MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen, KC
• A/City Solicitor and General Counsel L. Davies
• A/Chief Financial Officer L. Tochor
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager D. Hamilton
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Senior Legislative Specialist A. de Grood
• Senior Legislative Specialist C. Doi

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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 Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Councillor Walcott provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

A presentation entitled "Prince Karim Al-Husseini" was distributed with respect to Opening Remarks. 

Mayor Gondek recognized the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.

Mayor Gondek recognized February 26 as Pink Shirt Day.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

Calgary Transit American Public Transportation Association and Canadian Urban Transportation Association Awards

A presentation entitled "APTA and CUTA Awards, Calgary Transit" was distributed with respect to Item 3.1.

Mayor Gondek recognized Calgary Transit for earning the Innovation Awards from both the American Public Transit Association and the Canadian Urban Transportation Association.

3.2

Freedom to Read Week

A presentation entitled "Freedom to Read Week (February 23-March 1)" was distributed with respect to Item 3.2.

Mayor Gondek recognized 2025 February 23 to March 1 as Freedom to Read Week.

3.3

2024 United Way Employee Campaign Results

A presentation entitled "Recognition by Council 2024 United Way Employee Campaign Results" was distributed with respect to Item 3.3.

Mayor Gondek and Chief Administrative Officer Duckworth recognized the 2024 United Way Employee Campaign Results and presented a cheque to Karen Young, President and CEO of the United Way Calgary and Area.

Councillor Sharp introduced a group of Grades 5 and 6 students from Guardian Angel School (Ward 6), along with their teacher, Ann Seleshanko.

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1.  Councillor Penner

Topic: Implementation of the Provincial Government's Automatic Yes Toolkit.

2. Councillor Chabot

Topic: Maintenance and safety around in-street pedestrian signage.

3. Councillor Demong

Topic: Compliance of proposed backyard suites with applicable policies, guidelines, and the Land Use Bylaw.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the Agenda for the 2025 February 25 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2025 January 28

6.2

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2025 February 4

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

7.2

Growth Applications Lessons Learned, IP2025-0055

7.3

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update - February 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0064

7.4

Alberta Municipalities Update - February 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0065

7.6

Chief Administrative Officer's Year End Report, EC2025-0082

7.7

2025 Capital Budget Recast, EC2025-0138

7.8

Water System Planning, IP2025-0150

7.9

City Auditor’s Office 2024 Annual Report, AC2025-0148

7.10

User Account Management – Mobility Operations Centre, AC2025-0099

7.11

External Auditor – Approval Request for Additional Services and Fees for 2024 Audit, AC2025-0142

7.12

City Auditor 2024 Performance Evaluation (Verbal), AC2025-0208

• MOTION CARRIED

7.5

GamePLAN: Reimagining Public Recreation, CD2025-0047

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CD2025-0047:

• A letter from the Crescent Heights Community Association;
• A letter from the Federation of Calgary Communities; and
• A package of Public Submissions.

• Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 11:00 a.m. and Deputy Mayor Chu assumed the Chair.

  Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 11:03 a.m.

  Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Report CD2025-0047, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Recommendation 2 be amended by deleting the words “Making Waves and associated service level scenario” and replacing with the words “Staying Afloat and associated service level scenario”.

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

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report CD2025-0047, the following be adopted:

  That Council refer Report CD2025-0047 back to Administration to undertake additional community based engagement and return to Council through Community and Development Committee in Q1 of 2026 with revised recommendations reflective of the additional engagement.

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

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report CD2025-0047, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the vision and principles in GamePLAN: Reimagining Public Recreation;
  2. Establish the Making Waves service level scenario (Attachment 2) as the standard for public recreation facilities and amenities;
  3. Direct Administration to return to Committee in 2026 Q1 with a Capital Project Prioritization List, including recommendations for the next budget cycle; and
  4. Direct the development of an implementation plan to be executed through future Service Plans and Budgets.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.5 GamePLAN: Reimagining Public Recreation, CD2025-0047

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Board, Commission and Committee Resignations and Appointments, C2025-0135

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2025-0135, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Thank Bill Black, Patricia Ana Pardo and Phil Ollenberg for their service as Public Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees;
  2. Appoint the candidate recommended in Confidential Attachment 1 as a Public Member of the Community Peace Officer Oversight Committee for a term expiring at the 2027 Organizational Meeting of Council;
  3. Appoint the candidate recommended in Confidential Attachment 2 as a Public Member on the Advisory Committee on Accessibility for the completion of a two-year term expiring at the 2026 Organizational Meeting of Council;
  4. Appoint the candidate recommended in Confidential Attachment 3 as a Public Member on the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee for the completion of a two-year term expiring at the 2026 Organizational Meeting of Council;
  5. Adopt the recommendations of the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee to place candidates on the Reserve List, as set out in Confidential Attachment 3;
  6. Appoint the nominees of the Advisory Committee on Accessibility, the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee and the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee named in Confidential Attachment 3 to the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee as Public Members for terms expiring at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council;
  7. Adopt the recommendations of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board to place candidates on the Reserve List, as set out in Confidential Attachment 4;
  8. Appoint Mark Roberge to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility as an Administration Member for a term to expire at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council;
  9. Direct the City Clerk to notify the Public Member appointed to the Community Peace Officer Oversight Committee and keep the appointment confidential until the necessary security clearance process has been completed;
  10. Subject to Recommendation 9, direct the City Clerk to make appointments set out in recommendations 2, 3, 4 and 6 publicly available following notification of the appointees and their acceptance of the appointments; and
  11. Direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 8 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 Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.1.

  
  

9.3.2

Tariff Update - Administration, Calgary Economic Development and Calgary Chamber (Verbal), C2025-0253

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.5.​

A presentation entitled "Tariff Update - Administration, Calgary Chamber of Commerce and Calgary Economic Development (Verbal) C2025-0253" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2025-0253.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2025-0253, the following be adopted:

  That Council hear from the following individuals with respect to Item 9.3.2, Tariff Update - Administration, Calgary Economic Development and Calgary Chamber (Verbal), C2025-0253:

  • Deborah Yedlin, President & Chief Executive Officer, Calgary Chamber of Commerce; and
  • Brad Parry, President & Chief Executive Officer, Calgary Economic Development.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following speakers addressed Council with respect to Verbal Report C2025-0253:

  1. Deborah Yedlin, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
  2. Brad Parry, Calgary Economic Development
  
  
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2025-0253, the following be directed to Administration:

  1. Update Council monthly, starting in April, through Executive Committee on tariffs, supply chain disruptions or any other proposed regulatory changes that would have a significant negative impact on The City of Calgary’s supply chain and/or financial position;
  2. Administration to assess the City’s procurement policies and processes, to better support the purchase of local, Canadian and non-American goods and services, where possible, and report back with options to Council through Executive Committee as required;
  3. Further collaborate with our regional partners, other orders of government, and industry associations to identify, support or advocate for local supply chains;
  4. Work with existing external advisory groups and civic partners to explore opportunities to streamline processes, which could include amending bylaws as needed;
  5. Through the Big City Mayors Caucus, advocate to all orders of government for the immediate elimination of all inter-provincial trade barriers; and
  6. Evaluate the impacts of tariffs as one of the factors when selecting banking and investment services from non-Canadian financial institutions.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.3

Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement and Statutory Plan Amendments, C2025-0102

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report C2025-0102:

• Revised Attachment 8;
• A presentation entitled "Shepard Logistics Centre at Prairie Economic Gateway"; and
• Corrected Attachment 6 Proposed Bylaw 66P2024.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2025-0102, the following be adopted:

  That Council hear from the following individuals with respect to Item 9.3.3, Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement and Statutory Plan Amendments, C2025-0102:

  • Reegan McCullough, Chief Administrative Officer, Rocky View County;
  • Amy Zaluski, Director of Intergovernmental & Regional Services,
    Rocky View County;
  • Luke Simpson, President, CANA Group of Companies;
  • Ryan Riddell, Vice President, Shepard Development Corporation;
  • Deborah Yedlin, President & Chief Executive Officer, Calgary Chamber of Commerce;
  • Josh Pentland, Director, Policy & Governmental Relations, Calgary Chamber of Commerce; and
  • Brad Parry, President & Chief Executive Officer, Calgary Economic Development.

