The following items are on City Council’s regular agenda on April 14, 2026. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with a closed portion of the meeting at the beginning.
CONSENT:
Telecommunications Tower Lease at the Waste Management Facility
- Council is being asked to approve a 20-year lease agreement with a telecommunications provider to construct and operate a cell phone tower on City-owned land at the Waste Management Facility.
- The proposed lease supports improved cellular service in an underserved area, makes use of underutilized land without impacting future operations, and provides long-term lease revenue, but requires Council approval as the term exceeds Administration’s authority.
Greater Downtown Governance Postponement
- Council is being asked to postpone consideration of the Greater Downtown Governance item to the May 12, 2026 meeting due to scheduling constraints. The item, originally directed by Council in February, will include a proposed Terms of Reference and draft budget for a new Committee of Council to guide governance and strategic direction for the Greater Downtown.
Zoning Bylaw Red Tape Reduction Amendment – Excavation, Stripping, and Grading
- Council is asked to give first reading to a Zoning Bylaw amendment, which seeks to change Excavation, Stripping and Grading from discretionary use to permitted use in all zones except direct control zones. If approved, all Excavation, Stripping and Grading operations covered by existing development permits or signed agreements will not require a separate development permit.
- Administration supports the amendment, which promotes development and reduces red tape for developers.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/S-2026 Rezone Land in Bower Woods from A-1 to R-M and R-H Zones
- Council is asked to consider a rezoning request for a portion of undeveloped land at 2820 40 Avenue in the Bower Woods neighbourhood. The proposed change is to rezone the parcel from Future Urban Development Zone: A-1 to Residential Medium-Density Zone: R-M and Residential High-Density Zone: R-H, in alignment with the recently adopted Bower Woods Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (NASP).
- Administration supports the request, which aligns with the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan by supporting a Thriving City.
REPORTS:
Development Permit Consideration: Hope Mission at 5239 53 Avenue
- Council will consider a Development Permit for a temporary 200-bed emergency shelter operated by Hope Mission at Cannery Row (5239 53 Avenue), proposed to operate 24/7 until May 1, 2027.
- The shelter would provide basic needs, health and social supports, and housing-focused services, with enhanced safety measures including regular security patrols, CCTV monitoring, controlled access, and fencing improvements.
Representative Appointments to Committees, Quasi Judicial Boards and External Boards and Societies
- Council is being asked to appoint citizen representatives to various committees and boards, including a new member to the Policing Committee, following a successful recruitment process and completion of required security screening.
- The Nomination Committee has reviewed applications and confirmed that recommended candidates meet the necessary qualifications, ensuring continued community representation in governance and decision-making bodies.
BYLAWS:
Business Improvement Area Disestablishment
- Council will consider second and third readings of the bylaw to disestablish the Downtown Business Improvement Area, following the taxpayer vote in support of disestablishment and in accordance with legislative requirements.
Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw
- Council is asked to consider all three readings of the 2026 BIA Tax Rate Bylaw, required by legislation as the BIA remains legally in place until May 27, 2026. There will be no taxes levied.
2026 Tax Rate Bylaw
- Council is asked to consider all three readings of the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw, which sets the property tax rates needed to collect the municipal tax revenue approved in the 2026 Operating Budget and required requisitions.
NOTICE OF MOTION:
Council will consider a Notice of Motion from Councillor Cassandra Curtis requesting advocacy to the Government of Alberta regarding recent changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Act and the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP). The motion calls for a pause on implementation, meaningful consultation with affected individuals and stakeholders, and public reporting on the social and economic impacts, citing concerns about reduced benefit protections, lack of appeal mechanisms, and potential impacts to residents with disabilities.
Public Hearings
Zoning Bylaw – Omnibus amendments focused on aligning current practices and improving clarity, including second and third readings.