Planning and Environment Committee meeting, May 5, 2026
Attendance
Members present: Councillor Priya Raman (Ward 2), Councillor Tom Beaudry (Ward 3), Councillor Arjun Sidhu (Ward 5), Councillor Helen Marchetti (Ward 6), and Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price (ex officio). Councillor Marcus Lindqvist (Ward 1) sent regrets.
Staff present: General Manager, Infrastructure and Planning Samuel Adeyemi and a Senior Planner.
Delegations
A Kingfisher neighbourhood resident spoke in favour of opening the seasonal pool early to support local families. A representative from the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area outlined summer street festival preparations and requested additional parking validation for vendors.
Reports and decisions
The committee reviewed the 2026 capital maintenance schedule for the Tamsin River Trail System and recommended the approved trail resurfacing work proceed as planned. The motion carried unanimously.
Staff presented a detailed report on the Kingfisher Outdoor Pool opening. Following the recent news update, the committee approved the May 25 opening date, contingent on final weather checks and water quality testing. The committee also directed staff to ensure all splash pad equipment passes safety inspection before the first weekend of operation. The motion carried unanimously.
The committee considered the request from the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area to expand their summer pedestrian festival permit. The committee approved the expanded footprint for the Harvest on Mercer event, subject to noise by-law compliance and additional waste management services. The motion carried four to one, with Councillor Sidhu voting no.
The committee reviewed the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 2016-040 for the Ambrel Lake Park affordable housing site. Staff were directed to return with revised density figures, a complete traffic impact study, and a community consultation summary. The motion carried three to two, with Councillors Beaudry and Marchetti voting no.
The committee discussed the upcoming minor variance applications for the Mill Street heritage corridor and instructed staff to prepare a summary report for the next meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
By-laws
No by-laws were passed at this meeting. The committee recommends all by-laws to the full Council for final approval.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.