186 Street NW and south of 104 Avenue NW, Sunwapta Industrial
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 14996.
F.2.Bylaw 15115 - Rezoning from AG and AGU to US, located at 355 Hemingway Road NW and 20725 – 62 Avenue NW, The Hamptons
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 15115.
F.3.Bylaw 15121 - Rezoning from DC2 to CB1, located at 7435 – 77 Avenue, King Edward Park
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 15121.
F.4.Bylaw 14850–Amendment to The Palisades Area Structure Plan
F.5.Bylaw 14851–Rezoning from DC2 to DC2; located north of 140 Avenue NW and west of 127 Street NW, Pembina
Bylaws 14850 and 14851 were read together.
In favour: J. Murphy, K. Ziola, and M. Huberman, Ogilvie LLP (to answer questions).
E.REPORTS
E.1.Adoption of an Amendment to the Northwest Industrial Area Outline Plan
F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS
F.6.Bylaw 14945–Rezoning from CHY to CB2, located north of Stony Plain Road NW and east of 180 Street NW, Morin Industrial
Item E.1. and Bylaw 14945were dealt with together.
In favour: K. Williams.
F.7.Bylaw 15059 – Amendment to the Text of the Zoning Bylaw
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 15059.
E.REPORTS
E.2.Removal of ReserveDesignation – Youngstown Industrial
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of item E.2.
F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS
F.1.Bylaw 14996 - Rezoning from IB and IM to IM and PU located east of 186 Street NW and south of 104 Avenue NW, Sunwapta Industrial
F.3.Bylaw 15121 - Rezoning from DC2 to CB1, located at 7435 – 77 Avenue, King Edward Park
F.6.Bylaw 14945–Rezoning from CHY to CB2, located north of Stony Plain Road NW and east of 180 Street NW, Morin Industrial
Moved B. Anderson –L. Sloan:
That the public hearing on Bylaws 14996, 15121, and 14945 be closed.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:
That Bylaws 14996, 15121, and 14945 be read a first time.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:
That Bylaws 14996, 15121, and 14945 be read a second time.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:
That Bylaws 14996, 15121, and 14945 be considered for third reading.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:
That Bylaws 14996, 15121, and 14945be read a third time. / Distribution ListCarried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
E.REPORTS
E.1.Adoption of an Amendment to the Northwest Industrial Area Outline Plan
Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:
- That the Northwest Industrial Area Outline Plan Development Concept Map as amended and illustrated in Attachment 1 of the December 8, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2009PCP301, be approved.
- That the Northwest Industrial Area Outline Plan be amended, as outlined in Attachment 2 of the December 8, 2008, Planning and Development Department report 2009PCP301.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
E.2.Removal of Reserve Designation – Youngstown Industrial
Moved B. Anderson – L. Sloan:
That Council approve removal of the reserve designation from a reserve parcel described in Attachment 2 of the December 22, 2008, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2009PW3447, and direct Administration to request the registrar of the Land Titles Office to remove the reserve designation from the above land. / AMPWCarried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS
F.2.Bylaw 15115 - Rezoning from AG and AGU to US, located at 355 Hemingway Road NW and 20725 – 62 Avenue NW, The Hamptons
T. Ford, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address. No one responded.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That the public hearing on Bylaw 15115 be closed.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That Bylaw 15115 be read a first time.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That Bylaw 15115 be read a second time.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That Bylaw 15115 be considered for third reading.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That Bylaw 15115 be read a third time. / Distribution ListCarried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
F.4.Bylaw 14850–Amendment toThe Palisades Area Structure Plan
F.5.Bylaw 14851–Rezoning from DC2 to DC2; located north of 140 Avenue NW and west of 127 Street NW, Pembina
J. Murphy, Ogilvie LLP, answered Council’s questions.
C. Raftis, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address. No one responded.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That the public hearing on Bylaws14850 and 14851 be closed.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That Bylaws 14850 and 14851be read a first time.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That Bylaws 14850 and 14851be read a second time.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That Bylaws 14850 and 14851 be considered for third reading.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:
That Bylaws 14850 and 14851be read a third time. / Distribution ListCarried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
F.7.Bylaw 15059 – Amendment to the Text of the ZoningBylaw
W. Hughes, T. Ford, R. Heinricks, and J. Price, Planning and Development Department; and S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.
