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, via teleconference
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois, at 6:02 p.m.
  • Councillor S. Gersher, via teleconference
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill, via teleconference
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton, at 6:02 p.m.
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • A/City Clerk S. Bryant
  • 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

 
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the agenda be approved as presented.

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

    Councillors Kirton and Dubois entered the meeting at 6:02 p.m.


3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

3.1
Councillor Gersher - Proposed Closure of Right-of-Way – Portion of Lane Rutter Crescent – Greystone Heights Neighbourhood [CC2023-1204]

 

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on Item 6.2.2 due to proximity to her place of residence.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING_Nov22_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

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

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

6.1
Land Use, etc.

 

6.1.1
Concept Plan Amendment Application – Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood [MPC2023-1101]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Concept Plan Amendment Application - Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood.pdf
2.Append 1 - Aspen Ridge Concept Plan Amendment Area.pdf
3.Append 2 - Revisions - Land Use Concept Plan - Figure 3.pdf
4.Append 3 - Proposed Map Amendments to Land Use Map.pdf
5.Append 4 - Revised Plans and Proposed Phasing - Figures 4 to 11.pdf
6.Append 5 - Revised Land Use Calculations.pdf
7.Append 6 - Proposed Text Amendments to the Aspen Ridge Concept Plan.pdf
8.MPC Council Report - Concept Plan Amendment Application – Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood.pdf
9.Ad - Public Notice - Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Proposed Concept Plan Amendment.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated November 21, 2023;
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated December 20, 2023; and
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on December 2 and 4, 2023.

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

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the Aspen Ridge Concept Plan amendment with slides and expressed the Division's support.

Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Aspen Ridge Concept Plan amendment.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That the proposed amendments to the Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan, as outlined in the November 21, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

6.2
Public Notice Matters

 

6.2.1
Proposed Closure of Right-of-Way – Portion of Brand Road and Melville Street Intersection – CN Industrial Neighbourhood [CC2023-1202]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Proposed Closure of ROW - Portion of Brand Road and Melville Street Intersection.pdf
2.Append 1 - Bylaw No. 9931 - The Street Closing Bylaw 2023 (No. 3).pdf
3.Append 2 - Public Notice - Proposed Closure of Right-of-Way - Portion of Brand Road and Melville Street Intersection.pdf

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division, dated December 20, 2023, was provided along with proposed Bylaw No. 9931 and notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on December 2 and 4, 2023.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9931 was passed.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt reviewed the report.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9931, The Street Closing Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That Bylaw No. 9931 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9931 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That Bylaw No. 9931 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: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That after closure, the former right-of-way be sold to First Line Properties Ltd. for $78,727.00 + GST; and
    2. That all costs associated with closure be paid by the applicant, including Solicitor’s fees and disbursements.
    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

6.2.2
Proposed Closure of Right-of-Way – Portion of Lane Rutter Crescent – Greystone Heights Neighbourhood [CC2023-1204]

This item has attachments. This item has conflict.
1.Admin Report - Proposed Closure of ROW - Portion of Lane Rutter Crescent - Greystone Heights Neighbourhood.pdf
2.Append 1 - Bylaw No. 9932 - The Street Closing Bylaw 2023 (No. 4).pdf
3.Append 2 - Public Notice - Proposed Closure of Right-of-Way - Portion of Lane 21 Rutter Crescent and St Patrick Park.pdf
4.Append 3 - Mailing List for Public Notices(1).pdf

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division, dated December 20, 2023, was provided along with proposed Bylaw No. 9932 and notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on December 2 and 4, 2023.


Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest due to proximity to her place of residence and excused herself from the discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting at 6:13 p.m.

  • Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on Item 6.2.2 due to proximity to her place of residence.)

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9932 was passed.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt reviewed the report.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9932, The Street Closing Bylaw, 2023 (No. 4), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    ​That Bylaw No. 9932 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9932 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That Bylaw No. 9932 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That after closure permanent infrastructure will be installed once funded; and
    2. That all costs associated with closure be paid by the applicant, including Solicitor’s fees and disbursements.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting at 6:19 p.m.


6.2.3
Proposed Closure of Right-of-Way – Portion of Lane Anderson Crescent – College Park Neighbourhood [CC2023-1203]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Proposed Closure of ROW - Portion of Lane Anderson Crescent - College Park Neighbourhood.pdf
2.Append 1 - Bylaw No. 9933 - The Street Closing Bylaw 2023 (No. 5).pdf
3.Append 2 - Public Notice - Proposed Closure of Right-of-Way - Portion of Lane 246 Anderson Crescent and 930 McKercher Drive.pdf
4.Append 3 - Mailing List for Public Notices.pdf

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division, dated December 20, 2023, was provided along with proposed Bylaw No. 9933 and notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on December 2 and 4, 2023.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9933 was passed.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt reviewed the report.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9933, The Street Closing Bylaw, 2023 (No.5), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That Bylaw No. 9933 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9933 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That Bylaw No. 9933 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: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen
    1. That after closure permanent infrastructure be installed once funded; and
    2. That all costs associated with closure be paid by the applicant, including Solicitor’s fees and disbursements.
    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

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

 

There were no flag raising or proclamation requests received for the month of November 2023. 

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

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