THIS WEEK IN EDMONTON
- This morning, at 9:30 am, there will be a City Council Public Hearing to discuss several zoning amendments. Some items up for discussion include allowing for larger scale parks and amenities in Edgemont, Rosenthal, and Glenridding Heights, as well as allowing for medium scale housing in Windsor Park.
- There will be a meeting of the Agenda Review Committee on Tuesday at 8:30 am, followed by a City Council meeting at 9:30 am. On the agenda for the Council meeting is the Spring 2024 Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment (City Hall code for raising your taxes, again!) There are proposed tax increases of 8.7% in 2024, 7.0% in 2025, and 6.4% in 2026. Council will also discuss a plan for replenishing the Edmonton Police Service Operating Reserve. In 2023, the reserve had a deficit of $1.1 million, necessitating a plan for repayment. There are a number of private reports on the agenda too, including one regarding collective bargaining, and several regarding appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions. Should Council not finish this meeting on schedule, there will be a continuation on Wednesday at 9:30 am. Then, on Friday, at 1:30 pm, there will be a meeting of the Special City Manager and City Auditor Performance Evaluation Committee. There is one private report on the agenda regarding a Consultant Contract Update.
- Edmonton is hosting the Alberta Spirits and Cocktail Festival this weekend. On Saturday at the Edmonton Convention Centre, there will be 30+ Alberta based food and liquor vendors sampling spirits and food bites. There will also be flair bartending shows, live entertainment, a chance to meet distillers, and tutorials on how to make the perfect cocktails. There are two “sessions” available, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm or from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are available online.
This Week In Edmonton