Council meeting, November 12, 2024
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price presided. Present were Councillors Marcus Lindqvist (Ward 1), Priya Raman (Ward 2), Tom Beaudry (Ward 3), Grace Whitlock (Ward 4), Arjun Sidhu (Ward 5), and Helen Marchetti (Ward 6). City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk attended. The meeting was livestreamed online.
Delegations
A resident from the Ambrel Lake neighbourhood addressed the council about the upcoming housing development. No other delegations were registered.
Reports and decisions
2025 operating budget — Council reviewed and approved the 2025 operating budget. The approved plan includes a 2.5 per cent property tax increase to fund essential services and infrastructure. The budget also sets aside $245 million for capital projects across the city. The City will launch a budget engagement survey in December to gather resident input on future priorities. Carried 7–0.
Ambrel Lake housing development — Council reviewed two zoning amendment requests for 45 and 150 Ambrel Lake Road. The changes will allow 150 new rental homes to be built in the neighbourhood, adding to the city's housing supply. Carried 7–0.
Public works agreement — Council authorized an agreement with the Director of Public Works to manage upcoming infrastructure services and maintenance contracts. Carried 7–0.
Hazardous waste collection — Council noted the City's decision to extend free household hazardous waste drop-off hours at the East Wrenford Waste Management Facility and the Northgate Drop-off Depot throughout November. Residents are encouraged to use these hours to safely dispose of leftover chemicals before winter. Staff also reminded residents to keep non-recyclable items out of their Blue Box carts to avoid provincial penalties.
By-laws
The following by-laws were read a first, second, and third time and passed:
- By-law 2024-158: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of property at 45 Ambrel Lake Road)
- By-law 2024-161: A by-law to authorize an agreement with the Director of Public Works
- By-law 2024-166: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of property at 150 Ambrel Lake Road)
- By-law 2024-167: A by-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law 2025-151 (2025 operating budget tax increase)
- By-law 2024-169: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.