Lethbridge public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council meeting on Dec 16 2025 will adopt the agenda and consent agenda items, including several land‑use and tax bylaws. Council will discuss Bylaw 6511, the Downtown Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw, and other proposed amendments such as Bylaw 6509 for 110 Sunridge Rd W and Bylaw 6513 for 915 15 St S. The meeting also includes a recommendation of the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee’s September 2025 operating forecast.

• Bylaw 6509 – Land Use Bylaw amendment for 110 Sunridge Rd W
• Bylaw 6511 – Downtown Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw
• Bylaw 6513 – Land Use Bylaw amendment for 915 15 St S
• Bylaw 6510 – 2026 Incentive for Prepayments, Penalties, and Tax Deferral Bylaw
• Economic and Finance SPC recommendation – 2025 September Operating Forecast

The council adopted its agenda and approved several consent‑agenda items, including policy amendments and $1 million funding for a property at 427 Stafford Drive South. It directed a public hearing for two land‑use bylaws on Jan 20 2026. The council voted to amend the Procedure Bylaw, dissolving all Standing Policy Committees and establishing a single Community Issues Committee. It also approved registration of all councillors for eight police‑commission e‑learning modules.

• Adopted meeting agenda (9‑0)
• Approved amended Policy CC‑23 Parkland and Roadway Special Event, and Filming (consent agenda)
• Approved amended Policy CC‑33 Historic Places (consent agenda)
• Approved $1,000,000 funding from Real Estate Holding Reserve for property at 427 Stafford Drive South (consent agenda)
• Directed public hearing for Bylaw 6509 (110 Sunridge Rd W) and Bylaw 6513 (915 15 St S) on Jan 20 2026 (9‑0)
• Amended Procedure Bylaw to replace SPCs with a Community Issues Committee (7‑2)
• Registered all council members for eight police‑commission e‑learning modules (9‑0)

Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will review the September 2025 operating forecast. It will also examine the Lethbridge & District Exhibition monthly financial report and the latest business and community survey results. Additional presentations include the 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program summary and the 2023‑2026 operating budget initiative summary.

• 2025 September Operating Forecast
• Lethbridge & District Exhibition Monthly Financial Reporting
• Business and Community Survey Results
• 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Summary Report 2025
• 2023‑2026 Operating Budget Initiative Summary Report

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda and approved the November 19 minutes. It forwarded the September Operating Forecast to the December 16 City Council meeting as urgent business and recommended that Council approve $1,000,000 from the Real Estate Holding Reserve to purchase the property at 427 Stafford Drive South. The committee also received for information several reports, including the LDE monthly financial operating report, the Business and Community Survey Results, the 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program summary, and the 2023‑2026 Operating Budget Initiative summary. All motions carried unanimously (9‑0).

• Adopted agenda (9-0)
• Approved November 19 minutes (9-0)
• Forwarded September Operating Forecast to council as urgent business and recommended $1,000,000 from Real Estate Holding Reserve for purchase of 427 Stafford Drive South (9-0)
• Received LDE monthly financial operating report for July‑September 2025 for information (9-0)
• Received Business and Community Survey Results report for information (9-0)
• Received 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program Summary Report 2025 for information (9-0)
• Received 2023-2026 Operating Budget Initiative Summary Report for information (9-0)

Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will meet to discuss the repeal and replacement of the Municipal Naming and Addressing Bylaw. The committee will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Bylaw 6508: Repeal and replacement of Bylaw 6049 (Municipal Naming and Addressing Bylaw)
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee elected Councillor Mark Campbell as Chair and Councillor Rufa Doria as Vice‑Chair by acclamation. The agenda and consent agenda, including approval of the September 4, 2025 minutes, were adopted unanimously. The committee recommended that City Council give the First, Second, and Third & Final Readings of Bylaw 6508 on December 16, 2025.

• Councillor Mark Campbell elected Chair by acclamation (4‑0)
• Councillor Rufa Doria elected Vice‑Chair by acclamation (4‑0)
• Agenda adopted as presented (4‑0)
• Consent agenda approved, including September 4, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended First Reading of Bylaw 6508 on Dec 16, 2025 (4‑0)
• Recommended Second Reading of Bylaw 6508 on Dec 16, 2025 (4‑0)
• Recommended Third and Final Reading of Bylaw 6508 on Dec 16, 2025 (4‑0)

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The Audit Standing Policy Committee will conduct roll call, elect a chair and vice‑chair, and adopt its agenda. It will consider a consent agenda and review two confidential reports: a Risk and Controls Quarterly Update and a KPMG Audit Planning Report. No other decisions or items are listed on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Adoption of agenda
• Consent agenda
• Risk and Controls Quarterly Update (ATIA Sections 29 and 31)
• KPMG Audit Planning Report (ATIA Sections 28‑32)

The Audit Standing Policy Committee elected Councillor Dodic as Chair and Deputy Mayor Schmidt‑Rempel as Vice‑Chair. It adopted its agenda, approved prior meeting minutes, entered and adjourned a closed session, and directed that the Risk & Controls Quarterly Update remain confidential. The Committee also recommended that Council accept the KPMG Audit Planning Report and keep all related discussions and documents confidential.

• Councillor Dodic elected Chair (acclamation)
• Deputy Mayor Schmidt‑Rempel elected Vice‑Chair (acclamation)
• Agenda adopted (4‑0)
• April 23, 2025 minutes approved (4‑0)
• Closed meeting entered to discuss confidential matters (4‑0)
• Closed meeting adjourned (4‑0)
• Risk & Controls Quarterly Update kept confidential (4‑0)
• Recommend Council accept KPMG Audit Planning Report and keep it confidential (4‑0)

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council meeting will adopt the agenda and consent agenda, which includes three bylaw amendments: a land‑use amendment for 1905 10 Ave S, an amendment to the Specialist Offices Plan for the same address, and a 2026 incentive bylaw for prepayments, penalties and tax deferrals. Council will also review the ward system, all municipal fees and charges, and employee staffing statistics, and will hold a public hearing at 3 p.m.

• Bylaw 6506 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 1905 10 Ave S
• Bylaw 6507 – Amendment to Bylaw 5115 – The Specialist Offices Plan re: 1905 10 Ave S
• Bylaw 6510 – 2026 Incentives for Prepayment, Penalty, and Tax Deferral
• Review of All Fees and Charges (Item 6.2)
• Ward System Review (Item 6.1)

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously and approved a $315,000 funding allocation for a gravel road on Great Bear Blvd to improve fire and emergency services access to Metis Trail W. It also cancelled a $215.06 penalty and approved property tax reductions of $2,968.60 and $2,330.01 for two Pacific Circle residences. Additional actions included first readings and a public hearing schedule for two land‑use bylaws, and the approval of a comprehensive review of all municipal fees and charges.

• Adopted agenda (9‑0)
• Cancelled $215.06 penalty (9‑0)
• Approved $2,968.60 property tax cancellation for 1278 Pacific Cir W (9‑0)
• Approved $2,330.01 property tax cancellation for 1282 Pacific Cir W (9‑0)
• Funded gravel road to Metis Trail W up to $315,000 (9‑0)
• First reading and public hearing scheduled for Bylaw 6506 and Bylaw 6507 (9‑0)
• Approved comprehensive review of all user fees and charges (9‑0)
• Defeated referral of ward‑system review to Governance SPC (3‑6)

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair. The body is scheduled to discuss updates to policies regarding historic places and special events in parklands and roadways.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• CC-23 Parkland and Roadway Special Event, and Film policy
• CC-33 Historic Places Policy

The Governance Standing Policy Committee elected Councillor Belinda Crowson as Chair and Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel as Vice-Chair by acclamation. The committee adopted its November 27 agenda and approved the September 10 minutes, each with a 4‑to‑0 vote. It recommended City Council approve amendments to Policy CC‑23 (Parkland and Roadway Special Event and Filming) and Policy CC‑33 (Historic Places), both carried unanimously.

