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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 12:05 AM

Governance & Priorities Committee

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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Council Meeting

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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Special Governance & Priorities Committee

Committee to consider by‑law creating Major Projects Directorate and new senior roles

The Governance & Priorities Committee will decide whether to adopt a by‑law establishing the Major Projects and Opportunities Directorate, confirming a Deputy City Manager position and the permanent Director of Governance and Corporate Services role. It will also review the 2025 Annual Local Spending Report required by the Local Procurement Policy and discuss the City’s interest in bidding to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games. An in‑camera session will address a legal matter.

Adopt by‑law No. XXXX to enable the Major Projects and Opportunities Directorate and create Deputy City Manager and Director, Governance and Corporate Services positions
Review the 2025 Annual Local Spending Report as required by the Local Procurement Policy
Consider confirming the City’s interests and potential participation in the bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games
In‑camera legal matter (details not disclosed)

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Council Chamber, City Hall

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Thank you. Thank you very much. Seeing no objections for anybody, we'll add those two items . So with that disclosure of conflict of interest and the general nature thereof, is there any conflict today? I don't believe there is. Seeing none. Next we have introduction and consideration of memos from admin. Before that, Mr. Van Dyne, over to you to introduce Ms. Le Medon. Thank you, Mr. Chair. It is my pleasure to welcome Katrina Le Medon to today's meeting. Katrina is one of Canada's most accomplished athletes and a true ambassador for sport. As a two-time Olympic gold medalist, Olympic silver and bronze medalist, and three-time Olympian in long track speed skating, she inspired Canadians from coast to coast to coast through her remarkable achievements on the world stage. She remains one of the most decorated and respected athletes in Canadian history, and she is now turning her attention and talents towards broader community involvement and engagement in sport that we'll be hearing about today. Today, Ms. Le Medon joins us to discuss the memorandum regarding whether the City of Yellowknife should confirm its interest and potential level of participation in a future bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games. As Council considers this significant opportunity, we are fortunate to benefit from her experience both as an elite athlete and a leader in Canada's sport community. On behalf of the City of Yellowknife, thank you, Ms. Le Med on, for taking the time to join us today. We app …

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Whether to adopt a by-law to enable the Major Projects and Opportunities Directorate and confirm creation of a Deputy City Manager role and the permanent establishment of the Director, Govern …

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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: Council holds public hearing on rezoning natural area, no decision made

The council held a statutory public hearing on By-law No. 5141 to rezone portions of Lot 14, Block 145, Plan 864 and Lot 5, Block 148, Plan 863 from NA to RC-1. All 12 submissions opposed the by-law, citing concerns about environmental impact, blasting, infrastructure, and loss of green space. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned without further action.

Held public hearing on By-law No. 5141 (rezoning from NA to RC-1) — no decision made
Received 12 submissions in opposition to By-law No. 5141
Adjourned meeting at 2:39 p.m. (motion carried unanimously)

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COUNCIL: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton All presentations pertaining to items on the Agenda for the meeting shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items on the Agenda,” portion of the Order of Business. All presentations pertaining to items not on the Agenda shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items Not on the Agenda” portion of the Order of Business. The following procedures apply to all delegations before Council: all delegations shall address their remarks directly to the Presiding Officer and shall not pose questions to individual Members or Administration; each presenter shall be afforded five minutes to make their presentation; the time allowed to each presenter may be extended beyond five minutes by a resolution of Council; after a person has spoken, any Member may, through the Presiding Officer, ask that person or the City Administrator relevant questions; and no deba …

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM Present: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton Absent: Councillor R. Foote The following members of Administration staff were in attendance: S. Van Dine C. Caljouw C. Greencorn C. MacLean C. White B. Ly G. White Others: K. Odundo, M. Syer. 1. OPENING STATEMENT Mayor Hendriksen read the Opening Statement. 2. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no disclosures of conflict of interest. 3. STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 Statutory Public Hearing regarding By-law No. 5141, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045, as amended, to rezone portions of Lot 14, Block 145, Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Plan 864 and Lot 5, Block 148, Plan 863 from NA to RC-1. Mayor Hendriksen declared open a Statutory Public Hearing regarding By -law No. 5141, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045, as amended, to rezone portions of Lot 14, Block 145, Plan 864 and Lot 5, Block 148, Plan 863 from NA to RC -1. There was one (1) w ritten submission from Toby Kruger in opposition of the proposed by - law and eleven (11) presentations in opposition of the proposed by-law. Council received a verbal submission from Toby Kruger in opposition to By -law No. 5141, a by-law to amend Zoning B …

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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

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✓ Decided: Committee adopts reconciliation plan, land acknowledgement, and transit funding agreement

The Governance & Priorities Committee recommended adoption of the Walking Forward Together Reconciliation Advancement Plan, a revised Land Acknowledgement, and associated guidelines, and directed administration to implement them. It also recommended authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign a Canada Public Transit Fund contribution agreement worth up to $1,301,520 over 10 years, and recommended amending the Elections By-law. The committee moved in camera and later appointed Alan Vaughan to the Audit Committee for a three-year term.

