Woodlawn public meetings in 2025

Halifax Regional Council - Special Meeting

The Halifax Regional Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed update to the 2014 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, secondary strategies, the Land Use By‑law and the Regional Subdivision By‑law. The motion seeks council approval to adopt the amendments as set out in the staff report dated November 17 2025 and accompanying attachments. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval and conflict‑of‑interest declarations.

• Public hearing on MINORREV‑2025‑02922 – Updated Approach to Amending Planning Documents for Provincial Minimum Planning Requirements
• Motion to adopt amendments to the 2014 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, secondary strategies, Land Use By‑law and Regional Subdivision By‑law
• Staff report dated November 17 2025 and attached PDFs provide details of the proposed changes
• Standard procedural items: call to order, approval of agenda, declaration of conflicts of interest
• No additional agenda items listed

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider several recommendations from a staff report dated November 17, 2025. These include approving the schedule of 2026/27 advanced tender requests, updating strategic alignment weightings, and setting the asset investment ratio to 70% renewal and 30% service growth. The committee will also vote on suspending certain procedural rules and amending the 2025/26 multi‑year capital projects schedule. A key item is a $2,000,000 budget increase for the Wright’s Cove Terminal project funded by the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Approve $2,000,000 budget increase to Wright’s Cove Terminal project (Housing Accelerator Fund)
• Approve schedule of 2026/27 advanced tender requests
• Approve updated asset investment ratio: 70% renewal, 30% service growth
• Suspend rules of procedure under Schedule 2 of the Audit and Finance Standing Committee Terms of Reference
• Approve amendment to the 2025/26 Multi‑Year Capital Projects schedule

The committee approved the November 19, 2025 minutes and the agenda. It amended the strategic‑alignment weighting to 35% Moving Better, 35% Enabling Prosperity and 30% Strengthening Communities. It approved the 2026/27 advanced tender schedule, including a separate approval for the Halifax Commons skate‑park upgrade, and authorized a $2,000,000 increase to the Wright’s Cove Terminal project funded by the Housing Accelerator Fund, along with an amendment to the 2025/26 multi‑year capital projects schedule.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved agenda as circulated (motion passed)
• Amended strategic‑alignment weightings to 35/35/30 (11‑5)
• Approved 2026/27 advanced tender schedule except Halifax Commons skate‑park (unanimous)
• Approved 2026/27 advanced tender schedule for Halifax Commons skate‑park (13‑3)
• Approved updated strategic‑alignment weightings (13‑3)
• Approved $2,000,000 budget increase to Wright’s Cove Terminal project (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2025/26 Multi‑Year Capital Projects schedule (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council

Council will consider and potentially adopt the Suburban Plan Workplan and Community Engagement Strategy, a major planning initiative for suburban areas. Other decisions include first reading of a by-law amendment for on-street parking permits, adoption of the Lake Banook Coordination Plan, and a capital program update with a $2,000,000 budget increase for Wright's Cove Terminal. Several heritage property items are on the consent agenda, including a hearing for 1530 Oxford Street and alterations to multiple registered properties on College and Carlton Streets.

• Adoption of Suburban Plan Engagement Strategy for suburban areas
• First reading of By-law P-1204 amending On-Street Parking Permits By-law
• Heritage hearing for 1530 Oxford Street, Halifax
• $2,000,000 budget increase to Wright's Cove Terminal from Housing Accelerator Fund
• Heritage conservation district study for North Commons area

Halifax Regional Council adopted amendments to Administrative Order 29 to name 18 private roads, 5 public streets and rename one private road. The council also adopted the Suburban Plan Engagement Strategy, gave a first reading to By‑law P‑1204, and approved the Lake Banook Coordination Plan. Several heritage‑related motions were passed, including setting a hearing for 1530 Oxford Street and approving alterations to five heritage properties. A direction was given to the CAO to prepare a staff report on Sandy Lake and Highway 102 planning issues.

• Approved amendments to Administrative Order 29: name 18 private roads, 5 public streets, rename 1 private road (unanimous)
• Adopted Suburban Plan Engagement Strategy (unanimous)
• Gave First Reading to By‑law P‑1204 amending On‑Street Parking Permits (unanimous)
• Adopted Lake Banook Coordination Plan (unanimous)
• Set date for heritage hearing on 1530 Oxford Street (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to continue heritage evaluation for Dalhousie buildings (Attachment A) and discontinue for those in Attachment B (unanimous)
• Approved substantial alteration to heritage properties on College and Carlton Streets (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to provide staff report on Sandy Lake and Highway 102 Special Planning Areas (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council

At the December 2, 2025 meeting, Halifax Regional Council will consider a series of motions covering finance, urban design, infrastructure, planning amendments, and public‑safety bylaws. The most significant finance motion (15.2.1) seeks approval of an additional $1,500,000 in debt financing, a $1,500,000 increase to the 2025/26 capital budget, and the award of a $3,001,364 design‑build contract to Bird Construction for a structural fire training facility. Other items include continuing urban‑design consulting (15.1.1), requesting provincial support for sidewalk improvements near the new Timberlea School (15.1.2), first reading of amendments to the regional planning strategy (15.1.3), and first reading of By‑law B‑403 amending burglary and fire‑alarm regulations (15.1.4).

• Motion 15.2.1: Approve $1,500,000 additional debt financing, increase capital budget by $1,500,000, and award Bird Construction a $3,001,364 contract for a fire‑training facility.
• Motion 15.1.1: Direct the CAO to continue using in‑house and external consulting for urban design, placemaking, heritage protection, and affordable housing.
• Motion 15.1.2: Request provincial funding and assess sidewalk/pathway improvements on Timberlea Village Parkway near the new school on Amalfi Way and Maple Grove Avenue.
• Motion 15.1.3: Give first reading to proposed amendments to the 2014 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and related bylaws, and schedule a public hearing.
• Motion 15.1.4: Give first reading to By‑law B‑403, amending By‑law B‑400 on burglary, robbery and fire‑alarm systems.

