Council meeting, June 8, 2026
Attendance
Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price led the meeting. 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) joined her. City Manager Robert Eng and City Clerk Nadia Kowalczyk were there to support the council. You can watch the full meeting online because it was livestreamed.
Delegations
A representative from the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area spoke about summer events and sidewalk patio safety. A resident from the Railside neighbourhood shared feedback on noise bylaw enforcement near the train tracks. Both speakers were welcome, and their comments were added to the meeting record.
Reports and Decisions
- Transit-Oriented Development Plan: Council approved a new plan to expand housing and mixed-use buildings along the downtown transit corridor. The plan aims to increase density near transit stops while preserving neighbourhood character. You will see more mixed-use buildings approved in the coming months. Carried unanimously.
- Industrial Incentives: Council reviewed the draft Industrial Incentives By-law to attract new manufacturing and logistics businesses to the Industrial Park East area. The by-law offers temporary tax relief for qualifying projects. Carried 7-0.
- Kingfisher Outdoor Pool Preparation: Staff reported that the pool is ready for its June 11 opening. Upgrades include a new splash pad, extended family swim hours, and a junior lifeguard training program. Council directed staff to finalize the summer operating budget so you can enjoy the season. Carried unanimously.
- Summer Street Sweeping: Roads Superintendent James Whitford presented the spring street sweeping schedule. Crews will sweep the Downtown and Benchlands neighbourhoods in June. Please move your vehicle from the affected streets by 7:00 a.m. on sweep days so the trucks can do their work. Carried unanimously.
By-laws
The following by-laws were passed:
- By-law 2026-078: Industrial Incentives By-law
- By-law 2026-079: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (Transit-Oriented Development Corridor)
- By-law 2026-080: a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.