MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
• A/City Solicitor and General Counsel L. Davies
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• A/General Manager C. Berry
• A/General Manager J. Bradley
• A/General Manager I. Bushell
• A/General Manager S. Fleming
• A/General Manager D. Hamilton
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Legislative Advisor C. Doi
• Legislative Advisor J. Booth

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. on 2024 June 18.

ROLL CALL

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

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Mayor Gondek recognized 2024 June 17-22 as Aboriginal Awareness Week in Calgary.

Mayor Gondek recognized June 23 as National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

Shaganappi Point Golf Course Award

A presentation entitled "Shaganappi Point Golf Course Wins Youth on Course - Location of the Year" was distributed with respect to Item 3.1.

Mayor Gondek recognized the Shaganappi Point Golf Course. 

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor McLean

Topic: Cause of the water feeder main break and measures to prevent future issues.

2. Councillor Chabot

Topic: Non-potable water options to support street cleaning given limitations on water usage.

Councillor Wong introduced a group of Grade 6 students from the Maria Montessori Education Centre (Ward 7) along with their teacher, Gina Gaul.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding an Item of Urgent Business, Item 11.1, Critical Water Distribution Update - 16 Avenue Feedermain Break (Verbal), C2024-0773, and setting it to be dealt with as the first Item after Confirmation of Agenda.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by setting Items 9.4.2, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Water Utility Bylaw Amendments, EC2024-0674, and 9.4.3, Securing Calgary's Water Future - City-wide Outdoor Watering Schedule, EC2024-0665, to be dealt with following Item 11.1, Critical Water Distribution Update - 16 Avenue Feedermain Break (Verbal), C2024-0773.

  MOTION CARRIED

• Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769. Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting at 9:46 a.m. and returned at 9:47 a.m. on 2024 June 18 following the discussion and vote with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769.

  Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding an Item of Confidential Urgent Business, Item 12.3.1, Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769, and setting it to be dealt with as the first Item after Item 9.3.3, Shareholder Alignment Review of Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries Update and ENMAX Performance Measures, C2024-0753.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by setting Items 8.1, Intergovernmental Relations Update (Verbal), C2024-0612, and 12.2.2, Transit Update (Verbal), C2024-0760, to be dealt with together in Closed Meeting.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by setting Item 12.2.3, Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-0721, to be dealt with at 1:15 p.m. on 2024 June 18.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding an Item of Confidential Urgent Business, Item 12.3.2, Legal Update (Verbal), C2024-0778.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That the Agenda for the 2024 June 18 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.1.

  
  

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.3.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2024 May 28

6.2

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2024 June 4

• 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

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

7.1.1

Deferral Request - Response to C2023-0762 Recommendation 1, from 2024 Q2 to 2024 July 30, C2024-0745

7.1.2

Deferral Request - Response to C2023-0762 Recommendation 2, from 2024 Q2 to 2025 Q1, C2024-0755

7.1.3

Deferral Request – Tax Policy Tools and Resources in response to EC2022-0649, from Q2 2024 to Q2 2025, C2024-0756

7.6

Festival and Event Policy Update, CD2024-0272

7.8

Financial Reserves Audit, AC2024-0569

7.9

Streetlights Maintenance and Repair Operations Audit, AC2024-0622

7.10

Endpoint Management Continuous Auditing Project, AC2024-0630

7.11

Council Policy Program Policy Amendments, EC2024-0535

7.12

Council Funds Terms of Reference Update and Alignment, EC2024-0694

7.13

Heritage Incentive Reserve Terms of Reference Update, EC2024-0383

7.14

Update on Feeder Main Break (Verbal), EC2024-0752

7.16

Millennium Park Naming Sponsorship, EC2024-0691

• 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 Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by setting Items 7.15, Green Line Update (Verbal), EC2024-0736, and 7.17, Supplemental Green Line Information (Verbal), EC2024-0750, to be dealt with together in Closed Meeting.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.3.

  
  

7.2

Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2024-0417

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.10.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 23 (Local public body confidences), 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 2:29 p.m on 2024 June 19 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 7.2 Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2024-0417
  • 7.7 Regulatory Interventions and Municipally Owned Utilities, CD2024-0677
  • 12.2.1 Prairie Economic Gateway Update (Verbal), to be dealt with at the Call of the Chair
  • 8.1 Intergovernmental Relations Update (Verbal), C2024-0612
  • 12.2.2 Transit Update (Verbal), C2024-0760
  • 12.3.2 Legal Update (Verbal), C2024-0778

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

• Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report CD2024-0417:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Dufault. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and L. Bonnett. Advice: S. Dalgleish, D. Hamilton, I Bushell, C. Berry, J. Bradley, S. Fleming, C. Male, C. Stewart, S. Kongnetiman, B. Whyte, and K. Wyllie.

