MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor G-C. Carra (Remote Participation)
• Councillor C. Walcott
• Councillor E. Spencer
• Councillor K. Penner
• Councillor T. Wong (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Wyness (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Mian
• Councillor S. Sharp (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor R. Pootmans
• Councillor P. Demong (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. McLean (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor A. Chabot (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Chu (Remote Participation)
• Mayor J. Gondek

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager D. Duckworth
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager S. Dalgleish
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Legislative Advisor C. Nelson
• Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Councillor Dhaliwal provided a traditional land acknowledgement. 

Mayor Gondek recognized April 28 as the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or injured in the Workplace, also known as National Day of Mourning.

Mayor Gondek recognized May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing, Murdered, and Exploited Indigenous People, also known as Red Dress Day.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Opening Remarks:

• A presentation entitled “Recognizing Those Killed or Injured in the Workplace”; and
• A presentation entitled “Red Dress Day”.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

None

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Penner
Topic: Street sweeping costs, duration, and how this year compares to previous years and other jurisdictions.

2. Councillor Wyness
Topic: Calgary Transit operators and violence and trauma being experienced.

3. Councillor Mian
Topic: Green bins and opportunities to improve composting of pet waste in parks.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by:

  1. Adding the following Items as Items of Urgent Business:

  • 11.1 The City of Calgary 2022 Annual Financial Report, AC2023-0327, to be dealt with following Item 12.2.3;
  • 11.2 External Auditor 2022 Year-End Report, AC2023-0356, to be dealt with following Item 11.1;
  • 11.3 Joint Planning Area Context Study Terms of References - Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, IGA2023-0251;

  2. Setting Item 9.3.8 Notice of Motion - Enhancing Investment in Mobility Infrastructure through Seasonal Operational Savings, EC2023-0463, to be dealt with following the dinner recess;
  3. Setting Item 9.3.9 Notice of Motion - Re-invest On-street Parking Revenue for Streets Service, EC2023-0464, to be dealt with following Item 9.3.8; and
  4. Setting Item 10.2.1 Calgary Airport Authority – Annual Presentation (Verbal), C2023-0452, to be dealt with at 4:00 p.m. 
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Agenda for the 2023 April 25 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the following sets of Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2023 March 7

6.2

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2023 March 14

6.3

Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of Council, 2023 March 21

6.4

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2023 April 4

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

7.2

Calgary Housing Company - Vendor Procurement and Management Audit, AC2023-0230

7.3

External Auditor – Progress and Fees Update on 2022 Audit (Realignment), AC2023-0249

7.5

Government Relations Update, IGA2023-0153

7.6

Leveraging City Land for Affordable Housing, CD2023-0205

7.7

Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0164

7.8

Future of Stephen Avenue Activate and Experiment Update, EC2023-0313

7.10

Delivering Results for Calgarians - 2022 Performance Report, EC2023-0065

7.11

Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets (Verbal), EC2023-0271

7.12

Noise Barrier Retrofit Program Budget Approval, IP2023-0331

7.13

2024 – 2026 Ward Budget, CSC2023-0364

7.14

Ward Community Event Fund Applications, CSC2023-0432

7.15

2022-2023 White Goose Flying Annual Progress Update, EC2023-0206

7.16

Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets (Verbal), EC2023-0272

7.17

Performance Management Process (Verbal), EC2023-0461

• MOTION CARRIED

  Mayor Gondek introduced a group of Grade 5 and 6 students from Buchanan School (Ward 4), along with their teacher, Alex Gilbert.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (Advice from officials), 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, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 9:54 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.2 Event Centre Update (Verbal), ECC2023-0352
  • 12.2.3 2023 April Event Centre Update, ECC2023-0482

  And further, that the following External Members be invited to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Items 12.2.2 and 12.2.3: Dr. Emily Laidlaw (Ethics Advisor), Dan Barrett (CAA ICON), Art Aaron (CAA ICON), Dan Wowryk (CAA ICON), Linda Brown (McCarthy Tetrault), Olivia Colic (McCarthy Tetrault), Deborah Yedlin (Calgary Chamber of Commerce), and Brad Parry (Calgary Economic Development).

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Council modified the normal recess times set out in Section 78(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017 to be at the Call of the Chair.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 12:00 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councilor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.2.

