January 13, 2026 3:37 PM
(Red Deer, Alberta)The following highlights the decisions made on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Red Deer City Council Meeting.
CONSENT:
Scheduling of Special Council Meetings
- City Council approved proposed dates and times for upcoming Special Council Meetings to ensure timely consideration of priority items.
Deputy Mayor Schedule Update
- There was an update to the Deputy Mayor schedule to accommodate availability, resulting in a swap of assigned months between two Councillors in 2026.
Recommendation to Council from Municipal Planning Commission
- Council received a recommendation from the Municipal Planning Commission suggesting a review of the Zoning Bylaw definition for supportive living accommodation.
- City Council directed Administration to bring forward a report by May 2026 reviewing the definition of supportive living accommodation, evaluating options to increase on-site support requirements, and providing recommendations for amendments to the Zoning Bylaw.
2025 Election Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement
- Council received a report summarizing campaign disclosure and financial statements filed by candidates in the 2025 municipal election. The report fulfills legislative requirements and is presented for information only.
Road Closure Bylaw 3357-2026 – Closure of a Portion of Service Road Plan 782 1624 and Zoning Bylaw 3357/H2026 – Rezoning of a Closed Portion of Road to C-2
- Council passed first reading of bylaws to close a small portion of service road land near Gaetz Avenue and rezone it to commercial use. If approved, the land could be consolidated with an adjacent commercial property for future development, subject to further approvals.
REPORTS:
Disestablishment of the Downtown Business Association
- Council gave first reading to a bylaw that would disestablish the Business Improvement Area (BIA). This follows a formal request from the DBA Board received by City Council on December 11, 2025, asking that the BIA be disestablished. First reading of the bylaw initiates a provincially legislated process that provides affected downtown levy payers with a formal opportunity to provide input and to oppose the proposed disestablishment through a vote.
Downtown Business Association 2026 Budget
- Council rescinded approval on the 2026 DBA budget (approved in November) and approved a revised 2026 operating budget for the Downtown Business Association (DBA). The revised budget reflects alignment with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requirements with the dissolving of the Downtown Business Association. The budget prioritizes fiduciary responsibilities while reducing new levy requirements and relies on the DBA society’s existing reserve funds to support an orderly wind-down of operations should disestablishment proceed.
Federal Government Affordable Housing Funding
- City Council received an update on federal housing funding programs. The report outlined current funding agreements, progress to date, and how federal investments are helping advance affordable and attainable housing in the community.
- Following the update, City Council directed administration to request a meeting with the Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure to discuss the conditions tied to the Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 (HAF2) and how the funding can best be used to support housing in the community.
NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
The following motions were read into the record today:
- Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Chad Krahn RE: Removal of Direct Control Zone 35 and Amendments to Permit House Suites in Duplexes Across Zones
- Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Chad Krahn RE: Reduced Parking Barriers for Subsidized Affordable Housing
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