CITY OF PRINCE ALBERT

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL

Council Present:

• Mayor Bill Powalinsky
• Councillor Daniel Brown
• Councillor Troy Parenteau
• Councillor Tony Head
• Councillor Bryce Laewetz
• Councillor Stephen Ring
• Councillor Blake Edwards
• Councillor Dawn Kilmer
• Councillor Darren Solomon

Admin Present:

• Terri Mercier, City Clerk
• Sherry Person, City Manager
• Kris Olsen, Fire Chief
• Mitchell Holash, K.C., City Solicitor
• Jeffrey Da Silva, Director of Public Works
• Kiley Bear, Director of Corporate Services
• Wilna Furstenberg, Communications Manager
• Ramona Fauchoux, Director of Financial Services
• Craig Guidinger, Director of Community Development
• Jody Boulet, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Solomon, Chairperson, called the meeting to order and stated the Land Acknowledgement for Truth and Reconciliation.

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Motion No. 0211.
  Moved by: Councillor Ring

  That the Agenda for this meeting be approved, as presented, and, that the presentations, delegations and speakers listed on the Agenda be heard when called forward by the Chair.

  CARRIED

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

September 22, 2025, Executive Committee Meeting Minutes for Approval

• Motion No. 0212.
  Moved by: Councillor Brown

  That the Minutes of the Executive Committee Regular Meeting held September 22, 2025, be taken as read and adopted.

  CARRIED

5.

DELEGATIONS

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Motion No. 0213.
  Moved by: Councillor Parenteau

  That the Consent Agenda Item No. 6.1 be received as information and referred, as indicated.

  CARRIED

6.1

September 23, 2025 Management Committee Meeting Minutes

That the Unofficial Minutes from the September 23, 2025 Management Committee Meeting be received as information and filed.

7.

REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATION & COMMITTEES

7.1

CHIF Funding Application – Project Approval (RPT 2025-363)

PowerPoint Presentation was provided by Jeff Da Silva, Director of Public Works.

• The Mayor rose on a Point of Order stating that Councillor Brown is engaging in debate with the presenter, rather than asking questions.
  
  The Chair ruled IN FAVOR and requested that Councillor Brown conclude his questions.

  Motion No. 0214.
  Moved by: Councillor Kilmer

  That the following be forwarded to an upcoming City Council meeting for consideration:

  1. That applications for a Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) grant, for Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and for Phase II and III Plant Upgrades Design be supported; and,
     
     
  2. That The City agrees to:
     1. 1. Meet legislated standards;
        2. Meet the terms and conditions of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) program;
        3. Commit to paying the applicant’s share of the eligible costs and ongoing operating and other costs associated with the project to be funded from the City’s Utility; and,
        4. Ensure legislative and regulatory requirements will or have been met including requirements for a federal environmental assessment process, provincial environmental assessment process, and requirements for Indigenous consultation or engagement.
           
           
  3. That Administration prepare a communications plan that includes video to explain the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) eligibility funding, zoning amendments and infrastructure.
  CARRIED

7.2

Four Units As-Of-Right – Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund Application (RPT 2025-352)

Verbal Presentation was provided by Craig Guidinger, Director of Community Development.

• Councillor Parenteau rose on a Point of Privilege indicating that Councillor Brown's remarks are disrespectful of other Government Agencies.
  
  The Chair ruled IN FAVOR of the Point of Privilege and requested the Councillor refrain from stating disrespectful comments in the future.

  Motion No. 0215.
  Moved by: Councillor Brown

  That consideration of the proposed Zoning Bylaw changes to allow four units as-of-right in all residential zones be discontinued.

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Motion No. 0216.
  Moved by: Councillor Ring
  1. That Administration proceed with the required zoning bylaw amendments to allow four units as-of-right for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund application; and,
     
     
  2. That Administration take any reasonable steps to minimize the impact to established neighborhoods or where additional density cannot be reasonably be supported.
  CARRIED

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.

ADJOURNMENT

• Motion No. 0217.
  Moved by: Councillor Brown

  That the Committee adjourn at 5:38 p.m.

  CARRIED