MINUTES

COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Mayor N. Nenshi (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor G-C. Carra
  • Councillor G. Chahal
  • Councillor S. Chu
  • Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart
  • Councillor J. Davison
  • Councillor P. Demong
  • Councillor J. Farkas
  • Councillor D. Farrell
  • Councillor J. Gondek
  • Councillor R. Jones
  • Councillor S. Keating
  • Councillor J. Magliocca
  • Councillor W. Sutherland
  • Councillor E. Woolley
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Deputy City Manager B. Stevens
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Male
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel G. Cole
  • Assistant City Solicitor T. Wobeser
  • A/General Manager K. Black
  • A/General Manager M. Tita
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish
  • A/General Manager D. Morgan
  • A/General Manager D. Limacher
  • A/City Clerk T. Mowrey
  • A/City Clerk S. Muscoby
  • Recorder D. Williams
  • Recorder L. Gibb

Deputy Mayor Sutherland called today's Meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

Deputy Mayor Sutherland provided opening remarks, called for a moment of quiet contemplation and provided a traditional land acknowledgment.

 

Deputy Mayor Sutherland, on behalf of Members of Council, requested a moment to remember Bill Ptacek, 2018 Citizen of the Year and former CEO of the Calgary Public Library who passed away on 2019 October 18 and Jeffrey Spalding, former President and CEO of the Glenbow Museum who passed away on October 14 2019.

Councillor Farkas acknowledged the 63rd Anniversary of 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

1.   Councillor Chu
Topic: There has been inappropriate instances of International students applying for the Fair Entry (City-subsidized programs and services), should this only be given to low income students. 


2.   Councillor Magliocca
Topic: Will left over Budget amounts from the 2018-2019 Snow Removal Budget be carried forward into the 2019-2020 Budget year.


3.   Councillor Colley-Urquhart 
Topic: With the Climate Change Symposium approaching, is The City of Calgary ready for a state of emergency when it comes to Climate change and how is it explained The City's Climate Resiliency Strategy.


Councillor Carra introduced a group of students from Langevin School in Ward 9, accompanied by their teacher, Paige Yeldon.

Councillor Farrell introduced a group of students from the Master of Architecture of Planning and Landscape School, University of Calgary, in Ward 7, accompanied by their teacher, Theresa Goldstein.

  • Councillor Gondek rose on a Point of Order with respect to a departure from the rules of parliamentary procedure and respect of another Member of Council.

    Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by adding the following items to the Agenda under Section 7, Deferrals and Procedural Requests:

    • 7.1.2 To adjourn, or recess, the meeting by 4:30 p.m. to allow for people to vote in the Federal Election;
    • 7.1.3 To forgo the 3:15 p.m. recess; and
    • 7.1.4 To schedule multiple Committee Meetings on 2019 October 28 (Organizational Meeting of Council) to Elect Chair and Vice Chair and Other Business:
      • The Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services;
      • The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation and Transit;
      • The Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development;
      • The Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services; and
      • The Green Line Committee.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by adding the following item to the Agenda under Section 7, Deferrals and Procedural Requests:


    7.1.1  To allow the Mayor to participate in the Closed Meeting discussions remotely.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    MOTION CARRIED

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting be amended by adding an item of Confidential Urgent Business, 14.3.2 Negotiation Update, Verbal, C2019-1371, by general consent.


  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That the Agenda for the 2019 October 21 Regular Meeting of the Combined Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That the Minutes of the following meetings be confirmed in an Omnibus Motion, after amendment:

  • That the Minutes of the 2019 September 30 Regular Meeting of the Combined Meeting of Council be confirmed.

