MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 30, 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 (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Sharp (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor K. Penner (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor A. Chabot
• Councillor E. Spencer
• Councillor G-C. Carra
• Councillor D. McLean
• Councillor J. Mian
• Mayor J. Gondek

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• General Manager D. Hamilton
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Legislative Coordinator M. A. Cario
• Senior Legislative Advisor A. de Grood
• Legislative Advisor J. Booth

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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

 

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Councillor Chabot provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek recognized the passing of former School Trustee Cathie Williams.

Councillor Walcott recognized August 1 as Emancipation Day.

Mayor Gondek recognized August 9 as International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

Mayor Gondek recognized Nima Gyaltsen Dorjee and Dr. Stephen James Randall as the Order of Canada Calgarian Recipients.

A presentation entitled "Calgarians appointed to the Order of Canada" was distributed with respect to Opening Remarks.

Councillor Mian provided an update on the Paris 2024 Olympics.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

None

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Wong

Topic: The deadline for receiving feedback on the Calgary Plan Engagement.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding Item 11.1 Amendment to Noise Rules for Event Centre Concerts, CD2024-0841, as an Item of Urgent Business.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding Item 12.3.1 Government of Alberta Funding Agreements for Bridgeland Place and Mount Pleasant Affordable Housing Projects, IP2024-0757, as an Item of Confidential Urgent Business, to be dealt with as the first Item following the Consent Agenda.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

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

  • Setting Item 12.2.3 Green Line Development Phase Update, EC2024-0871, to be dealt with following Item 12.3.1 Government of Alberta Funding Agreements for Bridgeland Place and Mount Pleasant Affordable Housing Projects, IP2024-0757;
  • Setting Item 7.20 Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials (Verbal), EC2024-0809, to be dealt with following Item 12.2.3 Green Line Development Phase Update, EC2024-0871; and
  • Setting Item 12.2.4 Green Line Related Bylaw Amendments (Verbal), EC2024-0886, to be dealt with following Item 7.20 Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials (Verbal), EC2024-0809.
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That the Agenda for the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Council, for the duration of the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting of Council, modify the standard recess times set out in Section 78 of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, to the Call of the Chair.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2024 June 18

6.2

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2024 June 19

6.3

Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of Council, 2024 June 25

• 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

Legacy Parks Program Update, IP2024-0317

7.3

Growth Infrastructure Continuous Improvement Plan, IP2024-0573

7.4

External Auditor 2023 Management Letter, AC2024-0536

7.5

Utilities Delivery’s Utilization of the Program and Project Management System (P2M) Audit, AC2024-0707

7.6

2023 Civic Partner Audit Report, AC2024-0282

7.7

Supplier Billing Contract Compliance Continuous Auditing Project, AC2024-0708

7.8

Exploration of Contingency Models to the Off-site Levy Bylaw for Funding Growth-Related Infrastructure, IGA2024-0529

7.9

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update – June 2024 (Verbal), IGA2024-0595

7.10

Alberta Municipalities Update – June 2024 (Verbal), IGA2024-0594

7.11

Intermunicipal Update (Verbal), IGA2024-0696

7.12

Response to the Noise Policy Notice of Motion, CD2024-0554

7.13

Community Entrance Sign Maintenance and Repair, CD2024-0522

7.15

Government Relations Update (Verbal), IGA2024-0873

7.16

Government of Canada Update (Verbal), IGA2024-0899

7.17

Event Centre and District Improvement Update (Verbal), ECC2024-0869

7.19

Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program Updates, EC2024-0800

• MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.3.1.

  
  

7.14

Regional Utility Servicing Rates Setting (Verbal), IGA2024-0703

This Item was dealt with following the postponement of Item 8.2.

A presentation entitled "Regional Utility Servicing Rates Setting" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report IGA2024-0703.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2024-0703, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive this verbal report and distribution for the Corporate Record; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting presentation and discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by February 15, 2034.

  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

7.18

Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program Terms of Reference, EC2024-0801

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0801, the following be adopted:

  That Council approve the updated Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program Terms of Reference contained in Attachment 2.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1.