Halifax Regional Council approved an additional $1.5 million for Project CBE240005 – Structural Fire Training Prop, increasing the 2025/26 capital budget and awarding the design‑build contract to Bird Construction Group for $3,001,364 (net HST). The council also approved a $150,000 grant for affordable‑housing purchases, a $50,000 contribution to Orenda Canoe Club, tax relief for two applicants, rescinded a July 8 staff report on Cogswell Park, and gave first reading to amendments of the regional planning strategy (12‑4 vote). All other listed motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved $1.5 M increase to Project CBE240005 and awarded contract to Bird Construction Group (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 grant to Rooted for affordable‑housing purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 one‑time contribution to Orenda Canoe Club (unanimous)
• Discharged property taxes of $12,252.01 and $5,892.27 for two applicants (unanimous)
• Rescinded Item 15.4.2 staff report on Cogswell Park encampment (unanimous)
• Gave First Reading to planning amendments to 2014 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy (12 in favour, 4 against)
• Waived staff‑report requirements and set public hearing for planning amendments (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of By‑law B‑403 amending By‑law B‑400 on burglary, robbery and fire alarms (unanimous)

Budget Committee - Continuation

The Woodlawn Budget Committee meeting on November 21, 2025 is a continuation of the November 19, 2025 session. The agenda lists a single item, “Budget Direction 2026/27,” but no documents or proposals are attached. No specific decisions or actions are recorded for this meeting.

• Budget Direction 2026/27 – no item selected, no attachments

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the direction of the 2026/27 budget. The committee will consider a motion to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop the budget based on priorities and fiscal direction approved on July 8, 2025.

• Motion to develop the 2026/27 Budget according to Council's approved priorities and July 8, 2025 fiscal direction

The committee directed the Chief Administrative Officer to continue developing the 2026/27 budget and to review capital renewal and debt‑funded spending. It approved several options to reduce the upcoming budget, including a 10% cut to program grants, freezing contribution agreements, cutting strategic infrastructure funding, and studying a hiring freeze. The committee also approved three service‑enhancement items: a $205,000 Beach Rural Program, a $972,400 RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment addition, and a $217,000 RCMP intimate‑partner‑violence funding.

• Directed CAO to continue developing the 2026/27 budget (motion passed)
• Directed CAO to review capital renewal spending (15 in favour, 1 against)
• Directed CAO to review capital spending funded by debt (13 in favour, 3 against)
• Approved options to reduce the 2026/27 budget, including a 10% cut to program grants (8 in favour, 7 against)
• Approved freezing contribution agreements to 2025/2026 levels (13 in favour, 2 against)
• Approved reducing Strategic Infrastructure and Climate Funding by one‑third (9 in favour, 6 against)
• Approved studying the cost/benefit of a hiring freeze (14 in favour, 1 against)
• Approved inclusion of SER_020 Beach Rural Program $205,000 (15 in favour, 1 against)

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will discuss an updated framework to address homelessness for 2026-28 and a new service review framework. The body is also deciding on several site-specific zoning amendments and a heritage property request.

• Request to include 1158 South Park Street in the Registry of Heritage Properties
• Proposed $350,000 reserve withdrawal for the Service Review Framework
• Zoning changes for 63 Jackson Road to increase height to 5 storeys
• Proposed area rate of $0.021 per $100 of taxable property value for Hubbards rural sidewalks
• Proposed By-law T-801 regarding property tax billing for tax relief recipients

The council nominated and appointed Councillor Patty Cuttell as Deputy Mayor. It approved the inclusion of 1158 South Park Street as a heritage property. By‑law T‑801 amending property‑tax billing for tax‑relief recipients was adopted. The Service Review Framework was approved along with a $350,000 unbudgeted reserve withdrawal.

• Councillor Cuttell nominated and appointed Deputy Mayor (motion passed)
• Heritage property request for 1158 South Park Street approved unanimously
• By‑law T‑801 amending By‑law T‑800 adopted unanimously
• Bee City Resolution endorsed unanimously
• HRM User Fee Policy and Guidelines approved unanimously
• Service Review Framework approved unanimously
• Unbudgeted reserve withdrawal of $350,000 from Options Reserve Q4‑2021 approved unanimously
• Amendments to Regional Centre SMPS and LUB site‑specific applications approved unanimously

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will vote on appointing new officials to the Traffic Authority and allocating $2.4 million for heritage museum repairs. The meeting also includes a request for a Remembrance Day helicopter flyover and updates on the HalifACT environmental plan.

• Appoint Roddy MacIntyre as Traffic Authority
• Allocate $2,395,130 for heritage museum repairs
• Approve FireSmart community events ($20,000)
• Grant permission for Remembrance Day helicopter flyover
• Approve Phase 2 Regional Museum Strategy

The council unanimously approved the Phase 2 Regional Museum Strategy and directed a $2,395,130 withdrawal from the Capital Fund Reserve to support heritage capital projects. It also approved the Fly‑past request for Remembrance Day, gave the first reading to By‑law T‑801, allocated up to $20,000 for FireSmart events, and amended the capital plan for Enterprise Project Management. Interim amendments to Administrative Orders 46 and 29 were adopted, and the Prescott Group Society’s equipment funding request was referred while its tax‑relief request was declined.

• Approved Fly‑past request for Remembrance Day ceremony (unanimous)
• Gave First Reading to By‑law T‑801 amending property tax billing (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $20,000 for FireSmart community events (unanimous)
• Amended multi‑year capital plan for Enterprise Project Management (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 2 Regional Museum Strategy and $2,395,130 fund transfer (unanimous)
• Approved interim amendments to Administrative Orders 46 and 29 (unanimous)
• Referred Prescott Group Society equipment funding request to Community Grants Program (unanimous)
• Declined Prescott Group Society tax‑relief request (defeated 6‑8)

Halifax Regional Council

The Halifax Regional Council will hold a public hearing on the Dartmouth Cove Water Lots amendment, which proposes to restrict water lot development and infilling. The council will also consider motions to amend Administrative Order 1, request provincial changes to the deed transfer tax, and adopt amendments to the Campaign Finance By‑law. Additional items include a heritage hearing for 1158 South Park Street and a review of the Spring Garden Road transit priority corridor.

