MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 9:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor C. Walcott (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor R. Dhaliwal
• Councillor S. Chu
• Councillor R. Pootmans
• Councillor T. Wong
• Councillor J. Wyness (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor P. Demong
• Councillor S. Sharp (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor K. Penner (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor A. Chabot (Partial Remote Participation)
• 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
• A/General Manager E. Cervantes-Altamirano
• General Manager D. Hamilton
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Senior Legislative Advisor A. de Grood
• Legislative Advisor C. Doi

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:33 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 Demong provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek recognized September 22 as Treaty 7 Day.

Mayor Gondek recognized September 22-28 as Gender Equality Week.

Mayor Gondek recognized September 23 as United Nations International Day of Sign Languages.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

None

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Mian

Topic: Addressing safety of personal motorized scooters on pathways.

2. Councillor McLean

Topic: Delivering the land acknowledgement in Council.

3. Councillor Penner

Topic: Monitoring crosswalk signs for repair or replacement.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding Item 12.3.1, Update on Use of Recreational Vehicles as Shelter (Verbal), C2024-1071 as an Item of Confidential Urgent Business. 

  Against: Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

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

  • Setting Item 12.2.1, Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-1030, to be dealt with following Item 12.2.2, Calgary Police Commission Update (Verbal), C2024-0947;
  • Setting Item 9.3.2, Administration’s Recommendations for the Green Line Wind-Down, Costs and Consequences (Verbal), C2024-1045, to be dealt with following Item 12.2.1, Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-1030; and
  • Setting Item 9.3.1, Green Line LRT Phase 1 Project Wind Down Plan (Verbal), C2024-1048, to be dealt with following Item 9.3.2, Administration’s Recommendations for the Green Line Wind-Down, Costs and Consequences (Verbal), C2024-1045.
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by modifying the afternoon recess to begin at 4:00 p.m. and setting Item 9.4.1 Ward Boundary Commission Report and Recommendations, WBC2024-0979, to be the first Item following the afternoon recess. 

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Agenda for the 2024 September 17 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

• Council then dealt with the Confirmation of Minutes.

  Council returned to this Item following Item 9.3.2.

  Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That Council reconsider its decisions to:

  1. Confirm the Agenda; and
  2. Set the afternoon recess to 4:00 p.m. and to set Item 9.4.1 Ward Boundary Commission Report and Recommendations, WBC2024-0979 to follow.

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That Council:

  1. Modify the afternoon recess to begin at the Call of the Chair; and
  2. Confirm the Agenda for the 2024 September 17 Regular Meeting of Council, as amended.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then returned to Item 9.3.2.

  
  

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 Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2024 July 16

6.2

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2024 July 30

6.3

Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council, 2024 September 4

6.4

Minutes of the Business Advisory Committee, 2024 September 6

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.2

Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2024-0770

7.3

2023 Climate Progress Report, CD2024-0575

7.4

2024 Mid-Year Principal Corporate Risk Report with Information Technology, AC2024-0518

A clerical correction was noted on the Cover Report of Report AC2024-0518 on pages 2-7, in the header, the number "7.2" following the words "Item #", should read "7.4".

7.5

External Auditor 2024 Audit Service Plan, AC2024-0787

7.6

City Auditor’s Office 2nd Quarter 2024 Report, AC2024-0896

7.8

External Auditor 2023 – 2024 Performance Assessment, AC2024-0788

7.10

2024 Mid-Year Progress Update, EC2024-0856

7.11

2024 Non-Profit Tax Mitigation Report, EC2024-0956

7.12

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update (Verbal) - September 2024, IGA2024-0936

7.13

Alberta Municipalities Update (Verbal) - September 2024, IGA2024-0935

7.14

2025-2026 Federal and Provincial Budget Recommendations, IGA2024-0741

7.15

Transition of the Business Advisory Committee, BAC2024-0877

• 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 12.2.2.

  
  

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

7.1.1

Procedural Request - Add The Confluence as a location for the Sept 23 Indigenous Focused Council Meeting, C2024-1042

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.1.

Councillor Penner (Remote Member) left the meeting at 8:23 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That Council file the Procedural Request set out in Item 7.1.1. 

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.7

Parks and Open Spaces - Contracted Mowing Services Audit, AC2024-0843

Councillor Penner (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Report AC2024-0843, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Recommendation 2 contained in Report AC2024-0843 be amended by deleting the words “reviewed no later than July 25, 2039” and by substituting with the words “released January 2, 2025.”