Moved J. Batty – E. Gibbons:
That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved K. Krushell – K. Leibovici:
That Bylaw 15059 be amended to remove the City of Edmonton logo from on-site notification signage.
Lost
For the Motion: K. Krushell, J. Batty.
Opposed:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved K. Leibovici – L. Sloan:
That Bylaw 15059 be amended to add name of applicant to on-site notification signage.
Lost
For the Motion: K. Krushell, K. Leibovici.
Opposed:S.Mandel; J.Batty, B.Anderson, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
R. Heinricks, Planning and Development Department; and S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.
Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address. No one responded.
Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:
That the public hearing on Bylaw 15059 be closed.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:
That Bylaw 15059 be read a first time.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B., Anderson – E. Gibbons:
That Bylaw 15059 be read a second time.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:
That Bylaw 15059 be considered for third reading.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
Moved B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:
That Bylaw 15059 be read a third time. / Distribution ListCarried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, D.Thiele.
Absent:A. Sohi.
BYLAWS SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE AT 2 P.M.
A.5.Explanation of Public Hearing Process
Mayor S.Mandel explained the public hearing process.
A.6.Call for Persons to Speak
J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:
F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS
F.8.Bylaw 15108 – Amendment to the Aurum Industrial Business Park Area Structure Plan
F.9.Bylaw 15109 – Rezoning from A, IB, IH, and IM to A, IB and IM, located west of 33 Street NE and south of 137 Avenue NE, Clover Bar Area
Bylaws 15108 and 15109 were read together.
In favour: P. Wiedman and L. Newton, Stantec Consulting Ltd. (to answer questions).
Opposed: N. Pentelechuk.
F.10.Bylaw 15103 – Amendment to the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan
F.11.Bylaw 15104 – Rezoning from DC2 to DC2, located at 9925 – Bellamy Hill NW, Downtown
Bylaws 15103 and 15104 were read together.
In favour: F. Brinsmead, Brinsmead Kennedy Architecture; and
B. Horton, Trans America Group.
Opposed: J. Gillis; L Kalinowsky; B. Bentley, MacLab Enterprises; and C. Lowry.
F.12.Bylaw 15086 – Rezoning from RA7 to DC2, located north of Whyte Avenue NW and east of 89 Street NW, Bonnie Doon
In favour: J. Murphy, Ogilvie LLP (to answer questions); and
D. Hamilton, GMH Architects.
F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS
F.8.Bylaw 15108 – Amendment to the Aurum Industrial Business Park Area StructurePlan
F.9.Bylaw 15109–Rezoning from A, IB, IH, and IM to A, IB and IM, located west of 33 Street NE and south of 137 Avenue NE, Clover Bar Area
Councillor A. Sohi entered the meeting.
Moved E. Gibbons – D. Thiele:
That Bylaws 15108 and 15109 be referred back to Administration to consult with the County of Strathcona as recommended by the Capital Regional Board and that the Bylaws return to a City Council Public Hearing after the conclusion of the consultation. / Planning & Dev.Due: TBD
L. Newton, Stantec Consulting Ltd., answered Council’s questions.
C. Raftis, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; J.Batty, T.Caterina,E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.
Absent:B.Anderson.
F.10.Bylaw 15103 – Amendment to the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan
F.11.Bylaw 15104 – Rezoning from DC2 to DC2, located at 9925 – Bellamy Hill NW, Downtown
J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.
S. Mohamed, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.
F. Brinsmead, Brinsmead Kennedy Architecture; and B. Horton, Trans America Group, displayed a model of the building, made a presentation,and answered Council’s questions. J. Gillis; and
L. Kalinowsky, made a presentation. A document provided by J. Gillis was distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.
Council recessed at 3:24 p.m.
