MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:31 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.

Councill Carra provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek recognized December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

None

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Dhaliwal

Topic: Changes made to the 5th Avenue taxi stand and impacts on the taxi industry

2. Councillor Chabot

Topic: Community rinks and any financial assistance available to them

3. Councillor  McLean

Topic: City of Calgary's plans to purchase electric busses

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by postponing Item 9.3.2, Public Member Appointment to the Ward Boundary Commission, C2023-1236, to be dealt with after Item 12.2.3, Green Line Board Members, C2023-1217, in Closed Meeting.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That the Agenda for the 2023 November 28 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

6.1

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2023 November 14

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Minutes of the 2023 November 14 Public Hearing Meeting of Council be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

7.2

Indigenous Gathering Place Q4 2023 Update (Verbal), EC2023-1122

7.3

2023 Assessment & Tax Circumstance Report 2, EC2023-1064

7.4

City Auditor’s Office 3rd Quarter 2023 Report, AC2023-1114

7.5

External Auditor – Update on the 2023 Audit (New Accounting Standards), AC2023-1093

7.6

Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-1128

7.7

Civic Partner Operating Grant Program, CD2023-0752

7.8

Council Advisory Committee on Housing, CD2023-0909

7.9

Non-Profit Tax Mitigation Policy Review, EC2023-1127

7.10

Status of Emergency Preparedness Focus on Risk – Cyber Risks, EM2023-1121

7.12

Snow and Ice Control Policy Update, IP2023-1119

7.13

Status Update and Request for Approval (Rosscarrock) – Ward 08 – Westbrook Station Lands, IP2023-1191

7.14

Deferral Request – Bridgeland Properties in response to IP2023-0508 from Q4 2023 to Q2 2024, IP2023-1224

7.15

Waste Management Facility Cash Handling Audit, AC2023-1187

7.16

Calgary Transit Rail System Lifecycle Asset Management Annual Investment Program Audit, AC2023-1188

7.17

Manual Journal Entries Continuous Auditing Project, AC2023-1146

7.18

City Auditor’s Office 2024 Audit Plan and Data Analytics Priority Areas of Focus, AC2023-1215

7.19

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) - November Update (Verbal), IGA2023-1227

7.20

Alberta Municipalities Update – November 2023 (Verbal), IGA2023-1232

7.21

Government of Alberta Update (Verbal), IGA2023-1234

7.22

Government of Canada Update (Verbal), IGA2023-1267

• MOTION CARRIED

7.11

Secondary Suite Amnesty Extension, IP2023-1177

A revised Attachment 2 was distributed with respect to Report IP2023-1177.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report IP2023-1177, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council receive this Report and Revised Attachment 2 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

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.11 Secondary Suite Amnesty Extension, IP2023-1177

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Amendments to the Calgary Planning Commission Bylaw 28P95, C2023-1153

A corrected Cover Report was distributed with respect to Report C2023-1153.

Councillor Spencer introduced a group of Grade 5 students from Copperfield School (Ward 12) along with their teacher, Emily MacQueen.

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Corrected Report C2023-1153, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 84P2023 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 84P2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 84P2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 84P2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 84P2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.3.

  
  

9.3.2

Public Member Appointment to the Ward Boundary Commission, C2023-1236

This Item was dealt with following the Rise and Report on Item 12.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2023-1236:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, B. Dufault, and J. Palaschuk. Law: L. Davies. A/Chief Administrative Officer: S. Dalgleish. Advice: C. Nelson.

A confidential document entitled "Public Member Appointment to Ward Boundary Commission" was distributed with respect to Report C2023-1236.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report C2023-1236, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint the Public Member to the Ward Boundary Commission contained in the Confidential Distribution for a term that will end at the date the Commission’s final recommendations report is presented to Council;
  2. Direct the City Clerk to make the appointment publicly available following notification of the appointee;
  3. Authorize the destruction of all confidential ballots following the conclusion of this meeting; and
  4. Direct that Closed Meeting Discussions, Confidential Distribution, and Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (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.