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Report AC2024-0843, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Receive this report for the Corporate Record; and
  2. Recommend that the Confidential Attachment and Closed Meeting discussions 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 released January 2, 2025.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.9

Parking Financial Policies Review, EC2024-0836

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report EC2024-0836, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Amend Council Policy CP2021-04, Calgary Parking Policies, by replacing section 3 of the policy with the content in Attachment 1 and apply the new policies retroactively as of 2024 January 01;
  2. Direct Administration to close the Calgary Parking Long-Term Investment Fund, and distribute the remaining balance in the fund as follows:
     1. Allocate $20.0M to the Fiscal Stability Reserve
     2. Allocate $23.0M to the Reserve for Future Capital
     3. Allocate the remaining balance to the Calgary Parking Capital Reserve Fund; and
  3. Direct Administration to bring adjustments to reflect the new policy to the mid-cycle budget adjustments in 2024 November.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, 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.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.1.1 Procedural Request - Add The Confluence as a location for the Sept 23 Indigenous Focused Council Meeting, C2024-1042

7.7 Parks and Open Spaces - Contracted Mowing Services Audit, AC2024-0843

7.9 Parking Financial Policies Review, EC2024-0836

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

9.2.1

Integrity and Ethics Office Annual Report (2023-2024), C2024-1020

This Item was dealt with following the postponement of Item 9.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Report C2024-1020, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive the annual report of the Ethics Advisor and Integrity Commissioner for the Corporate Record.
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That Council postpone Report C2024-1020, Integrity and Ethics Office Annual Report (2023-2024), to the 2024 October 29 Regular Meeting of Council.

  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 returned to Item 9.3.1.

  
  

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Green Line LRT Phase 1 Project Wind Down Plan (Verbal), C2024-1048

This Item was dealt with following the postponement of Item 9.3.2.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1048:

• Cover Report;
• A presentation entitled "Phase 1 Wind Down Plan Green Line LRT Project";
• Confidential Cover Report;
• Confidential Presentation; and
• Revised Attachment 7 of Report EC2024-0809.

By General Consent, Item 9.3.1, Green Line LRT Phase 1 Project Wind Down Plan (Verbal), C2024-1048, was postponed to the Call of the Chair.

Council then dealt with Item 9.2.1.

Council returned to this following Item 9.2.1.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That pursuant to Sections 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 reconvene in Closed Meeting, at 1:20 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items: 

  • 9.3.1, Green Line LRT Phase 1 Project Wind Down Plan (Verbal), C2024-1048
  • 9.3.2, Administration’s Recommendations for the Green Line Wind-Down, Costs and Consequences (Verbal), C2024-1045

  And further, that Patricia McLeod and Ian Bourne, Green Line Board Members, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Items 9.3.1 and 9.3.2.

  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 recessed at 12:33 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 1:23 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  
  

• People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1048:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, E. Cervantes-Altamirano, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, D. Bhatti S. Ganji, A. Patil, W. Tynan, L. Adamo, S. Brandt, K. Cote, S. Chhugani, M. Seera, B. Whelbourn, G. Neilsen, R. Hussain, and R. De Ciancio. External: P. McLeod and I. Bourne.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 3:09 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 Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then returned to Item 9.3.2.

  Council returned to this Item following Item 9.3.2.

  
  

• Council gave General Consent to make a friendly amendment with respect to Councillor Walcott's motion on Item 9.3.1 to add the word "Revised" before "Attachment 7".

  Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1048, the following amendment be adopted:

  That a new Recommendation 4 be inserted as follows:

  4. Direct Administration to prepare and release Confidential Revised Attachment 7 to Report EC2024-0809, Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials (Verbal), from the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting of Council.

  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 Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1048, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That the Green Line Board recommend that if Council approves the wind down of the approved Phase 1 Project (Lynnwood/Millican to Eau Claire), Council also:

  1. Accept the Council Report (C2024-1048) and confidential attachment for the Corporate Record;
  2. Approve the transfer of the Green Line Program to City Administration by December 31, 2024;
  3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, presentation, and the Confidential Attachment be held confidential pursuant to Sections 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; and
  4. Direct Administration to prepare and release Confidential Revised Attachment 7 to Report EC2024-0809, Green Line Governance, Corporate Risk and Financials (Verbal), from the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting of Council.

  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

  Council recessed at 6:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:31 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 Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Walcott

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.1.

