Council meeting, February 9, 2026
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price chaired the meeting. Present were Councillors Marcus Lindqvist (Ward 1), Priya Raman (Ward 2), Tom Beaudry (Ward 3), Grace Whitlock (Ward 4), Arjun Sidhu (Ward 5), and Helen Marchetti (Ward 6). City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk were in attendance. No regrets were recorded.
Delegations
A resident from the Benchlands neighbourhood spoke about the upcoming snow route parking ban and asked for additional signage. The Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Association requested a review of parking rates near Water Street. Wrenford Transit staff presented an update on the final design phase for the network improvements project, highlighting new low-floor vehicles and improved stops.
Reports and decisions
East Wrenford Waste Facility reopens: The City confirmed that the drop-off depot and landfill at 3500 Concession 4 Road are open to the public again following annual winter maintenance. Carried unanimously.
Transit network improvements project: Council approved the final design phase for upgrades to the bus network. The project includes procuring new low-floor vehicles and upgrading stops across the city. The vote was six to one, with the Mayor opposing the allocation of funds at this stage.
2026–2029 capital works program: Council approved the four-year capital works program, outlining $280 million in planned investments for roads, water mains, parks, and community facilities. Carried unanimously.
Needle disposal program: Council authorized adding a secure sharps drop-box at the Civic Operations Centre to make safe needle disposal easier for residents. The vote was five to two, with Councillors Arjun Sidhu and Helen Marchetti opposing the measure due to budget concerns.
Family Day holiday schedule: Council noted that Transit will run on a Sunday schedule and City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Family Day holiday. Carried unanimously.
By-laws
The following by-laws were passed:
- By-law 2026-008: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of 120 Mercer Street)
- By-law 2026-009: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of 45 Tamsin Street)
- By-law 2026-012: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of 88 Mill Street)
- By-law 2026-013: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of 22 Water Street)
- By-law 2026-015: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of 301 Church Street)
- By-law 2026-016: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of 15 Albert Street)
- By-law 2026-018: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.