Adopted Walking Forward Together Reconciliation Advancement Plan (2026-2027)
Adopted revised City of Yellowknife Land Acknowledgement and Guidelines
Directed administration to implement Land Acknowledgement across civic operations
Recommended amending Elections By-law No. 5043 via By-law No. 5145
Authorized Mayor and City Manager to enter Canada Public Transit Fund agreement (up to $1,301,520 over 10 years)
Appointed Alan Vaughan to Audit Committee for three-year term (June 25, 2026 - June 24, 2029)

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Thank you. I think we're all in agreement with that so we will do that so that is item 7.1 for anybody looking at the agenda so we will push that to next week. With that Mr. Van Dyne sorry next we have disclosure of conflict of interest in the general nature thereof any conflict with any agenda item today anyone seeing none. Next we have introduction and consideration of memos from admin so we go to 4.2 whether to adopt the walking forward together reconciliation advancement plan a revised city of yellow knife land acknowledgement guidelines Mr. Van Dyne over to you and Mr. Aronjo I appreciate you hanging around for us Mr. Van Dyne over to you. Thank you. I appreciate that much more than probably you do. So thank you. Thank you Mr. Chair. So I'll just give the briefest of introductions so Council will recall that last November we brought forward a piece of work that that Mr. Aronjo helped us with in terms of documenting our work to date on the reconciliation front. That was a draft report. We now have the final report and in that final report we've received some substantive advice on how to move forward and build upon some of the great work that we've been doing as a city. We continue to learn. There's continuous activity of us wanting to adapt and change and continue to grow and I believe the recommendations that you will be looking at today and some of the words of presentation that you'll hear from Mr. Aronjo just the briefest of remarks regarding the recommendations with …

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community . 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 A presentation regarding the Canada Winter Games. 4.2 Whether to adopt: the Walking Forward Together Reconciliation Advancement Plan; a re …

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE & PRIORITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM Present: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton Absent: Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor R. Foote The following members of Administration staff were in attendance: S. Van Dine C. Calijouw C. Greencorn C. MacLean C. White B. Ly G. White Others: K. Odundo, M. Syer. OPENING STATEMENT Mayor read the Opening Statement at the Special Council Meeting. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Committee agreed unanimously to amend the agenda to defer the Canada Winter Games discussion to a future Governance and Priorities Committee. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM 1. 2. 3. 4. ADMINISTRATION Whether to adopt: the Walking Forward Together Reconciliation Advancement Plan; a revised City of Yellowknife Land Acknowledgement; and City of Yellowknife Land Acknowledgement Guidelines. That Council: I. Adopt the Walking Forward Together Reconciliation Advancement Plan as the City's implementation framework for advancing Reconciliation from 2026–2027; II. Adopt the proposed City of Yellowknife Land Acknowledgement attached as Attachment No. 1 to this memorandum as the City's official Land Acknowledgement; III. Adopt the City of Yellowknife Land Acknowledgement Guidelines attached as A …

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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: Council hears opposition to rezoning natural area for housing

Council held a statutory public hearing on By-law No. 5141 to rezone portions of Lot 14, Block 145, Plan 864 and Lot 5, Block 148, Plan 863 from NA to RC-1. Twelve submissions were received, all in opposition, raising concerns about environmental impact, infrastructure, and process. No decision was made; the hearing was adjourned.

Public hearing on By-law No. 5141 opened and closed
No vote taken on By-law No. 5141
Meeting adjourned at 2:39 p.m. (unanimous)

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Thank you. We have statutory public hearing today. So we have the statutory public hearing regarding bylaw number 5141, a bylaw to amend zoning bylaw number 5045 as amended to rezone portions of lot 14, block 145, plan 864, and lot 5, block 148, plan 863 from NA to RC1. So for my colleagues, as you will have seen in the agenda, we had a written submission from Toby Krueger in opposition to the bylaw. We also have a presentation from him and several others today. So with that, in a second, we'll start with yourself, Mr. Krueger, but just to go through sort of the overall rules for everybody speaking today is all delegations shall address their remarks directly to the presiding officer, which is myself, and shall not pose questions to individual members or administration or deviate from the topic of the presentation. Each presenter has up to 10 minutes to make their presentation. The time allowed to each presenter may be extended by up to two minutes by a special resolution of council. After a person has spoken, any member may, through the pres iding officer, ask that person relevant questions. No debate shall be permitted on any delegation to council, either between members or an individual making a delegation . When making a presentation to council, pardon me, no person shall speak disrespectfully of the crown, any member of council, the public, or an employee of the city, use offensive language, make personal remarks about any member of council, the public, or an employee of …

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COUNCIL: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton All presentations pertaining to items on the Agenda for the meeting shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items on the Agenda,” portion of the Order of Business. All presentations pertaining to items not on the Agenda shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items Not on the Agenda” portion of the Order of Business. The following procedures apply to all delegations before Council: all delegations shall address their remarks directly to the Presiding Officer and shall not pose questions to individual Members or Administration; each presenter shall be afforded five minutes to make their presentation; the time allowed to each presenter may be extended beyond five minutes by a resolution of Council; after a person has spoken, any Member may, through the Presiding Officer, ask that person or the City Administrator relevant ques …