• Public hearing on PLPROJ-2024-01075 Dartmouth Cove Water Lots – adopt amendments to restrict water lot development and infilling
• Motion to adopt amendments to Administrative Order 1 (Council procedures) – item 15.1.1
• Motion requesting the mayor ask the province to raise the deed transfer tax maximum to at least 2.5% and add tiered and luxury rates – item 15.1.2
• Second reading of By‑law C‑1103 amending the Campaign Finance By‑law – item 15.2.1
• Motion to set a heritage hearing date for inclusion of 1158 South Park Street in the heritage registry – item 15.4.1

The council approved the September 23 minutes and the amended agenda. A consent agenda was passed unanimously, approving a fly‑past request for the Remembrance Day ceremony, a transit priority corridor on Spring Garden Road, and the inclusion of 1158 South Park Street in the municipal heritage registry.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved agenda amendment adding Item 21.8 (motion passed)
• Approved Fly‑past Request for Halifax Grand Parade Remembrance Day (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Garden Road Transit Priority Corridor (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of 1158 South Park Street in heritage registry (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council considers a $419.7 million temporary borrowing resolution to finance current and completed capital projects. Other items include a $1.5 million affordable housing grant, a deferral on Dartmouth Cove water lot amendments, and a heritage designation for 2316 Maynard Street. Council also votes on a hemlock woolly adelgid management plan and traffic calming amendments.

• Fall 2025 Temporary Borrowing Resolution for $419,654,830 in debt-funded projects
• Affordable Housing Grant Program: $1.5 million from Density Bonus Reserve for Regional Centre projects
• Dartmouth Cove water lots: deferral of zoning amendments pending Downtown Dartmouth Waterfront Revitalization
• Heritage designation request for 2316 Maynard Street, Halifax
• Approval of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment and Management Plan for priority parks

Halifax Regional Council unanimously approved the 2026/27 budget schedule and a temporary borrowing resolution of $419,654,830, plus a $45,177,651 borrowing resolution and authority to issue a debenture up to that amount at ≤7% interest. The council also passed the first reading of amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law (14‑3 vote) and unanimously added 2316 Maynard Street to the heritage property registry. Additional unanimous actions included allocating $1.5 M for affordable housing and declining the Orenda Canoe Club funding request.

• Approved 2026/27 Budget Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Borrowing Resolution of $419,654,830 (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Borrowing Resolution of $45,177,651 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor and clerk to sign debenture up to $45,177,651 at ≤7% interest (unanimous)
• First reading of amendments to Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law passed (14 in favour, 3 against)
• Approved inclusion of 2316 Maynard Street in heritage property registry (unanimous)
• Allocated $1,500,000 from Density Bonus Reserve to affordable housing grant program (unanimous)
• Declined Orenda Canoe Club funding request and referred to Community Grants program (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council

Regional Council holds a public hearing on a proposed 12-storey building at 2764-2778 Robie Street, which requires amendments to the Regional Centre planning strategy and land-use by-law, plus a development agreement. Council also considers a drought water delivery program with an unbudgeted reserve withdrawal up to $200,000, a deferral of Dartmouth Cove water lots amendments, second reading of a cemetery by-law and fee changes, and several reports on parks, ice rinks, campaign finance, and other policy matters.

• Public hearing and vote on 12-storey building at 2764-2778 Robie Street, Halifax (PID 00005181) via planning amendments and development agreement
• Approval of drought water delivery for residents without well water, funded by $200,000 from Risk Resilience Reserve
• Deferral of any amendments to Dartmouth Cove water lots until completion of the Downtown Dartmouth Waterfront Revitalization project
• Second reading of By-law C-703 (Municipal Cemeteries) and amendments to Administrative Order 20 on cemetery fees
• First reading of By-law C-1103 amending the Campaign Financing By-law

The council unanimously adopted amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law to allow a 12‑storey building at 2764‑2778 Robie Street. It also provisionally approved the related development agreement, set conditions for signing, and took action on several other items including a new grant program for non‑profits, cemetery fee changes, and water distribution measures.

• Approved amendments to the Regional Centre Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law to permit a 12‑storey building at 2764‑2778 Robie Street (unanimous)
• Provisionally approved the development agreement for 2764‑2778 Robie Street, requiring owner signature within 120 days (passed)
• Directed the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a grant program framework for tax relief to non‑profit organizations (12‑5 vote)
• Adopted amendments to Cemetery By‑law C‑700 and Administrative Order 20 on cemetery fees (unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of Dartmouth Cove Water Lots until the Downtown Dartmouth Waterfront Revitalization project returns (15‑2 vote)
• Deferred the recommendation on Dartmouth Cove Water Lots pending amendments for Alternative 2 (15‑2 vote)
• Approved distribution of drinking water (4 L per person) and a $200,000 unbudgeted reserve withdrawal, with amendment adding more distribution centres (16‑1 vote)
• Approved Community Based Stewardship Program for Wilderness Parks and First Reading of By‑law C‑1103 (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will consider approving capital grants, a new cemetery bylaw, and the installation of bicycle facilities in Dartmouth. The body will also discuss the redevelopment of the Wanderers Block and emergency egress options for subdivisions.

• Approve $23,570 capital grant to St. Peter’s Church
• Approve By-law C-703 amending the Cemeteries By-law
• Direct staff to install ~2.5 km of bicycle facilities on Slayter Street
• Direct staff to provide egress options for 2026/27 capital budget
• Direct staff to report on converting Argyle Street to a year-round pedestrian zone

The council approved the minutes from August 5, 2025 and adopted the amended agenda, adding two personnel items. It unanimously approved five consent‑agenda items and removed two items at councillors’ requests. The council voted 12‑4 to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a redevelopment plan for the horticulture complex and parks depot on the Wanderers Block, including an economic impact analysis.

• Approved August 5, 2025 council minutes (motion passed)
• Approved agenda amendments adding Items 17.4 and 17.5 (motion passed)
• Removed Local Street Bikeway Dartmouth from consent agenda at Councillor Purdy’s request
• Removed 2025/2026 Marketing Levy Special Event Reserve 2nd Intake Report from consent agenda at Councillor White’s request
• Approved consent‑agenda items: Community Grants Program 2025 referral; First Reading of By‑law C‑703 (municipal cemeteries); Appointment of Building Officials; Improvement to Active Transportation Network – CN Crossing; AN116 HRM Asset Names (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to develop a redevelopment plan for the Wanderers Block horticulture complex and parks depot, including facility needs, funding prospects, financial feasibility, priority assessment, and economic impact analysis (12 in favour, 4 against)

Halifax Regional Council

Regional Council will consider rescinding its July 8 decision on the Morris Street bike lane and directing new planning for alternative cycling connections. Council also holds a public hearing on a noise exemption for the Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival, and votes on a $33.4M winter maintenance contract, the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, and a 12-storey development on Robie Street.

• Rescission of Morris Street bike lane motion and direction for new cycling connection planning
• Award of $33,390,448.72 winter maintenance contract for Sackville, Beaver Bank, Fall River, Windsor Junction area
• First reading for a 12-storey tall mid-rise building at 2764-2778 Robie Street, Halifax
• Adoption of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan directing budget and action plans
• Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on noise exemption for Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival

Halifax Regional Council voted 11‑5 to rescind the July 8, 2025 motion on Item 15.1.6 concerning the Morris Street bike lane. The council then approved an amended motion (10‑6) to add engagement with EMC and the Port of Halifax, and directed the CAO to conduct additional functional planning for alternative cycling connections on Morris Street (11‑5). It also requested the mayor to respond to the Premier’s July 16 letter and directed further planning for the University Avenue portion of the Peninsula South Complete Streets project (14‑2). Earlier agenda items, including the consent agenda and approval of minutes, were passed unanimously.

• Rescinded July 8, 2025 motion on Item 15.1.6 (Morris Street bike lane) (11‑5)
• Amended motion to add engagement with EMC and Port of Halifax (10‑6)
• Directed CAO to conduct additional functional planning for alternative cycling connections on Morris Street (11‑5)
• Requested Mayor to respond to Premier’s July 16, 2025 letter (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to plan and redesign University Avenue portion of Peninsula South Complete Streets project (14‑2)
• Approved consent agenda items: three fly‑past requests, winter‑maintenance contract award, heritage‑conservation incentive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved order of business with additions and deletions (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council - Continuation

The Halifax Regional Council is meeting to continue business from July 8, 2025. The body will discuss reserve funding strategies, transit options, and the status of the Cogswell Park encampment site.

• Proposed amendments to Administrative Order 2014-015-ADM regarding reserve funding strategies
• Access-A-Bus access in communities lacking transportation options
• De-designation of Cogswell Park Encampment Site
• Discussion on Strong Mayor Powers
• Ratification of in-camera items

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will debate major budget directions, including a comprehensive service review, a corporate user fee policy, and a request to the province for HST revenue sharing. Council will also vote on amendments to reserve strategies, the Windsor Street Exchange project phase, a community mediation pilot, and two heritage items. Public hearings are scheduled for a zoning amendment at 174 Main Street, Dartmouth and the closure of Ryan Gate. Member items include expanding Access-A-Bus and de-designating the Cogswell Park encampment.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment for 174 Main Street, Dartmouth under Suburban Housing Accelerator
• Approval of Windsor Street Exchange project phase and construction
• Reserve strategy amendments: $5M capital fund reserve, new Police Extraordinary Investigation Reserve, fund reallocations
• Proposed closure of Ryan Gate, Dartmouth via Administrative Order SC-108
• Member motion to expand Access-A-Bus service beyond transit boundary

The council approved amendments to the Suburban Housing Accelerator Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law. It also approved Administrative Order SC‑108 to close the Ryan Gate right‑of‑way. Council directed the Chief Administrative Officer to develop a service‑review framework, a corporate user‑fee policy, the 2026‑27 budget and a capital‑plan reprioritization, and instructed the mayor to seek a provincial funding review. An Access‑A‑Bus item was deferred to the August 5, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted amendments to Suburban Housing Accelerator Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Order SC‑108 to close the Ryan Gate right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to develop a comprehensive service review framework and corporate user‑fee policy (motion amended 16‑1)
• Directed Mayor to request provincial review of service exchange and HST revenue sharing (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to prepare the 2026‑27 budget and reprioritize the capital plan (unanimous)
• Deferred Item 15.4.1 – Access‑A‑Bus – to the August 5, 2025 council meeting (passed)
• Added Item 17.9 – Personnel Matter – to the agenda (passed)
• Deferred Item 22.1 – Intergovernmental Relations – to a future meeting (agreed)

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will discuss and vote on several items, including the Wanderers Block Functional Plan directing staff to explore redevelopment of the horticulture complex and parks depot. Other business includes a site plan appeal for a property on Highway 7 in Porters Lake, amendments to the affordable housing grants administrative order, and a motion to maintain current vehicle noise enforcement. The council will also consider grants for rural transit ($503,851) and community grants ($476,430).

• Direction to staff on Wanderers Block redevelopment (horticulture complex, parks depot)
• Appeal of site plan approval for Highway 7, Porters Lake (PID 40740276)
• First reading of By-law S-317 respecting streets, repealing older ordinances
• Adoption of new Affordable Housing Grants Administrative Order (replacing 2020-008-ADM)
• Proposed residential parking permit surcharge based on vehicle weight

Halifax Regional Council approved the first reading of By‑law S‑317 on streets, the 2025/26 Rural Transit Funding Program, the 2025 Community Grants awards, and a heritage‑property alteration at 7895 Highway 7, all unanimously. The council also rescinded a 2022 staff‑report request unanimously and voted 11‑5 to keep the current vehicle‑noise enforcement. A resolution urging federal firefighter screening was adopted unanimously, while the Wanderers Block Functional Plan was deferred and a private personnel matter was added to the agenda.

• Approved First Reading of By‑law S‑317 (Streets) – unanimous
• Approved 2025/26 Rural Transit Funding Program – unanimous
• Approved 2025 HRM Community Grants Program awards – unanimous
• Approved alteration to heritage property at 7895 Highway 7 – unanimous
• Rescinded February 8 2022 staff‑report request – unanimous
• Voted 11‑5 to maintain current vehicle‑noise enforcement mechanism
• Adopted resolution to Federation of Canadian Municipalities for firefighter screening – unanimous
• Deferred Wanderers Block Functional Plan to a future meeting

Halifax Regional Council - Special Meeting

Halifax Regional Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the Regional Plan Review: Phase 4. The body is considering repealing the 2014 planning strategy and adopting a new 2025 version along with related by-law amendments.

