Minutes for City Council April 14, 2008 Meeting

City Council Public Hearing Minutes

April 14, 2008

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.
*Participated by telephone.
Also In Attendance:
S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law)
A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.

Mayor S. Mandel; and Councillors T. Caterina, R. Hayter and L. Sloan were absent.

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty – D. Thiele:

That the April 14, 2008, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, E.Gibbons, B. Henderson,
D. Iveson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel; T. Caterina, R. Hayter, L. Sloan.

BYLAWS SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE AT 1:30 P.M.

A.5.Explanation of Public Hearing Process

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici explained the public hearing process.

Councillors T. Caterina and L. Sloan entered the meeting.

A.6.Call for Persons to Speak

A. Giesbrecht, 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 14885 - Closure of Lot 2U, Block 16, Plan 6045HW; located south of 66 Avenue NW and east of 96 Street NW, Hazeldean

In favour: B. Golightly, Christenson Developments Ltd.

F.2.Bylaw 14886 - Rezoning from RF1 to RF3, located north of 119 Avenue NW and east 44 Street NW, Beacon Heights

In favour: B. Stolic (to answer questions).

Opposed: C. Buchanan; M. Simon.

F.3.Bylaw 14898 - Text Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 14898.

F.4.Bylaw 14887 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan

F.5.Bylaw 14888 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located south of Jasper Avenue NW and west of 95A Street NW, Boyle Street

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 14887 and 14888 being read together.

One member of the public objected.

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk; and S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

Bylaws 14887 and 14888 were read separately.

F.4.Bylaw 14887 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan

In favour: D. Schoor, ISL Engineering; and B. Weih, Wensley Architecture.

Opposed: R. Lopushinsky, St. Barbara’s Cathedral; J. Prokopuk, Orthodox Fellowship Club of Edmonton; and D. Koziak.

F.5.Bylaw 14888 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located south of Jasper Avenue NW and west of 95A Street NW, Boyle Street

In favour: D. Schoor, ISL Engineering; and B. Weih, Wensley Architecture.

Opposed: R. Lopushinsky, St. Barbara’s Cathedral; J. Prokopuk, Orthodox Fellowship Club of Edmonton; and D. Koziak.

Councillor R. Hayter entered the meeting.

F.3.Bylaw 14898 - Text Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14898 be closed.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 14898 be read a first time.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 14898 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 14898 be considered for third reading.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 14898 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel.

S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

F.1.Bylaw 14885 - Closure of Lot 2U, Block 16, Plan 6045HW; located south of 66 Avenue NW and east of 96 Street NW, Hazeldean

B. Golightly, Christenson Developments, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

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

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14885 be closed.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici,A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel; L. Sloan.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14885 be read a first time.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel; L. Sloan.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14885 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel; L. Sloan.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14885 be considered for third reading.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel; L. Sloan.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14885 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:S. Mandel; L. Sloan.

A.4.Protocol Items

McKernan School ( K. Leibovici)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici welcomed
Grade 5 students from McKernan School and their teachers,
Mr. Hordal and Mrs. Nee-Rum.

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.2.Bylaw 14886 - Rezoning from RF1 to RF3, located north of 119 Avenue NW and east 44 Street NW, Beacon Heights

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

C. Buchanan; and M. Simon made presentations and answered Council's questions.

A.4.Protocol Items

McKernan School ( K. Leibovici)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici welcomed
Grade 5 students from McKernan School and their teachers,
Mr. Ennis and Ms. Shrader.

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.2.Bylaw 14886 - Rezoning from RF1 to RF3, located north of 119 Avenue NW and east 44 Street NW, Beacon Heights

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

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

C. Buchanan made a further presentation and answered Council's questions.

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

M. Simon made a further presentation.

Moved R. Hayter – B. Anderson:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14886 be closed.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter,
B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
L. Sloan, A. Sohi,D.Thiele.

Opposed:T. Caterina.

Absent:S. Mandel.

Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 14886 be read a first time.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter,
B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Opposed:T. Caterina, L. Sloan.

Absent:S. Mandel.

Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 14886 be read a second time.

Carried

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter,
B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Opposed:T. Caterina, L. Sloan.

Absent:S. Mandel.

Moved B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 14886 be considered for third reading.

Lost
(requires unanimous present)

For the Motion: B.Anderson, J.Batty, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter,
B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Opposed:T. Caterina, L. Sloan.

Absent:S. Mandel.

Mayor S. Mandel was absent for the entire discussion with respect to the public hearing on Bylaw 14886.

Councillors J. Batty, K. Krushell, L. Sloan and A. Sohi were absent for part of the discussion with respect to the public hearing on Bylaw 14886.