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM Present: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton Absent: Councillor R. Foote The following members of Administration staff were in attendance: S. Van Dine C. Caljouw C. Greencorn C. MacLean C. White B. Ly G. White Others: K. Odundo, M. Syer. OPENING STATEMENT Mayor Hendriksen read the Opening Statement. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no disclosures of conflict of interest. STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARINGS Statutory Public Hearing regarding By-law No. 5141, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045, as amended, to rezone portions of Lot 14, Block 145, 1. 2. 3. 3.1 Plan 864 and Lot 5, Block 148, Plan 863 from NA to RC-1. Mayor Hendriksen declared open a Statutory Public Hearing regarding By-law No. 5141, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045, as amended, to rezone portions of Lot 14, Block 145, Plan 864 and Lot 5, Block 148, Plan 863 from NA to RC-1. There was one (1) written submission from Toby Kruger in opposition of the proposed by-law and eleven (11) presentations in opposition of the proposed by- law. Council received a verbal submission from Toby Kruger in opposition to By-law No. 5141, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045, as amended, by rezoning portions of Lot 14, Block 145, Plan 8 …

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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Special Governance & Priorities Committee

Committee considers new taxi bylaw and accessible taxi grants

The Governance and Priorities Committee will decide whether to repeal and replace the Livery Licence By-law with a new Taxi By-law (including fee changes) and whether to approve a one-time Accessible Taxi Grant Program to support wheelchair-accessible vehicles. They will also receive a progress report on the Asset Management Program.

Repeal and replace Livery Licence By-law No. 4526 with new Taxi By-law
Draft amendments to Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436
One-time Accessible Taxi Grant Program for wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Asset Management Program progress report and next steps

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✓ Decided: Committee moves to replace Yellowknife livery licence by-law with new Taxi By-law

The Governance & Priorities Committee considered a motion to repeal and replace the Livery Licence By-law No. 4526 with a new Taxi By-law No. 5143, and to amend the Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436 accordingly. The committee also considered a motion to direct Administration to develop a one-time Accessible Taxi Grant Program, allocating up to $220,000 from 2026 Accessibility Implementation funding. The minutes record these as items for consideration, not as final decisions. The committee accepted for information a progress report on the Asset Management Program.

Considered motion to repeal and replace Livery Licence By-law No. 4526 with Taxi By-law No. 5143 and amend Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436
Considered motion to direct Administration to develop a one-time Accessible Taxi Grant Program with up to $220,000 allocated from 2026 Accessibility Implementation funding
Accepted for information the Asset Management Program: Progress Report and Next Steps
Approved the agenda as presented
Noted no disclosures of conflict of interest

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Thank you. community. Next we have approval of the agenda. Mr. Van Dy ne is there anything else for the agenda today? Thank you Mr . Chair. Just to note that at one o'clock mark I'll have to step out for another engagement. We'll be turning it over to Director Thistle. Thank you very much. Next we have disclosure of conflict of interest and the general nature thereof. Is there any conflict before GPC today? Seeing none. Next we have introduction and consideration of memos from administration. First we have whether to repeal and replace the delivery license bylaw number 4526 as amended. Mr. Van Dyne. Thank you Mr. Chair. This particular item has been in the making for quite some time. First raised by previous councils going back to and we're very pleased today to walk you through a fairly robust proposal to see some sizable change. Just would like to before I turn it over to Mr. Seltzer to walk us through the essence. Just to reiterate this is just one in a number of things that this council, this particular council has dealt with that have been long standing issues facing the community over many years including water rate changes, land applications, emergent issues, funds, community plan updates and master transportation plan. But I'm very pleased today to have Mr. Seltzer walk you through what I think will be a very important piece for the city both today and going forward. Mr. Come on up Mr. Seltzer. Mr. Seltzer. All right. So the memo to committee has all the background on …

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, July 08, 2026 at 12:05 PM SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Whether to repeal and replace Livery Licence By-law No. 4526, as amended. 1. Livery Licence By-law No. 4526 July 8, 2026.pdf 2. Draft Taxi By-law No. XXXX .pdf 3. Draft By-law No. X …

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Minutes Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE & PRIORITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, July 08, 2026 at 12:05 PM Present: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Foote Councillor S. Payne Absent: Councillor R. Fequet Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor R. Warburton The following members of Administration staff were in attendance: S. Van Dine C. Calijouw K. Pandoo K. Thistle B. Ly G. White Others: Brennen Osburn, Ashley Rivers, T. Setta. 1. OPENING STATEMENT Mayor Hendriksen read the Opening Statement. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF There were no disclosures of conflict of interest. 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Whether to repeal and replace Livery Licence By-law No. 4526, as amended. 1. Livery Licence By-law No. 4526 July 8, 2026.pdf 2. Draft Taxi By-law No. XXXX .pdf 3. Draft By-law No. XXXX to amend Fees and Charges By-law No. 4436, as amended.pdf 4. City of Yellowknife, Livery Licence By-law Re …

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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Council Meeting

City of Yellowknife considers disabling social media comments and acquiring Frame Lake land

Council will discuss disabling public comments on corporate social media accounts and prioritizing land acquisition at Frame Lake for housing and mixed-use development. The body is also reviewing the 2025 audited financial statements and establishing a new reserve policy for emergencies.