  Council recessed in Closed Meeting at 3:15 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:45 p.m. on 2024 June 19 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 3:51 p.m. on 2024 June 19.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 4:20 p.m. on 2024 June 19.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the Closed Meeting at 5:32 p.m. on 2024 June 19.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 5:37 p.m. on 2024 June 19.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 6:02 p.m. on 2024 June 19 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Wong

  Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report CD2024-0417, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive this report for the Corporate Record; and
  2. Direct that the report and attachments 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 2025 May 22.

  For: (12)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.7.

  
  

7.3

Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy 2024-2030 – 2024 Progress Update, CD2024-0225

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.17.

A Public Submission was distributed with respect to Report CD2024-0225.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Report CD2024-0225, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive the 2024 Progress Update on Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy 2024-2030 for the Corporate Record.

  For: (11)	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

7.4

Housing Accelerator Fund (Verbal), CD2024-0649

A Public Submission was distributed with respect to Report CD2024-0649.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Verbal Report CD2024-0649, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive the Verbal Report and presentation for the Corporate Record.

  For: (8)	Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (6)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

7.5

Vehicle-for-Hire Transitional Strategy, CD2024-0660

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report CD2024-0660, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Vehicle-for-Hire Transitional Strategy as outlined in Attachment 2; and
  2. Direct Administration to draft proposed amendments to the Livery Transport Bylaw 20M2021 and report back to Council by Q4 2024.

  For: (14)

  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 Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report CD2024-0660, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  The Council direct Administration to:

  1. Explore and consider the opportunity of creating the Vehicle-For-Hire advisory group with the industry membership along with terms of reference;
  2. Implement the in person examination requirements, as part of the transitional strategy, for all new driver applicants for all type of Vehicles-For-Hire by end of Q1 2025; and
  3. Report back to Council through the Community Development Committee with a progress update by Q1 2025.

  Pursuant to Section 100(3) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, the motion was withdrawn by General Consent.

  Council recessed at 9:45 p.m. on 2024 June 18 and reconvened at 1:02 p.m. on 2024 June 19 with Deputy Mayor Penner in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, and Deputy Mayor Penner

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That Council bring forward and deal with Item 9.4.8, Notice of Motion - Transitioning the Business Advisory Committee, EC2024-0719.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.8.

  
  

7.7

Regulatory Interventions and Municipally Owned Utilities, CD2024-0677

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.2.

A Revised Confidential Attachment 2 was distributed with respect to Confidential Report CD2024-0677.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report CD2024-0677:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Dufault. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and L. Bonnett. Advice: S. Dalgleish, D. Hamilton, I Bushell, C. Berry, J. Bradley, S. Fleming, C. Male, C. Stewart, and S. Kongnetiman.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Report CD2024-0677, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the policy position recommended in Revised Confidential Attachment 2 regarding The City of Calgary’s participation in Alberta Utilities Commission proceedings;
  2. Direct that the Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments, and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed no later than 2028 April 30; and
  3. Direct that, notwithstanding Recommendation 2, Revised Confidential Attachment 2 be released publicly on 2024 June 30.

  For: (12)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.1.

  
  

7.15

Green Line Update (Verbal), EC2024-0736

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  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 3:52 p.m. on 2024 June 18 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 7.15 Green Line Update (Verbal), EC2024-0736
  • 7.17 Supplemental Green Line Information (Verbal), EC2024-0750

  And further, that the following Green Line Board Members be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting for Items 7.15 and 7.17:

  • Don Fairbairn
  • Ian Bourne
  • Marcia Nelson
  • Larry Beasley  
  • Patty McLeod
  • Janet Annesley
  • Bharat Mahajan
  • Fred Cummings

  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

  A Confidential Distribution was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0736.

