Council meeting, September 22, 2025
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Councillors Marcus Lindqvist, Priya Raman, Tom Beaudry, Grace Whitlock, Arjun Sidhu, and Helen Marchetti. City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk were in attendance. No one sent regrets.
Delegations
A resident from the Eastfield neighbourhood addressed council regarding local traffic calming measures and requested support for the upcoming community sports field upgrades.
Reports and decisions
2026 Budget deliberations: Council began its public review of the 2026 operating and capital budgets. Staff presented preliminary property tax rate scenarios and highlighted priority spending on transit and flood mitigation. You can follow the remaining discussions on our budget page. Carried unanimously.
Eastfield Twin Arenas winter operations: City Manager Robert Eng reported that new electric ice resurfacers have been installed at the Eastfield Twin Arenas to cut operating costs and improve ice quality for the 2025–2026 season. The daily resurfacing schedule has been adjusted for the fall to manage energy use. Carried unanimously.
Eastfield Road traffic safety: Following a resident request, Council reviewed traffic calming options for Eastfield Road. Staff recommended reducing the speed limit to 40 km/h to protect pedestrians near local schools and parks. The recommendation was supported by council. Carried 7-0.
15 Eastfield Road zoning amendment: Council considered a request to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a mixed-use development at 15 Eastfield Road, aligning the property with the surrounding corridor. The change supports local economic growth and housing options. Carried 7-0.
By-laws
- By-law 2025-132: A by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-075 (speed limit on Eastfield Road) — Carried
- By-law 2025-139: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (zoning amendment for 15 Eastfield Road) — Carried
- By-law 2025-141: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting — Carried
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Okafor-Price adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.