• Adoption of the 2025 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy
• Amendments to Land Use By-Laws and Secondary Municipal Planning Strategies
• Amendments to the Regional Subdivision By-Law
• Updates to meet Provincial Minimum Planning Requirements Regulations for housing supply
• Proposed approach for the Margeson Drive Area in Middle Sackville

The council moved and seconded a motion to approve the agenda as circulated. The motion was put and passed. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Agenda approved as circulated (motion passed)

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will give first reading to the proposed 2025 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, replacing the 2014 plan, and schedule a public hearing. Other decisions include awarding a $539,849 contract for an armoured rescue vehicle, extending the student transit pass pilot program, and reviewing the rural transit grant program. A motion to pause new bike lane projects pending a traffic impact review will also be debated.

• Regional Plan Review Phase 4: First reading of new 2025 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and associated by-law amendments
• Armoured Rescue Vehicle: Award contract to Cambli Group Inc. for $539,849 (net HST included)
• Student Transit Pass Pilot Program: Extend through 2025/26, expand to homeschooled students
• Rural Transit Grant Program Review: Establish advisory group and develop fare integration strategy
• Motion to pause new bike lane capital projects until traffic impact review is completed

The council approved the May 27, 2025 minutes and the amended agenda. It unanimously approved the consent agenda items, rescinded a prior amendment request on Margeson Drive lands, and directed a study of the former Texaco/Valero refinery site. The council also passed several amendments to watercourse policies, approved a 9‑for‑8 amendment to item 1(a), and voted 16‑1 to have the CAO prepare a staff report on subdivision frontage on private roads.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior amendment request on Margeson Drive lands (unanimous)
• Directed study of former Texaco/Valero refinery lands (unanimous)
• Amended watercourse policy language (unanimous)
• Passed amendment to item 1(a) (9 in favour, 8 against)
• Directed CAO to prepare staff report on subdivision frontage on private roads (16 in favour, 1 against)

Halifax Regional Council - Special Meeting

Halifax Regional Council is meeting to consider First Reading for the Regional Plan Review: Phase 4 (Case 22257). The proposal includes replacing the 2014 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and updating associated land use by-laws and subdivision regulations.

• Proposed repeal of the 2014 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy
• Proposed approval of the 2025 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy
• Proposed amendments to Land Use By-Laws
• Proposed amendments to the Regional Subdivision By-Law
• Scheduling of a public hearing

The council approved a series of amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, by‑laws and policy language, many changing “may” to “shall” and adding specific parcel identifiers. A motion to rescind part of a short‑term rental directive was defeated by a tie vote. Additional procedural waivers and unanimous approvals were also recorded.

• Approved agenda as circulated (motion passed)
• Waived rules of order section 83(1)&(3) for Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to item 1(e) adding PID 00642462 (15 in favour, 1 against)
• Approved amendment to item EN-1 replacing “may” with “shall” (13 in favour, 3 against)
• Approved amendment to item M-1 replacing “may” with “shall” (11 in favour, 5 against)
• Approved amendment to chapter 5.3 policy H‑1 to enable modular, factory‑built, mass‑timber housing (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to rescind part 2 of short‑term rental update (8 in favour, 8 against)
• Approved amendment to item 1(f) height map changes (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council

Council will vote on maintaining current short-term rental rules and directing a proactive enforcement program. Other decisions include adding properties on Ropewalk Lane to the heritage registry, approving capital budget adjustments, and funding a dual-fuel bus demonstration. Several motions propose studies on FireSmart debris management, a litter strategy, and a new Timberlea school.

• Heritage hearing: request to include 6 to 16 and 20 Ropewalk Lane, Dartmouth in municipal heritage registry
• Fly-past permission for REMAX NOVA IWK Classic Golf Tournament on June 16, 2025
• Commercial area rate amendment for Sackville Heights Community & Cultural Centre from 0.000 to 0.007 per $100 assessment
• One-time $175,700 withdrawal for Year 10 funding of Halifax Mobile Food Market
• Award of $1,042,339 RFP for Halifax Common Playground to Turf Masters Landscaping Ltd.

Halifax Regional Council approved a series of short‑term rental measures, directing the CAO to develop an enforcement program, prepare a staff report on additional options, and draft amendments to Planning Districts 14 & 17 land‑use by‑law. The motion passed with 15 votes in favour and 1 against. The council also approved the inclusion of 6‑16 Ropewalk Lane as a heritage property and several consent‑agenda items unanimously.

• Approved inclusion of 6‑16 Ropewalk Lane as a heritage property (unanimous)
• Approved fly‑past permission for the REMAX NOVA IWK Classic Golf Tournament (unanimous)
• Approved increase to Project CB210020 Halifax Common Pool (unanimous)
• Approved Halifax Transit dual‑fuel (diesel/hydrogen) bus demonstration (unanimous)
• Amended commercial area tax rate for Sackville Heights Community & Cultural Centre to 0.007 per $100 assessment (unanimous)
• Adopted short‑term rental policy amendments and directed CAO to develop enforcement program (15‑1)
• Directed CAO to prepare staff report on additional short‑term rental options (15‑1)
• Directed CAO to draft Planning District 14 & 17 land‑use by‑law amendment for one unit per lot short‑term rental (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will consider amendments to Administrative Order 10, which governs partial tax exemptions for residential properties, along with a new fixed sidewalk area rate for rural communities. The agenda also includes a background study for a Downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District, multiple grant programs for museums and events, and motions to study a regional outdoor pickleball facility in Dartmouth and an emergency rescue service for mobility device users.