Proposal to disable public commenting on all official corporate social media channels by July 1, 2026
Declaration of Frame Lake land acquisition as a municipal development priority for housing and commercial use
Adoption of 2025 Audited Financial Statements and maintaining a $15.0 million General Fund balance
Introduction of By-law No. 5135 to regulate vacant buildings and By-law No. 5136 to update building fees
Dissolution of the Homelessness Commission and the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development

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✓ Decided: Council disables public comments on city social media channels

Council directed Administration to disable public commenting on all official City of Yellowknife corporate social media channels effective no later than July 1, 2026, and to develop alternative feedback methods. Council also adopted an Emerging Issues Reserve Policy, accepted the 2025 Audited Financial Statements, dissolved the Homelessness Commission and Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development, and declared the Frame Lake land acquisition a municipal development priority. Several by-laws received readings, including a vacant buildings by-law and the 2026 municipal and school tax levies.

Disabled public commenting on all city corporate social media channels, effective July 1, 2026 (6-1)
Adopted Emerging Issues Reserve Policy and directed establishment of reserve (unanimous)
Accepted 2025 Audited Financial Statements; kept General Fund balance at $15.0M (unanimous)
Rescinded Homelessness Commission and Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development terms of reference (unanimous)
Declared Frame Lake land acquisition a municipal development priority (unanimous)
Appointed Waheed Johnson as By-law Officer (unanimous)
Appointed Hamza Farooqui as Development Officer (unanimous)
Gave first and second reading to vacant buildings by-law No. 5135 and related fees by-law No. 5136 (unanimous)

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Thank you. And I will call our meeting for Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 to order, and I will please ask Councillor Fouquet to read the opening statement. Thank you. the Northside Métis and all First Nations Métis and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. Thank you very much, Councillor Fouquet. Next, we have awards, ceremonies, and presentations. There were no awards, ceremonies, or presentations for the agenda. Next, we have adoption of minutes from previous meetings. We have the council minutes for the regular meeting of May 27, 2026. Councillor Fouquet. I move the adoption of the council minutes for May 27. Thank you very much. Seconder, Councillor Foote. Any errors or omissions? Seeing none, all those in favour? And that is unanimous. Next, we have council minutes for the special meeting of June 3, 2026. Councillor Fouquet. I move that the minutes of the council for the special meeting of June 3 be presented for adoption. Thank you very much. Seconder, Councillor Cochran. Any errors or omissions? Seeing none, all those in favour? And that is unanimous. Next, we have disclosure of conflict of interest in the general nature thereof. There was no, Councillor, Deputy Mayor Warburn? No . Don't see any of the comments. I have the council minutes for the special meeting of June 10, 2026. I move that the council minutes for the special meeting of June 10, 2026 be presented for adoption. Thank you very much. Seconder, Councillor Cochran. Any errors or omiss …

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COUNCIL: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton All presentations pertaining to items on the Agenda for the meeting shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items on the Agenda,” portion of the Order of Business. All presentations pertaining to items not on the Agenda shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items Not on the Agenda” portion of the Order of Business. The following procedures apply to all delegations before Council: all delegations shall address their remarks directly to the Presiding Officer and shall not pose questions to individual Members or Administration; each presenter shall be afforded five minutes to make their presentation; the time allowed to each presenter may be extended beyond five minutes by a resolution of Council; after a person has spoken, any Member may, through the Presiding Officer, ask that person or the City Administrator relevant questions; and no deba …

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CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:05 PM Present: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton Absent: Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor T. McLennan The following members of Administration staff were in attendance: C. Greencorn K. Pandoo K. Thistle C. White B. Ly G. White Others: K. Sulzer, E. Thompson. OPENING STATEMENT Councillor Fequet read the Opening Statement. AWARDS, CEREMONIES AND PRESENTATIONS There were no awards, ceremonies or presentations for the agenda. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING(S) Council Minutes for the regular meeting of May 27, 2026. # 0124-26 Moved By Councillor R. Fequet 1. 2. 3. 3.1 Seconded By Councillor R. Foote That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of May 27, 2026 be presented for adoption. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes for the special meeting of June 3, 2026. # 0125-26 Moved By Councillor R. Fequet Seconded By Councillor G. Cochrane That Minutes of Council for the special meeting of June 3, 2026 be presented for adoption. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council Minutes for the special meeting of June 10, 2026. # 0126-26 Moved By Councillor R. Fequet Seconded By Councillor G. Cochrane That Minutes of Council for the special meeting of June 10, 2026 be presented for adoption. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND TH …

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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

Consider rezoning two lots from Natural Area to Residential Central

The committee will decide whether to rezone two lots from Natural Area to Residential Central, adopt the 2025 audited financial statements, rescind the Employees’ Recreation Association bylaw, and dissolve the Homelessness Commission and Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development. They will also consider resolutions on social media commenting and the Frame Lake Area.

Rezone Lots 14, Block 145, Plan 864 and Lot 5, Block 148, Plan 863 from NA to RC-1
Adopt 2025 audited financial statements
Rescind Recreation Association By-law No. 5016
Dissolve Homelessness Commission and Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development
Resolution on social media commenting on city accounts

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✓ Decided: Committee backs Frame Lake development, limits social media comments

The committee recommended rezoning portions of two lots from Natural Area to Residential Central to enable housing, and recommended accepting the 2025 audited financial statements. It also recommended rescinding the Employees’ Recreation Association bylaw and dissolving the Homelessness Commission and Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development. A resolution was passed to disable public commenting on city social media accounts by July 1, 2026, and a resolution affirmed the Frame Lake area as a municipal development priority while protecting landmark features.

Recommended rezoning Lots 14 & 5 from NA to RC-1 (By-law 5141) for Council adoption
Recommended accepting 2025 audited financial statements and maintaining $15M General Fund balance
Recommended rescinding Employees' Recreation Association By-law 5016
Recommended dissolving Homelessness Commission and Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development
Passed resolution to disable public commenting on city social media effective July 1, 2026
Passed resolution declaring Frame Lake land acquisition a priority with landmark protections

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community . 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Whether to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045, as amended, to rezone portions of Lots 14, Block 145, Plan 864 and Lot 5, Block 148, Plan 863 from Natural Area (NA) zone t …

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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

Committee to review Integrity Commissioner report and new reserve policy

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the annual report from the Integrity Commissioner and the Council Code of Ethics. Members will also consider updates to election sign regulations and the creation of a new financial reserve policy for emerging issues.

Annual Report from the City of Yellowknife’s Integrity Commissioner
Proposed amendments to Election Sign By-law No. 4968
Adoption of an Emerging Issues Reserve Policy
Review of Council Code of Ethics
Presentation of student development plans from École William McDonald Middle School

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adoption of amended Election Sign By-law

The Governance & Priorities Committee recommended that By-law No. 5139, amending the Election Sign By-law No. 4968, be presented for adoption. They also reviewed the Emerging Issues Reserve Policy and returned it to Administration for revisions, including clarifying the definition of 'Emerging Issues' and adjusting the contribution rate. No other substantive decisions were made; the Integrity Commissioner report and student presentations were informational only.

Recommended adoption of Election Sign By-law amendment (unanimous)
Returned Emerging Issues Reserve Policy to Administration for revisions
Amended agenda to include in camera item (unanimous)

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community . 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Annual Report from the City of Yellowknife’s Integrity Commissioner. 1. Integrity Commissioner June 10, 2026.pdf 2. Seventh Report of the Integr …

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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council sets 2026 tax levies, rezones land for hotel and development

The City Council holds public hearings on two rezoning proposals: one near 222 Utsingi Drive to allow Kam Lake zoning, and another to enable a new hotel downtown. Council then considers adopting a Mill Rate Policy and enacts bylaws setting the 2026 municipal and school tax levies, as well as final readings for the two rezoning bylaws.

Public hearing on rezoning Lot 84 near 222 Utsingi Drive from Nature Preservation to Kam Lake
Public hearing on zoning amendment for new hotel on multiple lots near downtown
Adoption of Mill Rate Policy
Second and third reading of By-law 5131 (rezoning near Utsingi Drive)
First and second reading of By-law 5137 (2026 Municipal Tax Levy) and By-law 5138 (2026 School Tax Levy)

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Mill Rate Policy, approves rezoning and tax levies

Council unanimously adopted the Mill Rate Policy, approved rezoning of a lot near 222 Utsingi Drive from Nature Preservation to Kam Lake despite one oral objection, and approved a zoning amendment to allow a new hotel development. It also set the 2026 municipal and school tax levies by passing first and second readings of the respective bylaws.

Adopted Mill Rate Policy (unanimous)
Approved rezoning of Lot 84, Block 553 from NP to KL (By-law 5131, unanimous)
Approved zoning amendment for new hotel building (By-law 5134, unanimous)
Approved first and second reading of 2026 Municipal Tax Levy (By-law 5137, unanimous)
Approved first and second reading of 2026 School Tax Levy (By-law 5138, unanimous)

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Thank you. Thank you. for today so I'll move on to disclosure of conflict of interest in the general nature thereof is there any conflict of interest before council today seeing none we have statutory public hearings so we first have statutory public hearing which I will open for regarding bylaw number five one three one a bylaw to rezone a portion of lot 84 block five five three plan four six five says for six five seven pardon me adjacent to two two two you'd singe drive from nature preservation to cam lake and we have one person who is speaking opposed to this motion or opposed to this bylaw amendment and so I will ask if Morgan if you'd like to come up to the microphone and just when you come up if you hit the button it'll flash a green for a bit and when it turns red you're good to go okay and over to you okay thank you I apologize if I'm nervous I haven't been in this room before okay so I am opposing I have several reasons do I just I just read my my little speech yep exactly go ahead so I have concerns about how close it's going to be to my property I don't know the full extent of what the plan is as far as beyond this one lot but a couple weeks ago they were surveying behind my house all the way across not just that one lot so I assume there's more intention than just this one lot or I don't know but there was a lot of spray paint on the rocks directly behind my house so within maybe a foot of my fence so then I got this and then that's why I'm he …

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 01:30 PM SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COUNCIL: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton All presentations pertaining to items on the Agenda for the meeting shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items on the Agenda,” portion of the Order of Business. All presentations pertaining to items not on the Agenda shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items Not on the Agenda” portion of the Order of Business. The following procedures apply to all delegations before Council: all delegations shall address their remarks directly to the Presiding Officer and shall not pose questions to individual Members or Administration; each presenter shall be afforded five minutes to make their presentation; the time allowed to each presenter may be extended beyond five minutes by a resolution of Council; after a person has spoken, any Member may, through the Presiding Officer, ask that person or the City Administrator relevant ques …

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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to vote on renaming Franklin Ave and updating waste fees

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct third readings for two specific by-laws. The session focuses on finalizing a street name change and updating the city's waste management fee structure.

By-law No. 5130: Renaming Franklin (50th) Ave to Wıı̀lıı̀deh (50) Ave
By-law No. 5132: Amendments to Part 17 regarding Tipping and Solid Waste Related Fees

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✓ Decided: Franklin Ave renamed to Wıı̀lıı̀deh Ave unanimously

Council gave third reading and unanimously passed By-law No. 5130 renaming Franklin (50th) Avenue to Wıı̀lıı̀deh (50) Avenue. Also approved By-law No. 5132 amending tipping and solid waste fees. Both motions carried unanimously with no conflicts declared.

Third reading of By-law 5130 renaming Franklin Ave to Wıı̀lıı̀deh Ave (unanimous)
Third reading of By-law 5132 amending tipping and solid waste fees (unanimous)

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, June 03, 2026 at 12:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COUNCIL: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton All presentations pertaining to items on the Agenda for the meeting shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items on the Agenda,” portion of the Order of Business. All presentations pertaining to items not on the Agenda shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items Not on the Agenda” portion of the Order of Business. The following procedures apply to all delegations before Council: all delegations shall address their remarks directly to the Presiding Officer and shall not pose questions to individual Members or Administration; each presenter shall be afforded five minutes to make their presentation; the time allowed to each presenter may be extended beyond five minutes by a resolution of Council; after a person has spoken, any Member may, through the Presiding Officer, ask that person or the City Administrator relevant ques …

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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

Council to decide on 2026 tax levies and assess Winter Games bid

The committee will vote on adopting the 2026 Municipal Tax Levy and School Tax Levy by-laws, which set property tax rates. They will also review a feasibility assessment for hosting the 2035 Canada Winter Games and receive a report on the mayor's trip to a conference in Greenland.

Adoption of 2026 Municipal Tax Levy by-law
Adoption of 2026 School Tax Levy by-law
2035 Canada Winter Games hosting feasibility assessment
Mayor's travel report from Nuuk, Greenland conference

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adopting 2026 tax levy by-laws

The Governance & Priorities Committee recommended that Council adopt By-law No. 5137 (2026 Municipal Tax Levy) and By-law No. 5138 (2026 School Tax Levy). They also received a presentation on the feasibility of hosting the 2035 Canada Winter Games and heard a report on the Mayor's travel to the Future Greenland Conference. No other substantive decisions were made.

Recommended adoption of 2026 Municipal Tax Levy By-law No. 5137
Recommended adoption of 2026 School Tax Levy By-law No. 5138

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, June 03, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community . 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Whether to adopt the 2026 Municipal Tax Levy and 2026 School Tax Levy By-laws 1. 2026 Tax Tax Levy June 3, 2026.pdf 2. By-law No. XXXX.pdf 3. …

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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

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Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

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Wed May 27, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Special Governance & Priorities Committee

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Wed May 27, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Council Meeting

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Wed May 27, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Special Governance & Priorities Committee

Committee to decide on vacant buildings bylaw and mill rate policy

The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider adopting a Vacant Buildings By-law to regulate vacant buildings and amend fees. They will also decide on a Mill Rate Policy that sets a 1:2 tax ratio between residential and commercial/industrial properties.

