Minutes for City Council March 23, 2005 Meeting

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City Council Public Hearing

Meeting Minutes1 of 17

March 23, 2005, ak

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

PRESENT:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:E.Gibbons.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
K.Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law)
J.Wright, 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 1:35 p.m.

Mayor S.Mandel and Councillors E. Gibbons and J.Melnychukwere absent.

A.5.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Deputy Mayor K.Leibovici explained the public hearing process.

A.4.URGENT MATTERS - PROTOCOL ITEMS

A.4.a.Welcome to Students fromNorQuestCollege(K.Leibovici)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor K.Leibovici welcomed students from NorQuestCollege, Career Options for New Canadians class, and their instructor, Mr.AllanCarlson.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M.Phair – R.Hayter:

That the March 23, 2005, City Council Public Hearing meeting agenda be adopted.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons, J.Melnychuk.

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:

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 13951 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IM) Medium Industrial Zone to (IH) Heavy Industrial Zone and (A) Metropolitan Recreation Zone; located north of Yellowhead Trail and east of
17 Street NE, Cloverbar 

J.Low, JamesLow and Associates Inc.; and A. S. Hanlon, Gibson Energy Ltd., were in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13951.

Councillor J.Melnychuk entered the meeting.

L.1.b.Bylaw 13812 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IB) Industrial Business Zone to (IM) Medium Industrial Zone; located south of 121A Avenue and west of 149 Street, MitchellIndustrial

P.Stephen, Imperial Equities, was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13812.

L.1.c.Bylaw 13925 - To amend the Zoning Bylawfrom (AG) Agricultural Zone and (RA7) Low Rise Apartment Zone to (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone and (RF5) Row Housing Zone; located south of Ellerslie Road and east of 119 Street,Rutherford

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13925.

L.1.d.Bylaw 13926 - To amend the Zoning Bylawfrom (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone;located north of MacTaggart Drive and east of Rabbit Hill Road,MagrathHeights

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13926.

L.1.e.Bylaw 13932 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone to (AP) Public Parks Zone; located north of 70 Avenue and west of 109 Street, Parkallen

M.Pucylo, Parkallen Community League, was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13932.

Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 13935 and 13936 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.f.Bylaw 13935 – To amendBylaw 11786, as amended, being the South Edmonton Common and Edmonton Research and DevelopmentPark Area Structure Plan 

L.1.g.Bylaw 13936 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AP) Public Parks Zone to (IB) Industrial Business Zone; located south of 23 Avenue and east of Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton Research and DevelopmentPark

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaws 13935 and 13936.

L.1.h.Bylaw 13937 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (PU) Public Utility Zone to (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone; located north of 95 Avenue and east of 85 Street, Strathearn

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13937.

L.1.i.Bylaw 13938 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RPL) Planned Lot Residential Zone and (PU) Public Utility Zone; located north of 90 Avenue and east 215 Street (Winterburn Road), Suder Greens

J. Davis, Melcor Developments Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13938.

L.1.j.Bylaw 13947 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (A) Metropolitan Recreation Zone to (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone; located north of Hedley Way and west of Heath Road, Henderson Estates

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13947.

L.1.k.Bylaw 13950 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone and (RA7) Low Rise Apartment Zone; located north of 167 Avenue and west of 66 Street, Schonsee 

D. Towle, Scheffer Andrew Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13950.

L.1.l.Bylaw13952 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone, (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone, (RPL) Planned Lot Residential Zone and (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone to (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone, (RPL) Planned Lot Residential Zone, (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone and (PU) Public Utility Zone; located south of Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue SW) and east of
88 Street SW, Summerside 

L. Gibson, Carma Developers Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13952.

L.1.b.Bylaw 13812 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IB) Industrial Business Zone to (IM) Medium Industrial Zone; located south of 121A Avenue and west of 149 Street, MitchellIndustrial

L.1.d.Bylaw 13926 - To amend the Zoning Bylawfrom (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone;located north of MacTaggart Drive and east of Rabbit Hill Road,MagrathHeights

L.1.e.Bylaw 13932 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone to (AP) Public Parks Zone; located north of 70 Avenue and west of 109 Street, Parkallen

L.1.h.Bylaw 13937 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (PU) Public Utility Zone to (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone; located north of 95 Avenue and east of 85 Street, Strathearn

MOVED B.Anderson – J.Melnychuk:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 13812, 13925, 13926, 13932, 13937, 13947, 13950 and 13952 be closed.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 13812, 13925, 13926, 13932, 13937, 13947, 13950 and 13952 be read a first time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 13812, 13925, 13926, 13932, 13937, 13947, 13950 and 13952 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 13812, 13925, 13926, 13932, 13937, 13947, 13950 and 13952 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 13812, 13925, 13926, 13932, 13937, 13947, 13950 and 13952 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

L.1.a.Bylaw 13951 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IM) Medium Industrial Zone to (IH) Heavy Industrial Zone and (A) Metropolitan Recreation Zone; located north of Yellowhead Trail and east of
17 Street NE, Cloverbar 

S.Fekner, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

G.Clyburn and S.Fekner, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Mayor S.Mandel entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor K.Leibovici vacated the Chair and Mayor S.Mandel presided.

