Council meeting, March 11, 2024
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price presided. 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 provide support.
Delegations
A resident from the Downtown neighbourhood addressed the council regarding the upcoming spring cleaning initiative. The resident asked whether the city could expand free supply distribution to the wider Mercantile area to help more shops prepare for the summer season. The mayor thanked the speaker and noted that staff would review the request for future programming.
Reports and Decisions
Spring Clean-Up Schedule
The City Services department presented the final dates for the May 2024 neighbourhood street sweeping and bulk item collection program. Council approved the schedule as presented, ensuring all residents have clear dates for curbside pickup. You can find the full calendar on the Garbage & Recycling page.
Downtown Business Revitalization
The Economic Development manager reported on the March 25 spring cleaning launch. Council directed staff to track participation rates and report back at the May meeting with recommendations for a permanent annual event. This initiative aims to help local businesses refresh their storefronts and outdoor spaces.
Corridors and Streetscape Updates
Following a review by the Roads Superintendent, council agreed to prioritize crack sealing and pothole repairs on Corvid Way and adjacent collector roads ahead of the May street sweeping period. This work will improve drainage and reduce standing water in the neighbourhood.
By-laws
- By-law 2024-033: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of property at 42 Mercer Street)
- By-law 2024-035: A by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-075 (parking restrictions on Corvid Way)
- By-law 2024-037: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
By-laws 2024-033 and 2024-035 were carried unanimously. By-law 2024-037 was carried unanimously.
Adjournment
The meeting concluded at 8:15 p.m. You can view the full minutes and recordings on the Council meeting schedules page.