Adoption of Vacant Buildings By-law with fee amendments
Adoption of Mill Rate Policy with 1:2 residential-to-commercial tax ratio

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✓ Decided: Committee backs vacant buildings bylaw and mill rate policy

The Governance & Priorities Committee recommended Council adopt a Vacant Buildings By-law (No. 5135) and a companion fee amendment (No. 5136). It also recommended adopting a Mill Rate Policy that maintains a 1:2 tax ratio between residential and commercial/industrial properties. No formal vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Recommended adoption of Vacant Buildings By-law No. 5135
Recommended adoption of fee amendment By-law No. 5136
Recommended adoption of Mill Rate Policy with 1:2 tax ratio

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Whether to adopt a Vacant Buildings By-law for the purpose of establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for the identification, permitting, inspection, and en …

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Wed May 27, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Council Meeting

Council to formalize encampment response, ban camping on municipal land

City Council will vote on a formal approach to encampments, including directing administration to enforce by-laws and develop a by-law prohibiting camping on municipal land. They will also consider renaming Franklin (50) Ave to Wıı̀lıı̀deh (50) Ave, multiple zoning by-law amendments, and changes to tipping fees. Additionally, council will appoint a returning officer for the 2026 municipal election and approve a leave of absence for Councillor McLennan.

Formalize encampment approach with weekly visits and by-law to ban camping on municipal land
Rename Franklin (50) Ave to Wıı̀lıı̀deh (50) Ave (By-law 5130)
Rezone portion of Lot 84, Block 553 near 222 Utsingi Drive from NP to KL (By-law 5131)
Amend tipping and solid waste fees (By-law 5132)
Appoint Eve Erasmus as Returning Officer for 2026 municipal election

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✓ Decided: Council adopts formal encampment approach, renames Franklin Ave

Council unanimously adopted a formal approach to encampments, directing weekly visits and bylaw development. Eve Erasmus was appointed returning officer for the 2026 election. Several bylaws advanced, including renaming Franklin Avenue to Wıı̀lıı̀deh Avenue and rezoning a parcel near Kam Lake. The council remuneration bylaw was tabled after an amendment.

Adopted formal encampment approach with weekly visits and bylaw development (unanimous)
Appointed Eve Erasmus as Returning Officer for 2026 election (unanimous)
Adopted 2026/2027 strategic priorities for Municipal Enforcement Division (unanimous)
Authorized Councillor McLennan's parental leave of absence July-Sept 2026 (unanimous)
Directed Administration to propose revisions to Land Administration By-law Section 8 by August 19 (unanimous)
Advanced By-law 5130 renaming Franklin Ave to Wıı̀lıı̀deh Ave to second reading (unanimous)
Advanced By-law 5131 rezoning portion near 222 Utsingi Drive from NP to KL to first reading (unanimous)
Tabled By-law 5133 (Council Remuneration) after amendment (unanimous)

Council Chamber, City Hall

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Minutes Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE COUNCIL AGENDA Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COUNCIL: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton All presentations pertaining to items on the Agenda for the meeting shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items on the Agenda,” portion of the Order of Business. All presentations pertaining to items not on the Agenda shall be heard under the “Delegations Pertaining to Items Not on the Agenda” portion of the Order of Business. The following procedures apply to all delegations before Council: all delegations shall address their remarks directly to the Presiding Officer and shall not pose questions to individual Members or Administration; each presenter shall be afforded five minutes to make their presentation; the time allowed to each presenter may be extended beyond five minutes by a resolution of Council; after a person has spoken, any Member may, through the Presiding Officer, ask that person or the City Administrator relevant quest …

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Wed May 20, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

Committee considers zoning change for new hotel at Explorer Hotel site

The Governance & Priorities Committee will review a zoning amendment for a new hotel building and discuss updates to council pay. The body will also set enforcement priorities for the coming year and appoint an election official.

Zoning By-law amendment for a new hotel building on the Explorer Hotel site
Repeal and replacement of Council Remuneration By-law No. 4982
Strategic Priorities for the Municipal Enforcement Division for 2026/2027
Appointment of a Returning Officer for the 2026 Municipal General Election

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Council Chamber, City Hall

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Thank you. Nothing to add, Mr. Chair. Thank you. Disclosure of conflict and interest and the general nature thereof. Does any member of Council have a conflict on any items today? Seeing none. Introduction and consideration of memorandums from administration. Whether to present bylaw number XXX, a bylaw to appeal and replace Council of Enumeration Bylaw number 4982 for adoption, Mr. Van Dyne. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'll just introduce this item by saying that Council had identified the review of salary remuneration in the work plan going back some time ago. Recently, I believe in the month of February, Council McCle llan had passed a motion encouraging us to get on with it. We then went on with it by engaging an independent resource . and today I'm happy to say that we have Linda Schroeder with Leadership Source who we engage to undertake this review. Today contemplates an update to the salary using a set of methodologies that she'll take us through and we're inviting council to give us feedback on the approach and we've drafted a draft bylaw to invoke should council decide to want to proceed. We'll bring that forward through the regular process at that time. So at this point I'd like to turn it over to Linda Schro eder to walk us through the work that she's commissioned. Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to present to you today through the chair. This presentation provides a summary of the independent mayor and council remuneration review prepared by Leadership …

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community . 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Whether to present By-law No. XXXX, a by-law to repeal and replace Council Remuneration By-law No. 4982, for adoption. 1. Council Remuneration May 20, 2026.pdf 2. By-law N …

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Wed May 20, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

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Wed May 13, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

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Wed May 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Kam Lake South One Area Development Plan by-law

Council held a public hearing with no written or oral representations, then unanimously passed By-law No. 5129 to create the Area Development Plan Kam Lake South One. Councillor Warburton recused himself due to a property interest in the area. The meeting was brief and procedural.