  
  

9.3.2

Administration’s Recommendations for the Green Line Wind-Down, Costs and Consequences (Verbal), C2024-1045

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.1.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045:

• A presentation entitled "Administration’s Recommendations for the Green Line Wind-Down, Costs and Consequences - C2024-1045";
• Cover Report;
• Attachment 1;
• Attachment 2;
• Confidential Attachment 3;
• Confidential Attachment 4;
• Attachment 5;
• Attachment 6; and
• Attachment 7.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That Council modify the lunch recess to commence at the Call of the Chair.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Item 9.3.2, Administration’s Recommendations for the Green Line Wind-Down, Costs and Consequences (Verbal), C2024-1045, was postponed to the Call of the Chair.

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1

  Council returned to this Item following the rise and report on 9.3.1.

  
  

• People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, E. Cervantes-Altamirano, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, D. Bhatti S. Ganji, A. Patil, W. Tynan, L. Adamo, S. Brandt, K. Cote, S. Chhugani, M. Seera, B. Whelbourn, G. Neilsen, R. Hussain, and R. De Ciancio. External: P. McLeod and I. Bourne.

  Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Council insert the following as a new Recommendation 4:

  4. Direct Administration to:
     1. Include the costs of Green Line Program wind down in the Mid-Cycle Adjustments so there is transparency for the public on costs associated with termination of the Program by the Government of Alberta;
     2. Return to Council by end of Q4 2024 with a legal opinion on how to transfer costs associated with wind down to the Government of Alberta, as their cancellation of the Green Line Program on September 3, 2024 triggered the termination of the project;
     3. Return to council with an option to consider first diverting any funds previously allocated to the Green Line towards presently unfunded Route Ahead priority public transit projects, provided any allocated funds remain following wind down;
     4. Draft a clear set of criteria by which the City of Calgary will consider engaging with the Government of Alberta on any future LRT project they propose to replace the Green Line Program, including but not limited to:
        1. A commitment from the Government of Canada to act as a funding partner;
        2. A commitment to a north-south LRT spine from 160th Avenue North to the community of Seton;
        3. A station immediately south of the Bow River in downtown Calgary to accomplish the goal of a contiguous north-south LRT spine;
        4. Identification of a bridge design to make the connection between north and south legs of the north-south LRT spine;
        5. Meaningful connections/stations serving the Beltline communities, the downtown and Red and Blue Line transfers west of Centre Street, and the Culture and Entertainment District;
        6. Use of modern low floor trains and stations for optimal accessibility;
        7. A maintenance and storage facility;
        8. Responsibility for delivery to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and
        9. Responsibility for all risks (financial, contractual, other) to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and

  e. Report back by end of Q1 2025 on the heritage preservation options for Ogden Block in light of the Government of Alberta’s termination of the Green Line project;

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the amendment be further amended by inserting the words "prepare a scoping report to Council through Infrastructure and Planning Committee to consider undertaking the following work." following the words "Direct Administration to:"

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

  MOTION DEFEATED

  Council then returned to the Confirmation of Agenda. 

  Council returned to this Item following the Confirmation of Agenda. 

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Recommendation 2 be amended by inserting the following words after the words “Greenline LRT”:

  “, provided:

  1. 1. The Government of Alberta provides a written commitment to transfer the delivery, financial and other project risks to the Province;
     2. and agrees to cover the burn rate of the Green Line Program while their review concludes, working with City Administration on which contractors and City personnel they wish to attempt to retain; and
     3. The Government of Alberta to correspond with The City of Calgary by 2024 September 23.”

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

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  4. Direct Administration to:
     1. Include the costs of Green Line Program wind down in the Mid-Cycle Adjustments so there is transparency for the public on costs associated with termination of the Program by the Government of Alberta;
     2. Return to Council by end of Q4 2024 with a legal opinion on how to transfer costs associated with wind down to the Government of Alberta, as their cancellation of the Green Line Program on September 3, 2024 triggered the termination of the project;
     3. Return to council with an option to consider first diverting any funds previously allocated to the Green Line towards presently unfunded Route Ahead priority public transit projects, provided any allocated funds remain following wind down;
     4. Draft a clear set of criteria by which the City of Calgary will consider engaging with the Government of Alberta on any future LRT project they propose to replace the Green Line Program, including but not limited to:
        1. A commitment from the Government of Canada to act as a funding partner;
        2. A commitment to a north-south LRT spine from 160th Avenue North to the community of Seton;
        3. A station immediately south of the Bow River in downtown Calgary to accomplish the goal of a contiguous north-south LRT spine;
        4. Identification of a bridge design to make the connection between north and south legs of the north-south LRT spine;
        5. Meaningful connections/stations serving the Beltline communities, the downtown and Red and Blue Line transfers west of Centre Street, and the Culture and Entertainment District;
        6. Use of modern low floor trains and stations for optimal accessibility;
        7. A maintenance and storage facility;
        8. Responsibility for delivery to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and
        9. Responsibility for all risks (financial, contractual, other) to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and

  e. Report back by end of Q1 2025 on the heritage preservation options for Ogden Block in light of the Government of Alberta’s termination of the Green Line project;

  For: (2)	Councillor McLean, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (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 Dhaliwal

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following be adopted:

  That Council directs as follows:

  1. Pause the authorization of the Green Line Board and City Administration to wind down the Program, given the project can no longer proceed as a result of the communication from the Province of Alberta dated 2024 September 3;
     
     
  2. The City of Calgary re-affirms that we are committed to working collaboratively with the Government of Alberta to deliver a Greenline LRT;
     
     
  3. That we request the Government of Alberta to strike a working group composed of representatives from, but not limited to:

  • City of Calgary Council;
  • City of Calgary Administration;
  • Government of Alberta Ministry and Administration;
  • Government of Canada Ministry and Administration;

  And, directs Administration to develop a work plan within the next 90 days to expeditiously move forward on how to deliver a Greenline LRT.

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

  MOTION DEFEATED

• Council recessed at 5:08 p.m. and reconvened at 5:21 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 Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Council insert the following as a new Recommendation 12:

  12. Direct Administration to:
      1. Include the costs of Green Line Program wind down in the Mid-Cycle Adjustments so there is transparency for the public on costs associated with termination of the Program by the Government of Alberta;
      2. Return to Council by end of Q4 2024 with a legal opinion on how to transfer costs associated with wind down to the Government of Alberta, as their cancellation of the Green Line Program on September 3, 2024 triggered the termination of the project;
      3. Return to council with an option to consider first diverting any funds previously allocated to the Green Line towards presently unfunded Route Ahead priority public transit projects, provided any allocated funds remain following wind down;
      4. Draft a clear set of criteria by which the City of Calgary will consider engaging with the Government of Alberta on any future LRT project they propose to replace the Green Line Program, including but not limited to:
         1. A commitment from the Government of Canada to act as a funding partner;
         2. A commitment to a north-south LRT spine from 160th Avenue North to the community of Seton;
         3. A station immediately south of the Bow River in downtown Calgary to accomplish the goal of a contiguous north-south LRT spine;
         4. Identification of a bridge design to make the connection between north and south legs of the north-south LRT spine;
         5. Meaningful connections/stations serving the Beltline communities, the downtown and Red and Blue Line transfers west of Centre Street, and the Culture and Entertainment District;
         6. Use of modern low floor trains and stations for optimal accessibility;
         7. A maintenance and storage facility;
         8. Responsibility for delivery to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and
         9. Responsibility for all risks (financial, contractual, other) to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and

  e. Report back by end of Q1 2025 on the heritage preservation options for Ogden Block in light of the Government of Alberta’s termination of the Green Line project;

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  12. Direct Administration to:
      1. Include the costs of Green Line Program wind down in the Mid-Cycle Adjustments so there is transparency for the public on costs associated with termination of the Program by the Government of Alberta;
      2. Return to Council by end of Q4 2024 with a legal opinion on how to transfer costs associated with wind down to the Government of Alberta, as their cancellation of the Green Line Program on September 3, 2024 triggered the termination of the project;
      3. Return to council with an option to consider first diverting any funds previously allocated to the Green Line towards presently unfunded Route Ahead priority public transit projects, provided any allocated funds remain following wind down;
      4. Draft a clear set of criteria by which the City of Calgary will consider engaging with the Government of Alberta on any future LRT project they propose to replace the Green Line Program, including but not limited to:
         1. A commitment from the Government of Canada to act as a funding partner;
         2. A commitment to a north-south LRT spine from 160th Avenue North to the community of Seton;
         3. A station immediately south of the Bow River in downtown Calgary to accomplish the goal of a contiguous north-south LRT spine;
         4. Identification of a bridge design to make the connection between north and south legs of the north-south LRT spine;
         5. Meaningful connections/stations serving the Beltline communities, the downtown and Red and Blue Line transfers west of Centre Street, and the Culture and Entertainment District;
         6. Use of modern low floor trains and stations for optimal accessibility;
         7. A maintenance and storage facility;
         8. Responsibility for delivery to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and
         9. Responsibility for all risks (financial, contractual, other) to be borne by the Government of Alberta; and

  e. Report back by end of Q1 2025 on the heritage preservation options for Ogden Block in light of the Government of Alberta’s termination of the Green Line project;

