MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:45 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager D. Duckworth
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager S. Dalgleish
• A/Chief Financial Officer L. Tochor
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Legislative Advisor A. de Grood
• Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

ROLL CALL

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

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Councillor Carra provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek recognized the September 12 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service at the Municipal Building Plaza.

Mayor Gondek recognized September as Pulmonary Fibrosis Month.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

Haskayne Legacy Park

Mayor Gondek recognized the opening of Haskayne Legacy Park and Dick and Lois Haskayne's contributions to the park.

A presentation entitled "Haskayne Legacy Park" was distributed with respect to Recognitions.

3.2

Emerald Award – Water Services

Mayor Gondek recognized the Water Services Team for receiving the 2023 Alberta Emerald Award in the Land Category.

A presentation entitled "The Willow Plantation for Marginal Land Improvement and Carbon Capture Recipient of the 2023 Alberta Emerald Award in the Land Category" was distributed with respect to Recognitions.

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Wong
Topic: Council and Committee Meeting scheduling on the week of 2023 September 11^th and 18^th.

2. Councillor Penner
Topic: Maze gate removal in Calgary communities and the impacts on accessibility and public realm safety.

3. Councillor Chabot
Topic: Timelines and impacts of implementing water fluoridation. 

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

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

  1. Adding the following Items of Urgent Business:

  • 11.1 Continuing the Nominations Committee as a Standing Specialized Committee, EC2023-0869;
  • 11.2 City Manager’s Quarterly Report Q2 2023, EC2023-0731;
  • 11.3 2023 Mid-Year Performance Report, EC2023-0826, to be dealt with following Item 9.3.3.;
  • 11.4 New Capital Debt Borrowing Option, EC2023-0673;

  2. Adding the following Items as Confidential Urgent Business:

  • 12.3.1 Naming of a Pedestrian Bridge in West Hillhurst, EC2023-0954;
  • 12.3.2 Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - Economic Development Update (Verbal), IGA2023-0911, to be dealt with following Confirmation of Agenda; and

      3.  Modifying the lunch recess for today's meeting 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 Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding the following Item of Urgent Business:

  • 11.5 Notice of Motion - Nomination Approval for Alberta Municipalities, EC2023-0912

  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 Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Agenda for the 2023 September 12 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, 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

  Council then dealt with Item 12.3.2.

  
  

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.3.2.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2023 July 4

6.2

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2023 July 25

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

7.2

Connected Communities: Asset-Based Community Development, CD2023-0393

7.3

2023 Stormwater Management Strategy Update, CD2023-0735

7.4

Harvie Passage Task Force – Final Report, CD2023-0522

7.5

Principles to Guide the Update to the User Fees and Subsidies Policy, EC2023-0558

7.6

2023 Mid-year Principal Corporate Risk Report with Information Technology, AC2023-0683

7.7

External Auditor 2023 Service Plan and Fees, AC2023-0701

7.8

Green Line Risk Management Processes Audit, AC2023-0797

7.9

Public Spaces Delivery-Parks and Open Spaces Capital Project Management Audit, AC2023-0772

7.10

City Auditor's Office 2nd Quarter 2023 Report, AC2023-0755

7.11

External Auditor 2022 – 2023 Performance Assessment, AC2023-0702

7.12

Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0684

• 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.

POSTPONED REPORTS

8.1

(Postponed) Notice of Motion - Noise Policy to Protect the Health and Quality of Life of Calgarians, EC2023-0642

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0642, the following amendment be adopted:

  That a new Recommendation 4 be inserted, as follows:

  That Council direct Administration to return to Council with a scoping Report to address items 1-3 in this report on or before Q2 of 2024.

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

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0642, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

  That Council direct Administration to return to Council in Q2 of 2024 with:

  1. A draft noise policy vision that includes the protection of public health and the importance of sound and acoustics in creating liveable and engaging urban spaces;
  2. A review of existing noise-related bylaws:
     1. evaluating their alignment with existing national and international health guidelines; and,
     2. surveying best practices in other municipalities, including mitigation measures related to weather events, entertainment events, and construction in or near residential areas;
  3. A scoping report that identifies potential funding sources, a workplan, and budget request to support:
     1. city-wide information collection (noise mapping) and public disclosure of noise exposure information, and plans for mitigation measures, to be updated at a regular interval;
     2. recommendations for applicable bylaw changes based on the above review; and
     3. a pilot project that engages Calgarians in soundscape assessment, drawing from existing local engagement methods and other community engagement work.

  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.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

None

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Fleet Management - Capital Borrowing Bylaws, C2023-0884

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report C2023-0884, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Bylaw 7B2023 (Attachment 2), being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City to borrow up to the maximum amount of $75,000,000 for financing the acquisition of vehicles and equipment, facility and equipment lifecycle requirements and critical data improvements and systems integration for Fleet Management, with a term not exceeding five (5) years (short-term borrowing);
  2. Give first reading to Bylaw 8B2023 (Attachment 3), being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City to borrow up to the maximum amount of $140,445,000 for financing the acquisition of vehicles and equipment, facility and equipment lifecycle requirements and critical data improvements and systems integration for Fleet Management, with a term not exceeding ten (10) years (long-term borrowing); and
  3. Withhold second and third readings of proposed Bylaw 8B2023 until the advertising requirements set out in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26 have been met.

  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 7B2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 7B2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 7B2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 7B2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 8B2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.2

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw Amendments, C2023-0963

A presentation entitled "Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw Amendments" was distributed with respect to Report C2023-0963.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2023-0963, the following be adopted:

  That Council amend the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw 25P95 by giving three readings to proposed amending Bylaw 44M2023 in Attachment 1.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 44M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 44M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 44M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 44M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.3

Water Lines of Service - Capital Borrowing Bylaw, C2023-0876

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2023-0876, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give first reading to Bylaw 9B2023 (Attachment 2), being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City of Calgary (“The City”) to borrow up to the maximum amount of $665,970,000 to finance capital improvements for the Water Lines of Service; and
  2. Withhold second and third readings until the advertising requirements set out in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, have been met.

  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 9B2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.3.

  
  

9.3.4

The Impact of Local Access Fees on Affordability (Verbal), C2023-0959

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.3.

By General Consent, this Item was postponed to the Call of the Chair.

Council then dealt with Item 9.4.1.

Council returned to this Item following Item 12.3.1.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0959:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Robinson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Stewart, L. Tochor, S. Dalgleish, M. Thompson, K. Black, D. Morgan, C. Arthurs, C. Jacyk, K. Wyllie, B. Whyte, W. Fan.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0959, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council direct Administration to:

  1. Bring a briefing back to Council on 2023 October 3 Public Hearing Meeting of Council on:

  a. the history of Local Access Fees;

  b. any previous research conducted into potential changes to Local Access Fees; and

  c. a history of surplus local franchise fee revenue that has been added to the Reserve for Future Capital and an overview of spending on City of Calgary projects from that reserve since 2008

  2. Report back to the 2023 December 19 Strategic Meeting of Council on:

  a. what a potential change to Local Access Fees could look like in the current volatile environment;

  b. what the budget implications to The City of Calgary would be; and

  c. what the positive impacts could be for Calgarians.

  3. Report back through the 2023 November Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets on options to provide an affordability program for Calgarians in advance of any potential changes to Local Access Fees.

  4. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) 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 13.

  
  

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Waste Bylaw Amendments to Reduce Wildlife Conflicts, CD2023-0596

This Item was dealt with following the postponement of Item 9.3.4.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0596, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 40M2023 as proposed in Attachment 1 to amend the Waste Bylaw 4M2020.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 40M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 40M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 40M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 40M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 11:47 a.m. and reconvened at 1:19 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Mian and Councillor Wyness

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.1.

  
  

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

Continuing the Nominations Committee as a Standing Specialized Committee, EC2023-0869

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.1.​

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-0869:

• Cover Report;
• Attachment 1;
• Attachment 2;
• Corrected Attachment 2;
• Attachment 3; and
• Attachment 4.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0869, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Establish the Nominations Committee as a Standing Specialized Committee of Council, by giving three readings to Proposed Bylaw 46M2023 to amend the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017 (Attachment 1); and
  2. Approve amendments to Council Policy CP2016-03 on the Governance and Appointments of Boards, Commissions and Committees as outlined in the blacklined document (Corrected Attachment 2).

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 46M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 46M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 46M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 46M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

11.2

City Manager’s Quarterly Report Q2 2023, EC2023-0731

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-0731:

• Cover Report;
• Attachment 1;
• Attachment 2;
• Attachment 3;
• Attachment 4;
• Attachment 5;
• Attachment 6;
• Attachment 7; and
• Attachment 8.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0731, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this report and presentation for the corporate record.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.4.

  
  

11.3

2023 Mid-Year Performance Report, EC2023-0826

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.3.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-0826:

• Cover Report;
• Attachment 1;
• Attachment 2;
• Attachment 3; and
• Attachment 4.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0826, the following be adopted:

  That Council use the 2023 Mid-Year Performance Report as one input to the ongoing discussions leading up to the 2023 November Adjustments to the 2023 – 2026 Service Plans and Budgets.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.4.

  
  

11.4

New Capital Debt Borrowing Option, EC2023-0673

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.2.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-0673:

• Cover Report;
• Attachment 1;
• Attachment 2;
• Confidential Attachment 3;
• Confidential Attachment 4; and
• Attachment 5.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0673, the following be adopted:

  That, pursuant to section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw, Council suspend section 91(3) of the Procedure Bylaw.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0673, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give first reading to Proposed Bylaw 10B2023 authorizing The City of Calgary (“The City”) to incur indebtedness by way of issuances of debt securities into the debt capital markets or by way of private placement;
  2. Withhold second and third readings until the advertising requirements set out in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, have been met; and
  3. Direct that Attachments 3, and 4, be held confidential pursuant to Sections 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, RSA 2000, c. F-25 until 2025 September 15.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 10B2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

11.5

Notice of Motion - Nomination Approval for Alberta Municipalities, EC2023-0912

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0912:

• Notice of Motion; and
• Attachment 1.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0912, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

  That Council approve Councillor Chabot’s request to file nomination papers to seek the position of President of Alberta Municipalities at the 2023 Alberta Municipalities conference.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 2:12 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.2 Collective Bargaining Update 2023 (Verbal), C2023-0803
  • 12.2.3 Green Line Real Estate Update – Wards 7, 8 and 12 (Various Properties), C2023-0956
  • 12.3.1 Naming of a Pedestrian Bridge in West Hillhurst, EC2023-0954
  • 9.3.4 The Impact of Local Access Fees on Affordability, C2023-0959

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 4:30 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 Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.2.

  
  

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Calgary Police Commission Verbal Update, C2023-0753

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.1.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:22 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.2.1 Calgary Police Commission Verbal Update, C2023-0753.

  And further, that Amtul Siddiqui, Shawn Cornett, Sue Mallon, Heather Spicer, Corwin Odland, Calgary Police Commission, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.1. 

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 1:58 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Mian

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That Council rise and report. 

  MOTION CARRIED

  People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0753:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Booth. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, and C. Male. External: A. Siddiqui, S. Cornett, S. Mallon, H. Spicer, and C. Odland.
  
  
• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0753, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and the Confidential Presentation on information sharing between Council and Calgary Police Commission be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 12 September 2038.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.1.

  
  

12.2.2

Collective Bargaining Update 2023 (Verbal), C2023-0803

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.

A confidential distribution was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0803.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0803:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and M. A. Cario. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Male, M. Game, and D. Hamilton.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0803, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve Confidential Recommendation #1 in the Confidential Distribution; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Distribution remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and be reviewed 2025 September 12.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.3

Green Line Real Estate Update – Wards 7, 8 and 12 (Various Properties), C2023-0956

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0956:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Robinson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and J. Watson. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Male, J. Moisan, S. Wheeler, L. Harris, C. Berry, D. Bhatti, and W. Tynan.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0956, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation #1 contained in Report C2023-0965; and
  2. Direct that the Confidential Recommendations, Report, and Attachments, 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 unless The City of Calgary is required to disclose pursuant to the Expropriation Act (Alberta).

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

Naming of a Pedestrian Bridge in West Hillhurst, EC2023-0954

The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report EC2023-0954:

• A Clerks Note;
• Confidential Cover Report;
• Confidential Attachment 1;
• Confidential Attachment 2; and
• Confidential Attachment 3.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report EC2023-0954:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and B. Robinson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Male, F. Bouchart, S. Wyton, and L. Harris.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Confidential Report EC2023-0954, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approves the name “Bev Longstaff West Hillhurst Bridge” for a pedestrian bridge over Memorial Drive NW located in West Hillhurst community (Bridge No. 381.153).
  2. Directs the recommendations, report and attachments, and discussion remain confidential under 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 rise and report at Regular Meeting of Council on 2023 September 12.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.4.

  
  

12.3.2

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - Economic Development Update (Verbal), IGA2023-0911

This Item was dealt with following Item 5.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 10:02 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Item:

  • 12.3.2 Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - Economic Development Update (Verbal), IGA2023-0911

  And further, that Brad Parry, Calgary Economic Development, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.3.2.

  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 10:25 a.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report IGA2023-0911:

  • A Clerks Note; and
  • A confidential presentation entitled "Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - Economic Development Update (Verbal) (Closed Session)".

  People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report IGA2023-0911:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Booth. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Male, S. Kassa, K. Holz, M. Rogowska, F. Snyders, and K. Cote. External: B. Parry.
  
  
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report IGA2023-0911, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Approve confidential recommendation 1 as contained in the confidential presentation; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2024 September 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 then dealt with Item 6.

  
  

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.4.

13.1

Response to Administrative Inquiry - Government of Alberta Funding for Police Officers, AI2023-0003

13.2

Administrative Inquiry - Speed Bumps

Submitted by: Councillor Penner

With back to school, pedestrian safety and road speed is once again top of mind for many Calgarians. One of the frequent requests ward offices receive is for speed bumps as a means of traffic calming.

Can you please share with council, when and where speed bumps are used for traffic calming, if they prove more or less effective than other traffic calming measures, and what messaging ward offices can use to inform and educate Calgarians about using speed bumps in neighbourhoods.

13.3

Administrative Inquiry - Homeowners' Associations/Residents' Associations

Meeting: September 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council

Submitted by: Councillor Wyness, Ward 2

Response requested by: no later than the November 28, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council

Questions:

1. What are Homeowners Associations/Residents’ Associations (HOAs/RAs)? How are they different from Community Associations?
2. How many HOAs/RAs are there in Calgary?
3. What role, if any, does the Government of Alberta play in regulating the activities of HOAs/RAs? Does the Government of Alberta currently regulate the activities of HOAs/RAs in any way?
4. What role, if any, does The City play in regulating the activities of HOAs/RAs? Does The City currently regulate the activities of HOAs/RAs in any way?
5. How is an HOA/RA created?
6. Does The City have any control over whether a HOA/RA is created in a new community?
7. In general, what factors can contribute to a developer’s decision to establish a HOA/RA?
8. What is the Enhanced Landscape Maintenance (ELM) program? What is the relationship between the ELM program and HOAs/RAs? How many HOAs/RAs are part of the ELM program?
9. What are Optional Amenity Agreements (OAS)? What do OAAs involve? How many HOAs/RAs have these kinds of agreements with The City?
10. How many HOAs/RAs currently lease City-owned land? In general, how do these lands come to be owned by The City and then leased to a HOA/RA? What types of amenities are provided on these lands?
11. If a HOA/RA were to, for whatever reason, stop maintaining its assets (lakes, green spaces, recreation facilities, etc.) what would happen to said assets? If a HOA/RA were to abandon its assets, what would happen to them?
12. Do HOAs/RAs pay property taxes?
13. What general impact, if any, can the presence of a HOA/RA have on property assessments?

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

Public Member Resignations from Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2023-0815

14.2

Alberta 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid Exploration Concluded, C2023-0937

14.3

Q3 Industry Update on Electricity, Natural Gas and Telecommunications, C2023-0962

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That this Council adjourn at 4:40 p.m.

   

  MOTION CARRIED