Council meeting, June 22, 2026
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price led the meeting. Councillors Marcus Lindqvist, Priya Raman, Tom Beaudry, Grace Whitlock, Arjun Sidhu, and Helen Marchetti were present. City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk attended to answer questions and take notes.
Delegations
A representative from the Downtown Wrenford BIA spoke to council about updating summer patio signage rules. The group asked for clearer guidelines to help local businesses attract visitors during the busy season.
Reports and Decisions
- 2026 Immigration Strategy: Council reviewed and approved the ten-year community growth plan aimed at welcoming and retaining 10,000 newcomers to support local housing and economic targets. Carried 7-0.
- Water Quality Update: City Manager Robert Eng reported that the boil water advisory for addresses on Tamsin Street has been lifted following successful water quality tests. Residents can resume normal tap water use. Carried (noted).
- Summer Composting and Waste Management: The City confirmed updated operating hours for the East Wrenford Waste Management Facility drop-off depot, extending weekday hours to 6:00 p.m. through August. A new fee schedule under By-law 2026-083 was also adopted to cover seasonal waste increases. Carried 6-1 (Councillor Sidhu opposed).
- Transit Services Agreement: Council authorized an agreement with the Director of Transit Services to maintain and upgrade fleet operations ahead of the autumn schedule changes. Carried 7-0.
- Park Landmark Preservation: Council adopted By-law 2026-085 to protect historic features in municipal parks and ensure maintenance standards are met. Carried 7-0.
By-laws
The following by-laws were passed:
- By-law 2026-081: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (permitted uses on 42 Tamsin Street)
- By-law 2026-083: A by-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law 2025-151 (waste management fees)
- By-law 2026-085: Park Landmark Preservation By-law
- By-law 2026-086: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (part-lot control exemption on 15 Mill Street)
- By-law 2026-087: A by-law to amend Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-075 (parking restrictions on Tamsin Street)
- By-law 2026-088: A by-law to authorize an agreement with the Director of Transit Services
- By-law 2026-089: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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