PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL PROPOSED BYLAWS
In this time of social distancing, the City of Edmonton is seeking to find new and unique ways to allow public input and to continue City Council Statutory Public Hearings safely. Current legislative provisions make the holding of remote Statutory Public Hearings possible. Section 3 of the recently passed MGA Meeting Procedures (COVID-19 Suppression) permits the holding of public hearing remotely provided certain requirements are met. In addition, on March 30, 2020, City Council suspended the operation of section 3 of Schedule A of the Council Procedures Bylaw to allow for remote participation at Statutory Public Hearings.
In alignment with the MGA Meeting Procedures (COVID-19 Suppression) Regulation, City Council will hold a remote City Council Statutory Public Hearing. As this meeting is being held remotely, there are important changes to the public hearing process (outlined below) that you should be aware of. Please be advised that opportunities are being provided to allow you to submit your comments/concerns either in writing or by registering to speak remotely.
City Council will hold a remote Statutory Public Hearing on the proposed bylaws and resolutions on June 9, 2020 at 1:30 PM in Council Chamber, 2nd Flr. City Hall (please note that City Hall is closed to the public). You are invited to attend the Statutory Public Hearing remotely to express your views or listen to the deliberations.
Your comments can be presented remotely, emailed, faxed or mailed.
• If you wish to speak remotely and/or provide materials at the public hearing please complete the form at: edmonton.ca/meetings, prior to 12:00 pm on June 8, 2020 and the remote City Council Statutory Public Hearing procedure will be made available to you.
• If you want to designate someone to speak on your behalf, you must submit written permission with their name, the item they will speak about, and your signature prior to 12:00 pm on June 8, 2020.
If you wish to send written comments, please send to the address below, email city.clerk@ edmonton.ca or fax (780) 496-8175 prior to 12:00 pm on June 8, 2020. All written submissions will be available for public review online. If you do not have the ability to review this material online, please contact the City Clerk for alternate arrangements.
MAILING ADDRESS Office of the City Clerk 3rd Floor, City Hall (please note City Hall is closed to the public) 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7 Phone: (780) 496-8178 Fax: (780) 496-8175
If you have any technical questions about the bylaw and the report, please contact the Bylaw Amendment Officer at (780) 423-6888.
If you have any questions regarding the remote City Council Statutory Public Hearing process, are unable to review any written material (including the proposed bylaw) online or attend the meeting online, please contact the City Clerk by email at city.clerk@edmonton.ca, fax (780) 496-8175 or phone (780) 496-8178 prior to 12:00 pm on June 8, 2020.
You may view the proposed bylaw and accompanying report at www.edmonton.ca/ meetings. Select City Council agenda and then the meeting date. You can watch all City Council and Committee meetings live via streaming video at www.councilontheweb.edmonton.ca
CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING BYLAWS IS SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE AT:
1:30 PM: 19308, 19313, 19285, 19253, 19204, 19205, 19296, 19223, and 19339
Learn more about and get involved in City issues affecting you and your neighbourhood. Go to www.edmonton.ca/publicinvolvementcalendar for a list of City of Edmonton public involvement opportunities.
Captions for deaf or hard of hearing persons are available on the live stream at http:// councilontheweb.edmonton.ca/ by clicking on the far right icon in the bottom right hand corner of the stream, and selecting “English”.