City Council Special City Council
The meeting commenced with an overview of the emergency response plan for attendees. Following this, the City Council acknowledged the traditional land of Treaty 6 territory and the Matei homeland before proceeding with a roll call of members. A key procedural item involved adopting the agenda with numerous additions, including presentations from various departments such as the City Manager's office, Financial and Corporate Services, Urban Planning and Economy, and multiple divisions of City Operations and Community Services. The council also temporarily suspended rules to facilitate the discussion of these numerous agenda items, later agreeing to hear Item 3.12 (City Manager opening remarks) first. Discussions included protocol items recognizing local athletes and coaches participating in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The presentation by the City Manager focused heavily on establishing the foundation for financial sustainability, outlining the collaborative partnership between council and administration, the four shared common objectives for financial health, and the transition to results-based budgeting where resource allocation is linked to measurable outcomes. The regulatory framework governing branch operations, including legal requirements and city policies, was reviewed. Finally, the session detailed the levers available to council for budget decisions, such as adjusting service levels and reallocating funds, while noting prior spending reductions since 2016.