Committee of Council Meeting Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Summary

Council considered a report on 2026 Waterworks Regulation and Sewer Regulation Amendment Bylaws, recommending support for water and sewer utility rate increases averaging 6.53% and 8.97% respectively. They also reviewed a Housing Accelerator Fund Year 1 Progress Update, recommending directing $1 million in unallocated HAF funds towards eligible projects in the 2027/2028 Capital Plan.

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Agenda

4. Reports
4.1. 2026 Waterworks Regulation and Sewer Regulation Amendment Bylaws

Recommendation: That Committee of Council support the Water and Sewer Utility rate increases averaging 6.53% and 8.97% respectively, and that the applicable Bylaws be referred to Council.
3 documents
- 2026 Waterworks Regulation and Sewer Regulation Amendment Bylaw.pdf
- Attachment 1 - Waterworks Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 4433.pdf
- Attachment 2 - Sewer Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 4432.pdf
Documents attached to the agenda on the city site.
4.2. Housing Accelerator Fund - Year 1 Progress Update

Recommendation: That Committee of Council direct staff to include $1 million in unallocated funds from the HAF program towards eligible projects in the City’s 2027/2028 Capital Plan.
3 documents
- Housing Accelerator Fund - Year 1 Progress Update .pdf
- Attachment 1 - HAF Brochure.pdf
- Attachment 2 - HAF Timeline.pdf
Documents attached to the agenda on the city site.

12 procedural items (call to order, adoption of minutes, adjournment…)

1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of the Agenda
2.1. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Confirmation of Minutes
3.1. Minutes of Committee of Council
5. Councillors' Update
6. Mayor's Update
7. CAO Update
8. Resolution to Close
8.1. Resolution to Close
9. Adjournment
9.1. Adjournment of the Meeting

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