  
  

7.4

YYC Matters – 2023 Provincial Election, IGA2023-0086

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.7.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report IGA2023-0086, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct Administration to use the proposed approach and themes to conduct a 2023 YYC Matters Provincial Campaign.

  For: (12)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (3)	Councillor Chu, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

7.9

Updates on Climate Calls to Action and Growth and Development Climate Framework, EC2023-0140

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0140, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (13)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (2)	Councillor Chu, and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 10.1.1.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.2

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.2.1

Public Member Appointment to the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, C2023-0355

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.2.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report C2023-0355, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint the individual named in Confidential Attachment 1 to serve on the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee as a Public Aboriginal Member for a two-year term expiring on 2024 October 31;
  2. Direct the City Clerk to make the appointment public following notification of the appointee; and
  3. Direct that Confidential Attachment 1 be held confidential pursuant to Section 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.2.2

2023 Calgary Awards Recipient – W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, C2023-0413

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report C2023-0413, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Ratify the 2023 Calgary Awards Recipient for the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize as recommended by the selection jury (Attachment 1); and
  2. Direct that Attachment 1 be held confidential pursuant to Section 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until after the Calgary Awards ceremony on 2023 June 14.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.2.3

Amendments to the Procedure Bylaw and Councillors' Budgets and Expenses Bylaw, C2023-0409

A presentation entitled "Amendments to the Procedure Bylaw and Councillors’ Budgets and Expenses Bylaw" was distributed with respect to Report C2023-0409.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report C2023-0409, the following be adopted:

  That Council amend the Procedure Bylaw and the Councillors’ Budgets and Expenses Bylaw by giving three readings to Proposed Bylaw 20M2023, as set out in Attachment 1.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 20M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 20M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 20M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 20M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.2.4

Progress Update on Safe and Inclusive Access, C2023-0371

Councillor Penner rose on a Point of Privilege.

Councillor Wyness corrected her statement.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2023-0371, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the progress update report and attachments on safe and inclusive access for information; and
  2. Direct Administration to monitor the utilization of the Safe and Inclusive Access Bylaw, and as necessary, return to Council with any recommended amendments.

  For: (14)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.3.1

Councillors’ Budgets and Expenses Bylaw Amendments, CSC2023-0189

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report CSC2023-0189, the following be adopted:

  That Council refer Report CSC2023-0189 to Administration so that the results of its review of the Supporting Procedures for the Reimbursement of Employee Business Expenses can be considered in proposed amendments to the Councillors’ Budgets and Expenses Bylaw, and direct Administration to report back to the Council Services Committee no later than 2023 December 7.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.2

Proposed 2023 Special Tax Bylaw to Support the Enhanced Landscape Maintenance Program, CD2023-0064

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0064, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed 2023 Special Tax Bylaw 12M2023 (Attachment 2).

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 12M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 12M2023 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 12M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 12M2023 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.3

Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited – 2022 Credit Facility Update and New Loan Guarantee Bylaw, EC2023-0199

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0199, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give first reading to Bylaw 11M2023 (Attachment 3), authorizing the City of Calgary (“The City”) to guarantee third party bank indebtedness of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited (“The Stampede”) in the amount of $10 million;
  2. Withhold second and third readings until the advertising requirements have been met; and
  3. Direct Administration to amend any existing agreements between The City and The Stampede as applicable and in accordance with the Credit Documentation – Loans and Loan Guarantees Policy and Procedures.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 11M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.4

Reconsideration of Heritage Planning Funding, EC2023-0157

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0157, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Reconsider Report C2022-1051 with respect to Recommendation 1(I)(f) that directs “$2 million in 2023 to expand the Non-Residential Heritage Conservation Program, initiate the Residential Tax Heritage Incentive Program, and resource both programs”.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0157, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Direct Administration to allocate the one-time $2 million for heritage incentives to maximize support for new Municipal Historic Resource designations and not offer the Residential Heritage Tax Incentive in 2023.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.5

Secondary Suite Registry Bylaw Housekeeping Amendment, IP2023-0322

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0322, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 21M2023 as proposed in Attachment 1 to amend the Suite Registry Bylaw 11M2018.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 21M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 21M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 21M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 21M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.6

