Minutes for City Council February 11, 2004 Meeting

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City Council Public Hearing

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February 11, 2004, ak

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

Wednesday, February 11, 2004

PRESENTB. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, L. Langley,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law)
D. H. Edey, City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor M. Phair called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.

Mayor B. Smith and Councillors B. Anderson, J. Batty and E. Gibbons were absent.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED J. Melnychuk – T. Cavanagh:

That the February 11, 2004, City Council Public Hearing meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

ADDITIONS:

G.1.b.Report of Disposal of Reserve Land Pursuant to Section 674 and 675 of the Municipal Government Act North of Roper Road, West of 67 Street 

L.1.g.Bylaw 13590 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone, (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone and (RA7) Low Rise Apartment Zone to (RF5) Row Housing Zone, (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone and (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone; located north of 160 Avenue and west of 130 Street, Oxford 

Page 2 of Attachment 2a of the January 7, 2004, Planning and Development Department report 2004PDP319.

REPLACEMENT PAGES:

L.1.f.Bylaw 13598 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (CB1) Low Intensity Business Zone and (RF6) Medium Density Multiple Family Zone to (DC1) Direct Development Control Provision; located east of 97 Street and north of 106 Avenue, McCauley 

Page 6/9 of Bylaw 13598.

L.1.i.Bylaw 13523 - To close a portion of Princess Elizabeth Avenue at 103 Street, Spruce Avenue 

January 7, 2004, Planning and Development Department report 2003PDP514 and Attachment 2.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter, L. Langley,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, E. Gibbons.

A.5.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Deputy Mayor M. Phair explained the public hearing process.

Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting.

A.6.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

Deputy Mayor M. Phair asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581 being read together. No one objected.

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 13579 – To amend Bylaw 7464, as amended, being The Palisades Area Structure Plan 

PURPOSE

To designate a site for institutional uses and realign the collector roadway connection to 167 Avenue.

L.1.b.Bylaw 13580 – To amend Bylaw 7044, as amended, being The Palisades Area Structure Plan, through an amendment to the Carlton Neighbourhood Structure Plan 

PURPOSE

To re-designate a portion of land from low density residential to institutional and realign 139 Street to the east.

L.1.c.Bylaw 13581 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (US) Urban Services Zone; located south of 167 Avenue, east of 142 Street, Carlton 

PURPOSE

To allow privately and publicly owned facilities of an institutional or community service nature.

J. Andrew, Scheffer Andrew Ltd.; and R. Mackie, Kalen Management, were in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581.

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 North of 142 Avenue, East of 127 Street 

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of item G.1.a.

L.BYLAWS

L.1.d.Bylaw 13588 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (CNC) Neighbourhood Convenience Commercial Zone to (CB1) Low Intensity Business Zone; located at the southwest corner of 95 Avenue and 149 Street, Sherwood 

PURPOSE

To allow for low intensity commercial, office, and service uses on the site.

D. Aujla, on behalf of H. Parhar, was in attendance to speak in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13588.

Deputy Mayor M. Phair asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 13597 and 13598 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.e.Bylaw 13597 – To amend Bylaw 10704, as amended, being the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan 

PURPOSE

To amend Maps 3, 9, 10 and 15, add additional text, and a new Objective 6 and Policy 4 concerning heritage building conservation, to the ARP.

PURPOSE

To recognize the municipal designation of the Hull Block as a historic resource, provide for an appropriate range of uses and regulations for the Hull Block and to allow for the development of a parking structure immediately to the east of the Hull Block.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaws 13597 and 13598.

PURPOSE

To allow medium and low density residential housing on the site.

B. Usenik, Strata Developments, was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13590.

L.1.h.Bylaw 13593 – To close a portion of Terwillegar Drive on Road Plan 902 2061, located southeast of the intersection of Terwillegar Drive and 23 Avenue, Terwillegar Towne 

PURPOSE

To close a portion of Terwillegar Drive on Road Plan 902 2061. Once closed, the area would be consolidated with the abutting property.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13593.

Councillor B. Anderson entered the meeting.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b.Report of Disposal of Reserve Land Pursuant to Section 674 and 675 of the Municipal Government Act North of Roper Road, West of 67 Street 

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of item G.1.b.

L.BYLAWS

L.1.h.Bylaw 13593 – To close a portion of Terwillegar Drive on Road Plan 902 2061, located southeast of the intersection of Terwillegar Drive and 23 Avenue, Terwillegar Towne 

MOVED J. Melnychuk – R. Hayter:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 13593 and item G.1.b. be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED J. Melnychuk – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 13593 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED J. Melnychuk – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 13593 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED J. Melnychuk – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 13593 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED J. Melnychuk – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 13593 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

G.REPORTS RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MATTERS

G.1.b.Report of Disposal of Reserve Land Pursuant to Section 674 and 675 of the Municipal Government Act North of Roper Road, West of 67 Street 

MOVED J. Melnychuk – D. Thiele:

That Council approve the disposal of the following reserve land, namely:
Plan 042_____
Block 1
Lot 1MR (Municipal Reserve)
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS.
That pursuant to Section 675 of the Municipal Government Act Council hereby authorizes the appropriate officials of the City of Edmonton to notify the Registrar of Land Titles that the City of Edmonton has complied with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act in connection with the disposal of public reserve, and requests the Registrar of Land Titles to remove the designation of “reserve” from the above land.

/ AMPW

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 13579 – To amend Bylaw 7464, as amended, being The Palisades Area Structure Plan 

L.1.b.Bylaw 13580 – To amend Bylaw 7044, as amended, being The Palisades Area Structure Plan, through an amendment to the Carlton Neighbourhood Structure Plan 

L.1.c.Bylaw 13581 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (US) Urban Services Zone; located south of 167 Avenue, east of 142 Street, Carlton 

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

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

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Melnychuk:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

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 North of 142 Avenue, East of 127 Street 

D. Gilham, Asset Management and Public Works Department, answered Council's questions.

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

MOVED A. Bolstad – J. Melnychuk:

That the public hearing on item G.1.a. be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter:

That the disposal of the following reserve land be approved, namely:
Plan 8422077
Block 39
Lot 24MR (Municipal Reserve)
EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS.
That pursuant to Section 675 of the Municipal Government Act, the appropriate officials of the City of Edmonton be authorized to notify the Registrar of Land Titles that the City of Edmonton has complied with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act in connection with the disposal of public reserve, and to request the Registrar of Land Titles to remove the designation of “reserve” from the above land.

/ AMPW

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

D. Aujla, on behalf of H. Parhar, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

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

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

MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 13588 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel:

That Bylaw 13588 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel:

That Bylaw 13588 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel:

That Bylaw 13588 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – S. Mandel:

That Bylaw 13588 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

L.1.e.Bylaw 13597 – To amend Bylaw 10704, as amended, being the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan 

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

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

MOVED T. Cavanagh – J. Batty:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 13597 and 13598 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED J. Batty – J. Melnychuk:

That Bylaws 13597 and 13598 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED J. Batty – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13597 and 13598 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED J. Batty – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13597 and 13598 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

MOVED J. Batty – R. Hayter:

That Bylaws 13597 and 13598 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; E. Gibbons.

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

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

MOVED A. Bolstad – J. Batty:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 13590 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, E. Gibbons.

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 13590 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, E. Gibbons.

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 13590 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, E. Gibbons.

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 13590 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, E. Gibbons.

MOVED A. Bolstad – R. Hayter:

That Bylaw 13590 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, R. Hayter,
L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: B. Smith; B. Anderson, E. Gibbons.

A.5.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Deputy Mayor M. Phair explained the public hearing process.

A.6.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

D. H. Edey, City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

L.BYLAWS

L.1.i.Bylaw 13523 - To close a portion of Princess Elizabeth Avenue at 103 Street, Spruce Avenue 

PURPOSE

To close a portion of Princess Elizabeth Avenue at 103Street. Once closed, the area will be consolidated with the adjacent property to the north.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13523.

L.1.j.Bylaw 13545 – To amend Bylaw 5739, as amended, being the Edmonton North Area Structure Plan 

L.1.k.Bylaw 13546 – To amend Bylaw 5739, as amended, being the Edmonton North Area Structure Plan, through an amendment to the Eaux Claires Neighbourhood Structure Plan 

L.1.l.Bylaw 13547 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone and (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision to (CSC) Shopping Centre Zone, (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone and (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone; located south of 160 Avenue and east of 97 Street, Eaux Claires 

Council received formal written notification from the Applicant withdrawing these Bylaws.

Deputy Mayor M. Phair asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 13532, 13533 and 13534 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.m.Bylaw 13532 – To amend Bylaw 11870, as amended, being the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan 

PURPOSE

L.1.n.Bylaw 13533 – To amend Bylaw 11870, as amended, being the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan, through an amendment to the Summerside Neighbourhood Structure Plan 

PURPOSE

To eliminate a 0.64 ha Neighbourhood Commercial site located at the northwest corner of 15 Avenue SW and 66 Street SW and would introduce a 2.11 ha Community Commercial site located at the southwest corner of Ellerslie Road and 66 Street SW. The approved Neighbourhood Commercial site is proposed to be redesignated as Medium Density Residential. The neighbourhood statistics associated with the Summerside NSP are updated to reflect the proposed changes.