Municipal
Edmonton Motions
2025–2029 Term
Edmonton approves accessible snow policy
Motion to approve updated Snow and Ice Control Policy passes in Edmonton, adding accessibility as a core outcome.
Council decision
City funds Valley Line transition office
Edmonton City Council funds the transition office to move operations from TransEd to ETS by end of 2027, using LRT Reserve funds totaling $28.2 million.
Council decision
Budget delays; fines under review
Motion by City Council postpones budget-engagement report to Nov 23, 2026; staff to review bylaw fines, with results to Community and Public Services Committee; a fees amendment was defeated 3–10.
Council decision
Derelict Property Tax Subclass Bill
Edmonton would pass a bill to create a derelict non-residential property tax subclass citywide for unoccupied properties after one year, starting in 2027.
Council decision
City updates water-rate review process
Edmonton approves a motion to update EPCOR Water Services' PBR review process; changes aim to tighten rate review and add staff, with 2028–2031 rates not set.
Council decision
City reviews reserve options
Motion would require staff to report back by Sept. 29, 2026 with options to reduce the Planning and Development Business Model reserve. Council did not approve policy changes or exceptions.
Council decision
Bylaw 21583 - To amend Bylaw 19519 Residential Assessment and Supplementary Assessment Subclass Bylaw, Amendment No. 2
Bylaw 21583 - To amend Bylaw 19519 Residential Assessment and Supplementary Assessment Subclass Bylaw, Amendment No. 2
Council decision
Charter Bylaw 21584 - To amend Bylaw 18652 Municipal Tax Relief Delegation Charter Bylaw, Amendment No. 1
Charter Bylaw 21584 - To amend Bylaw 18652 Municipal Tax Relief Delegation Charter Bylaw, Amendment No. 1
Council decision
Bylaw 21593 - To amend Bylaw 20442, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Amendment #1
Bylaw 21593 - To amend Bylaw 20442, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Amendment #1
Council decision
Bylaw 21594 - To amend Bylaw 18735, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #6
Bylaw 21594 - To amend Bylaw 18735, City of Edmonton Integrated Infrastructure Services Project, Waste Services IIS Infrastructure Delivery, Amendment #6
Council decision
Bylaw 21595 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18736, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Services Facilities & Infrastructure Project Delivery, Amendment #3
Bylaw 21595 - To amend Revised Bylaw 18736, City of Edmonton City Operations Project, Waste Services Facilities & Infrastructure Project Delivery, Amendment #3
Council decision
Bylaw 21596 - To amend Bylaw 20128, City of Edmonton Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Project, Distribution Piping System, Amendment #2
Bylaw 21596 - To amend Bylaw 20128, City of Edmonton Blatchford Renewable Energy Utility Project, Distribution Piping System, Amendment #2
Council decision
City closes access to planned interchange ramps
Bill would close the parcel’s access onto 137 Avenue, affecting the property owner. Construction of the interchange ramps at 137 Avenue and Anthony Henday Drive is expected in 2026-2027.
Council decision
City updates public art funding policy
City council approves motion to revise public art policy, directing funding through the operating budget and maintaining a minimum reserve balance.
Council decision
Motion to send report back defeated
City Council defeats motion to send the report back and keeps the Police Commission report private.
Council decision
City shifts property tax reporting per $100k value
Edmonton council motion directs city staff to report property-tax spending per $100,000 of assessed value.
Council decision
Bylaw 21631 - Council and Committee Meeting Agendas
Bylaw 21631 - Council and Committee Meeting Agendas
Council decision
City to push provincial 2027 budget priorities
Motion directs the Mayor to advocate to the province on the 2027 budget priorities. Redacted staff report will be released as soon as possible.
Council decision
City motion mandates ongoing intergovernmental updates
Edmonton City Council approves motion requiring staff to give intergovernmental updates at every regular meeting through October 2027. The September 8 report remains private.
Council decision
Edmonton adopts climate-resilient building policy
Edmonton City Council approves revised Climate Resilience Policy C627B, setting a 2050 target to zero high-risk neighborhoods and introducing a sustainable S-ROI threshold for new city buildings.
Council decision
City expands heritage recognition policy
Motion to approve revised heritage policy adopted by Edmonton City Council on September 8, 2026, broadening recognition of Indigenous, natural, and built heritage.
Council decision
City moves to remove reserve designation for park
Edmonton City Council passes motion to remove municipal reserve designation from a Rosenthal parcel to consolidate land for a future district park.
Council decision
Historic Site Repeal Sparks Rezoning Debate
Bylaw repeal would remove the municipal historic designation for the Arlington Apartments site; redevelopment would require rezoning.
Council decision