• Deferred business: Proposed amendments to Administrative Order 10, Respecting Partial Tax Exemption for Residential Taxation
• Sidewalk area rate of $0.021 per $100 taxable value for rural communities, with functional planning in Hubbards
• Background study to initiate a Heritage Conservation District in Downtown Dartmouth
• Community Museum Grants: 14 annual operating grants ($157,890) and 8 one-time project grants ($55,920)
• Regional Special Events Grants: 55 event grants ($330,000) and 22 event grants ($310,000) for 2025/26

The council approved amendments to Administrative Order 10, changing the partial tax exemption policy, with a 16‑to‑1 vote. It also approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including a request for charter amendments to allow lien and bond authority, multiple museum and special‑events grant programs, a marketing‑levy grant package, and the initiation of a Downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District study. Additionally, the council directed the CAO to prepare amendments to the Sidewalk Area Rates Order for rural sidewalks and approved the minutes from April 29, 2025.

• Adopted amendments to Administrative Order 10 (partial tax exemption) (16‑1)
• Approved HRM Charter amendment request for lien and bond authority (unanimous)
• Approved Community Museum Grants 2025: 14 operating grants ($157,890) and 8 project grants ($55,920) (unanimous)
• Approved Regional Special Events Grants 2025: 55 event grants ($330,000) and 22 event grants ($310,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Marketing Levy Special Event Reserve Grants 2025 funding $833,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted Downtown Dartmouth Heritage Conservation District background study to initiate process (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to prepare amendments to Sidewalk Area Rates Order for rural sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 (unanimous)

Halifax Regional Council

The Halifax Regional Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to development controls along the Sackville and Little Sackville River floodplains. Council will also vote on updates to council member remuneration, a proactive vegetation management program, and the 2026-2030 strategic planning process. Other items include approving a Dismantling Racism and Hate Plan framework and granting permission for the Armview Restaurant to serve alcohol in Rotary Park.

• Public hearing on Case 21402 to update floodplain development controls for Sackville and Little Sackville rivers
• Proposed amendments to Administrative Order 17 on council member remuneration and expense reimbursement
• Adoption of the 2026-2030 strategic planning process for the municipality
• Approval of a Dismantling Racism and Hate Plan framework and directing its development
• Permission for Armview Restaurant (7156 Chebucto Road) to serve alcohol in Rotary Park under a market value license

The council approved the minutes of the April 8 2025 Budget Committee and Regional Council. It unanimously adopted the amended order of business. Council unanimously adopted the proposed amendments to the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and to the Secondary Municipal Planning Strategies and land‑use by‑laws for Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, Upper Sackville, Bedford, Sackville and Sackville Drive. The council also approved amendments to Administrative Order 17 on council member remuneration (14 for, 2 against), directed a new active‑transportation inspection program and proactive vegetation‑management program, and approved the 2025‑26 Events East Business Plan for the Halifax Convention Centre.

• Approved minutes of April 8 2025 Budget Committee and Regional Council (motion passed)
• Approved amended order of business unanimously
• Adopted amendments to Regional Municipal Planning Strategy and secondary land‑use by‑laws (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Administrative Order 17 on council remuneration (14 for, 2 against)
• Directed CAO to develop active‑transportation inspection program and continue proactive vegetation‑management program (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑26 Events East Business Plan for Halifax Convention Centre (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on floodplain development controls (motion passed)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss and vote on a motion to recommend Halifax Regional Council approve the 2025/2026 operating budgets, capital plan, tax rates, and area rates. The committee will also consider amendments to a private road maintenance administrative order.

• Recommendation to approve 2025/2026 operating budgets and tax rates
• Approval of Area Rates and Uniform Charges for fiscal year 2025/26
• Amendments to Administrative Order 2018-003-ADM regarding private road maintenance
• Approval of Budget Committee minutes from February 26 and March 19, 2025
• Approval of In Camera minutes from March 19, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from February 26 and March 19, 2025. It then voted to recommend that Halifax Regional Council adopt the operating budget, capital plan and tax rates for fiscal 2025/26, approve area rates and uniform charges, and adopt amendments to Administrative Order 2018-003-ADM on private road maintenance. The motion passed with 12 votes in favour and 3 against.

• Approved February 26 & March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved order of business (no additions or deletions)
• Recommended adoption of 2025/26 operating budget, capital plan and tax rates (12‑3)
• Recommended approval of area rates and uniform charges for 2025/26 (12‑3)
• Recommended adoption of amendments to Administrative Order 2018-003-ADM on private road maintenance (12‑3)

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will vote on the 2025/26 operating and capital budgets, tax rates, and area rates. They will also consider several reports including transit fare support for people experiencing homelessness, a firefighter cancer screening program, and a partnership with the Dartmouth Curling Club. Other items include removing the municipality's X (formerly Twitter) accounts and applying for a federal tree canopy grant.

• Ratification of 2025/26 Budget, Capital Plan, and Tax Rates (item 18.1)
• Increase monthly transit fare products for homelessness initiatives by equivalent of 100 Adult Monthly Passes (item 15.1.1)
• Direct CAO to establish comprehensive firefighter cancer screening program by Jan 1, 2026 (item 15.2.1)
• Discontinue municipal use of X platform by July 15, 2025, transitioning to Bluesky (item 15.1.2)
• Commit $629,750 from 2026/27 capital budget for Growing Canada’s Community Canopy grant application (item 15.1.3)

The council approved the minutes from March 18 and 25, 2025 and amended the agenda to include budget ratification items. All consent‑agenda items—including a transit fare increase for homelessness support, funding for the Community Canopy program, a firefighter cancer‑screening program, a Dartmouth curling‑club partnership, and a heritage hearing for Ropewalk Lane—were approved unanimously. A motion to discontinue all active X accounts by July 15, 2025 passed with 16 votes in favour and 1 against.

• Approved minutes of March 18 & 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendments adding Item 18.1 (Budget ratification) and Item 17.4 (Intergovernmental Relations) (unanimous)
• Approved transit fare increase for homelessness initiatives – equivalent of 100 Adult Monthly Passes (unanimous)
• Approved $629,750 (2026/27) and additional funds for Growing Canada’s Community Canopy program (unanimous)
• Approved comprehensive firefighter cancer‑screening program effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Dartmouth Curling Club partnership opportunity (unanimous)
• Approved setting a heritage hearing date for 6‑16 Ropewalk Lane, Dartmouth (unanimous)
• Voted 16‑1 to discontinue all municipal X social media accounts by July 15 2025

Budget Committee - Continuation

The Budget Committee is continuing its meeting from March 19, 2025. The main item is consideration of the 2025/26 Budget Adjustment List. Council may also go into a private session to discuss in-camera minutes from February 7, 2025.