  People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0736:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Dufault. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Davies. Advice: D. Hamilton, M. Thompson, B. Campbell, D. Morgan, C. Male, C. Arthurs, L. Tochor, D. Bhatti, S. Ganji, W. Tynan, S. Dalgleish, K. Black, K. Cote, S. Chhugani, A. Brown, B. Whelbourn, and M. Seera. External: D. Fairbairn, P. McLeod, J. Annesley, F. Cummings, M. Nelson, and L. Beasley.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 6:01 p.m. on 2024 June 18 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, 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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Chu

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That Council rise without reporting.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspend Section 78(1)(c) of the Procedure Bylaw to forego the dinner recess.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  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 6:02 p.m. on 2024 June 18 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 7.15 Green Line Update (Verbal), EC2024-0736
  • 7.17 Supplemental Green Line Information (Verbal), EC2024-0750

  And further, that the following Green Line Board Members be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting for Items 7.15 and 7.17:

  • Don Fairbairn
  • Ian Bourne
  • Marcia Nelson
  • Larry Beasley
  • Patty McLeod
  • Janet Annesley
  • Bharat Mahajan
  • Fred Cummings
  MOTION CARRIED

• Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 6:34 p.m. on 2024 June 18.

  Councillor Mian (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 6:43 p.m. on 2024 June 18.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the Closed Meeting at 8:20 p.m. on 2024 June 18.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 8:28 p.m. on 2024 June 18.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the Closed Meeting at 9:04 p.m. on 2024 June 18.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 9:05 p.m. on 2024 June 18.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 9:13 p.m. on 2024 June 18 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 Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0736, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the Confidential Recommendations contained in the Confidential Report;

  3. Direct that the report and any attachments, Confidential Distribution, and Closed Meeting discussions remain 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.

  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 Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0736, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  2. Adopt the Confidential Recommendations contained in the Confidential Distribution; and

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.17

Supplemental Green Line Information (Verbal), EC2024-0750

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0750:

Clerks: K. Martin. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Davies. Advice: D. Hamilton, M. Thompson, B. Campbell, D. Morgan, C. Male, C. Arthurs, L. Tochor, D. Bhatti, S. Ganji, W. Tynan, S. Dalgleish, K. Black, K. Cote, S. Chhugani, A. Brown, B. Whelbourn, and M. Seera. External: D. Fairbairn, P. McLeod, J. Annesley, F. Cummings, M. Nelson, and L. Beasley.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0750, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Confidential Presentation for the Corporate Record; and
  2. Direct that the Confidential Presentation and Closed Meeting discussions remain 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
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That, pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspend Section 79 of the Procedure Bylaw in order to complete Items 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5, which were selected for debate from the Consent Agenda prior to recessing for the evening.

  For: (8)	Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (6)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.3.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

8.1

Intergovernmental Relations Update (Verbal), C2024-0612

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.2.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0612:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Dufault. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, J. Bradley, I. Bushell, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, S. Fleming, K. Cote, C. Wilcock, A. Wedderburn, and T. Abanto.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That Council further postpone Item 8.1, Intergovernmental Relations Update (Verbal), C2024-0612, to the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting of Council.

  For: (12)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.3.2.

  
  

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.3 Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy 2024-2030 – 2024 Progress Update, CD2024-0225

7.4 Housing Accelerator Fund (Verbal), CD2024-0649

7.5 Vehicle-for-Hire Transitional Strategy, CD2024-0660

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Public Member Resignations and Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2024-0699

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.8.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2024-0699, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Thank Iftu Hargaaya, Rosalinda Hernandez, Christine Song, and Janet McCready for their service on Boards, Commissions and Committees;
  2. Appoint the recommended candidates to the Anti-Racism Action Committee for terms set out in Confidential Attachment 1;
  3. Direct the City Clerk to make the appointments publicly available following notification of the appointees and their acceptance of the appointments; and
  4. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 remain 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: (13)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, 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

Response to Motion Arising - Third-party Recruiter for Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2024-0505

• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2024-0505, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Direct Administration to include costs set out in the Confidential Attachment 1 for the services of a search consultant to support recruitment of Public Members for select Boards, Commissions and Committees in its submission to Mid-Cycle Adjustments to Service Plans and Budgets; and
  2. Direct that Confidential Attachment 1 be held confidential pursuant to Section 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2029 June 18.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, 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 9.3.4.