Council recessed at 3:13 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:37 p.m. Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici presided.

Mayor S. Mandel; and Councillors R. Hayter and K. Krushell were absent.

F.4.Bylaw 14887 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan

F.5.Bylaw 14888 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located south of Jasper Avenue NW and west of 95A Street NW, Boyle Street

A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

Councillors R. Hayter and K. Krushell entered the meeting.

S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law); P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department; and A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.

F.4.Bylaw 14887 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan

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

A. Gable, Vinterra Properties, made a presentation. Copies of his presentation and a letter from The Edmonton Inner City Housing Society were distributed to Members of Council, and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk. D. Schoor, ISL Engineering, made a presentation. A. Gable, Vinterra Properties, answered Council's questions.

S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

B. Weih, Wensley Architecture; and D. Schoor, ISL Engineering, answered Council's questions.

Mayor S. Mandel entered the meeting by telephone.

R. Lopushinsky, St. Barbara’s Cathedral; J. Prokopuk, Orthodox Fellowship Club of Edmonton; and D. Koziak, made presentations and answered Council's questions. Copies of a letter provided by
R. Lopushinsky, from P. Goldring, Member of Parliament, Edmonton East, were distributed to Members of Council, and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

P. Ohm and W. Trocenko, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:

That item F.4. be postponed until item F.5. has been considered.

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.

F.5.Bylaw 14888 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located south of Jasper Avenue NW and west of 95A Street NW, Boyle Street

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

A. Gable, Vinterra Properties, made a presentation. B. Weih, Wensley Architecture; and D. Schoor, ISL Engineering, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

Moved J. Batty – D. Iveson:

That Orders of the Day be extended to complete items F.5. and F.4.

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, T.Caterina,
R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan.

Absent:A. Sohi.

Opposed:E. Gibbons, D. Thiele.

R. Lopushinsky, St. Barbara’s Cathedral; and J. Prokopuk, Orthodox Fellowship Club of Edmonton, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

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

F.4.Bylaw 14887 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That item F.4. be dealt with now.

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.

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

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14887 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, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14887 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, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14887 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, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14887 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, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14887 be read a third time. / Distribution List

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.

F.5.Bylaw 14888 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located south of Jasper Avenue NW and west of 95A Street NW, Boyle Street

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14888 be amended such that clause 6.a. is replaced and clause 6.c. is added as follows:
6. Sustainability Targets

The Owner shall prepare a report by a professional Architect or Engineer that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Development Officer that the design and construction of the building meets:

i.With respect to Minimum Energy Performance, a minimum target of a 25% reduction in annual energy consumption relative to the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB) reference building of similar type;
ii.As defined by LEED Canada –NC, Version 1.0, Sustainable Sites (Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect – Roof) a minimum of 50% of the building roof area be vegetated (intensive or extensive green roof and plantings) or equivalent high emissive roofing;
iii. As defined by LEED Canada –NC, Version 1.0, Materials and Resources (Credit 5.1: Regional Materials) 80% of all brick used in the development be extracted, processed and manufactured within 800km of the development; and
c.Upon completion of the building, the Owner shall provide a report by a professional Architect or Engineer that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Development Officer that the design and construction of the building meets the Sustainability Targets as defined in 6.a. / Planning & Dev.
F.5. cont.

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

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

P. Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

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

Carried

For the Motion: S.Mandel; B.Anderson, J.Batty, E.Gibbons, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi,D.Thiele.

Opposed:T. Caterina.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14888 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, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Moved J. Batty – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 14888 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, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 14888 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, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 14888 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, A. Sohi,
D.Thiele.

Moved J. Batty – B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 14888 be read a third time. / Distribution List

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.

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

S.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

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MayorCity Clerk

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INDEX

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

APRIL 14, 2008

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

A.4.Protocol Items...... 5/

McKernan School ( K. Leibovici)

A.5.Explanation of Public Hearing Process

A.6.Call for Persons to Speak

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.1.Bylaw 14885 - Closure of Lot 2U, Block 16, Plan 6045HW; located south of 66 Avenue NW and east of 96 Street NW, Hazeldean 2/

F.2.Bylaw 14886 - Rezoning from RF1 to RF3, located north of 119 Avenue NW and east 44 Street NW, Beacon Heights 2/5/

F.3.Bylaw 14898 - Text Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw...... 2/

F.4.Bylaw 14887 - Amendment to the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan 2/7/

F.5.Bylaw 14888 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located south of Jasper Avenue NW and west of 95A Street NW, Boyle Street 2/3/7/8/

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

S.ADJOURNMENT