S.Fekner, Planning and Development Department; and K.Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

J.Low, JamesLow and Associates Inc.; and A. S. Hanlon, Gibson Energy Ltd., answered Council's questions.

G.Clyburn, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Mayor S.Mandel vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor K.Leibovici presided. Mayor S.Mandel left the meeting.

K. Fung, Corporate Services Department (Law); S.Fekner and G.Clyburn, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

A. S. Hanlon, Gibson Energy Ltd., answered Council's questions.

S.Mohamed, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions. Copies of a letter dated February 8, 2005, from StrathconaCounty, provided by Planning and Development Department, were distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Deputy Mayor K.Leibovici 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 13951 be closed.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson–J.Melnychuk:

That Bylaw 13951 be read a first time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Bylaw 13951 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Bylaw 13951 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – R.Hayter:

That Bylaw 13951 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

L.1.f.Bylaw 13935 – To amendBylaw 11786, as amended, being the South Edmonton Common and Edmonton Research and DevelopmentPark Area Structure Plan 

B. Latte, Transportation and Streets Department, and S.Fekner, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – R.Hayter:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 13935 and 13936 be closed.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13935 and 13936 be read a first time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13935 and 13936 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13935 and 13936 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED T.Cavanagh – R.Hayter:

That Bylaws 13935 and 13936 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

Nor’WestersRugby Club Update

MOVED D. Thiele – M.Phair:

That Administration bring a report to Transportation and Public Works Committee, providing an update on the negotiations with Nor’Westers Rugby Club and their relocation efforts. / AMPW
TPW Committee
Due: May 24, 2005

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

J. Davis, Melcor Developments Ltd., answered Council's questions.

B. Latte, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED M.Phair – J.Melnychuk:

That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, E.Gibbons, D. Thiele.

B. Latte, Transportation and Streets Department; and B.Kropf, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

MOVED M. Nickel – J.Melnychuk:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 13938 be closed.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T.Cavanagh, E.Gibbons,
D. Thiele.

MOVED L.Sloan – J.Melnychuk:

That Bylaw 13938 be read a first time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T.Cavanagh, E.Gibbons,
D. Thiele.

MOVED L.Sloan – J.Melnychuk:

That Bylaw 13938 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T.Cavanagh, E.Gibbons,
D. Thiele.

MOVED L.Sloan – J.Melnychuk:

That Bylaw 13938 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T.Cavanagh, E.Gibbons,
D. Thiele.

MOVED L.Sloan – J.Melnychuk:

That Bylaw 13938 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T.Cavanagh, E.Gibbons,
D. Thiele.

A.5.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Deputy MayorK.Leibovici 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:

L.BYLAWS

L.1.m.Bylaw 13850 – To close the lane between 121 and 122Avenues, in Block 3, Plan RN52and Block 12, Plan RN73, located west of
103 Street, Westwood

R.Labbe, EdmontonPublic Schools (in favour); and P.Mazurkewich; P. Anwar, W. Watts, Westwood Community League; F. Yates; F. Tallon; and L. Larson, Westwood Community League (in opposition), were in attendance to speak tothe passing of Bylaw 13850.

Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 13885 and 13886 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.n.Bylaw 13885 – To amend Bylaw 6401, as amended, the Kennedale Industrial Area Structure Plan 

L.1.o.Bylaw 13886 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AGI) Industrial Reserve Zone to (IM) Medium Industrial Zone; located at 5530 Sherin Road, Kennedale Industrial 

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaws 13885 and 13886.

L.1.p.Bylaw13953 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw and Appendix I to Section 940 – Special Area Griesbach from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision to (GLD) Griesbach Low Density Residential Zone, (RF5*) Griesbach Row Housing Zone, (US) Urban Services Zone and (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; located north of 137 Avenue and west of 97 Street, Griesbach 

J. Steil, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; and A. F. Druett, Canada Lands Company, were in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13953.

L.1.n.Bylaw 13885 – To amend Bylaw 6401, as amended, the Kennedale Industrial Area Structure Plan 

L.1.o.Bylaw 13886 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AGI) Industrial Reserve Zone to (IM) Medium Industrial Zone; located at 5530 Sherin Road, Kennedale Industrial 

MOVED B.Anderson – J. Batty:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 13885 and 13886 be closed.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 13885 and 13886 be read a first time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 13885 and 13886 be read a second time.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 13885 and 13886 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 13885 and 13886 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That item L.1.p. be dealt with now.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

B.Kropf, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

A. F. Druett, Canada Lands Company, answered Council's questions.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 13953 be closed.

CARRIED

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

ABSENT:S.Mandel; E.Gibbons.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 13953 be read a first time.

CARRIED