Lethbridge, AB

Community Issues Committee

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City Council

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Community Issues Committee

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City Council

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City Council approved the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and rezoned two parcels on W T Hill Blvd S for mini-storage use. The council also affirmed confidence in the Lethbridge Public Library and approved several capital project budget amendments.

• Approved Bylaw 6534 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Train 2 – 20 ML/D Expansion (7-0)
• Approved Bylaw 6526 rezoning 550 and 554 W T Hill Blvd S to Direct Control for mini-storage (7-0)
• Approved Bylaw 6524 amending the London Road Area Redevelopment Plan (5-0)
• Affirmed confidence in Lethbridge Public Library Board and staff (7-0)
• Amended CIP budget for SAAG Facility Enhancements to include $200,000 grant (7-0)
• Increased CIP budget for project C-6 (Bikeways/Pathways/Sidewalks) by $981,679 (7-0)
• Approved Triple M Housing's grant application (7-0)
• Declared September 9, 2026, as International FASD Awareness Day (7-0)

Community Issues Committee

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The Community Issues Committee received updates on the Encampment Strategy and Excite Lethbridge finances as information. It also recommended City Council request a detailed report on downtown bike lanes by the end of Q1 2027, including comparators, parking survey links, background, provincial impacts, and success measures. All motions carried 8-0.

• Adopted agenda as amended to include public correspondence on bike lanes (8-0)
• Approved July 7, 2026 minutes with correction to 'Alberta' (8-0)
• Received Encampment Strategy Update as information (8-0)
• Recommended Council receive bike lane status update and request Q1 2027 report (8-0)
• Received Excite Lethbridge financial report for April and May 2026 (8-0)

City Council

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The council approved $596,538 from the Affordable and Social Housing Capital Fund for the Streets Alive Mission project at 925‑15 Street South. It also amended the Green Acres Foundation funding deadline, adopted the updated Public Art Master Plan, adopted the Community Safety Action Plan, and approved the Advocacy Framework. The Canyons Outline Plan was amended and Bylaw 6529 (1220 30 St W) received second and third readings, while Bylaw 6531 (1902 9 Ave S) received its first reading.

• Approved $596,538 housing grant for Streets Alive Mission (8‑0)
• Amended Green Acres funding deadline to Dec 31 2026 (vote not recorded)
• Adopted updated Public Art Master Plan (adopted)
• Directed Snow/Ice Control to continue Option 1 windrow service (adopted)
• Adopted Community Safety Action Plan in principle (adopted)
• Adopted amended Advocacy Framework (adopted)
• Amended Canyons Outline Plan – deleted section 4 and replaced with Part A (7‑1)
• Bylaw 6529 – Land Use amendment for 1220 30 St W: second reading (8‑0) and third reading (8‑0)

Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will discuss a motion to confirm Council's confidence in the Lethbridge Public Library, its board and staff. They will also consider amendments to the 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program for the SAAG facility enhancement and approve grant funding for the Link Pathway Project. Additionally, a business development application from Triple M Housing and reports from council representatives on various boards are on the agenda.

• Confirming Council's confidence in Lethbridge Public Library
• Project D-28: SAAG Facility Enhancement 2022-2031 CIP Amendment
• Link Pathway Project Grant Funding (urban and rural sections)
• Triple M Housing application under Business Development, Expansion and Retention Program
• Reports from council representatives on boards, commissions, and committees

The Community Issues Committee recommended that City Council affirm confidence in the Lethbridge Public Library Board and staff. The committee also recommended budget amendments for the Southern Alberta Art Gallery and the Link Pathway Project, and approved a grant application for Triple M Housing.

• Recommended Council affirm confidence in Lethbridge Library Board and staff (8-0)
• Recommended Council request provincial clarity and funding regarding the Libraries Act (5-3)
• Recommended adding $200,000 Travel Alberta grant to SAAG Facility Enhancements (8-0)
• Recommended $981,679 budget increase for Link Pathway Project (8-0)
• Recommended Council approve Triple M Housing grant application (8-0)
• Approved July 7, 2026 agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 2, 10, and 16, 2026 (7-0)
• Received board and commission presentations as information (8-0)

City Council

Council will consider first readings of several bylaws, including a borrowing bylaw for a $20 million per day expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Train 2. They will also discuss the 2027 operating budget, including potential levy increases and grants for senior centers and the Chinook Arch library system. A public hearing is scheduled for 3:00 PM on the London Road Area Redevelopment Plan amendment.

