Red Deer council, 15 September 2026

Resolved that Council of the City of Red Deer having considered the report from Financial Services re: Financial Matter dated September 15, 2026 hereby accepts the report into the Corporate Record and agrees the report will remain confidential pursuant to ATIA Sections 29 Advice from officials, 30 Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body and 32 Privileged information; and further direct administration to proceed with Option 3 as outlined in the report.

Resolved that Council of The City of Red deer having considered the Consent Agenda from Legislative Services hereby approves the following Minutes (& Reports): • Confirmation of the Minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular Council Meeting

FIRST READING: That Bylaw 3357/GG-2026 (Omnibus Amendment) be read a first time.

Resolved that Council of The City of Red Deer having considered the report from City Planning & Growth dated September 15, 2026 re: Budget Amendment Report - HAF2 hereby approves the budget amendment of $3,128,682.08 to be allocated as follows: • $40,000 for public engagement activities; • $2,938,682 for Initiative 3: Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Financial Incentive Grant as outlined in Appendix A; • and $150,000 for Initiative 8: Comprehensive Housing Strategy update as outlined in Appendix A.

FIRST READING: That Bylaw 3357/MM-2026 be read a first time.

FIRST READING: That Bylaw 3357/LL-2026 be read a first time.

FIRST READING: That Bylaw 3357/HH-2026 be read a first time.

WHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of fostering an inclusive community where all residents have the opportunity to participate, contribute, and feel a sense of belonging; AND WHEREAS Council wishes to ensure that its governance structures appropriately support Council's strategic direction and intended outcomes related different lived experiences, perspectives and subject-matter expertise when those perspectives can improve our decision-making; AND WHEREAS the City of Red Deer does not currently have a Community Perspectives Advisory Committee, and Council wishes to consider whether the establishment of such a committee would be an appropriate mechanism to support this work; AND WHEREAS on July 23 at a Committee of the Whole meeting, Council directed Administration to commence a comprehensive review of Council-established committee mandates and governance structures in Q4 2026 and provide recommendations by the end of Q2 2027; AND WHEREAS consideration of a potential Community Perspectives Advisory Committee aligns with and can be incorporated into that broader governance review; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration, as part of the comprehensive review of Council-established committee mandates and governance structures, to evaluate the potential establishment of a Community Perspectives Advisory Committee AND FURTHER THAT the review evaluate: 1. The intended purpose and objectives of a potential Community Perspectives Advisory Committee; 2. Whether a committee is the appropriate governance structure to support this work; 3. Council’s appropriate role in relation to the committee; 4. The potential mandate, composition, and governance model of a committee, should Council determine one is appropriate; and 5. Any administrative, operational, and financial implications associated with establishing such a committee. AND FURTHER THAT Administration include recommendations regarding the potential establishment of an Community Perspectives Advisory Committee as part of its report to Council arising from the comprehensive review of Council-established committee mandates and governance structures.

FIRST READING: That Bylaw 3748/2026 (Committees Bylaw) be read a first time.