This morning, at 9:30 am, there will be a City Council Public Hearing. There are several land use amendments on the agenda, including a proposal to zone for a pair of high rise residential towers. (More on that below!). If the hearing does not conclude on time, it will continue on November 4th at 6:00 pm.
The Agenda Review Committee will meet on Tuesday at 8:30 am, as will City Council, at 9:30 am. Council’s agenda includes a monthly update on Dutch Elm Disease, the 2023 Annual Report from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, and the Executive Committee’s report on the Chinatown Strategy, along with several other items. Should the meeting not conclude on time, it will continue on Wednesday at 9:30 am. Also on Tuesday, at 4:30 pm, there will be a Special City Council Meeting to discuss a City Manager recruitment update.
Edmonton is facing a shortage of ice time for sports like hockey, figure skating, and ringette, despite having 21 city-operated arenas and 31 rinks. Hockey Edmonton, which has over 8,000 participants, is competing with other sports for limited ice availability. Privately-run arenas, such as Silent Ice Centre, help alleviate the pressure but come with higher costs, creating financial barriers for participants. Some groups are being forced to travel to rural arenas, increasing costs further.
