City Council Public Hearing Minutes

October 26, 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:
A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk
S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law)

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order

Deputy Mayor D. Thiele called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.

Mayor S. Mandel; and Councillors B. Anderson, R. Hayter and
K. Leibovici were absent.

A.2.Adoption of Agenda

Moved J. Batty – T. Caterina:

That the October 26, 2009, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted.

Carried

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

Absent:S. Mandel; B.Anderson, R.Hayter, K. Leibovici.

Councillors B. Anderson and R. Hayter entered the meeting.

A.4.Protocol Items

Lauderdale Elementary School (D. Thiele)

On behalf of City Council, Deputy Mayor D. Thiele welcomed studentsfrom Lauderdale Elementary School and their teacher, Mrs. Smyth and Educational Assistant, Mrs. Chetek.

Mayor S. Mandel entered the meeting.

Deputy Mayor D. Thiele vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.

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

A.5.Explanation of Public Hearing Process

Mayor S.Mandel explained the public hearing process.

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 15297 - Rezoning from AG to RA7, located at 11750 – 30 Avenue SW, Rutherford

In favour: J. Byrne, IBI Group (to answer questions); and R. Dauk, Rohit Group (to answer questions).

F.2.Bylaw 15299 - Closure of a portion of 111A Street SW and a portion of 30 Avenue SW, Allard

In favour: S. Cole, Stantec Consulting (to answer questions).

F.3.Bylaw 15236 - Rezoning from DC2 to DC2, located 7907 - 109 Street NW, Queen Alexandra

In favour: A. Gable, Vinterra Properties.

Opposed: L. Rancier, Queen Alexandra Community League.

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.1.Bylaw 15297 - Rezoning from AG to RA7, located at 11750 – 30 Avenue SW, Rutherford

F.2.Bylaw 15299 - Closure of a portion of 111A Street SW and a portion of 30 Avenue SW, Allard

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 15297 and 15299 be closed.

Carried

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

Absent:K. Leibovici.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 15297 and 15299 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, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:K. Leibovici.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 15297 and 15299 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, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:K. Leibovici.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 15297 and 15299 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, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:K. Leibovici.

Moved B. Anderson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaws 15297 and 15299be 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,L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:K. Leibovici.

F.3.Bylaw 15236 - Rezoning from DC2 to DC2, located 7907 - 109 Street NW, Queen Alexandra

J. Price, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

Councillor K. Leibovici entered the meeting.

L. Rancier, Queen Alexandra Community League, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. A handout provided by L. Rancier, Queen Alexandra Community League, was distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law); and J. Price, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

Moved B. Henderson – K. Leibovici:

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.

J. Price, Planning and Development Department; and S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.

Lauderdale School (S. Mandel)

Mayor S. Mandel welcomed Grade 5/6 students from Lauderdale School and their teacher,Ms. Foth.

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.3.Bylaw 15236 - Rezoning from DC2 to DC2, located 7907 - 109 Street NW, Queen Alexandra

J. Price, Planning and Development Department; and S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.

Moved D. Iveson - B. Henderson:

That Bylaw 15236 be referred back to Administrationto return to the December 14, 2009, City Council Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m., with a revised report that includes a detailed comparison of the original DC2, Bylaw 13129, approved by City Council in May 2004, and outline clearly the purpose of Bylaw 15236. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Dec. 14/09
1:30 p.m.

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.

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

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.4.Bylaw 15246 – Rezoning from US to DC2, located at 10530 – 56 Avenue NW, Pleasantview

In favour: J. Smythe, Pleasantview Community League; J. Murphy, Ogilvie LLP (to answer questions); and D. Hamilton, GMH Architects.

Opposed: K. Riopka.

F.5.Bylaw 15322 - Amendment to the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan

F.6.Bylaw 15323 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located at 11949, 11955, 11959, and 11961 – Jasper Avenue NW, Oliver

In favour: D. Plourde; B. Walker; N. Box; J. Murphy, Ogilvie LLP (to answer questions); C. Clubine; B. Kennedy, Brinsmead Kennedy Architecture; D. James; M. Nazarevich; D. Freeland; A. Preiksaitis, Armin Preiksaitis & Associates (to answer questions); and R. Davis, Bunt & Associates (to answer questions).

Opposed: S. McLeod; R. Drew; B. Sjolie and M. Gunther, Brownlee LLP; D. Hunka; D. Howatt and A. Lambert, Oliver Community League; K. Merrett; S. Glenow; and R. Nolan.

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.5.Bylaw 15322 - Amendment to the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan

F.6.Bylaw 15323 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located at 11949, 11955, 11959, and 11961 – Jasper Avenue NW, Oliver

D. Howatt, Oliver Community League; S. McLeod; and B. Sjolie, Brownlee LLP;made presentations and answered Council’s questions. R. Drewmade a presentation.

J. Murphy, Ogilvie LLP, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

Moved B. Henderson – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 15322 and 15323 be postponed and return to the December 14, 2009, City Council Public Hearing at 2 p.m.

J. Price, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

Lost

For the Motion: J.Batty, R.Hayter, B. Henderson, D.Thiele.

Opposed:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, T.Caterina, E.Gibbons,

D. Iveson, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, L. Sloan,
A. Sohi.

(F.5. and F.6. continued on page 8)

F.4.Bylaw 15246 – Rezoning from US to DC2, located at 10530 – 56 Avenue NW, Pleasantview

T. Brockelsby, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

J. Smythe, Pleasantview Community League, made a presentation.
D. Hamilton, GMH Architects; and J. Murphy, Ogilvie LLP, answered Council’s questions.

K. Riopka made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

Council recessed at 3:30 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:55 p.m.

Deputy Mayor D. Thiele presided.

Mayor S. Mandel; and Councillor K. Leibovici were absent.

Deputy Mayor D. Thiele vacated the Chair and Mayor S. Mandel presided.

T. Brockelsby, Planning and Development Department; and
A. Giesbrecht, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor S. Mandel; and Councillor K. Leibovici entered the meeting.

W. Hughes, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address.

J. Murphy, Ogilvie LLP, made a presentation.

Moved D. Iveson – D. Thiele:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 15246 be closed.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Moved D. Iveson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15246 be read a first time.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Moved D. Iveson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15246 be read a second time.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Moved D. Iveson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15246 be considered for third reading.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Moved D. Iveson – D. Thiele:

That Bylaw 15246be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Additional Ground Level Access

Moved B. Henderson –D. Thiele:

ThatAdministration work with the Applicant for Bylaw 15246 (Rezoning Pleasantview) to consider additional ground level access on Buildings 3 and 4, as outlined in Schedule B of Bylaw 15246, when applying for a Development permit. / Planning & Dev.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

F.5.Bylaw 15322 - Amendment to the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan

F.6.Bylaw 15323 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located at 11949, 11955, 11959, and 11961 – Jasper Avenue NW, Oliver

(continued from page 6)

J. Price, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

B. Kennedy, Brinsmead Kennedy Architecture; D. Plourde; B. Walker; and N. Box made presentations and answered Council’s questions. C. Clubine; and D. Freeland made presentations. R. Davis, Bunt & Associates, answered Council’s questions.

S. McLeod; and D. Hunka, Lessard House, made presentations and answered Council’s questions. R. Drewmade a presentation. A handout provided by D. Hunka, Lessard House, was distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Council recessed at 5:28 p.m.

Council reconvened at 7:11 p.m.

Councillors R. Hayter, L. Sloan and D. Thiele were absent.

B. Sjolie, Brownlee LLP, made a presentation. A handout provided by B. Sjolie, Brownlee LLP, was distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Councillor L. Sloan entered the meeting.

B. Sjolie, Brownlee LLP, answered Council’s questions.

Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting.

M. Gunther, Brownlee LLP; and D. Howatt, Oliver Community League, made presentations and answered Council’s questions. A. Lambert, Oliver Community League, made a presentation. R. McLeod, on behalf of K. Merrett, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. S. Glenowmade a presentation.

A. Jones, Transportation Department; S. Mackie, Planning and Development Department; S. Phipps, Corporate Services Department (Law); and J. Price, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

Moved K. Leibovici – J. Batty:

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, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, K. Krushell,
K. Leibovici, L. Sloan, A. Sohi, D.Thiele.

Absent:R. Hayter.

S. Mackie and S. Mohamed, Planning and Development Department; A. Jones. Transportation 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.

B. Kennedy, Brinsmead Kennedy Architecture, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. J. Murphy, Ogilvie LLP, answered Council’s questions.

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

B. Kennedy, Brinsmead Kennedy Architecture, answered Council’s questions.

Moved D. Thiele – E. Gibbons:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 15322 and 15323 be closed.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Moved D. Thiele – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15322 and 15323 be read a first time.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Moved D. Thiele – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15322 and 15323 be read a second time.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Moved D. Thiele – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15322 and 15323 be considered for third reading.

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

Moved D. Thiele – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 15322 and15323 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

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

Absent:R. Hayter.

R.NOTICES OF MOTION

Mayor S. Mandel asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

S.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

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MayorCity Clerk

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INDEX

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

October 26, 2009

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.Call to Order......

A.2.Adoption of Agenda......

A.4.Protocol Items......

Lauderdale Elementary School (D. Thiele)

Lauderdale School (S. Mandel)

F.FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

F.1.Bylaw 15297 - Rezoning from AG to RA7, located at 11750 – 30 Avenue SW, Rutherford

F.2.Bylaw 15299 - Closure of a portion of 111A Street SW and a portion of 30 Avenue SW, Allard

F.3.Bylaw 15236 - Rezoning from DC2 to DC2, located 7907 - 109 Street NW, Queen Alexandra /3/4

F.4.Bylaw 15246 – Rezoning from US to DC2, located at 10530 – 56 Avenue NW, Pleasantview /6

F.5.Bylaw 15322 - Amendment to the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan. /8

F.6.Bylaw 15323 - Rezoning from DC1 to DC2, located at 11949, 11955, 11959, and 11961 – Jasper Avenue NW, Oliver /8

Additional Ground Level Access

R.NOTICES OF MOTION......

S.ADJOURNMENT......

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