MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - Wednesday, May 01, 2024 at 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 (Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Sharp (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor K. Penner
• Councillor A. Chabot
• Councillor E. Spencer
• Councillor G-C. Carra
• Councillor D. McLean
• Councillor J. Mian (Partial Remote Participation)
• Mayor J. Gondek

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
• A/City Solicitor and General Counsel R. Andersen
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager T. Keane
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager D. Morgan
• A/General Manager G. Duckworth
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Senior Legislative Advisor A. de Grood
• Senior Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Councillor Sharp provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek recognized May 5 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

National Poetry Month

A presentation entitled "April – National Poetry Month" was distributed with respect to Item 3.1.

Mayor Gondek recognized May as National Poetry Month and introduced the new Calgary Poet Laureate, Shone Thistle.

3.2

2024 AdWheel Award, Calgary Transit

A presentation entitled "Calgary Transit - 2024 AdWheel Award" was distributed with respect to Item 3.2.

Mayor Gondek recognized the 2024 AdWheel Award Calgary Transit winners. 

Councillor Walcott introduced a group of Grade 1 students from Richmond School (Ward 8), along with their teacher, Allison Ryan.

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

None

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by removing Item 7.1.1, Procedural Request – Change start time of 2024 May 2 Regular Meeting of Emergency Management Committee to 1:00 pm, C2024-0501.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by adding a Confidential Item of Urgent Business, Item 12.3.1, Intergovernmental Update (Verbal), C2024-0593.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by setting the following as time-specific items, to be dealt with in the following order immediately after Item 10.2.1, Calgary Airport Authority – Annual Presentation (Verbal), C2024-0096:

  • Item 9.4.2, Notice of Motion – Extending Municipal Voting Rights to Permanent Residents, EC2024-0528;
  • Item 9.4.3, Notice of Motion – Doubling Speed Fines in School & Playground Zones, EC2024-0546; and
  • Confidential Item 12.2.1, Partner Naming – Ward 7, C2024-0512.
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by postponing the following Items to the 2024 May 28 Regular Meeting of Council:

  • Item 9.3.1, Member Resignations and Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2024-0504;
  • Item 9.3.2, Understanding The City of Calgary’s Financial Position and Funding Shortfall from the Province, C2024-0552; and
  • Item 9.4.1, Winter Maintenance Policy Update, IP2024-0103.
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

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

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the 2024 March 13 Special Meeting of Council

6.2

Minutes of the 2024 March 18 Strategic Meeting of Council

6.3

Minutes of the 2024 March 19 Regular Meeting of Council

6.4

Minutes of the 2024 April 9 Public Hearing Meeting of Council

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

   

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

7.1.1

Procedural Request - Change start time of 2024 May 2 Regular Meeting of Emergency Management Committee to 1:00 pm, C2024-0501

This Item was removed during Confirmation of Agenda.

7.1.2

Procedural Request - Schedule Regular Meeting of Audit Committee on 2024 May 23 at 9:30 am in Engineering Traditions Committee Room, C2024-0577

7.2

Annual Law Audit Report, AC2024-0236

7.3

Administration Code of Conduct Annual Update, AC2024-0292

7.4

External Auditor – Approval of Additional Services and Fees for 2023 Audit, AC2024-0359

7.5

Status of Expenditures on Regulatory Proceedings, CD2024-0299

7.6

Calgary Police Service 2023 Annual Report, CD2024-0026

7.7

Vehicle-for-Hire Strategy (Verbal Update), CD2024-0387

7.8

Regulatory Interventions and Municipally Owned Utilities, CD2024-0312

7.10

Protocol (Relationship) Agreement Requests, IGA2024-0325

7.11

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update- March 2024 (Verbal), IGA2024-0191

7.12

Alberta Municipalities Update - March 2024 (Verbal), IGA2024-0192

7.13

Boards, Commissions and Committees Reserve List Expansion, N2024-0396

7.15

Planning and Development Sustainment Reserve Fund Amendments, EC2024-0428

7.16

Updated Policies for Naming and Sponsorship of City Assets, EC2024-0012

7.17

Chief Administrative Officer's Quarterly Report Q1 2024, EC2024-0386

7.18

2023 Progress Update, EC2024-0291

7.19

Continuous improvement - Delivering faster, better, more effective services for Calgarians, EC2024-0342