• First reading of Bylaw 6534 – Borrowing for Wastewater Treatment Plant Train 2 expansion
• First reading of Bylaw 6524 – London Road Area Redevelopment Plan amendment
• Land use bylaw amendments at 550/554 W T Hill Blvd S and 1220 30 St W
• 2027 Operating Budget workshop with 34 attachments on levies and grants
• Second/third reading of Bylaw 6532 – Sewerage Service Charge amendment

Council gave first reading to Bylaw 6524 amending the London Road Area Redevelopment Plan (6-0, with three councillors declaring conflicts and leaving). The council also approved second and third readings for the Galt Museum & Archives Bylaw and the Sewerage Service Charge Bylaw. Administrative reports including a $462,941 transit grant and a 10-year capital budget engagement plan were approved.

• Gave first reading to Bylaw 6524 (London Road ARP amendment) (6-0, 3 conflicts)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 6527 (Galt Museum & Archives) (9-0)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 6532 (Sewerage Service Charge) (9-0)
• Approved $462,941 for Low Income Transit Program grant (9-0)
• Approved up to $1,500 for Lethbridge Twinning Society delegation (9-0)
• Adopted Council Policy CC-82 Service Level (9-0)
• Directed public engagement for 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Bylaws 6526, 6529, 6534 via consent (9-0)

Community Issues Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on an amendment to The Canyons Outline Plan Part A – Land Use Concept. Also on the agenda are capital funding requests for affordable housing from Streets Alive Mission and Green Acres Foundation, updates on snow and ice control service levels, and the Community Safety Action Plan. Decisions or recommendations may be made on these items.

• The Canyons Outline Plan – Land Use Concept Amendment
• Affordable housing capital funding: Streets Alive Mission
• Affordable housing capital funding: Green Acres Foundation agreement amendment
• Snow and Ice Control service level change – Phase 2 and windrow assistance update
• Community Safety Action Plan 2026

The Community Issues Committee recommended City Council approve $596,538 from the Affordable and Social Housing Capital Fund for Streets Alive Mission's Supportive Recovery Housing project, with all eight members in favor. They also recommended adopting the updated Public Art Master Plan and a Snow and Ice Control service level change with a subscription-based windrow assistance service. A motion to dissolve the Animal Welfare Committee was defeated in a 4-4 tie. The committee additionally adopted the Community Safety Action Plan in principle, 7-1.

• Approved $596,538 for Streets Alive Mission supportive housing (8-0)
• Approved Canyons Outline Plan land use concept amendment (7-1)
• Adopted updated Public Art Master Plan in principle (8-0)
• Endorsed Snow and Ice Control Phase 2 with windrow assistance (8-0)
• Defeated dissolution of Animal Welfare Committee (4-4)
• Received Lethbridge Public Library 2025 report as information (8-0)
• Amended Advocacy Framework (8-0)
• Adopted Community Safety Action Plan in principle (7-1)

Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will hold deliberations regarding the 2027 operating budget. Discussions will include regional membership, library funding, and financial support for senior services. The committee will also review updates on the creative industries cluster initiative.

• 2027 Operating Budget deliberations
• Chinook Arch Regional Library System (CARLS) levy increase
• Temporary rent pause request for Lethbridge Seniors Centre Organization
• Membership in SouthGrow Regional Initiative
• Update on Creative Industries Cluster Ignition (Film, TV, and Gaming) initiative N-41

The Community Issues Committee recommended City Council approve the base 2027 Operating Budget and include a three-year forecast. Several amendments added or cut funding, including grants for senior centres and library fees. An amendment to eliminate honorariums for volunteer board members was unanimously defeated.

• Approved base 2027 Operating Budget (8-0)
• Referred Asset Management Reporting Specialist to 2028-2031 budget (5-3)
• Approved SouthGrow Regional Initiative membership fee $10,000 (6-2)
• Approved Chinook Arch Library membership fees $57,091 and $26,264 (8-0 each)
• Approved senior centre operating grants $75,000 each (8-0)
• Approved LGFF Operating Grant revenue $650,000 (8-0)
• Approved several revenue and reduction amendments (7-1 to 8-0)
• Defeated honorarium reduction for volunteer board members (0-8)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several key policy updates including a new Economic Development Strategy and an Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy. They are also considering amendments to the Galt Museum & Archives Bylaw and the Sewerage Service Charge Bylaw.