Calgary Municipal Land Corporation - New Borrowing and Loan Bylaws, EC2023-0197

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0197, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give first reading to Proposed Bylaw 5B2023 (Attachment 2), being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City of Calgary (“The City”) to borrow up to the maximum amount of $45 million for financing capital projects of the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation;
  2. Give first reading to Proposed Bylaw 6B2023 (Attachment 3), being the proposed bylaw to amend Bylaw 9B2021 authorizing The City to increase the borrowing authority from the maximum amount of $135 million to $165 million for financing the development of Phase 1 of the Arts Commons Transformation Capital Project;
  3. Give first reading to Proposed Bylaw 10M2023 (Attachment 4), being the proposed bylaw authorizing loans in the maximum amount of $45 million to the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation;
  4. Give first reading to Proposed Bylaw 9M2023 (Attachment 5), being the proposed bylaw to amend Bylaw 56M2021 authorizing the increase of the amount of loans to the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation from the maximum amount of $135 million to $165 million;
  5. Withhold second and third readings until the advertising requirements set out in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, have been met; and
  6. Direct Administration to amend any existing agreements between The City and the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation as applicable and in accordance with the Credit Documentation – Loans and Loan Guarantees Policy and Procedures.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5B2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6B2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 10M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 9M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.7

Notice of Motion - Addressing Foxtail Barley, EC2023-0328

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0328, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to draft Amendments to the Community Standards Bylaw to address Foxtail Barley, with a focus on larger non-residential parcels;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to develop a public education and awareness campaign for pet owners to understand the risks of Foxtail Barley and actions that can be taken to protect their pets;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to report back to The Community Development Committee in Q2 2023.

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Council postponed Items 9.3.8 and 9.3.9 to be heard at the Call of the Chair.

  Council then dealt with Item 7.4.

  
  

9.3.8

Notice of Motion - Enhancing Investment in Mobility Infrastructure through Seasonal Operational Savings, EC2023-0463

This Item was dealt with following Item 10.1.2.

Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 2:42 p.m.

Councillor Chabot rose on a Point of Order.

The Chair ruled on the Point of Order.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0463, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council directs City Administration to review opportunities to direct operating surpluses from the SNIC Reserve and the Winter Operations operating budget to be annually allocated for street repairs to improve mobility for all modes such as vehicles, bicycles, transit buses and scooters.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration report back on enhancements or amendments to existing reserves through the Snow and Ice Control Policy update. 

  For: (14)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.9

Notice of Motion - Re-invest On-street Parking Revenue for Streets Service, EC2023-0464

Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 3:00 p.m. and Deputy Mayor Mian assumed the Chair.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0464, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to report back to Council with options to fund the Streets service line annual reinvestment programs of Street Light Lifecycle & Upgrade, and Pavement Rehabilitation with on-street parking revenues as part of the current review of the Financial Return Policies contained in Calgary Parking Policies already planned to be brought to committee in 2023.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 3:05 p.m. and reconvened at 4:05 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Mian in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Penner, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Chu.

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Chabot, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Wong, Councillor Demong, and Mayor Gondek.

  Councillor Demong (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:09 p.m.

  Council then dealt with Item 10.2.1.

  
  

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

10.1.1

Bylaw Tabulation - Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan, C2023-0465

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.9.

Pursuant to Section 184(a) of the Municipal Government Act, Councillor Sharp abstained from voting on Bylaws 5P2023 and 6P2023 as Councillor Sharp was absent for the Public Hearing on Bylaws 5P2023 and 6P2023.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report C2023-0465, the following be adopted:

  That Council give second and third readings to Proposed Bylaws 5P2023 and 6P2023.

  For: (12)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (2)	Councillor Chu, and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5P2023 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5P2023 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6P2023 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6P2023 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2

Bylaw Tabulation - Attainable Homes Calgary Corporation, C2023-0484

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report C2023-0484, the following be adopted:

  That Council give Loan Bylaws 5M2023 and 6M2023 second and third readings.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.8.

  
  

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

10.2.1

Calgary Airport Authority - Annual Presentation (Verbal), C2023-0452

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.9.

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 4:39 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0452, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive the presentation for the Corporate Record.

  For: (14)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.

  
  

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

The City of Calgary 2022 Annual Financial Report, AC2023-0327

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.3.

Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 1:18 p.m. and Deputy Mayor Mian assumed the Chair.

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 1:20 p.m. 