7.20

Saddle Ridge Park Naming Report, EC2024-0451

7.21

Government of Alberta Update (Verbal), IGA2024-0502

7.22

Park Renaming - Ward 7, EC2024-0147

7.25

The City of Calgary 2023 Annual Investment Report, AC2024-0460

7.26

The City of Calgary 2023 Annual Financial Report, AC2024-0438

7.27

External Auditor 2023 Year-End Report, AC2024-0479

7.28

2023 Whistle-blower Program Internal Benchmark Report, AC2024-0511

7.29

Safety Management Audit, AC2024-0488

7.30

City Auditor’s Office 1st Quarter 2024 Report, AC2024-0489

• MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 10.2.1.

  
  

7.9

Harmony Wastewater Infrastructure Sub-Regional Servicing Request, IGA2024-0267

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.24.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report IGA2024-0267, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve, in principle, the wastewater servicing request by The Town of Cochrane in their letter dated 2024 February 1, and direct Administration to commence Master Servicing Agreement negotiations based on the proposed service area; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.14

Tax Relief for Residential Properties Annexed by Annexation Order 333-2007, EC2024-0380

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0380, the following be adopted:

  That Council cancel 25% of the municipal tax differential for the residential portion of eligible properties based on the criteria adopted by Council in response to EC2022-0367 for 2024.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 15.

  
  

7.23

Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), EC2024-0519

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.3.1.

Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 7.23 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), EC2024-0519. Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting at 7:12 p.m. and returned at 7:13 p.m. following the discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0519.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0519:

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

 

A confidential document was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0519.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0519, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1 contained in the Revised Confidential Presentation (2024 April 30) EC2024-0519;
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Recommendations, Confidential Attachments, and Revised Confidential Presentation (2024 April 30) remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2026 December 31; 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 Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

7.24

Strategic Approach to Mid-Cycle Adjustments to 2023-2026 Services Plans and Budgets Update (Verbal), EC2024-0385

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0385, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the confidential presentation for the Corporate Record; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and confidential presentation be held confidential to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2029 December 31.

  For: (9)	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

  Council then dealt with Item 7.9.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.9 Harmony Wastewater Infrastructure Sub-Regional Servicing Request, IGA2024-0267

7.14 Tax Relief for Residential Properties Annexed by Annexation Order 333-2007, EC2024-0380

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Member Resignations and Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2024-0504

This Item was postponed to the 2024 May 28 Regular Meeting of Council during Confirmation of Agenda. 

9.3.2

Understanding The City of Calgary’s Financial Position and Funding Shortfall from the Province, C2024-0552

This Item was postponed to the 2024 May 28 Regular Meeting of Council during Confirmation of Agenda. 

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Winter Maintenance Policy Update, IP2024-0103

This Item was postponed to the 2024 May 28 Regular Meeting of Council during Confirmation of Agenda. 

9.4.2

Notice of Motion - Extending Municipal Voting Rights to Permanent Residents, EC2024-0528

This Item was dealt with following Item 10.2.1.

A Revised Notice of Motion was distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0528.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0528, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. Council forward the accompanying resolution to the Town of Penhold and request that they second it; and
  2. The accompanying resolution be submitted for inclusion at the September annual Alberta Municipalities conference to request:

  “Alberta Municipalities advocate to the Government of Alberta to amend the Local Authorities Election Act to expand voter eligibility to include individuals who have been granted Canadian permanent resident status”

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.3

Notice of Motion - Doubling Speed Fines in School & Playground Zones, EC2024-0546

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0546, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. Council forward the accompanying resolution to the Village of Duchess and request that they second it; and
  2. The accompanying resolution is submitted for inclusion at the September annual Alberta Municipalities conference to request:

  “Alberta Municipalities advocate for the Government of Alberta to make changes to the Alberta Traffic Safety Act to improve safety within designated school zones and playground zones through measures such as double fines for speeding offenses or adjusting demerits to encourage improved compliance.”

  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.