• Amendment to the Galt Museum & Archives Bylaw (Bylaw 6527)
• Amendment to the Sewerage Service Charge Bylaw (Bylaw 6532)
• City of Lethbridge Economic Development Strategy
• Hiring of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
• Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy update

Council adopted the City of Lethbridge Economic Development Strategy, approved policies for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Business Development, nominated Councillor Parker for a distinguished service award, and handled various administrative matters including approval of minutes and consent agenda items with amendments.

• Adopted Economic Development Strategy (8-0)
• Adopted Policy CC-71 Arts, Culture and Heritage (8-0)
• Adopted Policy CC-74 Business Development Program (8-0)
• Nominated Councillor Parker for Alberta Municipalities Distinguished Service Award (8-0)
• Approved tax cancellation request for $118.13 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 6532 Sewerage Service Charge (8-0)
• Approved appointments to Joint Committee of School Boards (8-0)
• Received Employee Staffing Statistics as information (8-0)

Community Issues Committee

The committee will hear the annual Lethbridge Police Commission presentation and a report back on safety and criminal concerns along 2A Avenue North. They will also discuss the CC-82 Service Level Policy, an update on the Creative Industries Cluster Ignition initiative, and a grant funding request for the Low Income Transit Program. The 2026 Airport Workplan update and Excite Lethbridge monthly report are on the agenda, with two confidential items related to the airport workplan and capital budget.

• Annual Lethbridge Police Commission presentation with policing plans and reports
• Lethbridge Police Commission report back on safety concerns along 2A Avenue North
• CC-82 Service Level Policy discussion
• 2026-27 Low Income Transit Program grant funding request
• 2026 Airport Workplan update (with confidential verbal component)

The committee recommended advancing $2M urban core public realm, $800K Christmas lights, $500K Fritz Sick replacement, $600K cemetery fund, $950K arena sound system renewal, and deferring Fire Station #3 relocation to 2028. It also approved $462K in provincial grant funding for low-income transit and adopted the CC-82 Service Level Policy. All other items were received or referred as noted.

• Approved CC-82 Service Level Policy (9-0)
• Approved $462K Low Income Transit Program grant recommendation (9-0)
• Approved airport workplan direction (7-1)
• Approved capital budget recommendations including $2M urban core, $800K Christmas lights, $500K Fritz Sick replacement, $600K cemetery fund, $950K arena sound system, fire station deferral to 2028, meeting calendar changes (5-3)
• Received Lethbridge Police Commission annual presentation (9-0)
• Received police report back on 2A Avenue North safety (9-0)
• Referred creative industries cluster update to operating budget deliberations (9-0)
• Received Excite Lethbridge monthly report (9-0)

City Council

City Council will consider a recommendation from the Community Issues Committee to amend the Wastewater 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program and approve construction of a new treatment plant train. They will also discuss a motion supporting Airdrie's call for provincial budget surplus investment in municipal infrastructure. Confidential reports include a major event grant funding request and community grant modernization.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Train 2 – 20 MLD expansion construction new project
• Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Analysis
• Community Grant Modernization (confidential)
• Support for City of Airdrie motion on provincial budget surplus and municipal infrastructure investment
• Major Event Grant Funding request (confidential)

Council approved $10,000 from contingency funds for a welcome and recognition initiative for the Southern Alberta Medical Program's inaugural class. It also endorsed a motion from the City of Airdrie advocating for provincial surplus allocation to municipal infrastructure. A referral motion passed to send updated council representative reporting rules to the July committee. The consent agenda was adopted, including a direction to study community grant modernization.

• Approved $10K for Southern Alberta Medical Program welcome (9-0)
• Endorsed Airdrie motion on provincial surplus for infrastructure (9-0)
• Referred council representative confidentiality rules to July committee (8-1)
• Approved community grant modernization study direction (9-0)

Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will hear presentations from the Joint Committee of School Boards and the Regional Health Advisory Council, and consider multiple submissions including the draft City of Lethbridge Economic Development Strategy, a bylaw amendment for the Galt Museum, and an update on the encampment strategy. The committee will also discuss confidential reports on the museum bylaw, major event grants, and advocacy plans.

• Consider draft City of Lethbridge Economic Development Strategy
• Bylaw 6527 to amend Galt Museum & Archives Bylaw
• Update on Encampment Strategy (Q1 2026)
• Policy CC-74 amendment for Business Development, Expansion and Retention Program
• Property tax cancellation request for roll 1215016030001

The Community Issues Committee recommended City Council approve a financial contribution and letter of support for hosting the 2028 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, with funds from the Major Community Event Grant budget. It also recommended adoption of the City of Lethbridge Economic Development Strategy with annual reporting requirements, adopted three new policies (CC-71, CC-74, CC-79), gave first reading to a bylaw amending the Galt Museum & Archives Bylaw, and approved a property tax cancellation of $118.13. An amendment to add governance reporting to the Economic Development Strategy failed in a 4-4 tie.