  
  

9.3.3

Shareholder Alignment Review of Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries Update and ENMAX Performance Measures, C2024-0753

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report C2024-0753, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the performance measures contained in Confidential Attachment 3 (“Performance Measures”);
  2. Direct that, prior to annual shareholder meetings with ENMAX, Administration:
     1. Request the Independent Utilities Advisors to prepare a confidential expert report for a Closed Meeting of Council that includes information based on the Performance Measures; and
     2. Request the Independent Utilities Advisors to attend the annual shareholder meetings; and
  3. Direct that Attachments 1, 2, and 3 be held 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 to be reviewed by 2025 December 31; and
  4. Direct that Attachment 4 be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 23 (Local public body confidences), 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

  Council then dealt with Item 12.3.1.

  
  

9.3.4

The City of Calgary Anti-Racism Strategic Plan (2023-2027) (Verbal), C2024-0515

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.2.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0515, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council receive the presentation for the Corporate Record.

  For: (12)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Bylaw to Establish the Council Advisory Committee on Housing, CD2024-0224

A Public Submission was distributed with respect to Report CD2024-0224.

Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 1:32 p.m. on 2024 June 19.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CD2024-0224, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to the Council Advisory Committee On Housing Bylaw, Proposed Bylaw 22M2024 (Attachment 2); and
  2. Direct Administration to recruit members through The City Clerk’s Office Boards, Commissions and Committees annual recruitment campaign.

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (2)	Councillor Chu, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 22M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot and Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Bylaw 22M2024, the following amendment be adopted:

  1. In subsection 4(1), after the word “is”, the words “to support Council’s goal” are added;
  2. In subsection 5(e), after the word “sharing” the words “and evaluation of” are added;
  3. In subsection 7(2):

  (a) in subsection 7(2)(a), after the words “housing developers”, the words “, including land and building development” are added;

  (b) in subsection 7(2)(b), before the word “market” the words “real estate industry and/or” are added;

  (c) in subsection 7(2)(h), the “.” is deleted and replaced with a “;”, and

  (d) after subsection 7(2)(h), the following is added as subsection 7(2)(i):

                “(i) economists and/or academic professionals with housing related experience.”

  4. In subsection 7(4), the words “Director, Partnerships” are deleted wherever they appear and are replaced with “Chief Housing Officer”.

  For: (12)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, 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 22M2024 be read a second time, as amended.

  Against: Councillor Chabot and Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 22M2024 a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 22M2024 be read a third time, as amended.

  Against: Councillor Chabot and Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.4.

  
  

9.4.2

Wastewater, Stormwater, and Water Utility Bylaw Amendments, EC2024-0674

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.1.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0674, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. ​Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 26M2024 in Attachment 2 to amend Bylaw 37M2005, Stormwater Bylaw;
  2. ​Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 25M2024 in Attachment 3 to amend Bylaw 14M2012, Wastewater Bylaw; and
  3. ​Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 27M2024 in Attachment 4 to amend Bylaw 40M2006, Water Utility Bylaw.
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0674, the following be adopted:

  That Council refer Report EC2024-0674 back to Administration in order to use learnings and information from the current application of restrictions due to the water feeder main break to make improvements to the current revisions of the bylaws, and to report back to Council no later than Q1 2025.

  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

9.4.3

Securing Calgary's Water Future - City-wide Outdoor Watering Schedule, EC2024-0665

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0665, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 28M2024 in Attachment 2 to amend Bylaw 40M2006, the Water Utility Bylaw; and
  2. Direct Administration to return in Q1 2025 to Community Development Committee with an updated Water Efficiency Plan including a renewed suite of water conservation tools to manage Calgary’s water use in a changing climate and growing population, following engagement.
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0665, the following be adopted:

  That Council refer Report EC2024-0665 back to Administration in order to use learnings and information from the current application of restrictions due to the water feeder main break to make improvements to the current revisions of the bylaw, and to report back to Council no later than Q1 2025.

  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 6.

  
  

9.4.4

Tax Incentive Bylaw for Renewable Power Generation on Brownfield Sites, EC2024-0641

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.1.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0641, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 23M2024 in Attachment 2 to create and administer a non-residential tax incentive program for renewable electricity development on brownfield sites; and
  2. Rescind the Tax Incentives for Renewable Power Generation Developments on Brownfield Sites Council Policy CP2023-04.

  For: (7)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Chu, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 23M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Chu, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 23M2024 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chu, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 23M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 23M2024 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chu, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.5

Proposed Tax Incentive Appeal Board Bylaw, EC2024-0506

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0506, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 24M2024, Tax Incentive Appeal Board Bylaw (Attachment 1).

