MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Her Worship, Mayor C. Block, in the Chair
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Ford
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries, via teleconference
  • Councillor H. Kelleher
  • Councillor K. MacDonald
  • Councillor J. Parker
  • Councillor S. Timon
ABSENT:
  • Councillor R. Pearce
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Committee Assistant M. Lasby

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

The Chair called the Public Hearing meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

This item has attachments. 
1.6.1.1 - Comments - Prem and Kavita Sharma_Redacted.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor MacDonald
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies
    1. That the letter submitting comments from Prem and Kavita Sharma, dated April 21, 2025 be added to Item 6.1.1; and
    2. That the agenda be approved as amended.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING_Mar26_2025 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on March 26, 2025, be approved.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

6.1
Land Use, etc.

 

6.1.1
Discretionary Use Application – Day Care Centre – 440 Evergreen Boulevard [MPC2025-0301]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Discretionary Use Application – Day Care Centre – 440 Evergreen Blvd.pdf
2.Append 1 - Location Map - 440 Evergreen Boulevard.pdf
3.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet.pdf
4.Append 3 - Discretionary Use Heat Map - Evergreen Neighbourhood.pdf
5.Append 4 - Site Plan - 440 Evergreen Boulevard.pdf
6.MPC2025-0301 - Commission Report - DUA - Day Care Centre - 440 Evergreen Boulevard.pdf
7.6.1.1 - Comments - Prem and Kavita Sharma_Redacted(1).pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated March 25, 2025;
  • Report from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated March 25, 2025; and
  • Letter from Prem and Kavita Sharma, dated April 21, 2025.

The City Planner advised that notification posters had been sent to all adjacent landowners within 75 metres of the site.

​Mayor Block introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the Discretionary Use Application with a slide and expressed the Division's support.

Derek Cameron, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Discretionary Use Application.

Mayor Block noted the applicants, Kavita and Prem Sharma, were in attendance and ascertained that there was no one present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kelleher
    Seconded By:Councillor MacDonald

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Ford
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That City Council consider the Discretionary Use Application submitted by Kavita and Prem Sharma, requesting approval to operate a day care for 20 persons at 440 Evergreen Boulevard, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

    1. That the applicant obtains a Development Permit and all other relevant permits and licenses (including a Building Permit); and
    2. That the final plans submitted be substantially in accordance with the plans submitted in support of this Discretionary Use Application.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.1.2
Proposed Official Community Plan Land Use Map Amendment – 1902 Broadway Avenue [MPC2025-0302]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 10067 - OCP.pdf
2.Admin Report - Proposed Official Community Plan Land Use Map Amendment and Rezoning - 1902 Broadway Avenue.pdf
3.Append 1 - Official Community Plan Land Use Map Amendment.pdf
4.Append 2 - Proposed Rezoning Location Map.pdf
5.Append 3 - Fact Summary Sheet.pdf
6.MPC2025-0302 - Commission Report - OCP Land Use Map Amdmt and Rezon – 1902 Broadway Ave.pdf
7.Official Community Plan Notice - Proposed OCP Map Amendment - Bylaw No 10067 - Apr 5.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 10067;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated March 25, 2025;
  • Report from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated March 25, 2025; and
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on April 5, 2025.
​Mayor Block introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 10067 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed Official Community Plan amendment with slides and expressed the Division's support.
 
Derek Cameron, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Official Community Plan Amendment and proposed rezoning (Item 6.1.3).
 
Mayor Block noted Steve Jantzen, Northstar Innovative Developments Inc., was available for questions and ascertained that there was no one present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Ford
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10067, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor MacDonald
    Seconded By:Councillor Timon

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Parker
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    ​That Bylaw No. 10067 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10067 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    ​That Bylaw No. 10067 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.1.3
Proposed Rezoning – 1902 Broadway Avenue [MPC2025-0302]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 10068 - Zoning.pdf
2.Zoning Notice - Queen Elizabeth Neighbourhood - Proposed ZB Amend - Bylaw No 10068.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 10068;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated March 25, 2025 (See Item 6.1.2);
  • Report from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated March 25, 2025 (See Item 6.1.2); and
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on April 5, 2025.
​Mayor Block introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 10068 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support.
 
Derek Cameron, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the rezoning during consideration of Item 6.1.2.
 
Mayor Block noted Steve Jantzen, Northstar Innovative Developments Inc., was available for questions and ascertained that there was no one present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10068, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor MacDonald

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Timon
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That Bylaw No. 10068 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10068 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Parker
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    ​That Bylaw No. 10068 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.1.4
Official Community Plan Amendments - City Centre & District Plan [GPC2024-0901]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 10069 - OCP.pdf
2.Admin Report - City Centre and District Plan - Official Community Plan Amendments.pdf
3.Append 1 - Proposed Amendments to the Official Community Plan.pdf
4.Append 2 - Official Community Plan - Proposed Downtown Districts.pdf
5.Append 3 - Proposed Map 4 Land Use Map.pdf
6.GPC2024-0901 - Commission Report - City Centre and District Plan – OCP Amendments.pdf
7.GPC2024-0901 - Communication - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted(1).pdf
8.Official Community Plan Notice - Proposed OCP Map Amendment - Bylaw No 10069.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 10069;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated March 25, 2025;
  • Report from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated March 25, 2025; and
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on April 5, 2025.
​Mayor Block introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 10069 was passed.
 
Ian Williamson, Senior Project Planner, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed Official Community Plan amendment and expressed the Division's support. Together with Brent McAdam, Senior Planner, they responded to questions of Council.
 
City Solicitor Yelland also responded to questions with respect to potential removal of section 8(2)(i) of the bylaw. 
 
Derek Cameron, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Official Community Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendments (Item 6.1.5).
 
Mayor Block ascertained that there was no one present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10069, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kelleher
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  • IN AMENDMENT

    Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That Bylaw 10069 be amended to remove section 8(2)(i).

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor MacDonald
    Seconded By:Councillor Timon

    ​That Bylaw No. 10069, as amended, now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kelleher
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10069, as amended, read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    ​That Bylaw No. 10069, as amended, now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.1.5
Zoning Bylaw Amendments - City Centre & District Plan [GPC2024-0901]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 10070 - Zoning.pdf
2.Zoning Notice - Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment - Bylaw No 10070 No 7.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 10070;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated March 25, 2025 (See Item 6.1.4);
  • Report from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated March 25, 2025 (See Item 6.1.4); and
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on April 5, 2025.

​​Mayor Block introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 10070 was passed.

Brent McAdam, Senior Planner, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed zoning bylaw amendments and expressed the Division's support.
 
Derek Cameron, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the zoning bylaw amendments during consideration of Item 6.1.4.
 
Mayor Block ascertained that there was no one present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10070, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor MacDonald
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    ​That Bylaw No. 10070 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Parker
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10070 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor MacDonald
    Seconded By:Councillor Timon

    ​That Bylaw No. 10070 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.2
Public Notice Matters

 

7.
PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISINGS [CK 435-48]

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation and Flag Raising List - March 2025.pdf

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of March 2025 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

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