• Recommended approval of 2028 Scotties Tournament of Hearts grant contribution (8-0)
• Recommended adoption of Economic Development Strategy with reporting by end of 2026 (8-0)
• Adopted Council Policy CC-71 Arts, Culture and Heritage (8-0)
• Adopted Policy CC-74 Business Development, Expansion and Retention Grant Program (8-0)
• Adopted Policy CC-79 Hiring of the Chief Administrative Officer (8-0)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 6527 (Galt Museum & Archives Bylaw amendment) (8-0)
• Approved 2025 property tax cancellation for 1603 15 Ave S ($118.13) (7-0)
• Defeated amendment to require reporting on governance roles in Economic Strategy (4-4)

Special City Council Meeting

This special meeting is focused on confidential reports. Council will receive verbal updates regarding ongoing labor negotiations and a meeting with the MLA for Lethbridge-West.

• Labour Negotiations Update (Confidential)
• Intergovernmental Meeting update with MLA Lethbridge-West (Confidential)

The special council meeting was entirely procedural: council voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss confidential labour negotiations and an intergovernmental meeting with the MLA for Lethbridge-West. No substantive public decisions were made. Council authorized certain information from the closed session to be released on May 20, 2026.

• Entered closed session (8-0)
• Adjourned closed session (8-0)
• Authorized release of certain closed session info on May 20 (8-0)
• Kept labour negotiations update confidential (8-0)
• Kept intergovernmental meeting details confidential (8-0)

Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will receive a presentation on the draft 2027 Operating Budget and review budget documents. A confidential report on Community Grant Modernization is also scheduled.

• 2027 Operating Budget Workshop with draft budget documents
• Confidential report on Community Grant Modernization

The Community Issues Committee postponed the 2027 Operating Budget Workshop to June 10-11, 2026. It also recommended that City Council direct Administration to explore a competitive funding framework for Category One and Community Grants, and include the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre Operating Grant in the 2027 budget deliberations.

• Postponed 2027 Operating Budget Workshop to June 10-11 (6-0)
• Recommended Council direct Administration to examine competitive funding framework for grants and include Nord-Bridge Senior Centre grant in 2027 budget (7-0)

Community Issues Committee

The committee will receive presentations on the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program, consider an amendment to the wastewater CIP for a new treatment plant train, and review a Water Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan. A confidential report on the CIP is also scheduled.

• Capital Budget Workshop on 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program
• Amendment to wastewater CIP (E-26) and new Wastewater Treatment Plant Train 2 construction
• Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Financial Analysis
• Water Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan presentation

The Community Issues Committee voted 9-0 to recommend City Council amend the Capital Improvement Program to advance the Wastewater Treatment Plant Train 2 expansion, which will increase capacity by 50%. The committee also directed administration to implement a preferred funding strategy including utility rate adjustments and debt financing, and to bring a borrowing bylaw to Council on June 23rd.

• Recommended amending CIP E-26 and approving new WWTP Train 2 construction (9-0)
• Directed administration to implement funding strategy with rate adjustments and debt financing
• Directed administration to pursue grant opportunities
• Directed administration to bring borrowing bylaw to Council on June 23rd
• Received Water Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan as information (7-0)
• Approved closed meeting for confidential discussion on capital budget workshop
• Postponed capital budget workshop discussion to June 2 closed meeting

City Council

Council will hold public hearings on two land-use bylaw amendments: one for 1330 Abitibi Rd W and 1025 30 St W, and another to update the Municipal Development Plan. They will also discuss a ground ambulance agreement with Alberta Health Services and consider a resolution affirming confidence in the Lethbridge Public Library.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 6522: Land Use Bylaw amendment for 1330 Abitibi Rd W and 1025 30 St W
• Public hearing on Bylaw 6523: Amendment to Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 6265)
• EHS Ground Ambulance Service Agreement with Alberta Health Services
• Community Issues Committee recommendation on tax and assessment notice formats
• Council inquiry on inter-municipal collaboration framework deadlines

Council directed the City Manager to notify Alberta Emergency Health Services that Lethbridge will not extend the current EMS ground ambulance agreement beyond September 30, 2026. A separate motion to rescind a previous clause and accept the EHS costing model with $3.7M ongoing annual costs was defeated 2-7. Council also adopted a land use bylaw for residential rezoning and referred a library confidence resolution to a committee.

