176th St Development Passes 3rd Reading
On Monday, Jan 11th, Council passed 3rd reading on the high density development at 176th St and Barnston Drive and it is moving ahead. This is against the recommendations of City staff and against the wishes of the FHCA.
The motion was moved by Councillor Tom Gill, Seconded by Councillor Mary Martin, and supported by Councillors Marvin Hunt, Barb Steele, Linda Hepner, and Barinder Rasode.
Only Mayor Watts and Councillors Bob Bose and Judy Villeneuve wanted it to go for public consultation.
The Report to Council referred to a letter of support written by Harnish Dhanji of the FHCA. Mr. Dhanji said he was asked to write this letter by the developer. The letter expressed his personal views but was signed as President of the FHCA, his position at the time. This letter was written without the knowledge of the rest of the executive and was contrary to the position that the FHCA has taken since October.
Mr Dhanji has voluntarily resigned from the FHCA.