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 24M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 24M2024 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 24M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 24M2024 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.6

Response to Motion Arising from Rezoning for Housing - Resources and Workplan Implications, EC2024-0692

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0692, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Reconsider its decision respecting Recommendation 9 in Report CPC2024-0213 from the 2024 May 14 Special Meeting of Council “That Council direct Administration, in alignment with Home is Here recommendation 4.B.2, speed up approval processes as appropriate, in order to continue to support the construction of more housing, to bring forward amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 that exempts freehold/fee simple townhouse and rowhouse developments within newly developing greenfield communities from the need to obtain a development permit by end of 2024 Q3”;

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0692, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Direct Administration, in alignment with Home is Here recommendation 4.B.2, speed up approval processes as appropriate, in order to continue to support the construction of more housing, to bring forward amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 that exempts freehold/fee simple townhouse and rowhouse developments within newly developing greenfield communities from the need to obtain a development permit, with an update to Council by end of 2024 Q3; and
  3. Direct Administration to forward any budget implications with respect to the additional Rezoning for Housing recommendations first through the Housing Accelerator Fund for funding consideration, with any remaining gaps in funding to be brought forward for consideration in the upcoming mid-cycle adjustments process.

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.7

Notice of Motion – Councillors’ Budgets and Expenses - Hosting, EC2024-0715

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0715, the following be adopted:

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration to bring forward amendments to the hosting provisions of Bylaw 36M2021 through Council Services Committee no later than Q4 2024 that reflect similar rules for hosting as those recently made for meal allowances, namely, that the hosting allowance be applied as a recommended amount and not a restricted amount, and that it is updated to reflect current market conditions.

  For: (8)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (3)	Councillor Walcott, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Penner

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.9.

  
  

9.4.8

Notice of Motion – Transitioning the Business Advisory Committee, EC2024-0719

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.5.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0719, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration to report back to the Business Advisory Committee with a final report and recommendations to disband the Business Advisory Committee and its subcommittees, and to rescind its Terms of Reference, no later than 2024 September 6.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, 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 9.3.1.

  
  

9.4.9

Notice of Motion – Tax Cancellation for Calgary Housing Corporation (CHC) Owned Properties, EC2024-0749

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.7.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0749, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council cancel the 2024 municipal and provincial property taxes and related penalties for the specified CHC-owned properties that are not made exempt pursuant to COPTER by November 30, 2024.

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.10

Notice of Motion – 2024 Silvera Tax Exemption, EC2024-0746

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0746, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2024 Municipal portion of the property taxes for roll number 202762597 be cancelled for all of 2024 in the amounts of $11,391.76.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Calgary request the Mayor to write a letter to the Ministers of Education and Municipal Affairs requesting that The Province cancel the Provincial requisition portion of the property taxes on The Property for the 2024 tax year.

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.2.

  
  

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

Critical Water Distribution Update – 16 Avenue Feedermain Break (Verbal), C2024-0773

This Item was dealt with following the Confirmation of Agenda.

A presentation entitled “Critical Water Distribution Update – 16 Avenue Feedermain Break” was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0773.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0773, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive the presentation 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 9.4.2.

  
  

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

7.2 Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2024-0417

7.7 Regulatory Interventions and Municipally Owned Utilities, CD2024-0677

7.15 Green Line Update (Verbal), EC2024-0736

7.17 Supplemental Green Line Information (Verbal), EC2024-0750

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Prairie Economic Gateway Update (Verbal), C2024-0761

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.7.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0761:

• Confidential Distribution 1;
• Confidential Distribution 2;
• Confidential Distribution 3;
• Confidential Distribution 4; and
• Confidential Distribution 5.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0761:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Dufault. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and M. Senek. Advice: S. Dalgleish, D. Hamilton, I. Bushell, C. Berry, J. Bradley, S. Fleming, C. Male, M. Sheldrake, O. Shyllon, M. Choi, K. Cote, and W. Fan.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0761, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Rocky View County (Confidential Distribution 2) for the Prairie Economic Gateway, and request that Mayor Gondek sign it on behalf of The City of Calgary, and that Confidential Distribution 2 be delivered to Rocky View County;
  2. Request that the Mayor write a letter of advocacy to relevant provincial and federal representatives, ministries, and agencies calling for open conversation and timely action to activate the Prairie Economic Gateway;
  3. Direct that Confidential Distributions 2, 3, and 4, along with an advocacy letter from the Mayor, may, once The Prairie Economic Gateway Memorandum of Understanding is fully executed and delivered to the satisfaction of The City, be released and be shared by Administration with provincial and federal representatives, ministries, and agencies relevant to the activation and investment into the Prairie Economic Gateway;
  4. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Distributions 1 and 5 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (Advice from officials), and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until such time as all relevant agreements related to the Prairie Economic Gateway initiative have been authorized, fully executed, and delivered, to the satisfaction of The City, to be reviewed by December 31, 2030; and
  5. Direct that, notwithstanding Recommendation 4, Administration may provide Confidential Distribution 5 to representatives of the parties contemplated in Recommendation 3, provided the recipients have signed non-disclosure agreements or otherwise agree to keep the Confidential Distribution confidential, to the satisfaction of The City.