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report AC2023-0327, the following be adopted:

  That Council approve The City of Calgary 2022 Annual Financial Report.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

11.2

External Auditor 2022 Year-End Report, AC2023-0356

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report AC2023-0356, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive Report AC2023-0356, External Auditor 2022 Year-End Report, and the Attachments for the Corporate Record.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.2.1.

  
  

11.3

Joint Planning Area Context Study Terms of References - Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, IGA2023-0251

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.​

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report IGA2023-0251:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and B. Robinson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, C. Male, D. Morgan, M. Atkinson, and J. White.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report IGA2023-0251, the following be adopted, after amendment:
  That Council:

  1. Approve the draft Joint Planning Area 1 Context Study Terms of Reference (Attachment 2);
  2. Appoint Councillors Dhaliwal and Carra to the Trilateral Joint Planning Area 1 Committee;
  3. Approve the draft Joint Planning Area 2 Context Study Terms of Reference (Attachment 3);
  4. Appoint Councillors Spencer and Carra to the Trilateral Joint Planning Area 2 Committee; and
  5. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.1.

  
  

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

This Item was dealt with following Item 10.2.1.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 18 (Disclosure harmful to individual for public safety), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 4:47 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following items:

  • 11.3 Joint Planning Area Context Study Terms of Reference - Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, IGA2023-0251 
  • 12.2.1 Status of Expenditures on Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0163
  • 12.2.4 Corporate Security Update, C2023-0441

  For: (14)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:47 p.m.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 5:02 p.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 5:18 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.3.

  
  

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Status of Expenditures on Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0163

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.3.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0163:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario and B. Robinson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, C. Male, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Stewart, O. Shyllon, and K. Wyllie.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0163, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Committee Confidential Recommendation 1 contained in Confidential Report CD2023-0163; and
  2. Direct that the Report and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2027 March 31.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.4.

  
  

12.2.2

Event Centre Update (Verbal), ECC2023-0352

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report ECC2023-0352:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and J. Fraser. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, M. Thompson, K. Black, C. Arthurs, C. Male, D. Morgan, S. McMullen, J. Paulenko, S. Brandt, R. Murray, J. Guimond, J. Halfyard, F. Lakha, M. K. Musica, and L. Harris. External: E. Laidlaw, D. Barrett, A. Aaron, D. Wowryk, L. Brown, O. Colic, D. Yedlin, and B. Parry.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report ECC2023-0352, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Confidential Verbal Report and Confidential Distributions for the Corporate Record;
  2. Adopt the Confidential recommendation in the Confidential Distribution entitled "Amendment - Confidential Distribution"; and
  3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Distributions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (Advice from officials), 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, to be reviewed by 2025 December 31.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.3

2023 April Event Centre Update, C2023-0482

Revised Restricted Attachment 8 was distributed with respect to Restricted Report C2023-0482

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Restricted Report C2023-0482:

Clerks: K. Martin, M.A. Cario, and J. Fraser. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, M. Thompson, K. Black, C. Arthurs, C. Male, D. Morgan, S. McMullen, J. Paulenko, S. Brandt, R. Murray, J. Guimond, J. Halfyard, F. Lakha, M. K. Musica, and L. Harris. External: E. Laidlaw, D. Barrett, A. Aaron, D. Wowryk, L. Brown, O. Colic, D. Yedlin, and B. Parry.

 

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Restricted Report C2023-0482, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. 1. Adopt the Restricted Recommendations included in Revised Restricted Attachment 8; and
     2. Authorize the Mayor and the Event Centre Committee Chair to make a public announcement; and 
     3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Restricted Report, Restricted Attachments and Restricted Distributions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (Advice from officials), 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, to be reviewed by 2028 December 31.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 12:04 p.m. and reconvened at 1:17 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek.

  Council then dealt with Item 11.1.

  
  

12.2.4

Corporate Security Update, C2023-0441

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.1.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0441:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and M. A. Cario and B. Robinson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, K. Black, C. Arthurs, D. Morgan, and M. Tillotson.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0441, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive this Report for information; and
  2. Direct that the Report, Presentation, and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 18 (Disclosure harmful to individual or public safety), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

13.1

Response to Administrative Inquiry - Community Fences, AI2023-0001

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

Extension of External Auditor Contract for 2023 External Audit, C2023-0446

14.2

Update on Calgary COVID-19 Business Support Program, C2023-0388

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That this Council adjourn at 5:22 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED