Planning and Environment Committee meeting, March 5, 2024
Attendance
The Planning and Environment Committee met on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Chair Councillor Priya Raman led the session. Also in attendance were Councillors Tom Beaudry, Arjun Sidhu, and Helen Marchetti. Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price joined as an ex officio member. General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning Samuel Adeyemi and a Senior Planner presented reports. No regrets were filed.
Delegations
A resident from the Eastfield neighbourhood spoke about parking concerns near a proposed site on Tamsin Street. The committee noted the feedback for the planning team and advised the resident to follow the public consultation process outlined in the Official Plan.
Reports and decisions
1. The committee reviewed the draft Official Plan update. Staff recommended opening the public consultation phase in late April. The committee agreed and recommended Council note the draft for future review. Carried unanimously.
2. New housing needs assessment data was discussed. The report shows a strong demand for rental units and secondary suites in the downtown and Ambrel Lake areas. The committee voted to send a recommendation to City Council for immediate review. Carried unanimously.
3. The committee tabled the Corvid Creek Ravine trail maintenance report until the next meeting. Staff need more time to assess winter damage before making recommendations. Carried unanimously.
By-laws
No by-laws were passed. The Planning and Environment Committee only makes recommendations. City Council holds the final authority to pass by-laws. You can view all adopted by-laws on the Zoning page.
Adjournment
The meeting ended at 5:15 p.m. You can find the full list of attendees and past meeting recordings on the City Government page.