MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix, via teleconference
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • 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. 
1.1. RTS - Nancy Allan - Clarence Ave and Main St_Redacted(1).pdf
2.2. RTS - Roberta Coulter - Clarence Ave and Main St_Redacted(1).pdf
3.Communication - Steven Thomson - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
4.2. Communication - Elsa Van Ankum - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted1(1).pdf
5.2.1 Communication - Brian Krzyzaniak - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
6.3. Communication - Ari Avivi - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
7.4. Communication - Kathleen North - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
8.5. Communication - Andre Gaudet - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
9.6. Communication - Tracy Kernaghan - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
10.7. Communication - Roberta Materie - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
11.8. Communication - Kathryn Sarauer - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
12.9. Communication - Tony Zuck - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
13.10. Communication - Monica Mazzei - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
14.11. Communication - Jasmine Liska - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
15.12. Communication - Mark Wells - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. That the following letters be added to Item 6.2.1;
      • Requests to Speak:
        • Nancy Allan, dated March 26, 2023;
        • Roberta Coulter, dated March 27, 2023;
      • Submitting comments:
        • Steven Thomson, dated March 22, 2023;
        • Elsa Van Ankum, dated March 23, 2023;
        • Brian Krzyzaniak, received March 24, 2023;
        • Ari Avivi, dated March 25, 2023;
        • Kathleen North, dated March 26, 2023;
        • Andre Gaudet, dated March 26, 2023;
        • Tracy Kernaghan, dated March 26, 2023;
        • Roberta Materie, dated March 26, 2023;
        • Kathryn Sarauer, dated March 27, 2023;
        • Tony Zuck, dated March 27, 2023;
        • Monica Mazzei, dated March 27, 2023;
        • Jasmine Liska, dated March 27, 2023;
        • Mark Wells, dated March 27, 2023;
    2. That the agenda be approved as amended.
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 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_Feb22_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on February 22, 2023 be approved.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

6.1
Land Use, etc.

 

6.2
Public Notice Matters

 

6.2.1
Clarence Avenue and Main Street Intersection Improvements [CC2023-0301]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 9877.pdf
2.Admin Report - Clarence Avenue and Main Street Intersection Improvements.pdf
3.Append 1 - Proposed Channelization - Main Street.pdf
4.Append 2 - Intersection Improvements - Clarence Avenue and Main Street Flyer 1.pdf
5.Append 3 - Intersection Improvements - Clarence Avenue and Main Street Flyer 2.pdf
6.Append 4 - What We Heard - Engagement Summary.pdf
7.Append 5 - Recommended Option.pdf
8.Append 6 - Intersection Review- Clarence Avenue and Main Street.pdf
9.Append 7 - Engagment Event 2 - Presentation Boards.pdf
10.Append 8 - Bylaw No. 9877 The Street Closing Bylaw 2023.pdf
11.Append 9 - Public Notice.pdf
12.Ad - Public Notice - Proposed Closure of Road Portion of Main St E and Clarence Ave S.pdf
13.1. RTS - Nancy Allan - Clarence Ave and Main St_Redacted.pdf
14.2. RTS - Roberta Coulter - Clarence Ave and Main St_Redacted.pdf
15.Communication - Charles Maule - Main and Clarence_redacted.pdf
16.Communication - Christian Jensen - Clarence and Main Proposal_Redacted.pdf
17.Communication - Nancy Allan - Main Street and Clarence Avenue Proposal_Redacted.pdf
18.Communication - Nathan Haspel - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
19.1. Communication - Steven Thomson - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
20.2. Communication - Elsa Van Ankum - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted1.pdf
21.2.1 Communication - Brian Krzyzaniak - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
22.3. Communication - Ari Avivi - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
23.4. Communication - Kathleen North - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
24.5. Communication - Andre Gaudet - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
25.6. Communication - Tracy Kernaghan - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
26.7. Communication - Roberta Materie - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
27.8. Communication - Kathryn Sarauer - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
28.9. Communication - Tony Zuck - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
29.10. Communication - Monica Mazzei - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf
30.11. Communication - Jasmine Liska - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted(1).pdf
31.12. Communication - Mark Wells - Clarence and Main Street Proposal_Redacted.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw 9877;
  • Report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction, dated March 29, 2023;
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on March 11 and 13, 2023; and
  • Letters:
    • Requesting to speak:
      • Nancy Allan, dated March 26, 2023;
      • Roberta Coulter, dated March 27, 2023;
    • Submitting comments:
      • Charles Maule and Johanne Asselin, dated November 4, 2022;
      • Christian Jensen and Deb Wright, dated March 6, 2023;
      • Nancy Allan, dated March 7, 2023;
      • Nathan Haspel, dated March 9, 2023;
      • Steven Thomson, dated March 22, 2023;
      • Elsa Van Ankum, dated March 23, 2023;
      • Brian Krzyzaniak, received March 24, 2023;
      • Ari Avivi, dated March 25, 2023;
      • Kathleen North, dated March 26, 2023;
      • Andre Gaudet, dated March 26, 2023;
      • Tracy Kernaghan, dated March 26, 2023;
      • Roberta Materie, dated March 26, 2023;
      • Kathryn Sarauer, dated March 27, 2023;
      • Tony Zuck, dated March 27, 2023;
      • Monica Mazzei, dated March 27, 2023;
      • Jasmine Liska, dated March 27, 2023;
      • Mark Wells, dated March 27, 2023.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9877 was passed.

Director of Transportation Magus reviewed the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions of Council.

Council heard from the following speakers on this matter:

  • Nancy Allen
  • Roberta Coulter
  • Ron Clark
  • Steven Thomson
  • Roberta Materie
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9877, The Street Closing Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That Bylaw No. 9877 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9877 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    ​That Bylaw No. 9877 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: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    • That channelization be installed on Main Street to prohibit the eastbound and westbound through and left turn movements at Clarence Avenue.
    • That the channelization include a bicycle signal on Main Street.
    • That the existing pedestrian-actuated signal be modified to allow pedestrians to cross the south side of Clarence Avenue.
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

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

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation and Flag Raising List - February 2023.pdf

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of February 2023 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

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