This morning, at 9:30 am, there will be a City Council Public Meeting. The agenda includes several zoning amendment proposals that would allow small to medium-scale housing in areas like Garneau, Malmo Plains, Strathcona, McKernan, Kensington, Belvedere, and Secord, as well as amendments to Neighbourhood and Area Structure Plans in Pilot Sound, Gorman, Riverview, Stillwater, and Big Lake, among others.
The Agenda Review Committee will meet on Tuesday at 8:30 am, followed by a Council Meeting at 9:30 am. At the Council meeting, the agenda includes a report for options to enhance LRT safety, a monthly update on Dutch Elm Disease, and the Winspear Expansion Project. Winspear aims to add over 50,000 square feet of space, including a second performance hall and educational spaces. However, there is a $33.4 million funding gap, with no final funding secured. Interim financing was explored but deemed unviable due to repayment issues and the risk of ineligibility for new grants. A one-time operating grant or loan arrangement was also considered, but both present challenges, including a potential tax increase and the need for a consistent operating subsidy. The report urges the City Council to decide on addressing the funding shortfall and outlines the financial risks involved. If the meeting does not conclude on time, it will be continued on Wednesday at 9:30 am.
The Special Audit Sub-Committee will meet on Tuesday at 12:00 pm. The agenda includes a private City Auditor Update report.