  
  

7.20

Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials (Verbal), EC2024-0809

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.3.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809:

• A letter from Minister Dreeshen;
• A letter from Minister Fraser; and
• A presentation entitled "Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials - EC2024-0809".

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and K. Picketts. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Bonnett. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, L. Tochor, W. Tynan, S. Brandt, K. Cote, S. Chhugani, C. Jacyk, M. Seera, W. Whelbourn and R. De Cianco. External: D. Fairbairn, P. McLeod, J. Annesley, I. Bourne, M. Nelson, F. Cummings, and L. Beasley.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Confirm direction to phase construction by "Building the Core” from Eau Claire to Lynnwood/Millican as set out in EC2024-0871.
  2. To support "Building the Core,” recognizing that, at a minimum, written confirmation of funding commitments from the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta are expected, including:
     • • Grant Agreement Public Transit and Green Infrastructure Project amendments with respect to original funding continuation with a revised Phase 1 Program scope, and
       • Procurement waivers.

              Approve the following, in reference to Attachment 4:

  a) An increase in budget for Budget ID: 869-000 of $503 million for the Green Line Stage 1 Program.

  b) Additional capital budget allocated to City service lines. The approved funding to be distributed to the appropriate budget identifier for the Services by the Chief Financial Officer:

  1. 1. 1. $69 million for Public Transit Service
        2. $121 million for Streets Service
        3. $5 million for Waste & Recycling Service
        4. $7 million for Planning & Development Services

  for related increases to capital costs for a revised cost, including financing costs of $451 million, for Building the Core of Green Line Stage 1 of $6,248 million.

  c) Increase in the incremental municipal funding consisting of the following sources:

  1. 1. Incremental $8 million per year in each year of 2025-2031, (to be funded through other reductions or efficiencies, other revenues, tax revenues, or any source) to be transferred to the Green Line Fund at the beginning of each year as part of the municipal funding for the Green Line program. This funding stream will build to the projected amount of Green Line program operating costs in 2032 and in the meantime, will provide capital to contribute to this project, as shown in Table 13 in Attachment 4;
     2. Allocation of $16 million in each year 2025-2031 in tax growth recognizing the increase in development and redevelopment of properties in Calgary in 2024;
     3. $208 million from the Reserve for Future Capital for capital cost escalations on existing capital projects per report C2024-0552 to be transferred to the Green Line Fund;

  4. A transfer of $4 million per year in each of 2024-2031 from the Public Transit operating budget to the Green Line Fund.

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. c) Increase in the incremental municipal funding consisting of the following sources:

  4. Administration prioritizes 75% of any tax-supported operational savings, prior to unbudgeted transfers to reserves, in 2025 – 2031 for the Green Line Phase 1 Program, to be determined by the Chief Financial Officer and as required to address funding shortfalls, minimize financing costs and optimize cash flow for a total overall funding for Green Line Phase 1 of $134 million in municipal funding for Green Line.

  For: (9)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (6)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  3. Revise the terms of the Major Capital Projects Reserve to include the Green Line Program with the purpose of providing a financial backstop if amount or timing of the funding from the Government of Alberta or the Government of Canada does not materialize according to the financial framework in this report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer.

  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 Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  5. Direct Administration to brief Council annually on changes to the Financial Framework for Green Line Stage 1 Program.

  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 Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  6. Receive for information the financial strategy, updated Financial Framework in Attachment 4 and projected capital balances in Attachment 5.

  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 Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  7. Adopt Confidential Recommendations 7 and 8 contained in Confidential Report EC2024-0809.

  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 Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0809, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  8. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Report, and Attachments remain confidential pursuant to exceptions to disclosure Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 27 (Privileged Information), 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 2031 December 31.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.4.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

8.1

Intergovernmental Relations Update (Verbal), C2024-0612

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.4.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0612, the following be adopted:

  That Council reconsider its decision with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0593, Recommendations 1 to 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
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0612, the following be adopted:

  That Council file Recommendations 1 to 4 with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0593.

  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

8.2

Transit Update (Verbal), C2024-0760

By General Consent, Council postponed this Item to be dealt with in the Closed Meeting.

Council then dealt with Item 7.14.

Council returned to this Item following Item 11.1.

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

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and J. Palaschuk. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, K. Cote, C. Jordan, A. Wedderburn, J. Groat, and L. Hoskins.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0760:

• A document entitled "Released Confidential Recommendations 2 and 3"; and
• A Confidential Presentation.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

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

  That Recommendation #1 be deleted in its entirely and replaced with “Adopt Confidential Recommendations 2 and 3 and publicly release Confidential Recommendations 2 and 3 contained in the Confidential Presentation”.

  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
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

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

  That Council:

  1. 1. a. Publicly release Confidential Recommendations 2 and 3 contained in the Confidential Presentation;

  For: (13)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (1)	Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

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

  That Council:

  1. b. Adopt Recommendations 2 and 3 as follows:
     ii. Direct Administration to advocate for increased provincial funding for the Low-Income Transit Pass Program along with a longer duration funding agreement.
  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.

  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
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

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

  That Council:

  1. b. Adopt Recommendations 2 and 3 as follows:

  iii. Direct Administration to bring forward a new operating investment of $14 million in base operating budget to sustain the Low-Income Transit Pass Program to be considered as part of the Mid-Cycle Adjustments process in November.

  For: (7)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Penner
  Against: (7)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION DEFEATED

  Council then returned to Item 12.2.1.

  
  

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.18 Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program Terms of Reference, EC2024-0801

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Bearspaw South Feeder Main Break Independent Review Update (Verbal), C2024-0901

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.18.

A presentation entitled "Bearspaw South Feeder Main Break - Independent Review Update (Verbal)" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0901.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0901, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this 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

9.3.2

Future of Biodiversity Advisory, C2024-0803

Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 8:43 p.m.

Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 8:46 p.m.

A public submission was distributed with respect to Report C2024-0803.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2024-0803, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Direct Administration to authorize the continuation of the existing and expiring terms of public member appointments to the BiodiverCity Advisory Committee until 2025 Q2 and refrain from appointing new members to the BiodiverCity Advisory Committee in the 2024 annual recruitment for Boards, Commissions and Committees;
  2. Direct Administration to return to Council by 2025 Q2 with an update to the Climate Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to explicitly include the mandate of biodiversity and update the member composition to include biodiversity expertise; and
  3. Effective 2025 Q2, disband the BiodiverCity Advisory Committee.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.3

Implementing a Quantity Only Model for Franchise Fees, C2024-0840

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report C2024-0840, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Reconsider their decision on 2024 March 18 regarding Recommendation 1 in report C2024-0251 Adopting a Quantity Only Model for Franchise Fees to make 2027 January 01 the implementation date for the Quantity Only model.

  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 Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report C2024-0840, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Direct Administration to:
     1. Target 2025 January 1 as the implementation date; and
     2. Ensure The City is fully compliant with The Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 by 2025 March 17; and
  3. Direct that Attachment 1 remain 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 no later than 2024 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

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Proposed Amendments to Audit Committee Bylaw 33M2020 and City Auditor Bylaw 30M2004, AC2024-0182

Councillor Penner (Remote Member) left the meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Councillor Penner (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:06 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report AC2024-0182, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 30M2024 to amend the Audit Committee Bylaw 33M2020 (as amended) and following first reading, amend the proposed bylaw as follows:
     1. Amend, Page 3 of Attachment 1, Section 12 by deleting the words “The City’s” and by substituting with the words “External Auditor’s” to read as follows:

  In SCHEDULE “B”, under Section 1. REGARDING THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR, subsections (a) and (b) are deleted and replaced with the following:

  “(a) prior to the commencement of the annual external financial audit, reviews the audit plan and estimated audit fees with the External Auditor and discusses the timing and extent of audit procedures, materiality, significant audit risk and areas of audit focus and overall audit strategy.  The External Auditor’s preliminary base audit fee estimates based on information available at the time of the External Auditor’s audit plan mailout and subject to change based on the full scoping of and progression of work on the audits for The City’s government business enterprise, related authorities and the ancillary audits are to be included in External Auditor’s audit plan for information purposes only.  The audit plan is forwarded to Council for information; and

  2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 31M2024 to amend the City Auditor’s Bylaw 30M2004 (as amended).

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 30M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That Bylaw 30M2024 be amended on Page 3, Section 12 by deleting the words “The City’s” and by substituting with the words “External Auditor’s” to read as follows:

  12. In SCHEDULE “B”, under Section 1. REGARDING THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR, subsections (a) and (b) are deleted and replaced with the following:

  “(a) prior to the commencement of the annual external financial audit, reviews the audit plan and estimated audit fees with the External Auditor and discusses the timing and extent of audit procedures, materiality, significant audit risk and areas of audit focus and overall audit strategy.  The External Auditor’s preliminary base audit fee estimates based on information available at the time of the External Auditor’s audit plan mailout and subject to change based on the full scoping of and progression of work on the audits for The City’s government business enterprise, related authorities and the ancillary audits are to be included in External Auditor’s audit plan for information purposes only. The audit plan is forwarded to Council for information.”

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 30M2024 be read a second time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 30M2024 a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 30M2024 be read a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 31M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 31M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 31M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 31M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.2

Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations – Summer 2024, IP2024-0682

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report IP2024-0682, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to each of the following proposed bylaws, to designate as Municipal Historic Resources:

  1. the Jones Residence (Proposed Bylaw 20M2024 – Attachment 2); and
  2. the Magarrell Residence (Proposed Bylaw 21M2024 – Attachment 3).

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 20M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 20M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 20M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 20M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 21M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 21M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 21M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 21M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.3

Calgary Planning Commission Governance Review and Amendments to the Calgary Planning Commission Bylaw 28P95, IP2024-0784

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report IP2024-0784, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 64P2024 (Attachment 1) to amend the Calgary Planning Commission Bylaw 28P95.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 64P2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 64P2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 64P2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 64P2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Council brought forward Items 10.1.1 and 10.1.2 to be dealt with following Item 9.4.3.

  Council then dealt with Item 10.1.1.

  
  

9.4.4

Notice of Motion - Foothills County Annexation, EC2024-0887

This Item was dealt with following Item 10.1.2.

Councillor Demong (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:33 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Chu
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0887, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Reconsider its decision at the 2023 July 25 Public Hearing Meeting of Council with respect to Confidential Verbal Report IGA2023-0794, Recommendation 1:

  That Council:

  1. 1. Adopt Option 2 contained in the Confidential Presentation;

  2. Reconsider its decision at the 2023 October 17 Regular Meeting of Council with respect to Report IGA2023-0918:

  That Council disband The City of Calgary - Foothills County Annexation Negotiation Committee and thank its members for their service.

  For: (8)	Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (7)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Penner

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0887, the following be adopted:

  That Council file Notice of Motion EC2024-0887.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.5

Notice of Motion - Grant Request for Silvera for Seniors to Construct Sidewalk, EC2024-0893

Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 9:57 p.m.

Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 10:05 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0893, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve a grant to be provided to Silvera for Seniors in the amount of $300,000.00 in order for Silvera to pay for and facilitate the construction of a sidewalk on 26th Street NE.

  For: (4)	Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (11)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION DEFEATED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.1.

  
  

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

10.1.1

Bylaw Tabulation - Land Use Bylaw Amendment, 35 Avenue NW, C2024-0890

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.3.

Pursuant to Section 184(a) of the Municipal Government Act, Councillor Sharp was absent from the Public Hearing on Bylaws 38P2024 and 163D2024, and therefore was ineligible to vote on Bylaws 38P2024 and 163D2024.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2024-0890, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give second and third reading to Proposed Bylaw 38P2024 for the amendment to the Bowness Area Redevelopment Plan; and
  2. Give second and third readings to Proposed Bylaw 163D2024.

  For: (13)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 38P2024 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 38P2024 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 163D2024 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 163D2024 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspend Section 79 of the Procedure Bylaw in order to complete the remainder of the Agenda.

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (5)	Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2

Bylaw Tabulation - Road Closure, Policy and Land Use Amendment in Fairview Industrial, C2024-0913

Councillor Demong (Remote Member) left the meeting at 9:30 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2024-0913, the following be adopted:

  That Council give second and third readings to Proposed Bylaws 34P2024, 35P2024, 4C2024, 5C2024, and 155D2024.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 34P2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 34P2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 35P2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 35P2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 4C2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 4C2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5C2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5C2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 155D2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 155D2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.4.

