Council meeting, October 14, 2025
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price led the meeting. Councillors Marcus Lindqvist, Priya Raman, Tom Beaudry, Grace Whitlock, Arjun Sidhu, and Helen Marchetti joined her. City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk were present.
Delegations
A resident from the Downtown neighbourhood spoke to council about the upcoming fall street party on Mercer Street. You can expect to see local vendors, live music, and family activities when the event takes place. The resident asked for extra trash bins along the street, and council noted the request for staff review.
Reports and decisions
Support for the Downtown Wrenford BIA fall street party
The Downtown Wrenford BIA announced plans for a free fall street party on Mercer Street. Council reviewed how the event will affect traffic and parking. Carried. Council approved standard traffic control and waste management support to keep the street safe for you and your neighbours.
2025–2026 outdoor rink locations and schedule
The City announced the confirmed locations and opening schedule for neighbourhood outdoor skating rinks this winter. You can now find a new rink in the Wildrye neighbourhood, alongside the existing sites. Carried. Council approved the locations and directed staff to begin winter maintenance preparations as soon as consistent freezing temperatures arrive.
Closure of Kingfisher Outdoor Pool
The City confirmed that the Kingfisher Outdoor Pool is now closed for the season. Council received a report on how aquatic programming will move indoors. Carried. Council directed staff to make sure you have clear information about the closure and to promote alternative programming at the Tamsin Valley Leisure Centre and Northgate Aquatic Centre.
Fall ice rental at Eastfield Twin Arenas
The City announced that fall ice rental bookings are now open for community leagues at the Eastfield Twin Arenas. Staff reported strong demand for ice time and outlined the application process. Carried. Council authorized the General Manager of Community Services to finalize the ice rental agreements and allocate ice time according to the established priority schedule.
By-laws
The following by-laws were passed:
- By-law 2025-142: Annual Energy and Emissions Limits By-law — Carried
- By-law 2025-148: Heritage Alteration Permit By-law — Carried
- By-law 2025-150: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting — Carried
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.