Moved by Councillor Troster on behalf of Councillor S. Menard:
WHEREAS many Canadian cities, including Edmonton and Toronto, implemented pilot phases as a key step in larger reviews of policies governing alcohol consumption in public parks; and
WHEREAS some Councillors have indicated a desire for a pilot to both gather more information on program implementation and park criteria suitability;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Option 1, at page 11 of the report, be amended to read as follows:
Option 1: Apply the criteria prescribed in this by-law to identify parks where personal consumption can be allowed from July 1 to October 31, 2025, to allow the Councillor in each ward to work in consultation with the General Manager and their communities to identify eligible parks and decide on designating them, or not, to permit personal consumption of alcohol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Committee recommend that Council direct staff to implement Option 1 as amended; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Committee direct staff to report back on data from the pilot to Community Services Committee by Q2 2026.