  • That the Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of the 2019 October 07 Minutes be amended under Section 7, Administration Inquiries, Item 7.4  Administrative Inquiry re: Victoria Park Police Station (Councillors Farkas and Farrell), by deleting the second part of the question, as follows:

    "2.  FROM COUNCILLORS JYOTI GONDEK AND WARD SUTHERLAND, CALGARY POLICE COMMISSIONERS:
    1. Why was the Victoria Park Police Station closed?
    2. Will a retrospective review of this closure be conducted and provided for the public?
    3. What are the merits, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and financial requirements of reinstating a “brick and mortar” Downtown Police Station?
    4. Will the on-going Service Optimization Review consider the reinstatement of a Downtown Police Station? If so, when will this consideration occur and decision be made?
    5. How can City Council help reinstate a Downtown Police Station? Would further assistance from Council, either through in-kind contributions such as land or lease holdings, or budget decisions, assist the business case and meet community needs?
    6. How can the community, educational institutions, charitable and private sectors, help reinstate a Downtown Police Station? Would alternative delivery models for a Downtown Police Station, such as collaboration with local educational institutions, the Urban Alliance, Joint Use Coordinating Committee, Neighbourhood Associations and Business Improvement Areas, and volunteer assistance in staffing, address community needs, meet operational requirements, and be financially viable?
    Would advocacy from Council on potential Provincial legislative changes assist in this endeavor?"

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That the Committee Recommendations contained in the following reports be approved in an omnibus motion:

This Item was dealt with during the Closed Meeting portion of today's Agenda.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with
respect to Report CPS2019-1308:
Clerk: T. Mowrey, S. Muscoby and L. Gibb. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Advice: B. Stevens, L. Kerr, and M. Hulsker Observer: K. Black, and M. Kebede.

A confidential presentation was distributed with respect to Report CPS2019-1308.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Verbal Report CPS2019-1308, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the confidential presentation for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting presentation and discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 23 (Local public body confidences), and 24 (Advice from officials), of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until 2019 December 31

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

This Item was dealt with during the Closed Meeting portion of today's Agenda.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with
respect to Report CPS2019-1307:
Clerk: T. Mowrey, S. Muscoby and L. Gibb. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Advice: B. Stevens, K. Black, C. Male and M. Kebede

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Verbal Report CPS2019-1307, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt Administration’s Recommendations as contained in the confidential presentation;
    2. Receive the confidential presentation for the Corporate Record; and
    3. Direct that the Closed Meeting presentation and discussions remain held confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until the impact of the provincial budget on the program is known, or no later than 2019 December 31.

    Against: Councillor Demong and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

This Item was dealt with during the Closed Meeting portion of today's Agenda.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with
respect to Report CPS2019-1328:
Clerk: T. Mowrey, S. Muscoby and L. Gibb. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Advice: B. Stevens, S. Dongworth, K. Black and C. Male Observer: R. Hamilton

A confidential document was distributed with respect to Report CPS2019-1328.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Verbal Report CPS2019-1328, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the confidential presentation for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting presentation and discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and review no later than following 2019 budget discussions.
    MOTION CARRIED

A clerical correction was noted in the Report CPC2019-1036 by deleting the community of "Richmond” wherever it occurs in the document and by substituting with the name “Glenmore.”

The public hearing was called, however no one addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 196D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1036, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.08 hectares ± (0.20 acres ±) located at 5216 - 21 Street SW (Plan 7280AJ, Block 18; Lots 42, 43 and 44) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 196D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 196D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 196D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 196D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 196D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called and Mike Wieczorek addressed
Council with respect to Bylaw 197D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to report CPC2019-1053, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of  0.06 hectares ± (0.15 acres ±) located at 5027- 40 Avenue SW (Plan 7429JK, Block 15, Lot 1) from Residential – Contextual One Dwelling with Secondary Suite (R-C1s) District to Residential – Grade Oriented Infill (R-CG) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 197D2019

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 197D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 197D2019 be read a second time.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 197D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 197D2019 be read a third time.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

Councillor Chu introduced a group of 27 students from West Dalhousie School in Ward 9 and their teacher, Michelle Hume.

The Public Hearing was called and Thomas Schmidt addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 198D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1048, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.14 acres ±) located at 8351 – 34 Avenue NW (Plan 5960AM, Block 16, Lot 9 from Residential – Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1) District to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 198D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 198D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 198D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 198D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 198D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called and Jane Power addressed
Council with respect to Bylaws 12C2019 and 199D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1066, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed closure of 1.30 hectares ± (3.22 acres ±) of road (Plan 1911408; Area ‘A’) adjacent to 20607 – 56 Street SE and 21410 – 40 Street SE with conditions (Attachment 3); and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 12C2019.
    3. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 7.42 hectares ± (18.33 acres ±) located at 20607 – 56 Street SE, 21410 – 40 Street SE and the closed road (Portion of SE1/4 Section 16-22-29-4; Portion of E1/2 Section 9-22-29-4; Plan 1911408, Area ‘A’) from Undesignated Road Right-of-Way, Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) District and Agricultural and Natural Resource Industry (ANRI) District of Rocky View County Land Use Bylaw C-1725-84 to Special Purpose – City and Regional Infrastructure (S-CRI) District and Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) District; and
    4. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 199D2019.
  • That Bylaw 12C2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 12C2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 12C2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 12C2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 199D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 199D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 199D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 199D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called and the following Mengqiao Cuz addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 200D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1064, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 1.90 hectares ± (4.68 acres ±) located at 76 and 134 Cornerstone Heights NE (Plan 1910592, Block 11, Lot 79 and the westerly portion of Lot 80) from DC Direct Control District and Multi-Residential – At Grade Housing (M-G) District to Multi-Commercial – Community 1 (C-C1) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 200D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 200D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 200D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 200D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 200D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called and the following people addressed
Council with respect to Bylaws 67P2019 and 201D2019:

  1. Rick Groll
  2. Bryan Romanesky
  3. Chuck Ingram

The following two documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2019-1069:

  • A letter from Yunhua (Julia) Jiang, dated October 18, 2019; and
  • A letter from Glenda Ross, dated October 20, 2019.
  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1069, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed amendment to the North Hill Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 67P2019.
    3. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.14 hectares ± (0.34 acres ±) located at 534, 540, and 542 – 23 Avenue NW (Plan 2934O, Block 40, Lots 16 to 20) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Multi-Residential – Contextual Medium Profile (M-C2) District; and
    4. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 201D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 67P2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 67P2019 be read a second time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 67P2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 67P2019 be read a third time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 201D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 201D2019 be read a second time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 201D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 201D2019 be read a third time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called and Kevin Ngo addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 202D2019:

Deputy Mayor Sutherland left the Chair at 11:14 am and Acting Mayor Magliocca assumed the Chair.

Councillor Farkas rose on a Question of Privilege with respect to a conduct of a member of the public in attendance at the meeting.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1065, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.31 hectares ± (0.78 acres ±) located at 4303, 4307, 4311, 4315 and 4319 Centre Street NW (Plan 5422GK, Block 12, Lots 1 to 5) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Mixed Use - General (MU1f4.0h21) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 202D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 202D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 202D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 202D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 202D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

Deputy Mayor Sutherland returned to the Chair at 11:17 a.m. and Councillor Magliocca returned to his regular seat in Council.

The Public Hearing was called and the following people addressed
Council with respect to Bylaw 203D2019:

  1. Kevin Harrison
  2. Warren Rylands
  3. Dan Beck
  4. Derek Deemter
  5. Al McDouall
  6. Karen Gosbec
  7. Brian and Gala Rogers
  8. Doug Conway
  9. Jane Virtue
  10. Tom O'Leary
  11. Peter Checknita
  12. Martina Walsh
  13. Steve Suche
  14. Margo Coppus
  15. Douglas Van Helden
  16. Alan Markin
  17. Rhonda Fulton
  18. Anne Naumann

Council recessed at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:18 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Sutherland in the Chair.

A letter from Warren Rylands was distributed with respect to Report CPC2019-1054.

A public opinion poll containing 172 names was received for the Corporate Record with respect to Report CPC2019-1054.

Councillor Farkas rose on a Question of Privilege with respect to a conduct of a member of the public in attendance at the meeting.

Councillor Carra rose on a Question of Priviledge regarding the proceedings on Report CPC2019-1054.

Councillor Colley-Urquhart rose on a Question of Priviledge regarding a member of Council's comment.

Pursuant to Sections 88 and 90 (2) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, Council reopened the public hearing, by general consent, with respect to Bylaw 203D2019 in order for Councillor Chu to ask a question of the Applicant, by general consent.