• Directed City Manager to notify EHS of no contract extension beyond Sept 30, 2026 (7-2)
• Defeated motion to accept EHS costing model with $3.7M annual cost (2-7)
• Adopted Bylaw 6522 for residential rezoning at 1330 Abitibi Rd W and 1025 30 St W (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax notice format enhancements (9-0)
• Referred library confidence resolution to Community Issues Committee (6-3)

Community Issues Committee

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Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to review and potentially approve a service agreement for ground ambulance services. This item follows a recommendation from the Community Issues Committee.

• EHS Ground Ambulance Service Agreement

Council voted 9-0 to postpone a decision on the EHS Ground Ambulance Agreement to the May 12, 2026 meeting. They also authorized release of three confidential recommendations from a March 24 meeting and entered a closed session to discuss the agreement further.

• Postponed EHS Ground Ambulance Agreement decision to May 12 (9-0)
• Authorized release of confidential recommendations 1, 2, 3 from March 24 meeting (9-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss the EHS agreement (9-0)

Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will hear presentations on the 2027 operating budget, including economic outlook and budget pressures. They will also discuss modernizing outdoor lighting regulations, library service levels, a temporary rent pause for the Lethbridge Seniors Centre, and an analysis of the EHS ground ambulance agreement. Additional items include an encampment strategy update, a policy amendment for business development, and a financial update from Excite Lethbridge.

• 2027 Operating Budget Update with state of affairs and budget pressures
• Modernization of Outdoor Lighting Regulations (Light Nuisance) presentation
• Chinook Arch Regional Library System service levels
• Support for Lethbridge Seniors Centre Organization - temporary rent pause
• EHS Ground Ambulance Service Agreement analysis

The Community Issues Committee narrowly approved a motion to recommend City Council notify Alberta that Lethbridge will not agree to cover additional costs for a new EMS Ground Ambulance Agreement or extend the current contract beyond September 30, 2026. The matter was referred to a special council meeting on May 5. Other items were referred to budget deliberations, including Chinook Arch Regional Library system service levels and a temporary rent pause for the Lethbridge Seniors Centre Organization.

• Approved EMS notice: no additional costs, no contract extension beyond Sept 30 (5-4)
• Referred Chinook Arch library service levels to budget deliberations (9-0)
• Referred Seniors Centre rent pause to budget deliberations (9-0)
• Received 2027 Operating Budget update as information (8-0)
• Received Outdoor Lighting Regulations update as information (8-1)
• Postponed 5 unfinished business items to May 19 meeting (9-0)
• Entered closed session for confidential reports (9-0)

City Council

City council will hold a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment for 2425 30 Street West. Council will vote on bylaws setting the 2026 downtown BIA tax rate, property tax rates, and tax installment payment plan. Also, council will discuss the 2026-2029 strategic plan and the 2025 annual report.

• Bylaw 6516: 2026 property tax and supplementary property tax rate
• Bylaw 6515: 2026 Downtown BIA tax rate
• Bylaw 6517: 2026 tax installment pre-payment plan
• Public hearing: Bylaw 6520 land use amendment for 2425 30 Street West
• 2026 industrial and targeted redevelopment tax cancellations

City Council approved the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan (9-0) and the 2025 Annual Report. Tax rate bylaws for downtown BIA, property tax, and tax installment prepayment were all passed. Council also approved $33,496.85 in industrial tax cancellations and $249,307.81 in targeted redevelopment tax cancellations. A land use amendment rezoning 2425 30 Street West to Medium Density Residential (R-75) was passed (9-0), and a closed session was held for confidential items.

• Adopted 2026-2029 City Council Strategic Plan (9-0)
• Approved 2025 City of Lethbridge Annual Report (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 6515 – 2026 Downtown BIA Tax Rate (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 6516 – 2026 Property Tax Rate (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 6517 – 2026 Tax Instalment Pre-Payment Plan (9-0)
• Approved $33,496.85 IMTI tax cancellation for 3690 36 St N (9-0)
• Approved $249,307.81 in TRIP tax cancellations for 10 properties (9-0)
• Rezoned 2425 30 Street West from R-M to R-75 (9-0)

City Council

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Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will hear presentations on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan and the 2026-2029 City Council Strategic Plan. Members will also consider a report on redesigning tax and assessment notices, including feedback and sample formats. Several confidential reports are scheduled, including audit findings and a tourism fee-for-service update.