  
  

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

10.2.1

Calgary Airport Authority - Annual Presentation (Verbal), C2024-0096

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

A revised presentation entitled "Creating Connections Gaining Momentum City of Calgary Annual Update - April 30" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0096.

Councillor Demong (Remote Member) left the meeting at 10:01 a.m.

Councillor Demong (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 10:03 a.m.

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0096, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council receive the revised presentation for the Corporate Record.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.2.

  
  

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.3.

Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 7.23 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), EC2024-0519. Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting at 6:29 p.m. and returned at 6:59 p.m. following the discussion with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2024-0519.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That pursuant to Section 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 10:45 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.1 Partner Naming – Ward 7, C2024-0512
  • 12.3.1 Intergovernmental Update (Verbal), C2024-0593
  • 7.24 Strategic Approach to Mid-Cycle Adjustments to 2023-2026 Services Plans and Budgets Update (Verbal), EC2024-0385
  • 7.23 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), EC2024-0519

  And further, that the following individuals be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.1, Partner Naming – Ward 7, C2024-0512:

  • James Morton, Arts Commons
  • Alex Sarian, Arts Commons
  • Colleen Dickson, Arts Commons
  • Greg Epton, Arts Commons
  • Lisa Stephen, Arts Commons

  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

• Councillor Mian (Remote Member) left the meeting at 11:18 a.m.

  Councillor Mian (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 11:25 a.m.

  Council reconvened into public meeting at 12:02 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

  By General Consent, Council modified the lunch recess to begin after the following motion.

  Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Council rise without reporting.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That Council recess the 2024 April 30 Regular Meeting of Council, to reconvene in Closed Meeting in the Council Boardroom at 6:00 p.m. on 2024 April 30. 

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 12:05 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  
  

• Council reconvened into public meeting at 6:59 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 Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Carra

  By General Consent, Council recessed to the Call of the Chair.

  Council reconvened at 7:03 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 Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Carra

  Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

7.23 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), EC2024-0519

7.24 Strategic Approach to Mid-Cycle Adjustments to 2023-2026 Services Plans and Budgets Update (Verbal), EC2024-0385

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Partner Naming – Ward 7, C2024-0512

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2024-0512:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and C. Doi. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: R. Andersen and L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, K. Black, D. Morgan, G. Duckworth, T. Keane, J. Chase, R. Vanderputten, L. Kerr, K. Tsang, S. Montuffar Simonova, and M. Perpeluk. External: J. Morton, A. Sarian, C. Dickson, G. Epton, and L. Stephen. 

A confidential document was distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2024-0512.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2024-0512, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1 contained in Confidential Report C2024-0512 and Confidential Recommendation 2; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Report, and Attachments be held confidential pursuant to Section 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2025 August 31.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

Intergovernmental Update (Verbal), C2024-0593

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0593:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and C. Doi. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen, R. Andersen and L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, K. Black, D. Morgan, G. Duckworth, T. Keane, K. Cote, S. Fleming, C. Jordan, T. Abanto, F. Snyders, A. Wedderburn, and R. McDonough.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0593:

• A confidential presentation; and
• A confidential document.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0593, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Request the Mayor to request a decrease in the amount of $6.2 million from the Government of Alberta’s property tax requisition for 2024 to offset provincial cuts to the Low Income Transit Pass program to Calgarians, of which The City of Calgary already pays $31.8 million (84% of the program cost of $38 million);
  2. Request the Mayor, pursuant to section 366 of the Municipal Government Act, to request the Alberta Government pay a grant amount equivalent to the full amount of property taxes that would be owed on Provincially owned properties within The City of Calgary (as if not exempt) to cover a portion of the $6.2 million shortfall in provincial funding for the Low Income Transit Pass program to Calgarians;
  3. Direct Administration to continue the Low Income Transit Pass program within the 2024 budget and returning to Regular Meeting of Council on 2024 June 18 on options on adjusting the program based on available funding;
  4. Adopt Confidential Recommendations 4 and 5; and
  5. Direct that the confidential presentation and closed meeting 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 2025 April 30. 

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.23.

  
  

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

None

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

External Auditor Appointment for 2024 - 2028, C2024-0416

15.

ADJOURNMENT

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.14.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That this Council adjourn at 7:15 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON