Community and Public Services Committee - Minutes

Monday, January 19, 2026

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

River Valley Room, 1st floor, City Hall

Present:

• J. Wright, 
• J. Morgan, 
• A. Knack, 
• K. Principe, 
• and E. Rutherford 

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1.

Call to Order and Related Business

1.1

Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement

Councillor J. Wright called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, and acknowledged that Community and Public Services Committee meets on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland. The Chair also acknowledged the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Nakota Isga, as well as Métis and Inuit, and now settlers from around the world.

1.2

Roll Call

Councillor J. Wright conducted roll call and confirmed the attendance of Members of Community and Public Services Committee.

Mayor A. Knack is a Committee Member pursuant to section 15(3), Council Committees Bylaw 18156.

Councillors R. Clarke, M. Elliott, M. Janz, A. Paquette, T. Parmar, A. Salvador, and K. Tang; E. Robar, City Manager; and E. Norton, J. Shearer and M. Friesen, Office of the City Clerk, were also in attendance.

1.3

Declaration of Pecuniary or Conflict of Interest

Councillor J. Wright asked whether there were any declarations of pecuniary interests or conflicts of interest. There were none.

1.4

Adoption of Agenda

• Moved by: J. Morgan

  That the January 19, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, K. Principe, and J. Morgan

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.5

Approval of Minutes

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That the November 24, 2025, Special Community and Public Services Committee meeting minutes be approved.

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, K. Principe, and J. Morgan

  Carried (5 to 0)

1.6

Council Protocol Recognition

1.6.1

Michael Strembitsky School (J. Wright)

Councillor J. Wright, on behalf of Community and Public Services Committee, welcomed the Grade 6 class from Michael Strembitsky School in Ward Karhiio and their teacher, T. Boyko.

2.

Items for Discussion and Related Business

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following item was selected for debate: 7.1.

2.2

Vote on Reports not Selected for Debate

• Moved by: A. Knack

  That the recommendations in the following reports be approved:

  • 5.1 Bylaw 21301 - Amendments to Bylaw 14600 Community Standards Bylaw
  • 7.2 Bylaw 21337 - Amendments to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, K. Principe, and J. Morgan

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.3

Requests to Speak

• Moved by: J. Morgan

  That Community and Public Services Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

  • 7.1  Bylaw 21283 - Amendments to the Traffic Bylaw 5590

  1. 1. E. Lewis, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 30
     2. A. Budnick
     3. E. Estrada, Alberta Avenue Business Association
     4. C. Varvis, Alberta Avenue Business Association
     5. D. Plamondon, Alberta Avenue Business Association

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, K. Principe, and J. Morgan

  Carried (5 to 0)

2.4

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for items to be dealt with at a specific time on the agenda.

3.

Councillor Inquiries

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

4.

Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting

There were no Reports to be Dealt with at a Different Meeting.

5.

Requests to Reschedule Reports

5.1

Bylaw 21301 - Amendments to Bylaw 14600 Community Standards Bylaw

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

• That the revised due date of September 25, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee, for the Community Services report CS03145, Bylaw 21301 - Amendments to Bylaw 14600 Community Standards Bylaw, be approved.

  Revised Due Date: September 25, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee

6.

Unfinished Business

There was no Unfinished Business on the agenda.

7.

Public Reports

7.1

Bylaw 21283 - Amendments to the Traffic Bylaw 5590

The following members of Administration's delegation made a presentation:

• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• D. Jones, Community Services
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations

The following public speakers made presentations:

• C. Varvis, Alberta Avenue Business Association
• E. Estrada, Alberta Avenue Business Association

The following public speakers made presentations and answered questions:

• E. Lewis, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 30
• A. Budnick
• D. Plamondon, Alberta Avenue Business Association

The following members of Administration's delegation answered questions:

• D. Jones, Community Services
• C. Zerebeski, City Operations
• J. Flaman, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• K. Scott, Community Services

• Moved by: E. Rutherford

  That the January 19, 2026, Community Services report CS03123, be received for information.

  In Favour (5)

  A. Knack, E. Rutherford, J. Wright, K. Principe, and J. Morgan

  Carried (5 to 0)

7.2

Bylaw 21337 - Amendments to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244

This item was not selected for debate and was dealt with as part of item 2.2. The following motion carried:

• That Community and Public Services Committee recommend to City Council:

  That Bylaw 21337 be given the appropriate readings.

8.

Responses to Councillor Inquiries

There were no Responses to Councillor Inquiries on the agenda.

9.

Private Reports

There were no Private Reports on the agenda.

10.

Motions Pending

There were no Motions Pending on the agenda.

11.

Notices of Motion and Motions without Customary Notice

11.1

Options for Enhanced Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) Service Delivery (J. Morgan)

Councillor J. Morgan stated that at the next regular meeting of City Council, the following motion would be moved:

That Administration, as part of the upcoming review of Council Policy C409K - Snow and Ice Control Policy, include options, risk analysis, operationalization timelines and resource implications for different or innovative operational tactics, including but not limited to calcium chloride (CaCl) application to roadways, to improve Snow and Ice Control Service delivery.

• Notice of Motion Given: January 19, 2026, Community and Public Services Committee

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:34 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026.