Deputy Mayor Sutherland left the Chair at 3:36 p.m. and Acting Mayor Magliocca assumed the Chair.  Deputy Mayor Sutherland returned to the Chair at 3:39 p.m. and Councillor Magliocca assumed his regular seat in Council.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council refuse the adoption of the proposed redesignation of .21 hectares ± (0.51 acres ±) located at 313- 40 Avenue SW (Plan 1910100, Block 13, Lot 49) from Residential – Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1) District to Residential – Contextual Narrow Parcel One Dwelling (R-C1N) District; and abandon the Proposed Bylaw 203D2019.

    RECORDED VOTE

    For: (8)Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (6)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED

    Pursuant to Section 121 of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017 as amended, Council permitted, by general consent, Councillor Chu to change his vote with respect to the motion, from the negative to the affirmative.


​The Public Hearing was called and Brian Horton addressed
Council with respect to Bylaw 204D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1060, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 1.60 hectares ± (3.95 acres ±) located at 1009D and 1111 – 9 Avenue SW (Plan 1423LK, Block 36 and 37) from DC Direct Control District to DC Direct Control District to allow for a mix of commercial, residential and some light industrial uses and a range of bonus initiatives relevant to the location of the site within the downtown, with guidelines (Attachment 4); and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 204D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 204D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 204D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 204D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 204D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1060, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council:

    Direct administration to include a map/picture which is large enough to clearly identify the closest major landmark/building in all reports for public hearings.

    MOTION CARRIED

A clerical correction was noted in the title of Report CPC2019-1035, the by deleting the Ward number "6" and by substituting the Ward number "8".

The Public Hearing was called however no one addressed Council with respect to Bylaws 68P2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1035, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed amendment to the Westbrook Village Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 3); and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 68P2019.
    3. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.14 hectares ± (0.36 acres ±), located at 1107 – 37 Street SW (Plan 3681V; Block 16; Lots 1-5) from DC Direct Control District to Mixed Use - General (MU-1f4.0h20) District; and
    4. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 205D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 68P2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 68P2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 68P2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 68P2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 205D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 205D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 205D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 205D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called and Kathy Oberg addressed Council with respect to Bylaws 206D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1130, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 3.52 hectares ± (8.70 acres ±) located at 19515 Sheriff King Street SW, (Portion of E1/2 Section 16-22-1-5) from DC Direct Control District and Multi-Residential – High Density Low Rise (M-H1) District to Residential - Low Density Mixed Housing (R-G) District and DC Direct Control District to accommodate multi-residential development, with guidelines (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 206D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 206D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 206D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 206D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 206D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called and the following addressed
Council with respect to Bylaw 194D2019:

  1. Terry Fenton
  2. Jon Isley
  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0989, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt, by Bylaw the proposed redesignation of 1.26 hectares ± (3.12 acres ±) located at 2758 - 85 Street SW (Plan 3530AK, Block D, Lot 15) from DC Direct Control District to Residential – One Dwelling (R-1s) District, Special Purpose – Urban Nature (S-UN) District and Special Purpose – School, Park and Community Reserve (S-SPR) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 194D2019.

    Against: Councillor Farrell and Councillor Carra

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 194D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Farrell and Councillor Carra

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That Bylaw 194D2019 be amended, by deleting the Schedule “A” Map on Page 2 of 2 and replace it with the new Schedule “A” map reflecting a Direct Control District and supporting text sections 1-7.

    Against: Councillor Farrell and Councillor Carra

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 194D2019 be read a second time, as amended.

    Against: Councillor Farrell and Councillor Carra

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 194D2019 a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 194D2019 be read a third time, as amended.

    Against: Councillor Farrell and Councillor Carra

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0989, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council encourage the applicant to work with the existing residents of Mystic Ridge to discuss the Mystic Ridge Architectural Controls at the subdivision and tentative plan stage.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Report PFC2019-1123, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to the amending Charter Bylaw 2H2019.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 2H2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 2H2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 2H2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 2H2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That Bylaw 299D2018 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 299D2018 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council recessed at 4:30 p.m., Monday, 2019 October 21 and reconvened in Council Chamber on Tuesday, 2019 October 22 at 1:00 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Sutherland in the Chair.


11.3.1 - Correction to Headers of Report and Attachments

The following letters were distributed with respect to Report C2019-1340:

  • An email from Brian Lee, dated September 26, 2019; and
  • An email from Evan Woolley, dated 2019 September 30.


Council Woolley rose on a Point of Order regarding the comments
made by an individual Member of Council with respect to the process and Establishment of the Beltline Business Improvement Area.

Councillor Gondek rose on a Question of Privilege with respect to the conduct of individual Members of Council in the Chamber.
 
Councillor Farkas rose on a Question of Privilege with respect to a comment that was made by an individual Member of Council.

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Report C2019-1340, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve the establishment of the Beltline Business Improvement Area as outlined (Attachment 1); and
    2. Give three readings to a proposed Bylaw 34M2019, to establish the Beltline Business Improvement Area (Attachment 2); and
    3. Appoint, by resolution, the individuals listed in Attachment 3 as the interim Beltline Business Improvement Area board until an Annual General Meeting is held and board members are approved by Council by Q1 2020.

    RECORDED VOTE

    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (4)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 34M2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (4)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 34M2019 be read a second time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS

    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (4)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 34M2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 34M2019 be read a third time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS

    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (4)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report C2019-1340, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to:

    1. To advocate to the province to review the Business Improvement Area Regulation, with particular attention be given to the percentages of those who request and those who object and potential changes; and 

    2. Report back through Intergovernmental Affairs Committee with any learnings in relation to the above information, no later than Q2 2020 with an update.

    MOTION CARRIED

Councillor Gondek rose on a Question of Privilege with respect to a comment that was made by an individual Member of Council.

Councillor Carra rose on a Question of Privilege to apologize to Councillor Gondek on the comments that he made.

  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report C2019-1195, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Rescind the Ward Boundary Determination and Review Policy (CC017) and approve the proposed Ward Boundary Determination and Review Policy; and,
    2. Direct the Returning Officer to conduct a Minor Review in keeping with the proposed Ward Boundary Determination and Review Policy and present ward boundary recommendations in June 2020 for Council’s consideration.

    RECORDED VOTE

    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (2)Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED

Revised Report PFC2019-1323 was distributed.

Council recessed at 3:20 p.m. and reconvened at 3:53 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Sutherland in the Chair.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    Pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw, as amended, that Section D.1 (4) be suspended to allow Council members to debate on the postponement motion.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That Council postpone Revised Notice of Motion PFC2019-1323 to 2019 November 18 Meeting of Council.

     ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (3)Councillor Chahal, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Farrell
    Against: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That Resolution 4 be amended by deleting the word "properties" following the words "meaningful property tax relief to" and substituting the words "Calgarians including those". 

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (7)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Keating
    Against: (7)Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Resolutions 1, a and b, 2, 3 and 5, contained in Councillor Gondek's revised Report C2019-1323, the following be adopted:

    1. Council enact the 4 recommendations (see below) of the Tax Shift Assessment Working Group (TSAWG), recognizing the collaborative efforts of private, public and elected representatives in identifying property tax and budget reform initiatives based on empirical evidence (in the form of the supplementary documents attached to the 2019 October 8 final report and recommendations to Priorities and Finance Committee from TSAW:

    a. TSAWG recommends that Council make a values-based decision on the proportional share of operating budget responsibility between residential and non-residential property tax classes. This is to be informed by the scenarios provided.

    b. TSAWG recommends that Council be provided with assessment values and number of properties in both residential and non-residential property tax assessment classes for November 2019 and future budget seasons to make informed decisions based on past actuals and projected assessment amounts.

