Council meeting, June 23, 2025
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 as staff.
Delegations
Representatives from the Wrenford Chamber of Commerce spoke in support of the downtown streetscape lighting upgrade. A resident from the Railside neighbourhood raised concerns about summer noise levels near the industrial park.
Reports and decisions
2025 Budget Adoption
Council reviewed the final 2025 operating and capital budget. The plan funds core services, road repairs, and park upgrades while keeping the property tax increase at a manageable level. You can view the full budget documents on the budget page. The budget was adopted unanimously. Carried 7-0.
Seasonal Waste Collection and Facility Hours
The City Services department reported on the summer waste schedule. East Wrenford Waste Management Facility will open its seasonal drop-off depot for bulky items starting June 24 through Labour Day. You are reminded to separate yard waste into paper bags for curbside pickup. The seasonal collection plan was approved. Carried 7-0.
Tamsin River Trail Maintenance
Parks staff presented a plan to resurface sections of the Tamsin River Trail System near Riverside Flats Park and Ambrel Lake Park. The project will improve drainage and repair cracked pavement. Funding was approved from the 2025 capital program. Carried 7-0.
Downtown Streetscape Lighting
Council discussed the proposal to install new energy-efficient LED streetlights along Mercer Street between Tamsin Street and Water Street. The Chamber of Commerce noted that better lighting will help evening shoppers. The project received approval to move forward to procurement. Carried 6-1. Councillor Sidhu opposed.
Canada Day in the Park Permits
Events staff outlined the permitting process for vendors and community groups wishing to participate in Canada Day in the Park at Centennial Gardens. Applications open July 1. The event safety plan was reviewed and approved. Carried 7-0.
By-laws
- By-law 2025-088: Commercial Delivery Noise By-law
- By-law 2025-089: Fireworks By-law
- By-law 2025-090: A by-law to amend By-law 2025-151 (Fees and Charges) (2025 Waste Management Fees)
- By-law 2025-093: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.