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  9. With respect to Bylaw 6B2024 (Attachment 6),
     1. Reconsider giving first reading to bylaw 6B2024,

  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 Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  9. With respect to Bylaw 6B2024 (Attachment 6),
     b. Rescind first reading to bylaw 6B2024, and

  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 Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  9. With respect to Bylaw 6B2024 (Attachment 6),
     c. Abandon Bylaw 6B2024.

  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 Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  5. Authorize the Green Line Board and City Administration to wind down the Program, given the project can no longer proceed as a result of the communication from the Province of Alberta dated 2024 September 3 (Attachment 2), to make all decisions necessary to carry out actions contained:
     1. In the Green Line report C2024-1048, including preserving assets and information.
     2. In this report C2024-1045, with all activities to be carried out in a way that retains the highest value and benefit for Calgarians,

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Thank Calgarians, partners, the Green Line Board, Green Line Executive team and City Administration for their many years of hard work, commitment and dedication in advancing this project.
  2. Receive for the corporate record the information in this report, including confidential risk information in Attachment 3 and confidential financial information in Attachment 4.
  3. Direct Administration to work with the Government of Alberta’s Administration to ensure The City is made whole, considering both direct and indirect costs to date and into the future.
  4. Direct Administration to preserve all current City funding sources and use the Green Line Stage 1 Program control Budget ID 869-000 to fund any interim, wind down and/or transfer costs until next steps and ultimate cost sharing is understood.

  6. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 43M2024 (Attachment 5) to amend Bylaw 21M2020, the Green Line Board Bylaw.
  7. Direct Administration, until Recommendation #4 of this report is complete, to provide regular Council updates as both part of The City’s scheduled Progress Reporting and as part of the Principle Corporate Risk reports, twice per year, as appropriate.
  8. Direct Administration to report to Executive Committee for a status update in 2025 January, or earlier should there be a material update or proposed change to the plan and to return to Council when further direction is required.

  10. Direct Administration to stop work and declare all former Council direction as set out in Attachment 7 to be redundant.
  11. Direct that any closed meeting discussions and confidential attachments 3 and 4 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 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, to be reviewed by 2025 January 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
• That Bylaw 43M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 43M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 43M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 43M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  That Council requests that the Mayor:

  1. Send a copy of the final approved recommendations related to Item 9.3.2 (C2024-1045) to the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada through Minister Dreeshen and Minister Fraser respectively; and
  2. Meet with Minister Fraser to request a written response with their perspective on the Government of Alberta’s termination of the Green Line Program and their next steps.

  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 gave General Consent to make a friendly amendment with respect to Councillor McLean's Motion Arising on Item 9.3.2 to remove the words "Green Line" and replace them with words "Green Line replacement".

  Council gave General Consent to make a friendly amendment with respect to Councillor McLean's Motion Arising on Item 9.3.2 to remove the words "Administration" and replace them with words "working group".

  Council gave General Consent to make a friendly amendment with respect to Councillor McLean's Motion Arising on Item 9.3.2 to remove the words "work plan" and replace them with words "status update".

  Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1045, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  That Council directs as follows:

  1. The City of Calgary re-affirms that we are committed to working collaboratively with the Government of Alberta to deliver a Green Line replacement LRT;
  2. That we request the Government of Alberta to strike a working group composed of representatives from, but not limited to:

  • City of Calgary Council;
  • City of Calgary Administration;
  • Government of Alberta Ministry and Administration;
  • Government of Canada Ministry and Administration;

  And, direct the working group to develop a status update within the next 90 days to expeditiously move forward on how to deliver a Green Line replacement LRT.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Council modified the dinner recess to begin following the completion of Item 9.3.1.

  Council then returned to Item 9.3.1.

  
  

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Ward Boundary Commission Report and Recommendations, WBC2024-0979

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report WBC2024-0979, the following be adopted:

  That Council thank and accept the report of the Ward Boundary Commission;

  And further, that Council ask the Council Services Committee to forward to Council a revised set of recommendations for consideration and implementation no later than the end of Q2 2025.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.1.1.

