Council meeting, May 12, 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. All members were present.
Delegations
A representative from the Old Mill Heritage Society spoke in support of the new heritage conservation grants. A resident from the Ambrel Lake neighbourhood addressed the council regarding the new affordable housing development.
Reports and decisions
Heritage conservation grants. The council approved funding for property owners to restore historic facades in the downtown and Old Mill areas. The motion was carried 7-0.
Affordable housing at Ambrel Lake Park. Council approved an 80-unit affordable rental development at Ambrel Lake Park, with construction expected to finish by late 2026. The motion was carried 6-1.
Downtown zoning updates. Council adopted a series of zoning amendments to permit mixed-use development on Mercer Street, residential uses on Tamsin Street, heritage designations on Mill Street, commercial uses on Water Street, parking provisions on Church Street, and part-lot control on Albert Street. The motion was carried 7-0.
Traffic and parking updates. Council updated the Traffic and Parking By-law to implement a new speed limit on Market Square and enforce Stage 2 outdoor watering restrictions starting May 20. The motion was carried 7-0.
By-law enforcement appointments. Council appointed officers under the Municipal Act, 2001 to enforce parking and water regulations. The motion was carried 7-0.
Infrastructure agreement. Council approved an agreement with the Director of Public Works for the Ambrel Lake Park construction project. The motion was carried 7-0.
By-laws
- By-law 2025-057: 2025 Heritage Conservation Grant By-law
- By-law 2025-058: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Ambrel Lake Park Affordable Housing)
- By-law 2025-059: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Mercer Street Mixed-Use)
- By-law 2025-060: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Tamsin Street Residential)
- By-law 2025-062: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Mill Street Heritage)
- By-law 2025-063: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Water Street Commercial)
- By-law 2025-064: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Church Street Parking)
- By-law 2025-065: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Albert Street Part-Lot Control)
- By-law 2025-067: A by-law to authorize an agreement with the Director of Public Works (Ambrel Lake Construction)
- By-law 2025-068: A by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers (Parking and Water)
- By-law 2025-069: A by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-075 (Market Square Speed Limit)
- By-law 2025-071: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Stage 2 Watering Restrictions)
- By-law 2025-072: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.