Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Marlene Fehr’s organization
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Continuation Meeting
The council recognized Startup Week in Edmonton, highlighting local entrepreneurs and the importance of supporting local business growth. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a motion regarding the suspension of the public spaces bylaw during extreme weather activations, specifically concerning the treatment of individuals in transit spaces. The council debated the procedural clarity of the motion versus its actual operational language, with input from administration on current procedures for LRT station maintenance, emergency shelter bus operations, and existing integration with local shelter providers. Additionally, the council discussed the use of trespassing as a mechanism for managing individuals in transit facilities during end-of-service hours in extreme weather conditions.
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The City Council meeting addressed several protocol and recognition items, including the city's role as a UNESCO learning city, the observance of International Day of the Girl Child, and World Mental Health Day. Agenda management focused on the referral of a bylaw amendment to the executive committee and the procedural handling of various bylaw readings. Additionally, the council welcomed a visiting grade five and six class, who engaged in a discussion regarding transit fare policies for minors and seniors.
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Utility Committee Meeting
The meeting focused on two primary agenda items. The committee reviewed and approved updates to governance procedures, specifically authorizing the utility advisor to directly pose questions during committee debates on an ongoing basis. Additionally, the committee discussed a proposed adjustment to the EPCOR electric distribution franchise fee, addressing the potential financial impact of increasing the fee from 17.65% to a maximum of 20%.
Oct 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Executive Committee Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several key items, including a presentation on the 311 Service Experience and an agreement amendment for the Azolla Hydrogen Ltd. municipal fleet hydrogen pilot project. Discussions also involved options for historic recognition in the Highlands area, a single-source procurement agreement for the ETS Transit App, and various bylaw amendments regarding ward boundaries, council composition, and the designation of multiple residences as municipal historic resources. Furthermore, the committee approved tax forgiveness for the Rhema Chapel of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and updates to the Storefront Improvement Program Policy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