• Councillor Belinda Crowson elected Chair (acclamation)
• Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel elected Vice‑Chair (acclamation)
• Agenda adopted (4‑to‑0)
• September 10 minutes approved (4‑to‑0)
• Recommend amendment to Policy CC‑23 Parkland and Roadway Special Event and Filming (4‑to‑0)
• Recommend amendment to Policy CC‑33 Historic Places (4‑to‑0)

Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will review a penalty cancellation request, two property tax cancellation requests, and a proposal to extend a gravel road (Station 5) to Metis Trail West along Great Bear Blvd. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice‑Chair, adoption of the agenda, and approval of the consent agenda items such as minutes and status of directed resolutions.

• Election of Vice‑Chair
• Adoption of agenda and consent agenda (minutes, directed resolutions)
• Penalty cancellation request – 4212004340001
• Property tax cancellation requests – 2052112780001 and 2052112820001
• Station 5 gravel road extension to Metis Trail W (Great Bear Blvd)

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee elected a Vice‑Chair, adopted its agenda, and approved several tax cancellations. It also approved up to $315,000 from the Major Capital Projects Reserve to build a gravel road on Great Bear Blvd for fire service access. The committee referred a land‑development matter to administration and kept related documents confidential.

• Councillor Schmidt-Rempel elected Vice‑Chair by acclamation (9‑0)
• Agenda adopted as presented (9‑0)
• September 11, 2025 minutes approved (9‑0)
• Penalty cancellation $215.06 for Tax Roll 4212004340001 approved (9‑0)
• Property tax cancellation $2,968.60 for 1278 Pacific Cir W approved (9‑0)
• Property tax cancellation $2,330.01 for 1282 Pacific Cir W approved (9‑0)
• Funding up to $315,000 for gravel road on Great Bear Blvd approved (9‑0)
• Land development matter referred to administration; confidentiality recommendation approved (9‑0)

City Council

The council will adopt the agenda, review the September 16, 2025 minutes, and consider the status of directed resolutions. A public hearing is scheduled for 3:00 PM. Confidential reports will provide updates on labour negotiations. Notices of motion will be presented before adjournment.

• Public Hearing – 3:00 PM
• Confidential Report – Labour Negotiations Update #1 (ATIA Sections 28 and 29)
• Confidential Report – Labour Negotiations Update #2 (Verbal) (ATIA Section 29)
• Confidential Report – Labour Negotiations Overview (ATIA Section 29)
• City Council Notices of Motion

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It entered a closed session at 2:23 p.m., adjourned it at 5:08 p.m., and approved the Memorandum of Settlement that renews the collective agreement with ATU Local 987 for 2025‑2026. The council also directed that all closed‑session labour‑negotiation documents remain confidential.

• Adopted agenda (9‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (9‑0)
• Entered closed meeting at 2:23 p.m. (9‑0)
• Adjourned closed meeting at 5:08 p.m. (9‑0)
• Adopted Memorandum of Settlement renewing ATU Local 987 agreement (9‑0)
• Directed administration to proceed with amended confidential Option #2 (9‑0)
• Directed confidentiality of Labour Negotiations Update #2 documents (9‑0)
• Directed confidentiality of Labour Negotiations Overview documents (9‑0)

Organizational Meeting

The Lethbridge City Council will discuss the Alberta Municipalities Vice‑President nomination as official business. Committee reports include the Lethbridge Combative Sports Commission and the Oldman Watershed Council. The council will review the 2026 Council and Standing Policy Committee meeting calendar and the Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor schedule for 2025‑2029. Administrative appointments to boards, commissions and committees will also be considered.

• Alberta Municipalities Vice‑President nomination (official business)
• Lethbridge Combative Sports Commission report to council
• Oldman Watershed Council update
• 2026 Council and Standing Policy Committee meeting calendar
• Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor schedule (2025‑2029)

The council adopted its agenda and endorsed Councillor Schmidt‑Rempel for the Alberta Municipalities vice‑president role. It approved the 2026 meeting calendar, the Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor schedule (2025‑2029), and appointed administration members to various boards and committees. The council also approved council member appointments to the Police Commission and ordered livestreaming of its public meetings beginning late November 2025. All motions passed unanimously (9‑0).

• Adopt agenda (9‑0)
• Endorse Councillor Schmidt‑Rempel for Alberta Municipalities VP (9‑0)
• Receive Combative Sports Commission report as information (9‑0)
• Receive Oldman Watershed Council report as information (9‑0)
• Adopt 2026 Council and Standing Policy Committee meeting calendar (9‑0)
• Approve Deputy Mayor and Acting Mayor schedule (2025‑2029) (9‑0)
• Appoint administration members to boards and committees (9‑0)
• Approve council member appointments to Police Commission and order livestreaming of its public meetings (9‑0)

City Council

City Council will discuss 2026 rates for water, wastewater, and electric distribution. The meeting includes a public hearing for four land use bylaw amendments and reviews of several governance policies.

• Bylaw 6502: 2026 Electric Distribution Tariff
• Bylaw 6504: 2026 Wastewater Rates
• Bylaw 6505: 2026 Water Rates
• Public hearings for land use amendments at 2910 5 Avenue North, 1830-1832 15 Ave N, 1803-1805 14 Ave N, 1403-1405 16 Street North, and The Piers Phase 1
• Proposed new CAO Hiring Policy

Council adopted several standing policy recommendations, including the Pay As You Go policy and the University of Lethbridge South Campus Outline Plan Part A. It approved the amendment to Capital Improvement Program D‑18, allowing use of the Public Transit Fund and permitting diesel/gas buses instead of electric buses, contingent on provincial approval. The council also gave first reading to four utility rate bylaws and adopted the Decorative Crosswalk policy with amendments.

• Adopted CC‑78 Pay As You Go Policy (carried)
• Approved University of Lethbridge South Campus Outline Plan Part A, except Special Study Area (carried)
• Approved amendment to Capital Improvement Program D‑18 to use Public Transit Fund and allow diesel/gas buses, conditional on provincial approval (carried)
• Adopted Policy CC‑01 Policy Development, Implementation & Evaluation with amendment (carried)
• Approved amended Policy CC‑11 Technology for Council Members (carried)
• Approved amended Policy CC‑50 Flag Protocol (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 6502 – 2026 Electric Distribution Tariff amendment (carried)
• Approved CC‑80 Decorative Crosswalk policy with amendments (carried)

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee meeting on September 11, 2025 will consider a Capital Improvement Program amendment for Bus Replacements (Project D‑18, 2022‑2031). It will also hear proposals to amend Bylaws 6502, 6503, 6504 and 6505, which update the electric distribution tariff, waste bylaw, sewerage service charge and water service bylaw for 2026. Presentations will include a monthly financial report for the Lethbridge & District Exhibition and updates on municipally controlled corporation development and tax notices.

• Capital Improvement Program amendment for Bus Replacements – Project D‑18 (2022‑2031)
• Amendment to Bylaw 6502 – electric distribution tariff (2026)
• Amendment to Bylaw 6503 – waste bylaw (2026)
• Amendment to Bylaw 6504 – sewerage service charge bylaw (2026)
• Amendment to Bylaw 6505 – water service bylaw (2026)

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda and approved the July 10 minutes. It recommended that Council receive the Lethbridge & District Exhibition monthly financial report and forward it as urgent business. The committee approved a conditional amendment to the 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program to permit diesel/gas bus purchases. It also recommended first readings of four bylaws (electric tariff, waste, sewerage charge, water service) and forwarded them to Council as urgent business.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved July 10 minutes (carried)
• Recommended LDE monthly financial report and forward to Council (carried)
• Approved CIP amendment to allow diesel/gas bus purchases, conditional on provincial approval (carried)
• Recommended first reading of Bylaw 6502 – electric distribution tariff (carried)
• Recommended first reading of Bylaw 6503 – waste bylaw amendment (carried)
• Recommended first reading of Bylaw 6504 – sewerage service charge amendment (carried)
• Recommended first reading of Bylaw 6505 – water service bylaw amendment (carried)

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss several policy updates and amendments. The session includes reviews of the Council Code of Conduct and the establishment of a new CAO hiring policy.

• Bylaw 6454: Amendment to Bylaw 6125 regarding Council Code of Conduct
• Proposed new CAO Hiring Policy
• Policy CC-11: Technology for Council Members amendments
• Policy CC-50: Flag Protocol Policy amendments
• Policy CC-80: Decorative Crosswalks

The Governance Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda and approved the July 24, 2025 minutes. It made a series of recommendations to City Council, including removing Code of Conduct items from the Status of Directed Resolutions and forwarding several policy amendments as urgent business. All resolutions were carried.

• Adopted meeting agenda – carried
• Approved July 24, 2025 Governance Standing Policy Committee minutes – carried
• Recommended City Council remove Code of Conduct Bylaw, term‑limit stipends, and Bylaw 6454 from Status of Directed Resolutions – carried
• Recommended City Council prepare a CAO Hiring Policy and amend Bylaw 6250 – carried
• Recommended City Council approve amended Policy CC‑11 (camera typo correction) – carried
• Recommended City Council approve amended Policy CC‑50 (replace “The King’s” with “The Sovereign’s”) – carried
• Recommended City Council adopt Policy CC‑01 with gap‑analysis amendment – carried
• Forwarded recommendation on Policy CC‑80 Decorative Crosswalks to City Council as urgent business – carried

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will hear presentations regarding the land use concept for the University of Lethbridge South Campus. The committee will also receive a project update on Phase Two of the Land Use Bylaw Renewal.

• University of Lethbridge South Campus Outline Plan Part A - Land Use Concept presentation
• Developer presentation by Michael Kelly of MSK Developments regarding the South Campus Outline Plan
• Land Use Bylaw Renewal: Phase Two Project Update
• Confidential report on University Development (ATIA Sections 28 and 29)

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda and approved the May 1, 2025 minutes. It recommended that Council approve the University of Lethbridge South Campus Outline Plan Part A – Land Use Concept, except for the Special Study Area. The committee also recommended receiving the Land Use Bylaw Renewal Phase Two report and directing administration to brief the new Council by Q1 2026. Finally, it forwarded the University Development matter to a September 16 closed council meeting, authorized the City Manager to discuss it with the university, and ordered the information remain confidential.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved May 1, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council approve University of Lethbridge South Campus Outline Plan Part A – Land Use Concept, except Special Study Area (carried)
• Recommended Council receive Land Use Bylaw Renewal Phase Two “What We Heard” report for information (carried)
• Directed administration to orient new Council to the Phase Two project by Q1 2026 (carried)
• Recommended forwarding University Development matter to Sept 16, 2025 closed City Council meeting (carried)
• Authorized City Manager to discuss University Development matter with University of Lethbridge (carried)
• Directed confidentiality of University Development reports under Access to Information Act (carried)

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will review the status of directed resolutions and hear a presentation on the Lethbridge Symphony's 2025 community survey results.

• Review status of directed resolutions
• Lethbridge Symphony Association presentation on 2025 survey results
• Adoption of previous committee minutes (July 17, 2025)

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee adopted its September 3 agenda. It approved the July 17 meeting minutes and received the status of directed resolutions. The committee also received the Lethbridge Symphony 2025 Community Survey Results for information.

• Adopted September 3 agenda (carried)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received status of directed resolutions for September 3, 2025 (carried)
• Received Lethbridge Symphony 2025 Community Survey Results for information (carried)

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council meeting on July 29, 2025 will adopt the agenda, address consent items, and hear committee reports. It will hear first‑reading proposals for three land‑use bylaw amendments (Bylaw 6496, 6497, and 6500) covering specific parcels on 15 Ave N, 16 St N, and 30 St W. The council will also consider a second‑reading amendment (Bylaw 6476) to the Lethbridge Police Commission Bylaw. Additional items include a funding request for the Canyons Outline Plan amendment and public hearings.

• Bylaw 6496 – Land Use amendment for 1830‑1832 15 Ave N and 1803‑1805 14 Ave N
• Bylaw 6497 – Land Use amendment for 1403 and 1405 16 Street North
• Bylaw 6500 – Land Use amendment for The Piers Phase 1 (1220 30 St W)
• Bylaw 6476 – Amendment to Bylaw 5969 (Lethbridge Police Commission Bylaw)
• Canyons Outline Plan Amendment Funding Request

The council approved up to $555,000 for body‑worn cameras in 2025 and up to $914,000 in 2026, and directed the costs be included in future operating budgets. It also approved a one‑time $475,000 economic‑development allocation from the Municipal Reserve Stabilization Reserve, a $33,795.73 affordable‑housing tax rebate grant for the Aboriginal Housing Society, and a $500,000 grant amendment for the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. The council gave first reading and set a public hearing for three land‑use bylaws and passed second and third readings of the police commission bylaw amendment. Finally, it approved up to $100,000 from the Parks Capital fund to amend the Canyons Outline Plan for a school site.

• Approved body‑worn camera expenditures up to $555,000 (2025) and $914,000 (2026)
• Approved $33,795.73 affordable‑housing tax rebate grant for Aboriginal Housing Society properties
• Amended the Capital Improvement Program to add $500,000 Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for Southern Alberta Art Gallery
• Gave first reading and scheduled public hearing for Bylaws 6496, 6497, and 6500 (land‑use amendments)
• Approved second and third reading of Bylaw 6476 amending the Police Commission Bylaw
• Approved one‑time $475,000 economic‑development funding from MRSR (Option 1) – carried with opposition
• Approved up to $100,000 Parks Capital fund for Canyons Outline Plan amendment for a school site
• Directed inclusion of body‑worn camera costs in 2027‑2031 operating budgets

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will consider a presentation by Christine Light, Board Chair of Lethbridge School Division, on the feasibility of formalizing the joint City‑School Board Committee as a Committee of Council. The committee will also review a presentation by CFO Darrell Mathews on the CC‑78 Pay As You Go policy. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda, consent agenda items (minutes and status of directed resolutions), and public submissions.

• Presentation: Feasibility of formalizing the joint City‑School Board Committee as a Committee of Council (by Christine Light)
• Presentation: CC‑78 Pay As You Go policy (by Darrell Mathews)
• Consent agenda: Adoption of minutes from 2025‑06‑26 Governance Standing Policy Committee
• Consent agenda: Status of directed resolutions
• Public submissions opportunity for agenda items

The Governance Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda and approved the June 26 minutes. It referred the feasibility of formalizing the Joint Committee with the School Board to that Joint Committee, with a deadline before the end of Q2 2026. It also recommended that Council adopt the CC-78 Pay As You Go Policy and forward related budget initiatives to future operating budget deliberations.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes and received status of directed resolutions (carried)
• Referred feasibility study of formalizing Joint Committee to Joint Committee, with recommendation deadline Q2 2026 (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt CC-78 Pay As You Go Policy and route related budget initiatives to future operating budget discussions (carried)

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will adopt its agenda, approve the June 19 minutes, and review the status of directed resolutions. It will also hear a presentation from the Citizens of Lethbridge Urban Chicken Club, including a proposal for an urban hen‑keeping pilot program.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee minutes (June 19, 2025)
• Review of status of directed resolutions
• Citizens of Lethbridge Urban Chicken Club presentation
• Urban hen‑keeping pilot program proposal

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee adopted the July 17 agenda, removing the Citizens of Lethbridge Urban Chicken Club presentation. It approved the June 19 meeting minutes and received the status of directed resolutions for July 17. The urban chicken club presentation was formally withdrawn. The meeting was adjourned at 1:39 p.m.

• Adopted agenda with withdrawal of item 5.1 (in favour: Deputy Mayor Dodic, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Parker) – CARRIED
• Approved June 19, 2025 Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee minutes (in favour: Deputy Mayor Dodic, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Parker) – CARRIED
• Received for information the Status of Directed Resolutions for July 17, 2025 (in favour: Deputy Mayor Dodic, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Middleton-Hope, Councillor Parker) – CARRIED
• Withdrawn Citizens of Lethbridge Urban Chicken Club presentation (item 5.1) – withdrawn

City Council

Lethbridge City Council will discuss housing and encampment strategies and review several city policies. The body is deciding on water service amendments and infrastructure projects, and will hold public hearings for land use changes.

• Public hearings for Land Use Bylaw Amendments at 2425 30 Street West and 2401 Westside Dr. W
• Bylaw 6494: Amendment to the Water Services Bylaw 3999
• Bylaw 6498: Water Treatment Plant Process Redundancy project
• Bylaw 6499: Water Treatment Plant Medium Voltage Upgrades project
• Proposed implementation plan for the Municipal Housing Strategy

The council gave second and third readings to three water‑services bylaws (6494, 6498, 6499) and adopted several governance policies, including promotional items (CC‑19), honorariums for police commission members (CC‑67), property‑tax cancellation requests (CC‑69) and a renamed disposal‑of‑assets policy (CC‑73). It directed administration to begin planning the 2026 council strategic plan and scheduled a public hearing for the land‑use bylaw amendment (Bylaw 6495). The proposed 90‑day council orientation plan was defeated.

• Approved Bylaw 6494 – Water Services Bylaw amendment (second and third reading)
• Approved Bylaw 6498 – Water Treatment Plant Process Redundancy project (second and third reading)
• Approved Bylaw 6499 – Water Treatment Plant Medium Voltage Upgrades project (second and third reading)
• Adopted Policy CC‑19 Distribution of Promotional Items
• Adopted Policy CC‑67 Honorariums for Boards, Commissions and Committees with amendments for police commission members
• Adopted Policy CC‑69 Property Tax Cancellation Request
• Adopted Policy CC‑73 Disposal of City Assets (renamed Policy CC73)
• Defeated the 2025 Council Orientation 90‑Day Plan

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will hear a series of presentations, including an update on Lethbridge Airport air service, a discussion on police body‑worn cameras, and reports on economic development research and municipal controlled corporation development. The committee will also consider two written submissions: an affordable‑housing tax rebate grant request from the Aboriginal Housing Society and an amendment to the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Capital Improvement Program (D‑28). A confidential workshop will review the Economic Development Lethbridge Fee‑for‑Service cost‑benefit analysis.

• Lethbridge Airport – Air Service Update (presentation)
• Body Worn Cameras – presentation by Police Chief and Police Commission Chair
• Affordable Housing Tax Rebate Grant Request – Aboriginal Housing Society (submission)
• Southern Alberta Art Gallery Capital Improvement Program Amendment D‑28 (submission)
• Economic Development Lethbridge Fee For Service Cost Benefit Analysis Review – Workshop #2 (confidential item)

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee approved expenditures for police body‑worn cameras, allocating up to $555,000 in 2025 and $914,000 in 2026, funded from the Municipal Revenue Stabilization Reserve. It also approved a one‑time $475,000 grant for the Economic Development Strategy, a $33,795.73 affordable‑housing grant for Aboriginal Housing Society properties, and a $500,000 addition to the Southern Alberta Art Gallery capital‑improvement budget. The committee recommended that Council receive the Lethbridge Airport air‑service update and directed confidentiality for certain workshop documents.

• Approved body‑worn camera expenditures up to $555,000 in 2025 and $914,000 in 2026 (funded from MRSR)
• Approved one‑time $475,000 funding for Economic Development Strategy (Option 1)
• Approved $33,795.73 grant for Aboriginal Housing Society affordable‑housing properties
• Approved $500,000 grant addition to SAAG CIP amendment for facility enhancements
• Recommended Council receive Lethbridge Airport air‑service update (information)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2025 Economic and Finance Committee meetings
• Directed confidentiality for Economic Development Fee‑For‑Service workshop documents
• Directed confidentiality for Water Advocacy Workshop documents

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The City of Lethbridge Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed. No decisions or proposals were made at this meeting.

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The scheduled Audit Standing Policy Committee meeting for July 2, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will adopt the agenda, approve the consent agenda, and review a series of policy submissions. Items include an amendment to the Lethbridge Police Commission Bylaw (Bylaw 6476 amending Bylaw 5969), updates to the Technology for Council Members policy (CC-11), the Distribution of Promotional Items policy (CC-19), the Honorariums policy (CC-67), and the Property Tax Cancellation Request policy (CC-69). The meeting also includes a presentation of the Galt Museum & Archives 2024 Annual Report and a review of the 2025 Council Orientation 90‑Day Plan.

• Bylaw 6476 amending Bylaw 5969 – Lethbridge Police Commission Bylaw
• CC-11 Technology for Council Members Policy amendment
• CC-19 Distribution of Promotional Items Policy
• CC-67 Honorariums for Boards, Commissions and Committees Policy
• CC-69 Property Tax Cancellation Request Policy

The Governance Standing Policy Committee adopted eight recommendations, all carried unanimously. It advised Council to give a first reading to an amendment of the Police Commission Bylaw, to revise the technology policy for Council members, and to approve several new policies including honorariums, promotional items, property tax cancellations, and city asset disposition. The committee also recommended adopting the 2025 Council Orientation 90‑Day Plan and beginning strategic planning for Council in Q1 2026.

• Recommend Council give first reading to Bylaw 6476 amendment to Police Commission Bylaw (carried)
• Refer CC‑11 Technology for Council Members policy to Administration for hybrid options (carried)
• Recommend Council approve Policy CC‑19 Distribution of Promotional Items and add to orientation (carried)
• Recommend Council approve Policy CC‑67 Honorariums for Boards, Commissions and Committees with amendments (carried)
• Recommend Council adopt Policy CC‑69 Property Tax Cancellation Request (carried)
• Recommend Council adopt Policy CC‑73 Disposition of City Assets (carried)
• Recommend Council adopt 2025 Council Orientation 90‑Day Plan with monthly learning placeholders (carried)
• Recommend Council begin planning strategic planning for Council for Q1 2026 (carried)

City Council

City Council will review recommendations regarding the Asset Management Strategy and the Tourism Lethbridge 2025 update. The body is considering several bylaws related to water treatment plant projects and amendments to the Water Service Bylaw.

• Bylaw 6494: Amendment to Bylaw 3999 (The Water Service Bylaw) - 2025
• Bylaw 6498: Borrowing for Water Treatment Plant Process Redundancy Project
• Bylaw 6499: Borrowing for Water Treatment Plant Medium Voltage Upgrades Project
• Asset Management Strategy recommendation
• Tourism Lethbridge Annual Update 2025

The council adopted the Asset Management Strategy and increased the capital budget for two water‑treatment projects: the Process Redundancy project to $42.3 million and the Medium Voltage Upgrades project to $24.9 million. It also gave first reading to three water‑related bylaws and approved a future presentation by the Urban Chicken Club. Additional items included deferring the CAO hiring policy review and directing confidential labour‑negotiation actions.

• Adopted agenda with added confidential item 14.4 (carried)
• Approved June 10 council minutes and deferred CAO hiring policy to Sep 10, 2025 (carried)
• Adopted Asset Management Strategy as a guiding document (carried)
• Amended Water CIP budget: Project E‑12 increased to $42.3 M (carried)
• Amended Water CIP budget: Project E‑13 increased to $24.9 M (carried)
• Provided first reading to Bylaws 6494, 6498, and 6499 (carried)
• Approved Urban Chicken Club presentation at a future Safety & Social Standing Policy Committee (carried)
• Directed administration to proceed with confidential labour‑negotiations item and keep it confidential (carried)

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will receive updates on the city's encampment strategy and the Public Art Master Plan. The body will also review a proposed implementation plan for the Municipal Housing Strategy.

• Proposed Implementation Plan for the Municipal Housing Strategy
• Encampment Strategy Council Update
• Public Art Master Plan Update: Council Engagement
• Update from the Chinook Arch Regional Library System
• Responses to inquiries regarding Public Art CIP funding allocation and breakdown

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee adopted its amended agenda, approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes, and received several updates for information. It referred public‑art feedback to administration and asked for a draft of the updated Master Plan by the end of Q2 2026. The committee also recommended the council change the encampment‑strategy update frequency to quarterly and receive the municipal housing strategy implementation plan for information.

• Adopted agenda amended to add second public correspondence for item 5.3.2 (carried)
• Approved May 15, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Received Chinook Arch Regional Library System update for information (carried)
• Referred Public Art Master Plan feedback to Administration; requested draft by end Q2 2026 (carried)
• Received Encampment Strategy Council update for information and recommended council change update frequency to quarterly (carried)
• Recommended council receive Municipal Housing Strategy – Proposed Implementation Plan for information (carried)

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will meet for a closed workshop. The session focuses on economic development strategies, investment incentives, and the cost-benefit analysis of fee-for-service agreements.

• Workshop on Economic Development Strategy and Future Investment Incentives Program
• Review of Economic Development Lethbridge Fee for Service Cost Benefit Analysis
• Update on the mechanism for improving City Fee for Service Agreements

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda and entered a closed meeting to discuss confidential items. It approved three resolutions: to incorporate workshop outcomes into the City’s Economic Development Strategy and to host a community stakeholder workshop and survey; to develop an additional fee‑for‑service cost‑benefit analysis workshop; and to receive an update on improving fee‑for‑service agreements. All resolutions were carried unanimously by the members present.

• Adopted agenda as presented – carried
• Entered closed meeting to discuss items 7.1‑7.3 – carried
• Adjourned closed meeting at 12:05 PM – carried
• Recommended City Council incorporate workshop outcomes into Economic Development Strategy and host stakeholder workshop and survey – carried
• Recommended City Council develop additional fee‑for‑service cost‑benefit analysis workshop for July 10 meeting – carried
• Received update on mechanism for improving fee‑for‑service agreements – carried
• Directed confidentiality of all documents and discussions for items 7.1‑7.3 under the Access to Information Act – carried

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will discuss a tourism strategic update, a proposed amendment to the Water Service Bylaw 3999 (Bylaw 6494), and several Water Capital Improvement Program amendments including projects E-12 and E-13 (Bylaws 6498 and 6499). The meeting also includes submissions on the City’s Asset Management Strategy and the Lethbridge & District Exhibition monthly financial report. All items are presented for discussion and possible approval.

• Tourism Lethbridge Strategic Update 2025 presentation by Erin Crane and Carly Kleisinger
• Amendment to Water Service Bylaw 3999 (Bylaw 6494) presented by Jason Drenth
• Water CIP Amendments for projects E-12 & E-13 (Bylaw 6498 – Process Redundancy, Bylaw 6499 – Medium Voltage Upgrades)
• Asset Management Strategy submission by Mitch Stevenson
• LDE Monthly Financial Reporting submission by Kim Gallucci

The committee recommended that City Council amend the 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program to increase funding for the Water Treatment Plant Process Redundancy project (E‑12) to $42,300,000 and for the Medium Voltage Upgrades project (E‑13) to $24,900,000. It also recommended first readings of Borrowing Bylaws 6498 and 6499 on June 24, 2025, and the first reading of Bylaw 6494 to amend the Water Service Bylaw. Additionally, the committee endorsed the Asset Management Strategy in principle.

• Adopted the June 12, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Approved May 8, 2025 committee minutes (carried)
• Recommended first reading of Bylaw 6494 to amend the Water Service Bylaw (carried)
• Recommended increasing Project E‑12 budget to $42,300,000 (carried)
• Recommended increasing Project E‑13 budget to $24,900,000 (carried)
• Recommended first reading of Borrowing Bylaw 6498 on June 24, 2025 (carried)
• Recommended first reading of Borrowing Bylaw 6499 on June 24, 2025 (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt the Asset Management Strategy in principle (carried)

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council meeting will review committee reports on snow and ice control service level changes (Phase 2) and a sweeping service level review. It will also consider two land‑use bylaw amendments: Bylaw 6489 for 2425 30 Street West and Bylaw 6491 for 2401 Westside Dr. W. Additional items include a public participation policy (CC‑60) and presentations on economic development research and a long‑term financial sustainability framework. A public hearing is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

• Bylaw 6489 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for 2425 30 Street West
• Bylaw 6491 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for 2401 Westside Dr. W
• Snow and Ice Control Service Level Change – Phase 2 (Windrow Assistance Service)
• Sweeping Service Level Review
• CC‑60 Public Participation Policy

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved several policy recommendations, including a snow‑and‑ice control trial and a sweeping service update. It gave first reading to Bylaw 6489 (2425 30 St West) and Bylaw 6491 (2401 Westside Dr West) and directed a public hearing for both on July 15, 2025. The council also instructed administration to prepare an economic‑development strategy presentation and to develop a Long‑Term Financial Sustainability Framework.

• Adopted agenda (including new item 14.4) – carried
• Approved Snow and Ice Control Service Level Change trial (Option 1) – carried
• Approved Sweeping Service Level Review (Option 1) – carried
• Approved amended CC‑60 Public Participation Policy – carried
• First reading of Bylaw 6489 – Land Use amendment for 2425 30 St West – carried
• First reading of Bylaw 6491 – Land Use amendment for 2401 Westside Dr West – carried
• Directed public hearing for Bylaws 6489 and 6491 on July 15, 2025 – carried
• Directed administration to prepare Economic Development Strategy presentation for July 10, 2025 – carried

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting for June 5, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states there were no agenda items.

City Council

City Council will review recommendations on the Lethbridge Police Commission 2025 Annual Plan and a business development, expansion, and retention incentive program. The body will also consider a bylaw for the Community Requirements Appeal Board and a report on municipal controlled corporation development.

• Lethbridge Police Commission 2025 Annual Plan
• Business Development, Expansion, & Retention Incentive Program
• Bylaw 6488 - Community Requirements Appeal Board (2nd and 3rd Reading)
• Request for waiver of property tax penalties
• Low Income Transit Pass (LITP) Grant Funding

The council approved a $396,405 provincial grant to fund low‑income transit passes. It also approved the creation of EventCo to manage the Exhibition grounds and denied a $718.10 property‑tax penalty waiver. The Business Development, Expansion, & Retention Incentive Program policy was amended and adopted, and several public members were appointed to the Community Requirements Appeal Board.

• Approved $396,405 low‑income transit pass grant funding (carried)
• Approved recommendations to create EventCo and reorganize LDE (carried)
• Denied tax‑penalty waiver request for $718.10 (carried)
• Amended and adopted Business Development, Expansion, & Retention Incentive Program policy (carried)
• Withdrawn membership on Border Mayors Alliance from consideration (carried)
• Given second and third reading to Bylaw 6488 – Community Requirements Appeal Board (carried)
• Appointed seven public members to the Community Requirements Appeal Board (carried)
• Received Lethbridge Police Commission 2025 Annual Plan for information (carried)

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive updates on transportation service levels and review city policies. The session includes presentations on snow and ice control and street sweeping, as well as updates to honorariums and public participation policies.

• Snow and Ice Control Service Level Change Implementation – Phase 2 and Windrow Assistance Service update
• Sweeping Service Level Review update
• CC-67 Honorariums Policy update
• CC-60 Public Participation Policy review
• Confidential update on Government Relations Strategy

The Governance Standing Policy Committee adopted its May 22, 2025 agenda and approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting. It recommended that Council start a trial of Option 1 for snow and ice control in the 2025/2026 winter and continue Option 1 for all sweeping programs using existing 2023‑2026 budget funds. The committee also referred the CC‑67 Honorariums policy for legal and legislative review, approved the amended CC‑60 Public Participation Policy, and moved several items to closed‑meeting status for confidentiality.

• Adopted the May 22, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes and received status of directed resolutions (carried)
• Recommended Council proceed with Option 1 snow‑ice control trial for 2025/2026 winter (carried)
• Recommended Council proceed with Option 1 sweeping programs within 2023‑2026 operating budget (carried)
• Referred CC‑67 Honorariums policy to Administration for legal and legislative opinions (carried)
• Recommended Council approve amended CC‑60 Public Participation Policy (carried)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss confidential Item 7.1 and directed it to a June 10, 2025 closed submission (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:32 PM (carried)

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will adopt its agenda and consent agenda, and review the status of directed resolutions. It will hear presentations on the 2024 Public Art Program annual report, the City’s Fine Art Collection update, the Lethbridge Public Library Board report, and the Lethbridge Police Commission 2025 annual plan.

• Adoption of agenda and consent agenda (including minutes and status of directed resolutions)
• Presentation: 2024 Public Art Program Annual Report
• Presentation: City of Lethbridge Fine Art Collection Update
• Presentation: Lethbridge Public Library Board Report and Report to Community
• Presentation: Lethbridge Police Commission 2025 Annual Plan

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee adopted its May 15 agenda and approved the April 17 meeting minutes. It received the 2024 Public Art Program report, the Fine Art Collection update, and the Library 2024 Annual Report for information. The committee also recommended that Council receive the Police Commission 2025 Annual Plan for information. All items were carried.

• Adopted May 15 agenda (carried)
• Approved April 17 minutes (carried)
• Received 2024 Public Art Program Annual Report for information (carried)
• Received City Fine Art Collection Update for information (carried)
• Received Lethbridge Public Library 2024 Annual Report for information (carried)
• Recommended Council receive Police Commission 2025 Annual Plan for information (carried)

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council meeting on May 13 2025 will adopt the agenda and consider several committee recommendations. Council will receive a presentation on the Mayor’s membership in the Border Mayors Alliance. A public hearing at 3 p.m. will consider Bylaw 6484 – a land‑use amendment for 3007 26 Ave S. The hearing will also consider Bylaw 6486 – a land‑use amendment for the Blackwolf 2 Phase 2 development at 2200 44 Ave N.

• Adoption of agenda and confirmation of minutes
• Committee recommendations: Audit Standing Policy (budget appropriations), Governance Standing Policy (new Transit Citizen and Customer Administrative Committee and monuments policy updates), Assets and Infrastructure (Partners for Climate Protection)
• First‑reading of Bylaw 6488 – Community Requirements Appeal Board
• Mayor Hyggen presentation on Border Mayors Alliance membership
• Public hearing: Bylaw 6484 amendment for 3007 26 Ave S and Bylaw 6486 amendment for Blackwolf 2 Phase 2 (2200 44 Ave N)

City Council approved the land‑use bylaw amendments for 3007 26 Ave S (Bylaw 6484) and for Blackwolf 2 Phase 2 (Bylaw 6486), giving them second and third readings. The council renamed the Budget Appropriation Unexpended Reserve to the Operating Budget Carryover Reserve and amended the CC‑65 Financial Reserves Policy to allow fund allocations. It rescinded the 40 % greenhouse‑gas reduction target, adopted Option C of the Partners for Climate Protection plan, and directed further review through the Economic and Finance and Governance committees. Motions to join the Border Mayors Alliance and to consider the GHG recommendation were both postponed to the May 27 meeting.

• Approved Bylaw 6484 – Land Use amendment for 3007 26 Ave S (second & third reading)
• Approved Bylaw 6486 – Land Use amendment for Blackwolf 2 Phase 2 (second & third reading)
• Renamed Budget Appropriation Unexpended Reserve to Operating Budget Carryover Reserve
• Amended CC‑65 Financial Reserves Policy to permit allocations to/from the new reserve
• Rescinded 40 % GHG reduction target, set 20 % target and adopted Option C of Partners for Climate Protection
• Directed Administration to submit climate‑protection objectives to Economic & Finance and Governance committees
• Postponed BMA membership approval to May 27, 2025
• Defeated (postponed) the Assets & Infrastructure Committee recommendation on Partners for Climate Protection (GHG)

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will adopt the agenda and review minutes from its April meeting. It will hear presentations on the 2025 Utility Comparison Report, the Municipal Controlled Corporation development update, and the Business Development, Expansion & Retention Incentive Program. Submissions on a property tax penalty waiver and on Lethbridge & District Exhibition’s monthly financial reporting will be considered, followed by discussion of confidential items on future investment incentives, air service, and fee‑for‑service agreements.

• Presentation: Municipal Controlled Corporation Development Update (Deloitte LLP and CFO)
• Presentation: Business Development, Expansion & Retention Incentive Program
• Presentation: 2025 Utility Comparison Report
• Submission: Request for Waiver of Property Tax Penalties
• Confidential discussion: Future Investment Incentives Programs (FOIP Sections 23‑25)

The committee adopted its agenda with amendments and approved the April 10 minutes. It recommended that council approve the creation of a city‑controlled non‑profit corporation (EventCo) to manage the Exhibition grounds and endorse the LDE reorganization plan. The committee also adopted an amended Business Development, Expansion & Retention Incentive Program, adding a definition of “Job,” and denied a request to waive $718.10 in property‑tax penalties. All motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda with amendments (carried)
• Approved April 10 Economic and Finance SPC minutes (carried)
• Received 2025 Utility Comparison Report for information (carried)
• Recommended council approve creation of EventCo to manage Exhibition grounds (carried)
• Recommended council approve LDE reorganization and governance changes (carried)
• Adopted amended Business Development, Expansion & Retention Incentive Program, adding “Job” definition (carried)
• Directed administration to report back on incentive program within 18 months (carried)
• Denied property‑tax penalty waiver request of $718.10 (carried)

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. It will hear a presentation on the Partners for Climate Protection greenhouse‑gas program from Mandi Parker, General Manager of Waste & Environment. The committee will also receive a status update on downtown bike lanes from Ahmed Ali, Transportation Engineering Manager. No other formal decisions are listed.

• Presentation: Partners for Climate Protection (GHG) – Mandi Parker, General Manager, Waste & Environment
• Submission: Status update on downtown bike lanes – Ahmed Ali, Transportation Engineering Manager
• Consent agenda: approval of 2024‑12‑05 Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee minutes
• Consent agenda: status of directed resolutions for the committee

The committee adopted the amended agenda and approved the December 5, 2024 minutes. It recommended changing the city’s emissions‑reduction goal from 40% to 20% and approved Option C of the Partners for Climate Protection plan. The committee also directed administration to forward related capital‑project and operating‑budget proposals to the appropriate standing policy committees and to submit policy‑implementation items to the Governance committee. Finally, it received a status update on downtown bike lanes for information.

• Adopt agenda as amended (including public correspondence) – carried
• Approve minutes of December 5, 2024 meeting – carried
• Recommend rescinding March 9, 2020 direction and change emissions target to 20% – carried
• Recommend approve Option C of Partners for Climate Protection – carried
• Direct administration to submit related capital projects to future CIP deliberations – carried
• Direct administration to submit operating‑budget initiatives to future operating‑budget deliberations – carried
• Direct administration to submit policy implementation to Governance Standing Policy Committee – carried
• Receive status update on downtown bike lanes for information – carried

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council meeting will consider several land‑use bylaw amendments during a public hearing, covering projects such as Watermark Phase 1, 1703 16 Avenue South, the River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, and Riverstone Phases 18 & 19. The agenda also includes readings of tax‑related bylaws for the Downtown Business Improvement Area, a tax installment pre‑payment plan, and the Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw. Additional items are security recommendations for City Hall and the Council Chamber, and requests for municipal tax cancellations and incentives.

