This morning, at 9:30 am, there will be a City Council Public Hearing to address several proposed zoning amendments. If the hearing does not conclude on time, it will continue on Tuesday at 1:30 pm. On Tuesday, at 9:30 am, there will be a Non-Regular Meeting of City Council. The agenda includes a closed session regarding candidate shortlisting for the Edmonton Police Commission.
On Wednesday, at 9:30 am, the Council Services Committee will meet to discuss Councillors’ budgets and expenses. Finally, the Utility Committee will meet on Friday at 9:30 am. There are several items on the agenda, including the Waste Services Climate Action Plan, as well as rates for the Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility.
Edmonton is selling land in the Quarters at a significantly reduced price to the non-profit Edmonton City Church Corporation to develop transitional housing and office spaces. The project aims to add 19 transitional housing beds and relocate an emergency women's shelter from the Gibson Block to a new building with 50 shelter beds. Although the sale, valued at over $3 million, has been met with concerns about demolishing the historic Joseph Reed Residence, Councillors are hoping this initiative will spur additional private investment in the area. The development is expected to enhance foot traffic and economic activity.