Council reconvened at 3:50 p.m.
B. Bentley, MacLab Enterprises; and C. Lowry, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.
S. Mohamed, Planning and Development Department; J. Hancock, Transportation Department; P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department; and S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.
Moved L. Sloan – B. Henderson:
That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi ,
D.Thiele.
P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
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BYLAWS SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE AT 3:45 P.M.
A.5.Explanation of Public Hearing Process
Mayor S.Mandel explained the public hearing process.
A.6.Call for Persons to Speak
J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:
F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS
F.13.Bylaw 15036 – Text Amendments to the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw to Increase the Opportunity for Secondary, Garage and Garden Suites
In favour: D. Dennis, Greater Edmonton Alliance.
Opposed: R. Jacksonand Bob Hutchinson, President, Ottewell Community League; B. Zubot, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues; G. Berdan; J. Stasiw, Interest Rate Payers; S. Gilbert; and
G. Faurschou.
F.14.Bylaw 15107 – Amendment to the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan
F.15.Bylaw 14889 – Rezoning from RF1 to RA7, located at 11004, 11008 and 11014 – 107 Street NW, Central McDougall
Bylaws 15107 and 14889 were read together.
In favour: P. Garrick, Ukrainian Senior Citizens Home of St John;
Dr. G. Nakonechny, St. Johns Ukrainian Orthodox Catheral; K. Segin, Selo-Dnipro Housing Society; and A. Romanow.
Opposed: S. Rollans; R. Sadoway; and I. Washylk.
F.16.Bylaw 15063 – Rezoning from RF3 to RA9, located south of 84 Avenue NW and east of 91 Street NW, Bonnie Doon
In favour: M. Exner.
F.10.Bylaw 15103 – Amendment to the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan
F.11.Bylaw 15104 – Rezoning from DC2 to DC2, located at 9925 – Bellamy Hill NW, Downtown
(continued from page 11)
Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address.
F. Brinsmead, Brinsmead Kennedy Architecture, made a further presentation and answered Council’s questions.
P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
F. Brinsmead, Brinsmead Kennedy Architecture, answered Council’s questions.
S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.
B. Horton, Trans America Group, answered Council’s questions.
Council recessed at 5:33 p.m.
Council reconvened at 7:02 p.m.
B. Horton, Trans America Group, answered Council’s questions.
J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk; and S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.
Moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:
That Bylaw 15104 be amended as follows:That Section 6, Other Regulations, subsection a) be amended by adding the following after the words “85% of the market price:”
“on the basis of a draft City Policy on Affordable Housing.” / Planning & Dev.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi ,
D.Thiele.
Moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:
That Bylaw 15104 be amended as follows:- That the floor plates on the upper seven floors be reduced to enhance views and reduce shadow impacts.
- That Section 6, b, ix replace the words “29 LEED” with “LEED Silver equivalent.”
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi ,
D.Thiele.
P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
Moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:
That Bylaw 15104 be referred back to Administration to report back to the March 23, 2009, City Council Public Hearing. The report is to include:
- Information regarding traffic volumes in the alleyway and at Bellamy Hill and 99thAvenue.
- Results from adjacent landowners having an opportunity to view and comment on the geo-technical report.
- Information on the possibility of the applicant providing $200,000 for public art.
Members of Council requested that the motion be split for voting purposes.
Part 1 of Motion, put:
That Bylaw 15104 be referred back to Administration to report back to the March 23, 2009, City Council Public Hearing. The report is to include:
- Information regarding traffic volumes in the alleyway and at Bellamy Hill and 99th Avenue.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.
Part 2 of Motion, put:
That Bylaw 15104 be referred back to Administration to report back to the March 23, 2009, City Council Public Hearing. The report is to include:
- Results from adjacent landowners having an opportunity to view and comment on the geo-technical report.
Carried
For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.
Part 3 of Motion, put:
That Bylaw 15104 be referred back to Administration to report back to the March 23, 2009, City Council Public Hearing. The report is to include:
- Information on the possibility of the applicant providing $200,000 for public art.
Carried