    2. Prior to budget setting in November 2019, Council explore the most equitable, appropriate and sustainable proportional share of operating budget between residential and non-residential tax assessment classes for 2020 (using the scenarios provided by the TSAWG) by adding this as an agenda item to the 2019 November 5 meeting of the Priorities and Finance Committee, with recommendations to be sent to the 2019 November 18 Combined Meeting of Council;

    3. Council use Recommendation 1b to aid in understanding estimated revenue streams between residential and non-residential tax assessment classes, as well as examples of individual taxpayer circumstances (using the most readily available information in Administration’s annual assessment roll report), each November when the One Calgary budget is adjusted for the remaining years of 2021 and

    5. As part of ensuring that the City of Calgary is evolving its approaches to taxation and budgeting, the Chief Financial Officer liaise with the appropriate counterpart at the Government of Alberta to understand the provincial portion of Calgarians’ property taxes before November 2019 budget setting in an effort to provide more certainty and predictability to residents and businesses.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Resolution 1 c., contained in Councillor Gondek's revised Report C2019-1323, the following be adopted:

    1 c. TSAWG recommends that Council strike a similar working group each year in the spring to ensure that stakeholder perspectives inform property tax assessment and budget decisions.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (7)Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (7)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Keating
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Resolution 1 d, contained in Councillor Gondek's revised Report C2019-1323, the following be adopted:

    1 d. TSAWG recommends that the Financial Task Force liaise with the working group lead or any other members as required to fully understand the discussion items that are longer term solutions for tax reform.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Resolution 4, contained in Councillor Gondek's revised Report C2019-1323, the following be adopted:

    4. The City of Calgary’s newly formed Financial Task Force prioritize how Bill 7 could provide meaningful property tax relief to properties impacted by extended infrastructure and/or construction projects that are City of Calgary led (e.g. ongoing roadworks along 17th Avenue South);

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED

Revised Report PFC2019-1324 was distributed.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That Council postpone Revised Report PFC2019-1324, to the 2019 November 18 Combined Meeting of Council. 

    MOTION CARRIED

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Council:

    Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 36M2019.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 36M2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 36M2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 36M2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 36M2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Report CPS2019-1311, the following be adopted:

    That Council refer Report CPS2019-1311, Amendment to Fire Operations and Fees Bylaw 55M2014, to Administration to engage with stakeholders to consider options other than a ban on consumer fireworks and report back to the 13 November 2019 meeting of the SPC on Community and Protective Services.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (10)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (4)Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Gondek
    MOTION CARRIED

Pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended,
Section 78(1)(b) was suspended, by general consent, in order to complete
the remainder of the Council Agenda prior to the scheduled dinner recess.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, in the Council Boardroom, at 5:20 p.m., to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

    7.4 Civic Partners Update (Verbal), CPS2019-1308

    7.5 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Program Update (Verbal), CPS2019-1307

    7.6 Calgary Fire Department Update (Verbal), CPS2019-1328

    14.2.1 ENMAX Credit Rating (Verbal), PFC2019-1325

    14.3.1 Extension to Building Commitment Date, Option to Repurchase and Option to Purchase 200 Barclay PR SW, UCS2019-1319

    14.3.2 Negotiation Update, Verbal, C2019-1371

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (1)Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council moved into Public Meeting at 7:15 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Sutherland in the Chair.


  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Council now rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

A clerical correction was noted to the title of Report PFC2019-1325, by adding the word "Credit" following the word "ENMAX".

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with
respect to Report PFC2019-1325:
Clerk: T. Mowrey, S. Muscoby and L. Gibb. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Advice: C. Male Observer: K. Black, A. Brown

This Item was dealt with during the Closed Meeting portion of today's Agenda.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Verbal Report PFC2019-1325, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct the Closed Meeting discussions and distributions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or review by 2024 October 08.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with
respect to Report UCS2019-1319:
Clerk: T. Mowrey, S. Muscoby and L. Gibb. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Advice: B. Stevens and S. McClurg Observer: K. Black, B. McAffee

This Item was dealt with during the Closed Meeting portion of today's Agenda.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Report UCS2019-1319, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the Recommendations contained in Attachment 2 of the confidential Report; and
    2. Direct that the Report, Recommendations, and Confidential Presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body) of FOIP, to be reviewed by 2034 October.

    Against: Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with
respect to Report UCS2019-1371:
Clerk: T. Mowrey, S. Muscoby and L. Gibb. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Advice: B. Stevens Observer: K. Black, S. McClurg, M. Brundson, R. Hinse

  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2019-1371, the following be adopted:

    Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of FOIP.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That this Council adjourn at 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, 22 October 2019.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    MOTION CARRIED

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