  
  

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-1030

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.2.

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1030.

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1030:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and M. A. Cario. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, E. Cervantes-Altamirano, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, G. Juliano, A. Brown, and D. M. Hamilton. External: M. Neufeld.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1030, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the Confidential Recommendation 1 contained in the Confidential Presentation;
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Recommendations, and Confidential Presentation 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, to be reviewed by 2026 September 16; and
  3. Notwithstanding Recommendation 2, permit Administration to share the information when and as needed and as necessary.

  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 9.3.2.

  
  

12.2.2

Calgary Police Commission Update (Verbal), C2024-0947

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That 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, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 9:59 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.2 Calgary Police Commission Update (Verbal), C2024-0947
  • 12.2.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-1030

  And further, that the following be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.2:

  • Shawn Cornett, Commission Chair
  • Corwin Odland, Interim Executive Director
  • Deputy Chief Chad Tawfik
  • Superintendent Clare Smart

  And further, that Chief Neufeld, Calgary Police Service, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Items 12.2.1 and 12.2.2.

  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 10:57 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 Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Wong

  Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That Council rise and report.

• People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0947:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, E. Cervantes-Altamirano, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, T. Churchill, T. McLeod, and B. Doyscher. External: S. Cornett, C. Odland, C. Tawfik, and C. Smart.

  Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0947, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Confidential Attachment and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2026 September 17.

  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 12.2.1.

  
  

12.2.3

Update on New Franchise Agreements for Electricity and Natural Gas, C2024-0921

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.9.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That 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, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.3, Update on New Franchise Agreements for Electricity and Natural Gas, C2024-0921
  • 12.3.1, Update on Use of Recreational Vehicles as Shelter (Verbal), C2024-1071

  And further, that Doug Evanchuk, McLennan Ross LLP, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.3.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2024-0921:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and K. Picketts. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, E. Cerventes-Altamirano, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, A. Patil, S. Kongnetiman, T. Doruch, D. Mercer, C. Van Hell, and S. Chow. External: D. Evanchuk. 

  Councillor Penner (Remote Member) left the meeting at 8:31 p.m.

  Councillor Penner (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 8:49 p.m.

  
  

• Council reconvened in public meeting at 9:27 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 Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Walcott

  Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That Council rise without reporting.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  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 prior to adjourning.

  Against: Councillor Sharp and Councillor Wyness

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That 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, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 9:33 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.3, Update on New Franchise Agreements for Electricity and Natural Gas, C2024-0921
  • 12.3.1, Update on Use of Recreational Vehicles as Shelter (Verbal), C2024-1071

  And further, that Doug Evanchuk, McLennan Ross LLP, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.3.

  MOTION CARRIED

• Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 10:17 p.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 10:30 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 Spencer, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Sharp and Councillor Walcott

  Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2024-0921, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  3. Direct that:
     1. the Report and Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 be held confidential pursuant to Section 23 (local public body confidences) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be released publicly when Council rises and reports;

  For: (13)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, 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 Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2024-0921, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the new franchise agreement for electricity (Attachment 5) aligned to the Quantity Only methodology;
  2. Give first reading to Bylaw 42M2024 (Attachment 4); and
  3. Direct that:
     1. the Closed Meeting discussions and the Confidential Attachments 1, 6, and 7 be held 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 2027 December 31; and
     2. notwithstanding recommendation 3b, that the Closed Meeting discussions and the Confidential Attachments 1, 6, and 7 be released to Corporate Planning and Performance, to be shared with Administration, only where required, to support next steps.

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 42M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

Update on Use of Recreational Vehicles as Shelter (Verbal), C2024-1071

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1071.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1071:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and K. Picketts. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen, C. Sinclair, D. Mercer, and T. Wobeser. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, E. Cerventes-Altamirano, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, J. Chase, I. Fleming, C. Blaschuk, C. Berry, K. Choi, T. Goldstein, D. Cole, A. Szpecht, M. Berzins, R. Murray, and J. Lane.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1071, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Presentation be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2024 December 31.

  For: (11)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (2)	Councillor Chu, and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

13.1

Response to Administrative Inquiry - Speed Limit Reductions and Requests to Lower Them, C2024-0920

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

Update on the Rezoning for Housing Recommendations, C2024-0940

14.2

Update on Supports for Businesses Impacted by Bearspaw South Feeder Main Repairs, C2024-1049

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That this Council adjourn at 10:38 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON