Summary

Council directed staff to compile a list of city-owned properties, including parks, that could be sold to raise revenue, with a report due by September 18, 2023—a 9-3 vote that signals the city is exploring asset sales to address budget pressures. Council also approved updated municipal fees and charges that will increase what residents and businesses pay for various city services. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with council confirming agendas and approving meeting minutes from earlier sessions.

Motions

Confirmation of Agenda

#1 CARRIED

Council confirmed the agenda for the March 27, 2023 meeting, including any additional items and new business that were added.

WITH RESPECT to the March 27, 2023 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

Moved by Kasey Etreni , seconded by Greg Johnsen

City land sales analysis

#4 CARRIED notable

Council directed city administration to create a list of city-owned lands (including parks) that could be sold, identify which parcels would generate the most revenue, and submit this report by September 18, 2023.

WITH RESPECT to the memorandum from Councillor Kasey Etreni, dated March 6, 2023, we recommend that Administration be directed to bring forward a list of city owned lands, including parkland, available for surplus and sale

  • Administration provide recommendations on the top potential parcels of land that would bring the city the highest financial benefit
  • Administration bring forward this report on or before September 18, 2023.
Moved by Kasey Etreni , seconded by Rajni Agarwal

Procedural

#2 CARRIED Council approved the official minutes from their March 6, 2023 meeting, confirming they accurately reflect what was discussed and decided that day.
Moved by Dominic Pasqualino , seconded by Brian Hamilton
#3 CARRIED Council adopted the meeting minutes from three Committee of the Whole sessions held in March 2023. A separate vote was taken on a request for a report about potential surplus property, which passed 9-3.
Moved by Dominic Pasqualino , seconded by Mark Bentz
#5 CARRIED Council approved the official minutes from three Committee of the Whole meetings held in March 2023, including one closed session meeting.
Moved by Dominic Pasqualino , seconded by Mark Bentz
#6 CARRIED Council approved an updated fee schedule for municipal services by amending the city's fee by-law. This allows the city to adjust what residents and businesses pay for various city services.
Moved by Andrew Foulds , seconded by Brian Hamilton
#7 CARRIED Council formally confirmed and approved all the decisions and proceedings from their March 27, 2023 meeting by passing this official by-law.
Moved by Michael Zussino , seconded by Rajni Agarwal