Planning and Environment Committee meeting, September 2, 2025
Attendance
Chair Councillor Priya Raman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Members present were Councillors Tom Beaudry, Arjun Sidhu, Helen Marchetti, and Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price. No regrets were filed. Staff in attendance included General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning Samuel Adeyemi and a Senior Planner.
Delegations
The committee heard from a representative of the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area regarding summer patio safety guidelines. A resident from the Larch Heights neighbourhood also spoke to you about proposed trail lighting along Corvid Creek.
Reports and Decisions
1. Draft 2026 Operating Budget
You can review the draft budget for the Planning and Development department in the upcoming report. The committee approved it for recommendation to City Council. Carried unanimously.
2. Wildrye Splash Pad Winterization
The committee noted that the splash pad at Wildrye Park is closing for seasonal maintenance starting September 1. To keep you active as the weather cools, the committee recommended extending operating hours for the Kingfisher Outdoor Pool through Labour Day. Carried 4-0.
3. Provincial Housing Targets
A report highlighted that Wrenford has met its provincial housing targets for the second month in a row. The committee directed staff to prepare a public summary of the housing completions and to recommend incentives for continued residential development in the Ambrel Lake and Eastfield neighbourhoods. Carried unanimously.
4. Site Plan Control Exemptions
The committee reviewed exemption requests for several new commercial buildings along Tamsin Street. After verifying compliance with the Zoning By-law 2016-040, the committee recommended approval of the exemptions. Carried unanimously.
5. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The committee discussed adding electric vehicle charging stations at the Civic Operations Centre. The committee directed staff to include the project in the 2026 capital works program. Carried 4-0.
By-laws
No by-laws were passed at this meeting. The committee recommends all zoning and traffic amendments to City Council for final passage.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.