TAMRMS#: B06
11.2
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International Cities of Peace Initiative
Notice given by: Councillor Clark
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
recommendation
That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, write a letter of endorsement for the Rotary Club of St. Albert and their Peace Action Group’s application to designate St. Albert as a City of Peace under the International Cities of Peace initiative.
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ADMINISTRATION’S UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTENT OF THE MOTION
That the Mayor, on behalf of City Council will write a letter of endorsement for the Rotary Club of St. Albert supporting their Peace Action Group’s application to designate St. Albert as a City of Peace under the Internation Cities of Peace initiative.
ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION
Administration supports this motion.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present a motion for which Councillor Clark gave notice on July 17, 2026.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
N/A
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Designation as a City of Peace under the International Cities of Peace initiative would be a commitment to building peace at the local level.
Becoming a City of Peace is a commitment to building a safer, more inclusive, connected, and compassionate community through collaboration, service, education, reconciliation, and shared action.
Peacebuilding begins with small actions and grows when people come together with purpose, collaboration, commitment, and creativity. Over the past year, the Rotary Club of St. Albert’s Peace Action Group has brought that spirit to life through activities that promote peace, inclusion, understanding, and positive change across our community.
Designation as a City of Peace aligns with existing Community Services service levels and the Community Social Roadmap. Administration would work collaboratively with the Rotary Club of St. Albert to support the initiative where it aligns with existing services levels and priorities.
The Community Social Roadmap: Working Together to Address Social Needs in St. Albert was published in 2024 and is intended to guide work with, from, and by the community including the municipality, across City departments, community social service organizations, and community members. The Communities of Peace initiative supports and is in alignment with three of the social roadmap priority areas: Community Connectedness, Community Safety and Inclusion, and Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility.
Risks:
Financial:
None at this time.
Compliance & Legal:
None at this time.
Program or Service:
None at this time.
Organizational:
None at this time.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
N/A
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
B.9 Social Development
B.9.1 Community Capacity Building
B.9.1.b Enhance Community Well-Being
Coordination of community response to facilitate actions to build community capacity. (e.g. block parties, little free library, youth development, inter-agency collaboration).
City Community Development personnel bring partners and residents together; collect information, facilitate action; and build community partnerships and relationships that strengthen community.
Report Date: September 1, 2026
Author(s): Jennifer McCullough
Department: Community Services
Department Director: Elizabeth Budd
Managing Director: Dinu Alex
Chief Administrative Officer: William Fletcher