  For: (8)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2

Transit Update (Verbal), C2024-0760

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, C2024-0760:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Dufault. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, J. Bradley, I. Bushell, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, S. Fleming, K. Cote, C. Wilcock, A. Wedderburn, and T. Abanto.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0760, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 in the Confidential Presentation; and,
  2. Direct that the Confidential Presentation and Closed Meeting Discussions be kept confidential pursuant to Section 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2025 June 18.
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That Council postpone Item 12.2.2, Transit Update (Verbal), C2024-0760 to the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting of Council.

  For: (12)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 8.1.

  
  

12.2.3

Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-0721

This Item was dealt with following the rise and report motion on Item 12.3.1.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0721:

• Confidential Distribution 1;
• Confidential Distribution 2;
• Confidential Distribution 3; and
• Confidential Distribution 4.

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0721:

Clerks: K. Martin. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: R. Andersen. External: S. Thaker.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0721, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the Confidential Recommendations in Confidential Distribution 4; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Distributions 1, 2, 3, and 4, be held confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

  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 returned to Item 12.3.1.

  
  

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.3.

• Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769. Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting at 11:15 a.m. and returned at 1:15 p.m. on 2024 June 18 following the discussion and vote with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769.

  Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 11:17 a.m. on 2024 June 18 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769.

  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 Chabot, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 1:15 p.m. on 2024 June 18 with Deputy Mayor Penner in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Mian, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wyness, and Deputy Mayor Penner

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wong, and Mayor Gondek

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Council rise without reporting.

  MOTION CARRIED

• Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769. Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting at 1:16 p.m. and returned at 3:45 p.m. on 2024 June 18 following the discussion and vote with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769.

  Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That Item 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769 be postponed to the Call of the Chair.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:19 p.m. on 2024 June 18 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.3 Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-0721
  • 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769

  And further, that Sohail Thaker, External Consultant, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.3.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion with respect to Confidential Verbal Report,12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769. Councillor Dhaliwal left the Closed Meeting at 2:44 p.m. and returned in public meeting at 3:45 p.m. on 2024 June 18 following the discussion and vote with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769.

  Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 2:45 p.m. on 2024 June 18.

  Council recessed in Closed Meeting at 3:15 p.m. and reconvened in public meeting at 3:45 p.m. on 2024 June 18 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

  
  

• Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769. Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting at 3:45 p.m. and returned at 3:50 p.m. on 2024 June 18 following the discussion and vote with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769.

  Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.3.

  
  

• Council returned to this Item following Item 12.2.3.

  Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0769. Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting at 3:50 p.m. and returned at 3:51 p.m. on 2024 June 18 following the discussion and vote with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769.

  A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769.

  Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and M. A. Cario. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and R. Andersen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, K. Black, C. Arthurs, C. Berry, G. Juliano, L. Tochor, D. M. Hamilton, and F. Snyders.

  Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0769, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1 contained in the Confidential Presentation;
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Recommendations and Confidential Presentation remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and be reviewed by 2026 June 18; and
  3. Notwithstanding Recommendation 2, permit Administration to share the information when and as needed and as necessary.

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.15.

  
  

12.3.2

Legal Update (Verbal), C2024-0778

This Item was dealt with following Item 8.1.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0778:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Dufault. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, J. Bradley, I. Bushell, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, and C. Berry.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0778, the following be adopted:

  The Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (12)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

13.1

Response to Administrative Inquiry - Mobility Operations and Safety Improvements Near Schools, C2024-0532

14.

BRIEFINGS

None

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That this Council adjourn at 6:02 p.m. on 2024 June 19.

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON