Council meeting, April 13, 2026
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price presided. 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 attended.
Delegations
A delegation from the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area presented on spring events and outdoor seating permits. Sam, a Kingfisher resident, spoke in support of the new transit fare enforcement measures.
Reports and Decisions
Council reviewed and approved several key items during the meeting:
- 2026 Tax Levy: The by-law setting the property tax rate for 2026 was passed. You can check the details on the property tax page.
- Ward Boundaries: New ward boundaries for the 2027 municipal election were officially adopted to ensure fair representation.
- Water Street Pedestrian Zone: A new by-law creates a safer, car-free space for walking and dining near Benchlands Park.
- Heritage Conservation District: A new by-law protects downtown heritage buildings and guides future development.
- Patio and Outdoor Seating: Updated rules ensure public spaces remain safe and accessible for everyone.
- Graffiti and Vandalism: A new by-law gives by-law officers clearer tools to address property damage and graffiti quickly.
- Transit Fare Enforcement: Updated fare evasion measures take effect May 1, 2026, with expanded safety patrols and reporting tools.
- Financial Statements: The 2025 audited financial statements were reviewed, showing a clean audit opinion and responsible management of municipal funds.
- Strategic Plan: Council approved a ten-year growth plan (2027–2036) to guide where new homes, jobs, and parks will go.
- Spring Bookings: Applications for outdoor sports fields and arena floors are now open for the spring and summer seasons.
- Tax Appeals: Property owners have until May 15, 2026, to appeal their 2026 interim tax bill or request an assessment review.
By-laws
The following by-laws were passed and will appear in the by-law database:
- By-law 2026-043: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Water Street Pedestrian Zone)
- By-law 2026-044: 2026 Tax Levy By-law
- By-law 2026-045: Heritage Conservation District By-law
- By-law 2026-050: Patio and Outdoor Seating By-law
- By-law 2026-051: Graffiti and Vandalism By-law
- By-law 2026-054: A by-law to amend Transit System By-law (Fare Evasion Enforcement)
- By-law 2026-055: A by-law to amend Municipal Elections By-law 2026-099 (Ward Boundaries)
- By-law 2026-059: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.