Amber Ackerman

The Executive Committee discussed several key items, including the allocation of Special Event Grants to support cultural festivals such as Mosaic, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, and Canada Day. Reports were reviewed regarding annual submittals from the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District, Regina's Warehouse Business Improvement District, and Economic Development Regina Inc., with recommendations for City Council actions. The committee also considered the proposed sale and lease of the REAL campus to Brandt Properties Ltd., including tax exemption requests and transitional funding. Additionally, updates were provided on waste management programs, integrity commissioner reports, and property tax bylaws, with various administrative motions approved to advance these initiatives to City Council.

The City Council discussed several key initiatives, including notices of motions regarding the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommendation process, infrastructure protection against overpass strikes, and a return-to-office mandate for City employees. The Council approved the 2025 Annual Integrity Commissioner's report, updates to the Waste Plan Regina, and various property tax bylaws. Additionally, Council advanced multiple bylaws, including those related to the Official Community Plan, development levies, zoning, fire regulations, and property classes. The Council also approved incentives for the Early Adopter Incentive Program, nominations to the Regina Airport Authority, and addressed the renewal of asbestos-cement water pipes.

The committee discussed updates to the City's Accessibility Plan, reviewed progress on sidewalk accessibility initiatives, and coordinated committee meeting dates for the upcoming year. Discussions also covered the implementation of disability awareness training for city staff, the launch of an assisted cart placement program, and strategies for improving accessible taxi services and transit. The committee also reviewed progress on sidewalk accessibility working group updates.

The meeting included a review of the 2025 final statistical overview and the appointment of legal counsel for the upcoming term. Key agenda items also involved the establishment of the 2026 hearing schedule, the appointment of panel chairs and members to the Nominating Subcommittee, and the review and approval of updated Board Policy Guidelines and Decision Wording Precedents.

The Regina Planning Commission agenda includes an administrative report (RPC26-4) regarding Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for the property located at 4025 Parliament Avenue. The proposal involves rezoning the property from Public Service Zone to Mixed High-Rise Zone to accommodate potential commercial development, along with a recommendation to delete a specific section of the Official Community Plan. The commission is tasked with reviewing the application, considering public feedback, and recommending that City Council approve the amendments.