MattersPublic SafetyFirst seen Sep 21, 2026
Community safety initiatives
ApprovedThe approved package includes a property-crime RCMP officer costing $225,000 annually, $50,000 in small-business security grants, city bike-patrol staffing and up to $50,000 for Salvation Army community-support space. The recommendations address property crime, safety in parks and trails, homelessness and open drug use, and will inform a Community Safety Plan.
Where it stands: Community safety recommendations and funding approved Sep 21, 2026.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Safety working group recommendations and funding approved
Council approved a package of expenditures and multiple directions to staff arising from the Community Safety Working Groups, including hiring one additional RCMP officer and funding programs and grants.
Decision: Rejected the amendment to add a mural program using MRDT funding.
Defeated
Decision: Approved Community Safety recommendations, including hiring one RCMP officer and $225,000 plus $50,000 expenditures.
Decision: Approved adding bear spray to section 7 of the main motion.
Passed 6–0