• 2025/26 Budget Adjustment List for consideration
• Possible In Camera (private) session to consider February 7, 2025 Budget Committee minutes

Halifax Regional Council

Council holds a joint public hearing with North West Community Council on amendments to allow a two-storey commercial office building at 1274 Hammonds Plains Rd. They also consider reports on Westwood Hills egress, houseboat regulation, development agreements, mobile food market funding, urban forest management, heritage incentives, and other items.

• Public hearing on MPSA-2023-00304 for a two-storey commercial office building at 1274 Hammonds Plains Rd (PID 00422279).
• Westwood Hills egress report: directs CAO to advance emergency road connection to Highway 103 and study region-wide subdivision egress.
• Report on legislative options for houseboats and floating homes, requesting letters to province and federal government.
• Development agreement policy for a 12-storey building at 2764–2778 Robie Street in Halifax.
• Long-term support for Mobile Food Market with $175,700 for Year 10 and plans for future years.

Council unanimously adopted amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law for Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains and Upper Sackville, permitting a two‑storey commercial office building up to 604 m² at 1274 Hammonds Plains Road. The council also unanimously approved legislative options for houseboats and floating homes, the Urban Forest Management Plan update, and the 2025/2026 Heritage Incentive Program. Additionally, the council granted permission for an RCAF fly‑over over the Wanderers Grounds (14‑in‑favour, 2‑against).

• Adopted amendments to Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use By‑law allowing two‑storey office at 1274 Hammonds Plains Rd (unanimous)
• Approved legislative options for houseboats and floating homes, directing mayor to request provincial/federal collaboration (unanimous)
• Approved Urban Forest Management Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/2026 Heritage Incentive Program (unanimous)
• Granted RCAF permission for fly‑over over Wanderers Grounds on June 21 2025 at 4:04 p.m. (14‑for, 2‑against)
• Directed CAO to negotiate a 4 m easement at 10 Kirk Road (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to advance emergency‑only roadway connection for Westwood Hills subdivision to Highway 103 (unanimous)
• Directed CAO to investigate connector roads for Westwood Hills, Highland Park North, Upper Hammonds Plains and consider leveraging Melvin Lake Wind Project (unanimous)

Budget Committee - Continuation

The Budget Committee will continue its meeting from March 19, 2025, to consider the 2025/26 Budget Adjustment List. The committee may also go into a private session to approve minutes from a previous in-camera meeting. No specific adjustment amounts or details are listed in the agenda.

• 2025/26 Budget Adjustment List for consideration
• Possible in-camera session to approve private minutes from February 7, 2025

Budget Committee - Continuation

The Woodlawn Budget Committee will continue from its March 19 meeting. Members will consider the 2025/26 Budget Adjustment List. The committee may enter an In Camera session to review the February 7, 2025 Budget Committee minutes. No other agenda items are listed.

• 2025/26 Budget Adjustment List for Consideration
• In Camera (In Private) Minutes - February 7, 2025 Budget Committee

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider the 2025/26 Budget Adjustment List and a motion directing the Chief Administrative Officer to finalize the operating budget, capital budget, and four‑year capital plan for Regional Council. The committee will also approve minutes from February 12 and 19, 2025, address any conflicts of interest, and hold a public participation segment. An in‑camera session will approve February 7, 2025 minutes and review a confidential legal‑advice report.

• Approval of February 12 & 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public participation segment
• Consideration of 2025/26 Budget Adjustment List with motion to direct CAO to finalize operating and capital budgets and four‑year capital plan
• In‑camera approval of February 7, 2025 Budget Committee minutes
• Review of confidential legal advice report (no attachment selected)

The committee unanimously approved a recommendation for the CAO to establish a comprehensive firefighter cancer screening program by Jan. 1 2026. It also amended the budget to include the Community Crisis Diversion Pilot Service (15‑1 vote) and a request for 14 additional RCMP positions (12‑4 vote). The minutes from February 12 and 19 were approved, and a motion to hold an in‑camera session on an intergovernmental matter was passed.

• Approved firefighter cancer screening program recommendation (unanimous)
• Amended budget to add Community Crisis Diversion Pilot Service (15 in favour, 1 against)
• Amended budget to add RCMP Staffing Request – 14 positions (12 in favour, 4 against)
• Approved minutes of February 12 & 19, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved motion to convene in‑camera session on intergovernmental matter (motion passed)

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will consider a series of motions including the allocation of $1,500,000 from the Housing Accelerator Fund to support grants under the Second Unit Incentive Program. The council will also hear a heritage property request for 8 Sullivan’s Hill in Bedford and adopt urgent amendments to municipal planning strategies and land‑use by‑laws for housing. Additional items include fly‑past permissions for the Canadian Armed Forces, a facility operating agreement for Wallace Lucas Community Centre, and the write‑off of uncollectible tax accounts.

• Allocate $1,500,000 of Housing Accelerator Fund to the Second Unit Incentive Program (Administrative Order 2025-001-ADM)
• Approve inclusion of 8 Sullivan’s Hill, Bedford in the Registry of Heritage Properties
• Adopt urgent amendments to secondary municipal planning strategies and land‑use by‑laws for housing
• Grant permission for CAF fly‑past over Point Pleasant Park on May 4, 2025 at 500 ft altitude
• Write‑off uncollectible tax accounts totaling $20,759.93 (real property) and $16,517.67 (general revenue)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to decide whether to incorporate several proposed 2025/26 budgets and business plans into the Draft 2025/26 Operating Budget. These proposals cover corporate services, the Auditor General, public libraries, and fiscal services.

• Proposed 2025/26 budgets for Chief Administrative Office, Finance & Asset Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Legal & Legislative Services
• Proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan for the Auditor General
• Proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan for Halifax Public Libraries
• Proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan for Fiscal Services

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will consider a two-phase plan for the Windsor Street Exchange project and a site analysis for a new police headquarters. The body will also review funding requests for arts and sports organizations and a heritage registration for a property in Bedford.

• Windsor Street Exchange project: Proposal to proceed with current design and plan a second phase for road widening and transit lanes
• 1274 Hammonds Plains Road: Proposed amendments to allow a two-storey commercial office building (max 604 sq metres)
• RadStorm Community Arts Space: Proposed one-time $100,000 contribution for the purchase of 2177 Gottingen Street
• 6 First Avenue, Bedford: Request to include the property in the Registry of Heritage Properties
• Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame and Discovery Center: Requests for $300,000 and $200,000 annual funding respectively

Budget Committee - Continuation

This is a continuation meeting of the Budget Committee, resuming discussions from February 19, 2025. The agenda lists only a single item: Operations Business Units, with no attached details or specific proposals. The meeting is procedural and lacks concrete items for review.

Budget Committee - Continuation

The Budget Committee is holding a continuation of its February 19, 2025 meeting to discuss operations business units. The session is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Continuation of February 19, 2025 Budget Committee meeting
• Operations Business Units discussion
• Meeting location: Council Chamber, 3rd Floor City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
• Meeting time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• No items selected for discussion

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review and incorporate proposed 2025/26 budgets and business plans from seven city departments into the Draft Operating Budget. The meeting is scheduled to continue over three days.

• Review of Major Projects Office 2025/26 budget and business plan
• Review of Strategic Infrastructure & Transportation Planning 2025/26 budget
• Review of Public Works 2025/26 budget and business plan
• Review of Parks & Recreation 2025/26 budget and business plan
• Review of Halifax Transit 2025/26 budget and business plan

Budget Committee - Continuation

The Budget Committee is continuing its deliberations from February 12, focusing on the budgets for Community Safety, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, and Halifax Regional Police/RCMP. No specific figures or decisions are listed in the agenda; the meeting is scheduled to reconvene on February 19.

• Community Safety budget review
• Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency budget review
• Halifax Regional Police and RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment budget review

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is considering proposed 2025/26 operating budgets for Community Safety, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, and Halifax Regional Police & RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment. Each item includes a motion to incorporate the respective budget and business plan into the Draft 2025/26 Operating Budget. The RCMP proposal includes an estimated increase of $2,837,400 for fourteen new regular member positions.

• Motion to incorporate Community Safety proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan
• Motion to incorporate Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan
• Motion to incorporate Halifax Regional Police proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan
• Motion to incorporate RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan
• Estimated increase of $2,837,400 for 14 RCMP HRD positions, pro-rated at $1,418,700 for 2025/26

Halifax Regional Council

The council will consider three CAO‑recommended motions: a $100,000‑per‑year, five‑year contribution agreement with the Lake District Recreation Association; $100,000 funding for a Community Mediation pilot program with United Way; and adoption of the revised 2025‑2028 Accessibility Strategy. Additional items include a first‑reading of housing‑related planning amendments, amendments to a tax‑exemption order, and a heritage hearing request for 8 Sullivan’s Hill, Bedford.

• Lake District Recreation Association – $100,000 per year for 5 years contribution agreement
• Community Mediation pilot – $100,000 funding to United Way for 2025/26
• 2025‑2028 Accessibility Strategy – repeal old, adopt revised version
• Urgent changes to housing planning documents – first reading and public hearing schedule
• Amendments to Administrative Order 10 – partial residential tax exemption

Budget Committee - Continuation

The provided document contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider the 2025/26 Operating Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan. Motions will recommend that the CAO continue developing the operating budget in line with council's strategic plan, and that regional council approve the capital budget schedule, reserves withdrawals, and multi-year projects.

• 2025/26 Operating Budget introduction: motion to recommend continued development per strategic plan
• 2025/26 Multi-Year Capital Plan: proposed approval of capital budget schedule and in-principle approval of out-year plans
• Approval of 2025/26 Capital Reserves Withdrawals as per staff report
• Approval of 2025/26 Multi-year Capital Projects schedule
• Public participation opportunity before decisions

Halifax Regional Council - Special Meeting

Halifax Regional Council is holding a special meeting to discuss an in-camera (private) matter on intergovernmental relations and to consider a motion by Councillor Cleary directing the Chief Administrative Officer to produce an expedited report on legal and practical ways to limit or eliminate procurement from US companies and US-origin goods/services. The council will also vote on adopting recommendations from a private and confidential report.

• Motion by Councillor Cleary to direct CAO to report on limiting US procurement
• In-camera item on intergovernmental relations (Section 19 of HRM Charter)
• In-camera item on intergovernmental relations with private and confidential report and recommendations

Halifax Regional Council

The council will consider several motions, including approving funds for an urgent repair of the Halifax Transit Craig Blake ferry propulsion unit and authorizing the Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment to proceed. It will also vote on anti‑Black racism grant awards, a council member’s endorsement for a national municipal board, and amendments to council member remuneration rules.

• Approve up to $2 million from the Q421‑Options reserve for Craig Blake ferry VOITH propulsion unit repair
• Direct the CAO to proceed with the Windsor Street Exchange project and future‑proof transit infrastructure
• Approve thirteen anti‑Black racism grant awards totaling $104,000
• Endorse Councillor Deagle Gammon for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board
• Provide notice to adopt amendments to Administrative Order 17 on council member remuneration

Halifax Regional Council

Halifax Regional Council will consider funding transfers totaling over $1 million for modem purchases for Public Works and Halifax Transit. Other key items include adopting a Park Lighting Strategy, removing pickleball court markings at Castle Hill Park, and holding heritage hearings for 1300 Oxford Street and 6 First Avenue, Bedford. A motion to review the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Strategy will also be discussed.

• $1,050,670 in funding transfers for modem purchases: $281,670 for Public Works and $769,000 for Halifax Transit
• Adoption of the Park Lighting Strategy as a guiding document for pathway, facility, and placemaking lighting
• Direct removal of pickleball court markings and nets at Castle Hill Park, and review of replacement sites with sound barriers
• Heritage hearing to consider including 1300 Oxford Street, Halifax in the municipal heritage registry
• Less than market value lease with ECDIS Intervention Association for premises at 45 Connolly Road, Middle Sackville