  
  

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

Amendment to Noise Rules for Event Centre Concerts, CD2024-0841

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.5.​

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CD2024-0841:

• A report entitled "Amendment to Noise Rules for Event Centre Concerts;
• A document entitled "Background and Previous Council Direction";
• A Proposed Bylaw 34M2024; and
• A presentation entitled "Amendment to Noise Rules for Event Centre Concerts".

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report CD2024-0841, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 34M2024 to amend the Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023.

  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
  Against: (1)	Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 34M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 34M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 34M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 34M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council move into Closed Meeting at 10:19 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 8.2 Transit Update (Verbal), C2024-0760
  • 12.2.1 Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), EC2024-0722
  • 12.2.2 Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-0919

  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 reconvened in public meeting at 11:01 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, 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 Dhaliwal

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then returned to Item 8.2.

  
  

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

7.14 Regional Utility Servicing Rates Setting (Verbal), IGA2024-0703

7.20 Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials (Verbal), EC2024-0809

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), EC2024-0722

This Item was dealt with following the motion to rise without reporting on Item 12.2.3.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council move into Closed Meeting at 3:50 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.2.1, Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), EC2024-0722.

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

  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 4:38 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

• People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0722:

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

  Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That Council postpone Item 12.2.1 Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), EC2024-0722 to the Call of the Chair.

  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 Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That Council reconvene the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting of Council at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, 2024 July 31.

  For: (7)	Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (8)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION DEFEATED

  Council then returned to Item 12.2.3.

  
  

• Council returned to this Item following Item 8.2.

  Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0722:

  Clerk: K. Martin. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: R. Andersen.

  A confidential document entitled "Confidential Distribution" was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0722.

  Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0722, the following be approved, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendations 1 to 4 in the Confidential Distribution; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential distributions 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 McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2

Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-0919

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0919:

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

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0919, 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.

  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 then dealt with Item 13.

  
  

12.2.3

Green Line Development Phase Update, EC2024-0871

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 9:58 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.3 Green Line Development Phase Update, EC2024-0871
  • 7.20 Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials (Verbal), EC2024-0809
  • 12.2.4 Green Line Related Bylaw Amendments (Verbal), EC2024-0886

  And further, that Don Fairbairn, Ian Bourne, Fred Cummings, Janet Annesley, Patricia McLeod, Marcia Nelson, and Larry Beasley, Green Line Board Members, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.3, Green Line Development Phase Update, EC2024-0871, Item 7.20, Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials (Verbal), EC2024-0809, and Item 12.2.4, Green Line Related Bylaw Amendments (Verbal), EC2024-0886.

  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

  Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 11:02 a.m. and Deputy Mayor Walcott assumed the Chair.

  Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 11:05 a.m.

  Council recessed at 12:03 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 12:55 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 2:40 p.m. and Deputy Mayor Walcott assumed the Chair.

  Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 2:42 p.m.

  Council recessed at 3:20 p.m. and reconvened in public meeting at 3:48 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Dhaliwal and Councillor Wong

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That Council rise without reporting.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.1.

  Council returned to this Item following the postponement of Item 12.2.1.

  People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871:

  Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and K. Picketts. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Bonnett. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, S. Ganji, L. Tochor, W. Tynan, S. Brandt, K. Cote, S. Chhugani, C. Jacyk, M. Seera, and W. Whelbourn. External: D. Fairbairn, P. McLeod, J. Annesley, I. Bourne, M. Nelson, F. Cummings, and L. Beasley.

  ​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871:

  • A letter from Assistant Deputy Minister Lynch; and
  • A presentation entitled "Phase 1 Recommendations to City Council Green Line LRT Project".
  
  

• Council gave General Consent to make a friendly amendment with respect to Councillor Spencer's amendments on Item 12.2.3, Recommendation 9, to add the words "and return to Executive Committee with a scoping report no later than Q2 2025."

  Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following amendments be adopted:

  That Council insert a new Recommendation 8 and 9, as follows, and renumber remaining recommendations accordingly:

  8. Direct Administration to confirm cost estimates for the remaining segments of the Green Line as approved by Council in June 2020, and present Council with an advocacy position and proposed funding strategy to include but not be limited to the Government of Canada’s Permanent Transit Fund by Q3 2024; and

  9. Direct Administration to prepare cost estimates and an advocacy position for completion of the full Green Line as approved by Council in May 2017 and return to Executive Committee with a scoping report no later than Q2 2025.

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1(a) Reconsider its decision of 2018 March 19 as it relates to approving     Design-Build-Finance (“DBF”) as the delivery model for the Green Line LRT:

              That Council:

  1. Approve Design-Build-Finance (“DBF”) as the delivery model for the Green Line LRT project from 16 Avenue North to 126 Avenue Southeast;

  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 Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1(b) Approve the multi-contracting strategy as outlined in Section 5.0 Attachment 1 EC2024-0871.

  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
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  2(a) Reconsider its decision of 2020 June 15 as it relates to station alignment and station locations of Phase 1:

  The Greenline Committee recommends that Council:

  1. 1. Reconsider its decision of 2017 June 26 as it relates to approving the alignment and station locations of Stage 1 (16 Avenue N (Crescent Heights) to 126 Avenue S (Shepard)) and approve the updated Stage 1 alignment and station locations outlined in the revised Attachment 3. (For clarity, this is a reconsideration only of the alignment and station locations in Stage 1);

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, 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
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  2(b) Approve the updated Phase 1 alignment and station locations             outlined in “Building the Core Scenario” Attachment 1 EC2024-0871    (page 124) acknowledging that there are two alignment/station   location options for 4 Street S.E. and one option will be chosen by        the Green Line Board as management of scope change in         accordance with authority under Bylaw 21M2020;

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  3. Direct the deferral of certain Phase 1 alignment and station locations as outlined in “Building the Core Scenario” Attachment 1 EC2024-0871 (page 124);

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  4. Direct the Green Line Board to:

  a) Advise the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta of Council’s approval of the recommendations 1, 2 and 3;

  b) Secure any required amendments to the funding agreement, such amendments to include but not limited to:

  i. new contracting strategy,

  ii. any Council approved revisions and deferrals to scope,

  iii. confirmation of full funding despite any revisions and deferrals to scope; and

  c) Secure any required written waivers related to procurement and the awarding of contracts.

  All amendments and waivers are to be in content satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and General Counsel and amendments executed in accordance with Bylaw 21M2020. Should all amendments and written waivers not be secured by the end of Q1 2025 direct the Green Line Board to report back to Council; and

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, 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
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  5. Recognizing that amendments and waivers are not currently in place with respect to the funding agreement, authorize the entering into of definitive agreements for the new contracting strategy to be executed in accordance with Bylaw 21M2020; and direct the Green Line Board to update the Executive Committee in October, November, and December 2024;

  For: (9)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (6)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  6. Recognizing that definitive agreements will need to be negotiated and executed, and an amended borrowing bylaw passed, authorize the continuation of:
     1. current enabling works projects;
     2. any contracts entered into pursuant to 2024 June 18 Council direction;
     3. LRV supply agreement phase;

  and authorize critical path work construction preparation work including: independent safety certification work; pre-construction planning and pre-construction works; testing and investigation (geotechnical and environmental); and, sourcing of long lead items; and

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, 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
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  7. Give three readings to the bylaw amendments as proposed in Attachment 2 of EC2024-0886 to amend the Green Line Board Bylaw 21M2020; and

  For: (11)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  8. Direct Administration to confirm cost estimates for the remaining segments of the Green Line as approved by Council in June 2020, and present Council with an advocacy position and proposed funding strategy to include but not be limited to the Government of Canada’s Permanent Transit Fund by Q3 2024;

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  9. Direct Administration to prepare cost estimates and an advocacy position for completion of the full Green Line as approved by Council in May 2017 and return to Executive Committee with a scoping report no later than Q2 2025; and

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  10. Direct that the Confidential Report, Attachments, Distributions, 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

  By General Consent, pursuant to Section 121 of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council granted Councillor Wong's request to change his vote from "Against" to "For".

  
  

• Council gave General Consent to make a friendly amendment with respect to Councillor Spencer's Motion Arising on Item 12.2.3 to remove the word "affirming" and replace with the words "requesting exploration of".

  Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0871, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  That Council request the Mayor write a letter to the Government of Alberta requesting exploration of the merits of a provincial transit body to take a more direct role in the collaborative delivery, funding, and risk management of major transit projects.

  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 7.20.

  
  

12.2.4

Green Line Related Bylaw Amendments (Verbal), EC2024-0886

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.20.

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0886:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, K. Picketts, and J. Palaschuk. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Bonnett. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, L. Tochor, W. Tynan, S. Brandt, K. Cote, S. Chhugani, C. Jacyk, M. Seera, W. Whelbourn, and R. De Ciancio. External: D. Fairbairn, P. McLeod, J. Annesley, I. Bourne, M. Nelson, F. Cummings, and L. Beasley.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0886:

• Cover Report
• Revised Proposed Bylaw 6B2024/Confidential Distribution; and
• Proposed Bylaw 33M2024.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0886, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  5. Direct that Proposed Bylaw 33M2024 in Attachment 3 to amend the Green Line Board Bylaw 21M2020 and Revised Proposed Bylaw 6B2024 in the Confidential Distribution to amend Bylaw 5B2020, being a bylaw of The City authorizing The City to incur indebtedness for financing of capital costs associated with the Green Line Stage 1 program remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 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 Council rises and reports.

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0886, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 33M2024 in Attachment 3, to amend the Green Line Board Bylaw 21M2020;

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0886, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  2. Give first reading to Revised Proposed Bylaw 6B2024 in the Confidential Distribution, to amend Bylaw 5B2020, being a bylaw of The City authorizing The City to incur indebtedness for financing of capital costs associated with the Green Line Stage 1 program (”Green Line Borrowing Bylaw”);

  3. Direct Administration to advertise the Revised Proposed Bylaw in the Confidential Distribution and return to Council on 2024 September 17, for second and third reading following the advertising period;

  4. a. Direct that Report EC2024-0886 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 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 Council rises and reports;

  b. Direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 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 2026 July 20;

  6. a. Direct that Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Report, Confidential Distribution and Confidential Attachments be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 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 Council rises and reports; and

  b. Notwithstanding Recommendation 6a, direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 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 2026 July 2.

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 33M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Chu, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Sharp

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 33M2024 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chu, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Sharp

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 33M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 33M2024 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chu, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Sharp

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6B2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Chu, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Sharp

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair. 

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Walcott

  Council then dealt with Item 8.1.

  
  

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

Government of Alberta Funding Agreements for Bridgeland Place and Mount Pleasant Affordable Housing Projects, IP2024-0757

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Report IP2024-0757, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Authorize the Recommendations as outlined in Confidential Attachment 2;
  2. Approve Recommendation 2 as outlined in the Confidential Report; and
  3. Direct that the report and attachment be held 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.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.3.

  
  

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.2.

13.1

Response to Administrative Inquiry - Community Association and Social Recreation-operated facilities, C2024-0910

13.2

Administrative Inquiry - Municipal Public Transportation Funding

Submitted by: Councillor Chabot

City Council has over the years ear marked tax revenue specifically to fund Public transportation projects including but not limited to 52 Million in tax room in 2009 as well as 23.7 Million in the 2017 tax room.

Many funding agreements with other orders of Government have strings attached that limit what funds can be used for certain projects that requires additional funding to make up the shortfalls created through non eligible expenses. Typically the City of Calgary makes up those deficiencies with Pay as You Go funding reserve funds and other reserves which are funded with mill-rate dollars.

Since Covid the City has been struggling to collect the same percentage of the operating costs from the fare box on the transit system that it did prior to the pandemic and is relying more heavily on operating subsidies paid for by property taxes.

Council has also directed that more funding goes into income support for either low income transit passes, free transit for children under 12 and other publicly provided transit including but not limited to Access Calgary and on demand transit.

Can administration please provide a complete list of all the funding that has been either spent or allocated for all public transit operating and capital expenses for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 that are funded through property taxes either directly or indirectly.

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

2023 Audited Financial Statements for Business Improvement Areas, C2024-0344

14.2

Public Member Resignations from Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2024-0808

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That this Council adjourn at 11:17 p.m.

   

  MOTION CARRIED