• Bylaw 6479 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Watermark Phase 1 (addresses 4015 25 St W, 4040 10 St W, 277 Rocky Mountain Blvd W, 301 Rocky Mountain Blvd W, 317 Rocky Mountain Blvd W, 6000 University Dr W)
• Bylaw 6485 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for 1703 16 Avenue South
• Bylaw 6487 – Amendment to the River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan (RVARP)
• Bylaw 6472 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Riverstone Phases 18 & 19
• Bylaw 6481 – 2025 Downtown Business Improvement Area Tax Rate Bylaw

The council provided a one‑time $10,000 grant to Southern Alberta Crime Stoppers and approved the 2024 City of Lethbridge Annual Report. It directed administration to implement two confidential Development Based Incentives recommendations. Several bylaws were amended and passed, including correcting a typo in the Downtown Business Improvement Area Tax Rate Bylaw and adopting the Waste Bylaw. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $10,000 one‑time funding to Southern Alberta Crime Stoppers (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024 City of Lethbridge Annual Report (unanimous)
• Directed administration to proceed with confidential Development Based Incentives recommendations #1 and #2 (unanimous)
• Amended Bylaw 6481 to replace “NINTY” with “NINETY” (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 6481 (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 6482 (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 6483 (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 6490 – Amendment to the Waste Bylaw through third reading (unanimous)

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will discuss the creation of a new transit administrative committee and several policy amendments. The meeting includes an informational presentation from Community Futures Lethbridge Region.

• New Transit Citizen and Customer Administrative Committee (TCCAC)
• CC-27 Monuments policy updates
• CC-11 Technology for Council Members policy amendment
• Bylaw 6488 - Community Requirements Appeal Board
• Informational presentation by Community Futures Lethbridge Region

The Governance Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda and approved the March 27 minutes. It received a Community Futures presentation and made several recommendations to Council, including rescinding part of a 2023 transit resolution, approving the amended Policy CC-27 Monuments, requesting further work on Policy CC-11, and advancing Bylaw 6488 with board appointments.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 27 minutes and status of directed resolutions (unanimous)
• Received Community Futures Lethbridge Region presentation (unanimous)
• Recommended Council rescind portion of Nov 28 2023 transit committee resolution and provide terms of reference and report (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve amended Policy CC-27 Monuments (unanimous)
• Requested Administration return with red‑lined Policy CC-11, suggested amendments, and research (3‑1 vote, carried)
• Recommended Council give first reading of Bylaw 6488 on May 13, consider second/third readings on May 27, and appoint current appeal board members to the new board (unanimous)

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The Audit Standing Policy Committee will discuss processes for unexpended budget appropriations. The body will also review several confidential reports, including the 2024 City of Lethbridge Annual Report and audit findings.

• Submission from CFO Darrell Mathews regarding Budget Appropriations Unexpended Processes and Procedures
• Review of 2024 City of Lethbridge Annual Report (Confidential)
• Internal Control Update (Confidential)
• Audit Findings Report (Confidential)
• Meeting with External Auditor (Confidential)

The Audit Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda, approved the March 5 minutes, and approved a recommendation to rename the Budget Appropriation Unexpended Reserve to the Operating Budget Carryover Reserve and amend the Financial Reserves Policy. It also recommended that Council approve the 2024 City of Lethbridge Annual Report and forward it to the April 29 council meeting, and directed that several discussion items remain confidential.

• Adopted agenda as presented (Carried)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes and received status of directed resolutions (Carried)
• Recommended renaming BAU Reserve to Operating Budget Carryover Reserve and amending CC-65 Financial Reserves Policy (Carried)
• Recommended Council approve 2024 Annual Report and forward to April 29 council meeting (Carried)
• Directed confidentiality for 2024 Annual Report discussions (Carried)
• Directed confidentiality for Internal Control Update discussions (Carried)
• Directed confidentiality for Audit Findings Report discussions (Carried)
• Directed confidentiality for meeting with External Auditor discussions (Carried)

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and a status report on directed resolutions. A presentation by Jerry Firth, Chair of the League of YQL Neighbourhoods, will be given on the YQL neighbourhood strategic plan. The committee will also receive public submissions before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve 2024-11-21 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Review status of directed resolutions (consent agenda)
• Presentation on YQL Neighbourhoods strategic plan
• Neighbourhood Engagement Project Report

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee adopted its agenda with an amended presentation for item 5.1. It approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and received the status of directed resolutions for April 17, 2025. The committee also recommended that the City of Lethbridge issue a letter of support to the League of YQL Neighbourhoods.

• Adopted agenda with amended item 5.1 (carried)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received status of directed resolutions for April 17, 2025 (information)
• Recommended city provide letter of support to League of YQL Neighbourhoods (carried)

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council will read several bylaws for the first time, covering the Downtown Business Improvement Area tax rate, a tax installment pre‑payment plan, and two land‑use amendments for 3007 26 Ave S and Blackwolf 2 Phase 2 (2200 44 Ave N). The meeting also includes recommendations from the Governance Standing Policy Committee on physician recruitment and adoption of the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Transit Code, as well as a public hearing and confidential updates.

• Bylaw 6481 – 2025 Downtown Business Improvement Area Tax Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 6482 – 2025 Tax Installment Pre‑Payment Plan Bylaw
• Bylaw 6484 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: 3007 26 Ave S
• Bylaw 6486 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re: Blackwolf 2 Phase 2 (2200 44 Ave N)
• Recommendation to adopt the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Transit Code

The council endorsed the Canadian Urban Transit Association Transit Code and directed administration to promote it, funding up to $10,000 per year from the transit operating budget. It approved a public hearing for two land‑use bylaws and gave first reading to five tax and land‑use bylaws. The council also adopted amended advocacy plans, appointed nine members to the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone Board, and confirmed several confidentiality resolutions.

• Adopted CUTA Transit Code and authorized up to $10,000 annual funding (carried)
• Approved public hearing on May 13 for Bylaw 6484 and Bylaw 6486 (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaws 6481‑6486 covering tax rates and land‑use amendments (carried)
• Adopted amended advocacy plans (carried)
• Appointed nine members to the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone Board (carried)
• Directed Municipal Housing Strategy item to Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee (carried)
• Directed confidential Labour Negotiations Update to proceed with Option 2 (carried)
• Confirmed confidentiality for boards, commissions, and committee updates (carried)

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will review security recommendations for City Hall and the Council Chamber. The body will also discuss potential water quality concerns related to coal mining and an amendment to the Waste Bylaw.

• Security recommendations for City Hall and Council Chamber
• Potential water quality concerns regarding coal mining for the City of Lethbridge
• Bylaw 6490: Amendment to Bylaw 6146 (The Waste Bylaw)
• Lethbridge & District Exhibition monthly financial reporting
• Confidential updates on Municipal Controlled Corporation Development and Development Based Incentives

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee approved transferring $350,000 from Option 1 to the corporate budget contingency. It also accepted several reports for information and ordered confidentiality on related attachments. The committee recommended that Council schedule three readings of Bylaw 6490 amendment on April 29, 2025, and directed administration to proceed with confidential development‑based incentive recommendations.