  For: (12)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following speakers addressed Council with respect to Report C2025-0102:

  1. Reegan McCullough, Rocky View County
  2. Amy Zaluski, Rocky View County
  3. Luke Simpson, CANA Group of Companies
  4. Ryan Riddell, Shepard Development Corporation
  5. Josh Pentland, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
  6. Brad Parry, Calgary Economic Development
  
  
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 reconvene in Closed Meeting at 3:45 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 9.3.3, Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement and Statutory Plan Amendments, C2025-0102.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 3:12 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:45 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2025-0102:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and K. Picketts. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and M. Senek. Advice: S. Dalgleish, D. Hamilton, C. Arthurs, K. Black, L. Tochor, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, K. Davies Murphy, O. Shyllon, K. Holz, M. Choi, K. Cote, A. Brown, S. Brandt, M. Sheldrake, S. MacLean, W. Fan, and C. Wilson.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 3:51 p.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 4:13 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 Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That Council rise without reporting.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2025-0102, the following be approved, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the following respecting the Prairie Economic Gateway Deal Structure:
     1. Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate and execute the Deal Agreement between The City of Calgary and Rocky View County for the Prairie Economic Gateway by 2025 Q1, such Agreement to be consistent with the terms outlined in Confidential Attachment 2 and to be in content satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer and to be in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and General Counsel;
     2. Approve the interim financial strategy in Confidential Attachment 3, and direct Administration to develop the financial framework for the Prairie Economic Gateway implementation and report back to Council by 2026 Q1;
     3. Approve the Prairie Gateway Oversight Committee Terms of Reference in Confidential Attachment 4;
     4. Direct Administration to prioritize securing private sector, provincial and federal financial and/or regulatory commitments by 2025 Q4;
  2. Adopt by resolution that The City of Calgary commits to demonstrating leadership on a regional approach involving neighbouring municipalities to ensure that growth in the Calgary region is respectful of collective regional success, including, but not limited to:
     1. Regional servicing and amenities, including source water protection and distribution, transit, recreation, commercial and other;
     2. Competitive economic development, well-paying jobs, and career opportunities;
     3. Planning and development for residential, industrial, commercial and mixed uses.
  3. Give second and third readings to:
     1. Corrected Proposed Bylaw 66P2024, as amended (Distribution), for the amendments to the Rocky View County/City of Calgary Intermunicipal Development Plan (Corrected Attachment 6); and
     2. Proposed Bylaw 65P2024 for the amendments to the Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan (Attachment 7); and
  4. Direct that the Confidential content and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 as follows:
     1. Confidential Attachment 4 remains confidential until the Deal Agreement between The City of Calgary and Rocky View County for the Prairie Economic Gateway is fully executed by both parties; and
     2. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 remain confidential, to be reviewed by 2030 December 31.

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 66P2024 be read a second time, as amended.

  Against: Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 66P2024 be read a third time, as amended.

  Against: Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 65P2024 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 65P2024 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.6.

  
  

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Addressing Predatory Tow Truck Behaviour, CD2025-0010

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report CD2025-0010, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 11M2025, in Attachment 3, to amend the Calgary Traffic Bylaw and the Street Bylaw;
  2. Direct Administration to explore advocacy opportunities with the provincial government that would help to further address predatory tow truck behaviour; and
  3. Direct that the Confidential Public Submission be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) 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 McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 11M2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 11M2025 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 11M2025 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 11M2025 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.2

Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility, CD2025-0076

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report CD2025-0076, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 12M2025, in Attachment 3, to amend the Waste Bylaw to reduce the monthly Blue Cart Program charge and enable Extended Producer Responsibility implementation in Calgary; and
  2. Direct Administration to evaluate changes as a result of Extended Producer Responsibility, assess options to update Waste & Recycling’s rate structure and report back to Council no later than Q2 2026.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 12M2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 12M2025 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 12M2025 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 12M2025 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.3

Notice of Motion - Enabling Cannabis Sales at Minor Prohibited Events, EC2025-0203

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0203, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Administration amend all relevant bylaws, permitting processes, and festival applications to allow for the sale of cannabis at minors prohibited events to align with AGLC regulations and compliance, and that any such changes be brought to the 15 April 2025 Executive Committee.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.4

Notice of Motion - Capital Conservation Grant - Top Up Funding, EC2025-0211

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0211, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve a capital budget increase of $15M to the Capital Conservation Grant program (P498_001) funded from the Reserve for Future Capital in 2025;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to delay the implementation of the CCG grant round application intake until 2026.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.5

Notice of Motion - Restricting Short-Term Rentals for Secondary Suites Developed through Grant Funding, EC2025-0207

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0207, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to develop and implement a policy that:

  1. Restricts short-term rentals (as defined under current municipal bylaw) in secondary suites developed or upgraded through the City of Calgary's secondary suite incentive program for a pre-defined period of time;
  2. Requires applicants to the incentive program to acknowledge and agree to this restriction as a condition of receiving funding; and
  3. Establishes a monitoring and enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance with this restriction;

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Administration report back to Council with a policy framework for implementation no later than May 31, 2025.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 11:56 a.m. and reconvened at 1:19 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 Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.2.

  
  

9.4.6

Notice of Motion - Calgary Police Service Funding, EC2025-0230

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.3.

A Revised Notice of Motion was distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0230.

Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:40 p.m.

Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:45 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Revised Notice of Motion EC2025-0230, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Council direct Administration to offer support to the Calgary Police Commission to bring forward a report on funding shortfall options to the Regular Meeting of Council on 18 March 2025, if the Calgary Police Commission determines it is necessary;

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That Council direct Administration to inquire with the Commission on their intent to consider severing the ties between enforcement and revenue by directing future photo radar revenue towards a reserve fund to be used for all traffic safety measures and explore changes for the 2026 Service Plans and Budget Process.

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That Administration offer to support the Calgary Police Commission to advocate to the Government of Alberta to cancel their prohibition of photo radar, if the Calgary Police Commission determines it is necessary;

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That Council direct Administration support the Calgary Police Commission with any statistics and other data to advocate to the Government of Alberta for additional photo radar locations in high collision areas as exemptions to their restrictions;

  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That Council direct Administration to bring forward a report to the Regular Meeting of Council on 18 March 2025 with information on The City of Calgary’s speed and traffic calming measures, including the annual cost and comparisons to photo radar effectiveness.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That pursuant Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 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, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 4:58 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.1 40-Foot Electric Bus Procurement Update (Verbal), C2025-0231
  • 12.2.2 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2025-0221
  • 12.2.3 Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2025-0245

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:58 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:58 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 5:06 p.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 5:59 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspended Section 78(1)(c) in order to complete the remainder of the Agenda.

  
  

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

40-Foot Electric Bus Procurement Update (Verbal), C2025-0231

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0231:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and K. Picketts. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, S. Fleming, D. Uybiama, S. James, C. Wilcock, M. Wood, S. Tariq, and E. Kortje.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0231, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Attachment be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 19 (Confidential evaluations), and 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 2075 February 25.

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2

Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2025-0221

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0221.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0221:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser and M. A. Cario. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, S. Fleming, D. M. Hamilton, M. Game, and F. Snyders.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0221, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendations 1 through 3 contained in the Confidential Presentation;
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 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, to be reviewed by 2027 February 27; and
  3. Notwithstanding Recommendation 2, permit Administration to share the information when and as needed and as necessary.

  For: (12)	Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.3

Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2025-0245

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0245:

Clerks: K. Martin. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. 

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0245, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions 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.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

13.1

Administrative Inquiry - The Automatic Yes Toolkit

Submitted by: Councillor Penner

At the end of January, the provincial government released news about “The Automatic Yes Toolkit” which could impact our existing practices, in particular planning and development. What work is City administration doing to have discussions with both the provincial government and businesses about potential changes? And how are we auditing our processes so we remain compliant with a focus on policy and legislative frameworks vs the politics of approval which could implicate us financially.

14.

BRIEFINGS

None

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That this Council adjourn at 6:01 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON