Minutes for City Council November 8, 2006 Meeting

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City Council Public Hearing

Meeting Minutes 1 of 10

November 8, 2006, ak

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

PRESENT: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law)
S. Labonne, Office of the City Clerk

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1. CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, L. Sloan and D. Thiele were absent.

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – T. Cavanagh:

That the November 8, 2006, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Krushell, M. Nickel, M. Phair.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; R. Hayter, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

Councillors R. Hayter, J. Melnychuk and L. Sloan entered the meeting.

A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a. Jackie Parker (B. Anderson)

It is with great sadness that the city of Edmonton mourns the loss of a great man and sporting icon, Mr. Jackie Parker. It is a rarity to find in one individual the traits of leadership, team spirit and versatility that Jackie demonstrated both on and off the field. His on-field leadership knew no bounds, as he led the Eskimos to three Grey Cup victories in three straight seasons and was also named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player on three occasions.

A moment of silence was held in honour of Mr. Parker.

A.5. EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson explained the public hearing process.

A.6. CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

S. Labonne, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

L. BYLAWS

L.1.a. Bylaw 14344 – To close a portion of lane, on Plan 962 3356; located north of 119 Avenue NW, east of Wayne Gretzky Drive South and west of Wayne Gretzky Drive North, Montrose Ø

D. Johnson, President, Montrose Community League, was in attendance to speak in opposition to the passing of Bylaw 14344.

L.1.b. Bylaw 14390 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; located at 4470 and 4480 McCrae Avenue, Griesbach Ø

B. Golightly, Christenson Developments Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 14390.

L.1.c. Bylaw 14397 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (CNC) Neighbourhood Convenience Commercial Zone and (RA8) Medium Rise Apartment Zone to (RA9) High Rise Apartment Zone; located north of Jasper Avenue NW and west of 82 Street NW, Cromdale Ø

B. Mintz, Mintz & Chow; and N. Marsh were in attendance to speak in opposition to the passing of Bylaw 14397.

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 14398 and 14399 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.d. Bylaw 14398 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (CB2) General Business Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; located east of 98 Street NW and north of 105 Avenue NW,
McCauley Ø

L.1.e. Bylaw 14399 – To amend Bylaw 10704, as amended, the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan; located east of 98 Street NW and north of 105 Avenue NW, McCauley Ø

C. Tse was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 14399.

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 14401 and 14402 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.f. Bylaw 14401 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IB) Industrial Business Zone and (IM) Medium Industrial Zone to (IM) Medium Industrial Zone and (PU) Public Utility Zone; located north of 105 Avenue NW, west of 184 Street NW, Poundmaker Industrial Ø

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 14401.

L.1.g. Bylaw 14402 – To close a portion of 185 Street right-of-way; located north of 105 Avenue, Poundmaker Industrial Ø

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 14402.

L.1.d. Bylaw 14398 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (CB2) General Business Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; located east of 98 Street NW and north of 105 Avenue NW,
McCauley Ø

L.1.e. Bylaw 14399 – To amend Bylaw 10704, as amended, the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan; located east of 98 Street NW and north of 105 Avenue NW, McCauley Ø

L.1.g. Bylaw 14402 – To close a portion of 185 Street right-of-way; located north of 105 Avenue, Poundmaker Industrial Ø

MOVED M. Phair – M. Nickel:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 14390, 14398, 14399, 14401 and 14402 be closed.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel,
M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14390, 14398, 14399, 14401 and 14402 be read a first time.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel,
M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14390, 14398, 14399, 14401 and 14402 be read a second time.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel,
M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair- M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14390, 14398, 14399, 14401 and 14402 be considered for third reading.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel,
M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14390 Ø, 14398 Ø, 14399 Ø, 14401 Ø and 14402 Ø be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel,
M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; K. Leibovici, D. Thiele.

