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Well with the change in seasons, we have also had a change at City Hall. City Council is now back to meeting in person (with a hybrid option), with our meetings continuing to be live streamed online.  

This month's newsletter focuses on items on Monday's City Council agenda, ward specific updates and engagement opportunities across the city.

Residents from both East College Park and Briarwood have proposed a community garden for the East College Park neighbourhood. Learn more about this initiative and share your feedback.

Here are a few items of interest on the upcoming City Council agenda:

• Policies for school and playground zones;
• COVID-19: masking in civic spaces;
• Recycling depot improvements and review; and
• The Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw.

In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the December 2021 City Council meetings.

Highlights include:

• Temporary Wellness Shelter
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group
• Elm Disposal Changes at Landfill
• Groundwater Protection Policy
• COVID-19 Update

In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the October 2021 City Council meetings.

Highlights include:

• COVID-19: Access to Leisure Centres and Gathering Size Restrictions Bylaw
• Allowing pets on-leash in Kiwanis Memorial Park
• Prioritization options for 2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget  
• Waste and organics utility timing
• Health Care Worker Appreciation Week

In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the September 2021 City Council meetings.

Highlights include:

• COVID-19: Mitigation Framework, Implementation and Gathering Size Restrictions Request
• First decision for the Speed Limit Review
• Creation of Roadways Emergency Response Plan for Extreme or Unusual Snow events
• Winter Parking Patio Pilot
• Leave of Absence Policy

In brief, this post highlights six items of public interest that were discussed during the August 2021 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• COVID-19: Mask mandate and next steps
• Updates on the curbside organics program and waste utility
• Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
• Farmers' Market Update, including timelines
• Leave of Absence Policy
• Report back on the 2021 Municipal Election

In brief, this post highlights two items of public interest that were discussed during the July 2021 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• Guidelines for scattering cremated remains into the river.
• Enactment of the Drainage Bylaw. 

The City is pleased to introduce a new guide, Foxtail Be Gone, which contains prevention and control techniques for foxtail barley.

In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the June 2021 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• Renaming of John A. Macdonald Road.
• Amendment of the Knox United Church Heritage bylaw. 
• Renewal of the Civic Conservatory 
• Party Bicycle Pilot Program
• Options for the 14th St Parklet