Regular Council (PM) meeting - September 21, 2026

Why — reasons and debate

Moved by Councillor Lovegrove and seconded by Councillor Wooldridge.Sources: Final minutes — item 2 (confirmation of minutes) — Item 2: 'Moved By Councillor Lovegrove/Seconded By Councillor Wooldridge THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 31, 2026 be confirmed as circulated. Carried'

The meeting convened at 1:30 p.m., recessed from 2:42 p.m. to 2:51 p.m., and was declared terminated at 4:49 p.m.Sources: Final minutes - meeting times — 'Mayor Dyas called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.' / 'The meeting recessed at 2:42 p.m.' / 'The meeting reconvened at 2:51 p.m.' / 'This meeting was declared terminated at 4:49 p.m.'

Key numbers and timelines

Source gap — not confirmed: No dollar figures or deadlines were part of this procedural item.

What this means for residents

This item approved the written record of the previous meeting and made no new decisions.Sources: Final minutes — item 2 (confirmation of minutes) — Item 2: 'Moved By Councillor Lovegrove/Seconded By Councillor Wooldridge THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 31, 2026 be confirmed as circulated. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff had recommended against support, but the applicant (Jason and Carolina Lloyd) argued a licence adds oversight over drinking on board. The RCMP and Fire Department raised no objection, and no neighbourhood concerns were received.Sources: Final minutes — item 3.1 (Water St 1354 liquor licence) — Item 3.1: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Singh THAT Council directs Staff to forward the following Recommendation to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB)... Carried'. Capacity 14; hours 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Key numbers and timelines

14-person capacity per boat; proposed liquor service hours 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Sources: Final minutes — item 3.1 (Water St 1354 liquor licence) — Item 3.1: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Singh THAT Council directs Staff to forward the following Recommendation to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB)... Carried'. Capacity 14; hours 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

What this means for residents

This is a recommendation to the provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which holds final authority - not a final approval.Sources: Final minutes — item 3.1 (Water St 1354 liquor licence) — Item 3.1: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Singh THAT Council directs Staff to forward the following Recommendation to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB)... Carried'. Capacity 14; hours 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Why — reasons and debate

The applicant requested the application be withdrawn from the agenda to undertake further neighbourhood consultation; it will return to Council at a later date.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.1 (Timberline Rd 178, withdrawn) — Item 4.1: 'Advised that the Applicant requested the application be withdrawn from the agenda to undertake further neighbourhood consultation. Stated the application will return to Council at a later date.'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

The proposed Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning for 178 Timberline Road did not proceed at this meeting.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.1 (Timberline Rd 178, withdrawn) — Item 4.1: 'Advised that the Applicant requested the application be withdrawn from the agenda to undertake further neighbourhood consultation. Stated the application will return to Council at a later date.'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff outlined the reasons for waiving a condition of bylaw adoption.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.2 (Harvey Ave/Saucier Ave supplemental) — Item 4.2: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Singh THAT Council waives the requirement for the outstanding conditions... AND THAT final adoption of Rezoning Bylaw No. 12918 be considered. Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

A procedural step that cleared the way for Bylaw 12918 to be adopted (item 4.3).Sources: Final minutes — item 4.2 (Harvey Ave/Saucier Ave supplemental) — Item 4.2: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Singh THAT Council waives the requirement for the outstanding conditions... AND THAT final adoption of Rezoning Bylaw No. 12918 be considered. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

The bylaw rezones the properties from Infill Housing to Core Area Mixed Use to support the development.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.3 (Bylaw 12918 adopted) — Item 4.3: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Bylaw No. 12918 be adopted. Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

The rezoning allows a hotel and apartment development to proceed in the Harvey Avenue / Saucier Avenue area.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.3 (Bylaw 12918 adopted) — Item 4.3: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Bylaw No. 12918 be adopted. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff presented the application to rezone the Suncor property at 2693 Highway 97 North to the drive-through commercial zone.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.4 (Highway 97 N 2693 rezoning) — Item 4.4: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Hodge THAT Rezoning Application No. Z26-0034... be considered; AND THAT final adoption... subsequent to approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

A step toward allowing a drive-through use at the site; final adoption depends on provincial approval.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.4 (Highway 97 N 2693 rezoning) — Item 4.4: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Hodge THAT Rezoning Application No. Z26-0034... be considered; AND THAT final adoption... subsequent to approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff presented the application to allow housing for seasonal farm workers at the Khela Orchards property.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.5 (Glenmore Rd N 1340 text amendment) — Item 4.5: 'Moved By Councillor Singh/Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove THAT Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Application No. TA26-0017... be considered; AND THAT final adoption... in conjunction with... a Temporary Farm Worker Housing Permit. Carried'; Agenda — item 4.5 (Glenmore Rd N 1340) — Agenda item 4.5: 'To amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for 105 temporary farm workers on the subject property.'

Key numbers and timelines

Up to 105 temporary farm workers.Sources: Agenda — item 4.5 (Glenmore Rd N 1340) — Agenda item 4.5: 'To amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for 105 temporary farm workers on the subject property.'

What this means for residents

A step toward seasonal farm-worker housing at the orchard; final adoption is tied to the housing permit.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.5 (Glenmore Rd N 1340 text amendment) — Item 4.5: 'Moved By Councillor Singh/Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove THAT Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Application No. TA26-0017... be considered; AND THAT final adoption... in conjunction with... a Temporary Farm Worker Housing Permit. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff presented the application to allow a retail pharmacy as a site-specific secondary use.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.6 (Richter St 1353 text amendment) — Item 4.6: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Application No. TA26-0013... be considered; AND THAT final adoption... subsequent to approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

A step toward allowing a retail pharmacy at the Seniors Outreach site.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.6 (Richter St 1353 text amendment) — Item 4.6: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Application No. TA26-0013... be considered; AND THAT final adoption... subsequent to approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff presented the application; the endorsement would keep the combined lounge and special-event capacity at or below 250 people.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.7 (Hilltown Dr 3778 Special Event Area endorsement) — Item 4.7: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Hodge THAT Council directs Staff to forward the following Recommendation to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch... Carried'. Combined capacity 250; hours 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Key numbers and timelines

Combined capacity of 250 people; hours 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.7 (Hilltown Dr 3778 Special Event Area endorsement) — Item 4.7: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Hodge THAT Council directs Staff to forward the following Recommendation to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch... Carried'. Combined capacity 250; hours 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

What this means for residents

A recommendation to the provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, not a final approval.Sources: Final minutes — item 4.7 (Hilltown Dr 3778 Special Event Area endorsement) — Item 4.7: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Hodge THAT Council directs Staff to forward the following Recommendation to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch... Carried'. Combined capacity 250; hours 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Why — reasons and debate

The Official Community Plan amendment changes the future land-use designation to allow multi-unit development.Sources: Final minutes — item 5.1 (Bylaw 12909 adopted) — Item 5.1: 'Moved By Councillor Stack/Seconded By Councillor DeHart THAT Bylaw No. 12909 be adopted. Carried; Councillors Cannan and Lovegrove - Opposed'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

Paves the way for denser housing at 4482/4498 Gordon Drive; a divided vote (Cannan and Lovegrove opposed).Sources: Final minutes — item 5.1 (Bylaw 12909 adopted) — Item 5.1: 'Moved By Councillor Stack/Seconded By Councillor DeHart THAT Bylaw No. 12909 be adopted. Carried; Councillors Cannan and Lovegrove - Opposed'

Why — reasons and debate

The bylaw rezones the property from Large Lot Housing to Townhouse Housing.Sources: Final minutes — item 5.2 (Bylaw 12910 adopted) — Item 5.2: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Bylaw No. 12910 be adopted. Carried; Councillors Cannan and Lovegrove - Opposed'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

Allows townhouse housing at 4482/4498 Gordon Drive; a divided vote (Cannan and Lovegrove opposed).Sources: Final minutes — item 5.2 (Bylaw 12910 adopted) — Item 5.2: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Bylaw No. 12910 be adopted. Carried; Councillors Cannan and Lovegrove - Opposed'

Why — reasons and debate

The text amendment supports a site-specific allowance for a seasonal food truck.Sources: Final minutes — item 5.3 (Bylaw 12938 adopted) — Item 5.3: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Bylaw No. 12938 be adopted. Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

Allows a seasonal food truck to operate at 2190 Cooper Road.Sources: Final minutes — item 5.3 (Bylaw 12938 adopted) — Item 5.3: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Bylaw No. 12938 be adopted. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff presented the framework, which sets up City-led sector planning alongside landowner-led neighbourhood planning.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.1 (North Glenmore Planning Framework) — Item 6.1: 'Moved By Councillor Singh/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Council receives... the North Glenmore Sector Planning Framework; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed... beginning in 2027... Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

The planning work is subject to the 2027 budget deliberations.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.1 (North Glenmore Planning Framework) — Item 6.1: 'Moved By Councillor Singh/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Council receives... the North Glenmore Sector Planning Framework; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed... beginning in 2027... Carried'

Source gap — not confirmed: No dollar figures are recorded in the minutes.

What this means for residents

Sets long-term growth direction for the North Glenmore area; no commitment yet to expand the growth boundary.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.1 (North Glenmore Planning Framework) — Item 6.1: 'Moved By Councillor Singh/Seconded By Councillor Stack THAT Council receives... the North Glenmore Sector Planning Framework; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed... beginning in 2027... Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff presented the tax exemption agreement application for the property.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.2 (Revitalization Tax Exemption 135 Barber Rd) — Item 6.2: 'Moved By Councillor Stack/Seconded By Councillor Hodge THAT Council approves the City entering into a Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement with ASI Barber Road GP Inc.... Carried; Councillors Cannan and Lovegrove - Opposed'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

A property tax exemption to encourage redevelopment at 135 Barber Road; a divided vote (Cannan and Lovegrove opposed).Sources: Final minutes — item 6.2 (Revitalization Tax Exemption 135 Barber Rd) — Item 6.2: 'Moved By Councillor Stack/Seconded By Councillor Hodge THAT Council approves the City entering into a Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement with ASI Barber Road GP Inc.... Carried; Councillors Cannan and Lovegrove - Opposed'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff presented an overview of property tax exemptions for qualifying organizations.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.3 (Permissive Tax Exemption report) — Item 6.3: 'Moved By Councillor Singh/Seconded By Councillor DeHart THAT Council receives... the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw; AND THAT Bylaw No. 12942... be forwarded for reading consideration. Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

A step toward annual property tax exemptions for qualifying non-profits, schools, and places of worship.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.3 (Permissive Tax Exemption report) — Item 6.3: 'Moved By Councillor Singh/Seconded By Councillor DeHart THAT Council receives... the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw; AND THAT Bylaw No. 12942... be forwarded for reading consideration. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

The bylaw sets out the 2027 permissive tax exemptions for qualifying organizations.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.4 (Bylaw 12942 read three times) — Item 6.4: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove THAT Bylaw No.12942 be read a first, second and third time. Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

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What this means for residents

Advances the annual property tax exemptions for qualifying organizations.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.4 (Bylaw 12942 read three times) — Item 6.4: 'Moved By Councillor Wooldridge/Seconded By Councillor Lovegrove THAT Bylaw No.12942 be read a first, second and third time. Carried'

Why — reasons and debate

Staff presented changes to the 10-Year Capital Plan 2027-2036, and Council provided direction on priorities, funding assumptions, and trade-offs.Sources: Final minutes — item 6.5 (10-Year Capital Plan update) — Item 6.5: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Singh THAT Council receives... the 10-Year Capital Plan update... AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to return to Council on October 5, 2026... Carried; Councillor Lovegrove - Opposed'

Key numbers and timelines

Source gap — not confirmed: No dollar figures are recorded in the minutes.

What this means for residents

Shapes the city's 10-year infrastructure plan and budget direction; a divided vote (Lovegrove opposed).Sources: Final minutes — item 6.5 (10-Year Capital Plan update) — Item 6.5: 'Moved By Councillor DeHart/Seconded By Councillor Singh THAT Council receives... the 10-Year Capital Plan update... AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to return to Council on October 5, 2026... Carried; Councillor Lovegrove - Opposed'

Why — reasons and debate

The amendment updates the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.Sources: Final minutes — item 7.1 (Bylaw 12944 adopted) — Item 7.1: 'Moved By Councillor Lovegrove/Seconded By Councillor Wooldridge THAT Bylaw No. 12944 be adopted. Carried'

Key numbers and timelines

Source gap — not confirmed: No dollar figures were part of this item.

What this means for residents

Updates the rules that govern subdivision and development servicing in the city.Sources: Final minutes — item 7.1 (Bylaw 12944 adopted) — Item 7.1: 'Moved By Councillor Lovegrove/Seconded By Councillor Wooldridge THAT Bylaw No. 12944 be adopted. Carried'