L.1.a. Bylaw 14344 – To close a portion of lane, on Plan 962 3356; located north of 119 Avenue NW, east of Wayne Gretzky Drive South and west of Wayne Gretzky Drive North, Montrose Ø

C. Raftis, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

Councillor K. Leibovici entered the meeting.

D. Johnson, Montrose Community League, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

C. Raftis, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address. No one responded.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14344 be closed.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14344 be read a first time.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14344 be read a second time.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14344 be considered for third reading.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14344 Ø be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

B. Mintz, Mintz & Chow; and N. Marsh made presentations and answered Council's questions. Copies of photographs provided by B. Mintz were distributed to Members of Council and filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department; G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law); and B. Latte, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address.

R. Ross, Architect, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

B. Latte, Transportation Department; and P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

R. Ross, Architect, made a further presentation.

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department; and G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address. No one responded.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14397 be referred back to Administration to return to Council with a DC2 provision, including a review by the Design Review Committee. / Planning and Dev.
Due: To be Determined

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; D. Thiele.

A.5. EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson explained the public hearing process.

A.6. CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

S. Labonne, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson asked if there was any objection to item G.1.a. and Bylaw 14396 being read together. No one objected.

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.a. Report of Disposal of Reserve Land Pursuant to Section 674 and 675 of the Municipal Government Act; South of 105 Avenue, East of 103 Street Ø

L. BYLAWS

L.1.h. Bylaw 14396 - To close a portion of road right-of-way; located north of 104 Avenue at approximately 103 Street, Downtown Ø

A. Bryan, Bryan and Company; H. Worrell and S. Calvert, Gateway Casinos (in favour); and
S. O’Byrne, Stantec Consulting Ltd. (to answer questions in favour); W. Champion, Central McDougall Community League; C. Cheung; C. Buyze, 105 Street Loft Condominium Association and Downtown Edmonton Community League; D.Peaker, Co-chair, Queen Mary Park/Central McDougall Community Action Coalition; and B. Davidson, Past President, Downtown Edmonton Community League (in opposition) were in attendance to speak to the passing of item G.1.a. and Bylaw 14396.

Council recessed at 3:30 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:50 p.m.

Mayor S. Mandel and Councillors R. Hayter, J. Melnychuk, L. Sloan and D. Thiele were absent.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

That the October 6, 2006, Asset Management and Public Works Department report 2006PW6628 and Bylaw 14396 be postponed and brought back to Council at the same time as a rezoning bylaw to relocate the casino.

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department; and L. Brenneis, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

Councillors R. Hayter and J. Melnychuk entered the meeting.

G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

A. Bryan, Bryan and Company, made a presentation regarding the postponement.

B. Davidson, Downtown Edmonton Community League, made a presentation and answered Council's questions regarding the postponement.

W. Champion, Central McDougall Community League; C. Cheung; and C. Buyze, 105 Street Loft Condominium Association and Downtown Edmonton Community League, made presentations regarding the postponement.

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address. No one responded.

MOTION ON ITEMS G.1.a. and L.1.h., put:

Carried

FOR THE MOTION: J. Batty, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

OPPOSED: B. Anderson, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, M. Nickel.

ABSENT: S. Mandel; L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

N. NOTICES OF MOTION

Deputy Mayor B. Anderson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

O. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

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MAYOR CITY CLERK

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INDEX

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

A. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 1

A.1. CALL TO ORDER 1

A.2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1

A.4. URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS 2

A.5. EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS 2/8

A.6. CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK 2/8

G. REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS 8

G.1.a. Report of Disposal of Reserve Land Pursuant to Section 674 and 675 of the Municipal Government Act; South of 105 Avenue, East of 103 Street Ø 8

L. BYLAWS 2/8

L.1.a. Bylaw 14344 – To close a portion of lane, on Plan 962 3356; located north of 119 Avenue NW, east of Wayne Gretzky Drive South and west of Wayne Gretzky Drive North, Montrose Ø 2/5