Council meeting, July 13, 2026
Attendance
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Wrenford City Hall, 100 Mercer Street. Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price led the session. 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 attended. You can watch the full meeting on our livestream page.
Delegations
The Council heard presentations from three community groups, including the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area and a group of residents from the Kingfisher neighbourhood.
Reports and Decisions
- Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area Budget: Council reviewed and approved the 2027 budget and levy for the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area. The approved budget focuses on streetscape improvements and winter programming. (Carried 7-0)
- Laneway Housing Design Standards: Council adopted updated design guidelines to support laneway homes. The new standards simplify the application process and clarify building requirements for homeowners looking to add secondary suites on their properties. (Carried 7-0)
- Canada Day in the Park Event Preparations: Council approved additional waste management services for the Canada Day in the Park event. To support the celebration, the City will allow one extra garbage bag per household from July 3 to July 6 and will extend operating hours at the Kingfisher Outdoor Pool from July 1 to July 5. (Carried 7-0)
- Thanksgiving Holiday Transit Service: Council confirmed that Wrenford Transit will operate on a Sunday and holiday schedule on Monday, October 12, to mark the Thanksgiving long weekend. (Carried 7-0)
By-laws
The following by-laws were passed:
- By-law 2026-090: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (laneway housing on 12 Mercer Street)
- By-law 2026-091: A by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-075 (temporary parking restrictions near Kingfisher Pool)
- By-law 2026-092: Public Art Policy By-law
- By-law 2026-095: Sidewalk Construction Standards By-law
- By-law 2026-098: Short-term Rental Business Licensing By-law
- By-law 2026-099: Municipal Elections By-law 2026-099
- By-law 2026-100: A by-law to amend Waste Management By-law (Canada Day weekend waste collection)
- By-law 2026-103: A by-law to authorize an agreement with the Director of Public Works for the Canada Day in the Park event
- By-law 2026-104: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.