Planning and Environment Committee meeting, September 1, 2026
The Planning and Environment Committee met on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Wrenford City Hall, 100 Mercer Street.
Attendance
Chair Councillor Priya Raman (Ward 2) led the meeting. Members present were Councillor Tom Beaudry (Ward 3), Councillor Arjun Sidhu (Ward 5), Councillor Helen Marchetti (Ward 6), and Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price (ex officio). General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning Samuel Adeyemi and a Senior Planner attended to support the committee.
Delegations
The committee heard from a resident concerned about parking near the new housing site on Ambrel Lake Road, and a representative from the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area regarding seasonal garden plot allocations.
Reports and decisions
Affordable housing development at Ambrel Lake
Staff presented the final design and construction schedule for the 80-unit Ambrel Lake Residences. The project, located on the former industrial lot off Ambrel Lake Road, will deliver rental homes to the neighbourhood by late 2028. Committee members approved the site plan and recommended it move forward to City Council. You can track construction updates on the Affordable housing strategy page. Carried 5-0.
Community garden plot allocations
The committee reviewed the application process for the 2026 growing season at Centennial Gardens. Plots will be available to residents through a lottery system starting in October. If you plan to apply, you will need to register online and review the water usage guidelines before the deadline. Staff were directed to ensure the application materials are accessible and clearly explain the rules. Carried 5-0.
Park maintenance and fall cleanup
A report on seasonal park upkeep was tabled. The committee noted the upcoming fall cleanup at Ambrel Lake Park on September 4, which will clear debris and prepare the boardwalk and playground for cooler weather. They directed staff to schedule additional leaf collection in the surrounding residential areas to support the cleanup effort. You can find the full street sweeping schedule on the City Services page. Carried 5-0.
Provincial housing targets update
The committee received a progress report noting that the City has met its provincial housing goal for a second year, delivering 1,200 new homes ahead of schedule. Members discussed how the current development charges and zoning amendments are supporting this growth, and asked staff to track the impact on local infrastructure capacity. Carried 5-0.
By-laws
No by-laws were passed. The Planning and Environment Committee recommends changes to by-laws, and City Council makes the final decision.
Adjournment
The meeting concluded at 5:45 p.m.