  
  

9.3.3

The City of Calgary Records Retention and Disposition Bylaw, C2023-1045

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2023-1045, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council give three readings to proposed Records Retention and Disposition Bylaw 54M2023 (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 54M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 54M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 54M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 54M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Improving Enforcement of the Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw, EC2023-0976

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0976, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 55M2023, in Attachment 5, to amend the Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw 29M97; and
  2. Direct Administration to report back through Community Development Committee by the end of Q4 2024 on the updates to enforcement, including but not limited to success rate, of Bylaw 29M97, Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw.

  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 55M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 55M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 55M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 55M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.2

Municipal Historic Resource Designation - Stewart Livery Stable, IP2023-1175

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report IP2023-1175, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 56M2023 to designate the Stewart Livery Stable as a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 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
• That Bylaw 56M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 56M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 56M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 56M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

10.1.1

Bylaw Tabulation - 12B2023 - Borrowing Bylaw Relinquishments, C2023-1290

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2023-1290, the following be adopted:

  That Council give Borrowing Bylaw 12B2023 second and third readings.

  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 12B2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 12B2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 23 (Local public body confidences), and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.3 Green Line Board Members, C2023-1217
  • 9.3.2 Public Member Appointment to the Ward Boundary Commission, C2023-1236

  And further, that Don Fairbairn, Chair of the Green Line Board, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.3 Green Line Board Members, C2023-1217

  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 11:08 a.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 Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.2.

  
  

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Ethics Advisor Re-appointment, C2023-1285

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.3.

​People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1285:

Clerks: K. Martin, B. Dufault, and J. Palaschuk. A/Chief Administrative Officer: S. Dalgleish. Law: D. Jakal and S. Swinn. External: E. Laidlaw.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1285, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the recommendations as set out in Confidential Report C2023-1285;
  2. Direct that this Report and Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to be reviewed by January 2, 2024; and
  3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Attachment 3 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  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

12.2.2

Integrity Commissioner Re-appointment, C2023-1284

​People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1284:

Clerks: K. Martin, B. Dufault, and J. Palaschuk. A/Chief Administrative Officer: S. Dalgleish. Law: D. Jakal and S. Swinn. External: E. Laidlaw.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1284, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the recommendations as set out in Confidential Report C2023-1284;
  2. Direct that this Report and Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to be reviewed by January 2, 2024; and
  3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Attachment 3 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  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

  Council then dealt with Item 15.

  
  

12.2.3

Green Line Board Members, C2023-1217

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.2.

​People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1217:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, B. Dufault, and J. Palaschuk. A/Chief Administrative Officer: S. Dalgleish. Law: L. Davies, S. Saunders, and D. Ben-Omotehinse. Advice: D. Bhatti. External: D. Fairbairn.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1217, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Approve Confidential Recommendations 1 and 2; and
  2. Direct that the Confidential Recommendations, the report, the report attachments, and the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 23 (Local public body confidences), and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and are not to be released.

  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, Council modified the lunch recess to begin at 11:10 a.m.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council move into Closed Meeting, in the Council Boardroom at 1:15 p.m., to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.1 Ethics Advisor Re-appointment, C2023-1285
  • 12.2.2 Integrity Commissioner Re-appointment, C2023-1284

  And further, that Emily Laidlaw, Ethics Advisor, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Items 12.2.1 Ethics Advisor Re-appointment, C2023-1285 and 12.2.2 Integrity Commissioner Re-appointment, C2023-1284.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 11:10 a.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 1:15 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 1:30 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, 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 Demong

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.1.

  
  

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

13.1

Response to Administrative Inquiry - Homeowners’ Association Residents’ Associations, AI2023-0004

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

Equity in Service Delivery Fund - Voting Equity Research Project, C2023-1209

15.

ADJOURNMENT

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.2.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That this Council adjourn at 1:30 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON