Council meeting, June 9, 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.
Delegations
No delegations were scheduled for this meeting. Residents who wish to speak at future meetings can register by calling 519-555-0100 or visiting [[Attend a council meeting | Attend a council meeting]].
Reports and decisions
- Transit detours near the waste facility: Council approved the temporary rerouting of Routes 10, 12, and 13 around the East Wrenford Waste Management Facility for eight weeks to accommodate construction work. (Carried)
- Boil water advisory for Tamsin Street: Staff reported that a precautionary boil water advisory was issued earlier this week following a water main break. City Manager Robert Eng confirmed that crews have completed repairs and testing is underway to lift the advisory as soon as possible. (Carried)
- Canada Day in the Park vendor permits: The City confirmed that vendor applications for the July 1 celebration at Centennial Gardens are now open. Residents can pick up forms at the Service Wrenford counter or online. (Carried)
- Electric vehicle charging stations: Staff reported that new charging stations are being installed at the Market Square Parking Garage to support clean transportation and local businesses. (Carried)
- Recycling contamination: Waste Programs Supervisor Ben Achterberg presented data showing high contamination levels in Blue Bins citywide. The City will launch an awareness campaign to help residents sort recyclables correctly. (Carried)
- Rental housing inventory: Economic Development Manager Isabel Moreno shared the June quarterly report, which shows rental housing supply grew this month, adding more options for renters. (Carried)
- Renoviction bylaw changes: Staff noted that new tenant protection rules take effect today, giving renters more notice and protection from unfair evictions under the Residential Tenancies By-law. (Carried)
By-laws
The following by-laws were passed:
- By-law 2025-077: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of property at 15 Tamsin Street)
- By-law 2025-078: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of property at 88 Mill Street)
- By-law 2025-079: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of property at 3 Water Street)
- By-law 2025-082: Municipal Elections By-law 2025-082
- By-law 2025-083: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of property at 101 Church Street)
- By-law 2025-084: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of property at 22 Albert Street)
- By-law 2025-085: A by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-075 (transit detours near East Wrenford Waste Management Facility)
- By-law 2025-087: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.