Council meeting, November 27, 2023
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councillors Marcus Lindqvist, Priya Raman, Tom Beaudry, Grace Whitlock, Arjun Sidhu, and Helen Marchetti were present. City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk attended to support the proceedings.
Delegations
A resident from the Fallsview neighbourhood spoke in support of the holiday lights, noting that the display brings the community together each winter. A representative from the Downtown Wrenford BIA presented a brief on winter business promotions and asked for Council's continued support for the seasonal event. The Mayor thanked both speakers and noted that strong community partnerships keep Wrenford active through the cold months.
Reports and decisions
Lights at the Falls celebration
Staff presented the final plan for the annual holiday display. Council approved the 2023 celebration, which will run from December 1 to 31 in the Fallsview neighbourhood. The program features decorative lights, evening music, and free shuttle service so you can travel safely in the dark. The motion carried unanimously.
Winter parking restrictions
Council reviewed the proposed amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law to enforce the overnight parking ban on main roads. The changes ensure that snow removal crews can clear all primary streets without delay. The motion carried.
Holiday closures
Council confirmed that City Hall, all recreation facilities, and the library branches will be closed from December 24 to 26 and on January 1. You can use the self-service counters at City Hall for routine payments during the closure. The motion carried.
2024 budget engagement
Council directed staff to launch the public consultation phase for the 2024 operating budget in January. Check the Budget engagement page for details on how you can share your thoughts through surveys and town halls. The motion carried.
Transit winter schedule
Council approved updated bus and Wrenford Access schedules for the winter season. The adjustments account for reduced daylight, increased demand for accessible transit, and anticipated road conditions. Learn more on the Transit page. The motion carried.
By-laws
- By-law 2023-172: A by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-075 (winter parking restrictions)
- By-law 2023-173: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. You can view the full agenda and any supporting reports on the Council page ahead of future meetings.