City Council: On the Agenda – September 15, 2026

The following items are on Red Deer City Council’s open meeting agenda on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a closed portion at the beginning of the meeting.

CONSENT: 

Utility Budget Publication to Citizens

• Council will receive the 2027 Utilities Budget book.
• The Utilities Budget supports essential services including electricity distribution, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and waste management services.
• Residents are invited to review the proposed Utilities Budget and submit questions or comments by September 18.
• Council will debate the Utilities Budget on September 29.
• See news release for more information.

RCMP Quarterly Report

• Council will receive the RCMP Community Policing Report covering April through June 2026.
• The quarterly report provides an update on staffing, financial information and crime statistics for the Red Deer RCMP Detachment and comes forward following review by the Policing Committee.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/GG-2026 – Omnibus (First Reading)

• Council will consider first reading of several minor updates to the Zoning Bylaw intended to improve clarity, correct errors and reduce unnecessary requirements.
• Proposed changes include removing development permit requirements for some temporary uses lasting seven days or less, simplifying regulations for certain businesses and signs, and correcting duplicate or unclear wording.
• If first reading is approved, the proposed amendments will proceed to a future public hearing

REPORTS:

HAF2 Funding Decision

• Council will consider a budget amendment to formally allocate $3 million in federal Housing Accelerator Fund 2 funding.
• The funding would support initiatives intended to move housing projects forward, make use of City-owned land and increase housing options in Red Deer.

BYLAWS:

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/Y-2026 – Parking Reduction for Supportive Housing (NOM)

• Council will consider proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments related to parking requirements for subsidized housing developments and temporary care facilities.
• The changes are intended to better align parking requirements with the needs of these developments and help reduce barriers to creating supportive and affordable housing options in Red Deer.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/HH-2026 – Supportive Living Accommodations Definitions

• Council will receive supplementary information related to proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments for supportive living accommodations.
• The report will support Council’s continued consideration of Bylaw 3357/HH-2026 and the regulations governing this type of housing in Red Deer.

Committees Bylaw

• Council will consider a new Committees Bylaw that would establish a consistent framework for City boards, committees and commissions, including their roles, membership, governance and reporting requirements.
• The proposed bylaw is intended to improve clarity, consistency and accountability across Council-appointed committees.

NOTICE OF MOTION:

Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Tristin Brisbois RE: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee