Council meeting, June 10, 2024
Attendance
Present: Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price and Councillors Marcus Lindqvist, Priya Raman, Tom Beaudry, Grace Whitlock, Arjun Sidhu, and Helen Marchetti.
Staff: City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk.
The meeting was livestreamed.
Delegations
The Mayor called for public comment. A representative from the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area spoke about summer patio permits. A Kingfisher resident raised concerns about summer noise near the new splash pad.
Reports and decisions
Rental housing inventory: The City Manager presented a report showing rental supply has increased across Wrenford, with new projects opening in several neighbourhoods. Council noted the growth and directed staff to continue monitoring the market.
Wildrye Splash Pad: Staff confirmed the Wildrye Splash Pad in Wildrye Park will open on June 15. Council approved the seasonal operating budget and confirmed that daily access will remain free with on-street parking available.
Election worker recruitment: The City Clerk announced the recruitment of 1,200 temporary election workers for the October 26, 2026 municipal vote. Council approved the hiring timeline and directed the Corporate Services department to begin outreach to community groups.
Eastfield Twin Arenas: The Recreation Programs Coordinator reported that the ice resurfacing schedule at Eastfield Twin Arenas has been updated for June to support summer programming and facility maintenance. Council noted the report.
Foundation grant recognition: The Mayor read a citation recognizing the Tamsin Valley Community Foundation for its $325,000 community investment grant, which funds trail and recreation upgrades across the city. Council unanimously supported the acknowledgment.
By-laws
- By-law 2024-078: Residential Rental Property Licensing By-law. Carried.
- By-law 2024-081: A by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-075 (boil water advisory restrictions on Mercer Street). Carried.
- By-law 2024-084: A by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. Carried.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.