Public hearing for By-law No. 5129 closed with no representations
Second Reading of By-law No. 5129 carried unanimously
Third Reading of By-law No. 5129 carried unanimously

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ADOPTED SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Present: Mayor B. Hendriksen, Councillor S. Arden-Smith, Councillor G. Cochrane, Councillor R. Foote, Councillor S. Payne, and Councillor R. Warburton. City Staff: S. Van Dine, C. Caljouw, D. Gillard, C. Greencorn, C. MacLean, K. Pandoo, K. Thistle, C. White, G. White, and B. Ly. 1. Councillor Cochrane read the Opening Statement. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 2. Councillor Warburton declared a conflict of interest with By-law No. 5129, a by-law to create Area Development Plan Kam Lake South One, for the area of: Lot 6, Block 569, Plan 4612 (Parcel A); Lot 1086, Block Quad 85J/8, Plan 2547 (Parcel B); and portion of Lot 7, Block 569, Plan 4612, as referenced in the Schedule A-1 of the By-law, due to being a property owner in the area. STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Councillor Warburton declared a conflict of interest and excused himself from the meeting 12:01 p.m. 4. Mayor Hendriksen declared open a Statutory Public Hearing regarding By-law No. 5129, a by-law to create Area Development Plan Kam Lake South One, for the area of: Lot 6, Block 569, Plan 4612 (Parcel A); Lot 1086, Block Quad 85J/8, Plan 2547 (Parcel B); and portion of Lot 7, Block 569, Plan 4612, as referenced in the Schedule A-1 of the By-law. As there were no written or oral representations, Mayor Hendriksen declared the Pu …

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Wed May 13, 2026 · 12:05 PM

Governance & Priorities Committee

Committee votes on renaming Franklin Ave, encampment policy

The Governance and Priorities Committee will vote on renaming Franklin Avenue to replace By-law No. 3899, rezone a portion of land near 222 Utsingi Drive from Nature Preservation to Kam Lake, adopt an Encampment Policy, and amend supplementary tipping rates in the Fees and Charges By-law.

Renaming Franklin Avenue (50 Ave) and repealing/replacing By-law No. 3899
Rezoning Lot 84, Block 553 (adjacent to 222 Utsingi Drive) from NP to KL
Adopting an Encampment Policy
Amending Fees and Charges By-law to update supplementary tipping rates

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Council Chamber, City Hall

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And I will call our Governance and Priorities Committee meeting for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 to order. And we had the opening statement read as part of our special council meeting, so I'll move to approval of the agenda. Mr. Van Dyne, is there anything else for the agenda today? Nothing to add, Mr. Chairman. Thank you very much. Next we have Disclosure of Conflict of Interest and the General Nature Thereof. Is there any conflict before GPC today? Seeing none. Next we have Introduction and Consideration of Memorandums from Administration. First we have a memo on whether to rename Franklin 50 Avenue and repeal and replace Bylaw No. 3899. Mr. Van Dyne, over to you. Thank you. Thank you very much for the opportunity to say a few words with respect to this memorandum. I would like to acknowledge that we have Chief Frederick Angres in the audience today and along with a number of other distinguished Yellowknifers on today's agenda. Administration has put this package together based on a series of resolutions. One resolution in which the City has indicated under its Reconciliation Action Plan to move forward with this followed by a resolution that was passed by the YKDFN giving us a recommendation and suggestion and supporting said change. We have prepared the work necessary to acquire signage and to roll out a potential plan for Council. We are ready to pass a bylaw or submit a bylaw for Council consideration to make the change official. The direction provid …

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:05 PM REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, City Hall 4807-52nd Street, Yellowknife COMMITTEE: Mayor B. Hendriksen (Chair) Councillor S. Arden-Smith Councillor G. Cochrane Councillor R. Fequet Councillor R. Foote Councillor C. McGurk Councillor T. McLennan Councillor S. Payne Councillor R. Warburton 1. OPENING STATEMENT The City of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community . 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUMS FROM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Whether to rename Franklin (50) Ave and repeal and replace By-law No. 3899. 1. Renaming Franklin.pdf 2. By-law No. XXXX.pdf 3. Schedule A.pdf 4.2 Whether to am …

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Wed May 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider new area development plan for Kam Lake South

Council will hold a statutory public hearing on By-law No. 5129 to create the Kam Lake South One Area Development Plan for specific lots. Following the hearing, they will consider second and third readings of the by-law to enact the plan.

Statutory public hearing on By-law No. 5129 for Area Development Plan Kam Lake South One
Second and third readings of By-law No. 5129 for Lots 6, 1086, and portion of Lot 7 in Kam Lake
Recommended motions by Councillor C. McGurk for second and third readings

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Council Chamber, City Hall