• Transfer $350,000 to corporate budget contingency – approved (opposed by three councillors)
• Receive City Hall and Council Chamber Security Recommendations report – approved
• Keep Attachment 2 of security report confidential – approved
• Receive Potential Water Quality Concerns with Coal Mining report – approved
• Recommend Council schedule three readings of Bylaw 6490 amendment on April 29 – approved
• Receive LDE monthly financial operating report (Jan 2025) – approved
• Direct Administration to proceed with confidential Development Based Incentives recommendations #1 and #2 – approved
• Keep Development Based Incentives confidential report confidential until May 8 – approved

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The Audit Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The meeting will be rescheduled pending a motion from City Council on April 15, 2025.

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The City of Lethbridge Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice, issued by Chair Mark Campbell on March 26, 2025, states there were no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will adopt the minutes from February 27, 2025 and review the status of directed resolutions. It will hear presentations on the Physician Recruitment Final Report and on adopting the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Transit Code. The committee will also consider an amendment to the Council Code of Conduct (Bylaw 6454).

• Adopt minutes – Governance Standing Policy Committee, 2‑27‑2025
• Review status of directed resolutions – 2025‑03‑27
• Presentation: Physician Recruitment Final Report
• Presentation: Adoption of CUTA Transit Code
• Amendment to Council Code of Conduct – Bylaw 6454

The Governance Standing Policy Committee approved the minutes from February 27, 2025, and adopted its agenda. It recommended that City Council endorse the Canadian Urban Transit Association Transit Code and allocate up to $10,000 per year from the existing transit operating budget for 2025‑2026. The committee also referred the Council Code of Conduct amendment to legal services for a draft to be presented at the September 10, 2025 meeting and recommended adopting the amended Advocacy Plans (confidential).

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council receive Physician Recruitment Final Report (unanimous)
• Endorsed CUTA Transit Code and authorized up to $10,000 per year funding from transit budget (unanimous)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss Council Code of Conduct amendment (unanimous)
• Referred Council Code of Conduct amendment to Director of Legal Services for draft by Sep 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt amended Advocacy Plans (confidential) (unanimous)
• Directed confidentiality of Advocacy Plans and Code of Conduct discussions per FOIP (unanimous)

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council will review several first‑reading bylaws, including Bylaw 6479 that amends the land‑use plan for Watermark Phase 1 at multiple west‑side addresses. Other items include amendments for 1703 16 Avenue South, the River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, and Riverstone Phases 18 & 19. The council will also receive budget recommendations for the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone and the Police Services Technology Fund. A public hearing at 3 p.m. will consider Bylaw 6480 for a road closure.

• Bylaw 6479 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Watermark Phase 1 (4015 25 St W, 4040 10 St W, 277 Rocky Mountain Blvd W, 301 Rocky Mountain Blvd W, 317 Rocky Mountain Blvd W, 6000 University Dr W)
• Bylaw 6485 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for 1703 16 Avenue South
• Bylaw 6487 – Area Redevelopment Plan Amendment for River Valley ARP
• Bylaw 6472 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Riverstone Phases 18 & 19
• Bylaw 6480 – Road closure bylaw (public hearing at 3 p.m.)

City Council approved a line of credit of up to $2,800,000 from the Municipal Revenue Stabilization Reserve and allocated up to $1,200,000 from water surplus and $2,250,000 from wastewater surplus to fund 2025 debt payments for arterial, storm‑water and utility projects. The Council also re‑allocated $20,100 from Grant & Fee contingencies to Community Services and $60,000 to the Engagement department, adopted a Waste Utility Reserve in the Financial Reserves Policy, approved the Police Services Technology Fund policy, and adopted the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2025 budget of $283,492. In addition, the Council granted an exception to declare April 7 2025 as “Green Shirt Day” and approved a $3,000 tartan order from the Council Contingency.

• Approved line of credit up to $2,800,000 from Municipal Revenue Stabilization Reserve
• Allocated $1,200,000 water surplus and $2,250,000 wastewater surplus for 2025 debt payments
• Re‑allocated $20,100 Grant & Fee contingency to Community Services operating budget
• Re‑allocated $60,000 to Engagement department for public engagement on budgets
• Adopted Waste Utility Reserve in amended Financial Reserves Policy (CC‑65)
• Approved Lethbridge Police Services Technology Fund Policy (CC‑77)
• Approved Downtown Business Revitalization Zone 2025 Budget of $283,492
• Approved exception to declare April 7 2025 as “Green Shirt Day”

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee scheduled for March 20, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice states there were no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will adopt previous meeting minutes and review the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone 2025 budget and monthly financial reports for the Lethbridge & District Exhibition.

• Adoption of previous Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee minutes
• Review of Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone 2025 Budget
• Presentation on Lethbridge & District Exhibition Memorandum of Understanding update
• Review of Lethbridge & District Exhibition monthly financial reporting

City Council

Lethbridge City Council will meet to discuss the Parks Master Plan, a proposed update to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board bylaw, and funding for housing and needle debris mitigation. The meeting includes a public hearing starting at 3:00 PM.

• Parks Master Plan recommendation
• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board bylaw update
• Needle debris mitigation grant funding
• Affordable and social housing capital grant
• 2025 property auction reserve bids

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for March 6, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice states there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Audit Standing Policy Committee

The Audit Standing Policy Committee will hear a presentation on the City’s Financial Reserves Policy (CC‑65) from CFO Darrell Mathews and a submission concerning the Lethbridge Police Services Technology Fund. The committee will also consider the status of directed resolutions and review unaudited 2024 year‑end financial information and a quarterly risk‑and‑controls update. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for review and discussion.

• Presentation on CC65 – Financial Reserves Policy by CFO Darrell Mathews
• Submission on Lethbridge Police Services Technology Fund by CFO Darrell Mathews
• Review of status of directed resolutions (Agenda item 5.2)
• Unaudited 2024 year‑end financial information (FOIP sections 23, 24, 26)
• Quarterly risk and controls update (FOIP sections 24 & 26)

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were submitted, so no decisions or discussions will take place. The cancellation was announced by Chair Councillor Ryan Parker on February 4, 2025.

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will adopt its agenda and review the status of initiatives. It will hear a presentation on affordable and social housing capital funding requests. The committee will consider submissions on a tax refund request, a climate adaptation grant application, and updates on the Lethbridge & District Exhibition. Confidential items include a municipal controlled corporation development update and a capital improvement program planning discussion.

• Presentation: Affordable and Social Housing – Capital Funding Requests (Matthew Pitcher)
• Submission: Tax Refund Request – 1210023180001 (Kerry Boogaart)
• Submission: Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Grant Application (Mark Svenson)
• Submission: Lethbridge & District Exhibition Monthly Financial Reporting (Kim Gallucci)
• Confidential: Municipal Controlled Corporation Development Update (FOIP Section 24)

City Council

The Lethbridge City Council will discuss a recommendation to amend the Council Code of Conduct (Bylaw 6454 amendment to Bylaw 6125). The meeting includes a presentation on membership in the Inter‑City Forum on Social Policy and a briefing from Southern Alberta Crime Stoppers. A public hearing is scheduled for 3:00 PM, and confidential reports on tariffs, a land matter, and the Code of Conduct issue will be reviewed.

• Recommendation to amend Council Code of Conduct (Bylaw 6454 amendment to Bylaw 6125)
• Presentation on membership in Inter‑City Forum on Social Policy
• Southern Alberta Crime Stoppers administration presentation
• Public hearing at 3:00 PM
• Confidential reports on impacts of tariffs, land matter, and Code of Conduct matter

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice states there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

Lethbridge City Council will discuss the potential removal of the Standing Policy Committee model and the adoption of the CUTA Transit Code. The body is also reviewing multiple land use bylaw amendments and redevelopment plans for several south-side properties.

• Bylaw 6473 - Election Bylaw (2nd and 3rd reading)
• Bylaw 6471 - Downtown Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw
• Bylaw 6475 - Animal Care and Control Bylaw
• Land Use Bylaw Amendments for 404, 408 12 Street South and 1401 28 St. N
• London Road Area Redevelopment Plan amendments for 13 Street South and 5 Street South