• Presentation on Wastewater Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan
• Presentation on 2026-2029 City Council Strategic Plan
• Report on Tax and Assessment Notices redesign, with multiple attachment samples
• Confidential: 2025 City Audit Findings Report
• Confidential: Tourism Lethbridge Fee For Service Cost Benefit Analysis Update

The committee recommended city council approve the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan with revisions. It also directed administration to implement no-cost tax notice enhancements and maintain current assessment notice format. The committee received the Wastewater Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan as information and entered closed session to address several confidential reports, including audit findings, tourism analysis, annual report, and ground ambulance agreement.

• Adopted agenda as amended (9-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (9-0)
• Received Wastewater Treatment Plant Asset Management Plan as information (9-0)
• Directed confidentiality on wastewater plan discussions (8-0)
• Recommended approval of 2026-2029 City Council Strategic Plan (no recorded vote)
• Directed Option 2 for tax notice enhancements and maintain current assessment notice (8-0)
• Directed policy development for confidential audit recommendation #1 (8-0)
• Referred Tourism Lethbridge feedback to administration for final report (8-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This special City Council meeting will feature a presentation from administration on procurement practices. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Administration presentation on procurement practices

The council received a presentation on procurement practices as information. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Received procurement practices presentation as information (8-0)

City Council

Council will adopt several bylaws including the 2026 property tax and supplementary tax rates. They will also consider a land use bylaw amendment for 1330 Abitibi Rd W and 1025 30 St W, and an update on affordable housing and homelessness initiatives. A confidential session covers labour relations and a ground ambulance agreement update.

• Bylaw 6516: 2026 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax rates
• Bylaw 6522: Land use amendment for 1330 Abitibi Rd W and 1025 30 St W
• Bylaw 6515: 2026 Downtown Business Improvement Area tax rate
• Recommendation on affordable housing update and homeless initiatives
• Confidential update on Ground Ambulance Agreement

Council approved several items in the consent agenda, including a new Affordable Housing and Homelessness Policy (CC-32) and a policy on Use of City Funds to Purchase Alcohol (CC-20). They directed administration not to proceed with the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Tax Rebate Grant Program and to develop a non-market housing investment proposal by Q3 2026. First readings were given to the 2026 Property Tax Bylaw and other tax-related bylaws. A motion to rescind a previous direction on off-leash parks was withdrawn.

• Approved CC-32 Affordable Housing and Homelessness Policy (9-0)
• Approved CC-20 Use of City Funds to Purchase Alcohol Policy (9-0)
• Directed not to proceed with Non-Profit Affordable Housing Tax Rebate Grant Program (9-0)
• Directed return with non-market housing investment proposal by Q3 2026 (9-0)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 6515 (Downtown BIA Tax Rate) (9-0)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 6516 (2026 Property Tax Rate) (9-0)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 6517 (Tax Instalment Pre-Payment Plan) (9-0)
• Amended and gave three readings to Bylaw 6519 (Lot Grading Bylaw) (9-0)

Community Issues Committee

The committee will hear updates from the Performing Arts Centre Advocacy Committee and a safety briefing on 2A Avenue North. It will consider a Service Level Policy presentation, Lethbridge Public Library bylaw updates, and a proposal to use city funds to purchase alcohol. Additional submissions include an Excite Lethbridge financial update, affordable and social housing updates, and related affordable‑housing reports.

• Performing Arts Centre Advocacy Committee update
• Safety and criminal concerns along 2A Avenue North
• Service Level Policy (verbal) presentation
• Lethbridge Public Library bylaw updates
• CC-20 Use of City Funds to Purchase Alcohol proposal

The Community Issues Committee adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It referred the Performing Arts Centre update to administration and safety concerns to the Police Commission, and asked for a CPTED grant update. The committee also referred a Service Level Policy for drafting and received library bylaw and financial updates for information. It recommended that City Council approve Affordable Housing Policy CC-32 and the policy to use city funds to purchase alcohol.

• Adopted agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (6-0)
• Referred Performing Arts Centre update to Administration (7-0)
• Referred safety concerns to Lethbridge Police Commission and requested CPTED grant update (7-0)
• Referred Service Level Policy to Administration for drafting (6-0)
• Received Lethbridge Public Library Bylaw Updates for information (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Policy CC-32 Affordable Housing and Homelessness (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Policy CC-20 Use of City Funds to Purchase Alcohol (6-0)

City Council

City Council will adopt the March 10 meeting minutes and review the 2025 unaudited financial report. The agenda includes a land use bylaw amendment for 2425 30 Street West, a proposed noise bylaw amendment, and updates on ambulance service agreements.

