Council meeting, February 24, 2025
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: 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).
Staff present: City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk.
Regrets: None.
Delegations
A resident from the Railside neighbourhood spoke about the need for more frequent snow clearing on residential cul-de-sacs during heavy snowfall events.
Reports and Decisions
Waste Facility Seasonal Reopening
The City Manager presented a report on the seasonal operations of the East Wrenford Waste Management Facility. Council approved the facility's reopening schedule for the drop-off depot and landfill, effective February 26, following the completion of winter snow removal and equipment maintenance. The decision was Carried unanimously.
Winter Home Insulation Grant Program
Community Services discussed a new initiative to assist residents with heating costs. Council authorized the launch of the Winter Home Insulation Grant program, which will accept applications starting the following week. Funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to upgrade attic, basement, and wall insulation in eligible homes. The decision was Carried unanimously.
Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments
Public Works reviewed proposed amendments to By-law 2014-075 to adjust winter parking restrictions on select residential streets. Council directed staff to finalize the route mapping and bring a formal by-law to the next meeting for a first reading. The motion was Carried 6-1, with Councillor Whitlock abstaining.
Accessibility Upgrades at City Hall
The Accessibility Advisory Committee provided an update on planned upgrades to the Council Chambers and public washrooms. Council approved the preliminary design and allocated budget for construction to begin in spring. The decision was Carried unanimously.
By-laws
The following by-law was passed:
- By-law 2025-019: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
You can view the full agenda and vote records on the council meeting schedule page. For more information on the new insulation grant, visit our Community services page.