• Bylaw 6520 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 2425 30 Street West
• Bylaw 6512 – Amendment to Noise Bylaw 5270
• Bylaw 6519 – Amendment to Lot Grading Bylaw
• Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2026 Budget
• Emergency Health Services Ground Ambulance Service Agreement Update

The council adopted its agenda and approved major financial items, including $850,000 from the insurance reserve for emergency bridge repairs and $3.8 million for possible off‑site levy shortfalls. It also approved the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2026 budget, denied two property‑tax‑penalty cancellation requests, and declared April 7 2026 as Green Shirt Day. Additionally, the council directed a study on re‑joining the Southgrow Regional Initiative and advanced several bylaws.

• Adopted agenda including Emergency Health Services Ground Ambulance update (9‑0)
• Approved up to $850,000 from the Insurance Reserve for Whoop‑Up Drive emergency bridge repairs (9‑0)
• Approved $3.8 million for possible Offsite Levy shortfalls in 2026‑2027 (9‑0)
• Approved Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2026 budget of $322,612.50 (9‑0)
• Denied cancellation of 2024‑2025 property tax penalties for 213 Cougar Way N (9‑0)
• Denied 2025 property tax cancellation for 711 2A Ave N, $43,189.53 (9‑0)
• Declared April 7 2026 as Green Shirt Day (9‑0)
• Directed City Manager to assess costs/benefits of re‑joining Southgrow Regional Initiative (9‑0)

Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will consider a major event grant request for the 2026 Tae Kwon‑Do International World Cup. It will also discuss a CIP amendment for the D‑14 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Pathway, the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2026 budget, two property tax penalty cancellation requests, and an amendment to the Lethbridge Land 2024‑2027 Work Plan.

• Major Event Grant Request – 2026 Tae Kwon‑Do International World Cup
• D‑14 Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Pathway – CIP Amendment
• Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2026 Budget
• Request for Cancellation of Property Tax Penalties (4010602130001)
• Amendment to the Lethbridge Land 2024‑2027 Work Plan

The Community Issues Committee adopted its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved a $33,000 Major Community Event Grant for the 2026 Tae Kwon‑Do International World Cup and recommended that City Council approve the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2026 budget of $322,612.50. The committee also recommended denial of two property‑tax‑penalty cancellation requests and endorsed tax‑notice options and a land‑work‑plan amendment.

• Adopted agenda (9‑0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (9‑0)
• Approved $33,000 grant for 2026 Tae Kwon‑Do World Cup (9‑0)
• Recommended DBRZ 2026 budget of $322,612.50 be approved (8‑0)
• Recommended denial of 213 Cougar Way N tax‑penalty cancellation (8‑0)
• Recommended denial of 711 2A AVE N tax‑cancellation request (8‑0)
• Recommended tax‑notice Option 2 and Assessment Notice Option 3 (8‑0)
• Recommended amendment to Lethbridge Land 2024‑2027 Work Plan (8‑0)

City Council

The council will consider a recommendation to amend the Noise Bylaw (Bylaw 5270) as part of the consent agenda. Additional items include a parking enforcement improvement proposal, a funding increase request for the St Laurent exchange program, and a motion to recognize Green Shirt Day.

• Recommendation to amend Noise Bylaw 5270 (Bylaw 6512 amendment)
• Parking Enforcement Improvement proposal
• St Laurent Exchange Program – funding increase request
• 2026 Public Auction Reserve Bids
• Notice of Motion – Green Shirt Day

The council approved a $25,000 annual increase (total $50,000) for the St. Laurent exchange program, gave first reading to a noise‑bylaw amendment, reallocated $13,000 for a parade float, and directed a study of parking‑reserve cost recovery. It also set terms for a public tax auction, ratified two representatives to the Economic Development Board, and approved confidentiality for several closed‑session items.

• Approved $25,000 annual increase for St. Laurent exchange program (8‑1)
• Approved first reading of Noise Bylaw amendment (9‑0)
• Reallocated $13,000 to fund a parade float (9‑0)
• Directed study of parking‑reserve cost recovery options (7‑2)
• Approved terms and reserve bids for public tax auction (9‑0)
• Ratified Nnamdi Chiadikobi and Gerry Saguin to Economic Development Board (9‑0)
• Approved receipt of Provincial Budget impacts presentation as information (8‑1)
• Approved confidentiality for closed‑session discussions (9‑0)

Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will consider a proposed amendment to Bylaw 5917, the City’s Lot Grading Bylaw, presented as Bylaw 6519. The committee will also receive confidential draft 2025 unaudited financial information (ATIA Sections 28, 29, 31) and a report on leaseholder discussions and concerns (ATIA Sections 29, 32). These items are scheduled for discussion during the March 4, 2026 meeting.

• Bylaw 6519 – amendment to Bylaw 5917 (Lot Grading Bylaw) presentation
• Draft 2025 unaudited financial information report (ATIA Sections 28, 29, 31)
• Leaseholder discussions and concerns report (ATIA Sections 29, 32)
• Audit Standing Policy Committee minutes – December 3, 2025 (consent agenda)

The Community Issues Committee adopted its agenda and approved the Audit Standing Policy Committee minutes. It recommended that Council give first reading to a lot‑grading bylaw amendment. It approved $850,000 from the Insurance Reserve for Whoop‑Up Drive emergency bridge repairs and $3.8 million for possible off‑site levy shortfalls in 2026‑2027.

• Adopted agenda (amended) – carried 8‑0
• Approved Audit Standing Policy Committee minutes – carried 8‑0
• Recommended first reading of Bylaw 6519 amendment – carried 8‑0
• Approved $850,000 Insurance Reserve for Whoop‑Up Drive bridge repairs – carried 8‑0
• Approved $3.8 million for possible off‑site levy shortfalls – carried 8‑0
• Directed amendment of Attachment 1 to include closed‑session revisions – carried 8‑0
• Ordered closed‑session documents to remain confidential – carried 8‑0
• Received Leaseholder Discussions (verbal) as information – carried 8‑0

Community Issues Committee

The Community Issues Committee will adopt minutes from previous standing policy committees and review a Public Art Master Plan update. The committee will also consider parade resourcing and receive a report from the Animal Welfare Committee.

• Adoption of Governance Standing Policy Committee minutes
• Adoption of Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee minutes
• Adoption of Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee minutes
• Public Art Master Plan Update: What We Heard Report presentation
• Parade Resourcing submission

The Community Issues Committee elected Deputy Mayor Schmidt‑Rempel as Vice‑Chair by acclamation. It adopted its agenda and approved minutes from three standing policy committees. The committee recommended reallocating $13,000 to fund a city parade float and asked future funding be considered in the 2028‑2031 budget. It also directed the Animal Welfare Committee report to administration for a Q2 2026 response.

• Deputy Mayor Schmidt‑Rempel elected Vice‑Chair (acclamation)
• Agenda adopted (8‑0)
• Approved minutes of three standing policy committees (8‑0)
• Received Public Art Master Plan Update report for information (8‑0)
• Recommended $13,000 budget reallocation for parade float and referral to 2028‑2031 budget (8‑0)
• Referred Animal Welfare Committee matter to Administration for Q2 2026 report (7‑0)

City Council

Lethbridge City Council will meet to adopt minutes, discuss options to mitigate 2027 budget pressures, and review a targeted redevelopment incentive policy for the 1200 block of 3 Avenue South. The meeting includes a public hearing and administrative inquiries regarding privacy acts.

• Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Policy for 1200 Block 3 Avenue South
• Options to mitigate 2027 budget pressures
• Clean Sweep Program request for additional vehicle funding
• Compliance inquiry regarding Access to Information and Privacy Acts
• Public Hearing scheduled for 3:00 PM

Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved several consent items, including the minutes from the February 10 meeting and a deferral of Policy CC80 decorative crosswalks. The council denied a targeted redevelopment incentive for the 1200‑Block on 3 Avenue South, placed the TRIP grant stream on hold, and approved a $125,000 reallocation to purchase Clean Sweep program vehicles. A motion to reduce the 2027 operating‑budget base by 1.75% was defeated, while a resolution urging Alberta to pause changes to the AISH program and an information receipt of the 2026 Airport Workplan were both passed.

• Adopted meeting agenda (9‑0)
• Approved February 10 council minutes by consent agenda (9‑0)
• Deferred Policy CC80 decorative crosswalks to Q2 2026 by consent agenda (9‑0)
• Denied targeted redevelopment incentive for 1200 Block 3 Avenue South (9‑0)
• Put TRIP program grant stream on hold (9‑0)
• Approved $125,000 reallocation for Clean Sweep program vehicles (9‑0)
• Resolved to advocate to Alberta to pause AISH changes (9‑0)
• Defeated motion to cut 2027 operating‑budget base by 1.75% (2‑7)