MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 04, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor G-C. Carra (Remote Participation)
• Councillor C. Walcott (Remote Participation)
• Councillor E. Spencer
• Councillor K. Penner
• Councillor T. Wong
• Councillor J. Wyness
• Councillor J. Mian
• Councillor S. Sharp (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor R. Pootmans
• Councillor P. Demong (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. McLean (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Remote Participation)
• Councillor A. Chabot (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Chu (Remote Participation)
• 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
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Legislative Advisor C. Nelson
• Legislative Advisor C. Doi

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

World Special Olympics Summer Games Berlin 2023 Calgary-based Team Members Recognition

Mayor Gondek and Councillor Mian recognized the World Special Olympics Summer Games Berlin 2023 Calgary-based Team Members.

A presentation entitled "Special Olympics World Summer Games Berlin 2023 Calgary-based Team Members Recognition" was distributed.

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Wong
Topic: How high winds affected the Canada Day Fireworks.

2. Councillor Penner
Topic: The City of Calgary's response to a service disruption of the South Line LRT on 2023 June 30 due to a fire in the signal box.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

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

  1. Adding the following Items of Urgent Business:

  • 11.1 Parking Recreational Vehicles on Residential Front Driveways, CD2023-0392;
  • 11.2 Addressing Foxtail Barley, CD2023-0374;
  • 11.3 Bridgeland Riverside Multimodal Pedestrian Bridge, CD2023-0256;

  2. Adding the following Item as Confidential Urgent Business, to be dealt with at 1:15 p.m.:

  • 12.3.1 World Petroleum Congress 2023 (Verbal), C2023-0790;

  3. Setting the following Items to be dealt with immediately following Item 12.3.1, in the following order:

  • 12.2.1 Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets, C2023-0633;
  • 12.2.2 Green Line Real Estate Update (Eau Claire, Beltline and Downtown Commercial Core) – Wards 7 and 8, C2023-0718;
  • 12.2.3 Douglas Fir Trail 3 Slope Stabilization (Verbal), C2023-0726;
  • 12.2.4 Proposed Disposition (Great Plains) Ward 9 (The Calgary Film Centre - 5750 76 AV SE), C2023-0740;
  • 12.2.7 Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Update (Verbal), C2023-0779;
  • 12.2.5 Commonwealth Games 2030 Update (Verbal), C2023-0744; and
  • 12.2.6 Report back on Boards, Commissions and Committees to be Considered for Disbandment (Verbal), C2023-0762
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That the Agenda for the 2023 July 4 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That Council Meeting Recesses for Lunch and Dinner for the 2023 July 4 Regular Meeting of Council be set to the Call of the Chair.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2023 May 30

6.2

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2023 June 6

6.3

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2023 June 13

6.4

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2023 June 14

6.5

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2023 June 20

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

7.2

Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0442

7.4

Joint Use Coordinating Committee and Joint Use Reserve Fund Annual Report, IP2023-0394

7.5

Off-site Levy and Centre City Levy 2022 Annual Report, IP2023-0590

7.6

Action Plan to Minimize Negative Impacts of Waste and Recycling Sites Update, IP2023-0501

7.8

Proposed Lease Amendment (Manchester) – Ward 09 (5327, 5333, 5337 2 ST SW), IP2023-0631

7.9

Proposed Lease Amendment (Sunalta) - Ward 8 (1920 Pumphouse RD SW), IP2023-0638

7.10

Recommended Changes to the Ward Budget and Office of the Councillors Budget – 2024 to 2026, CSC2023-0567

7.11

Report Back on Council Services Committee Mandate and Powers, CSC2023-0632

7.14

2022 Audited Financial Statements for Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), EC2023-0312

7.15

2022 Triennial Reserve Review, EC2023-0466

7.16

2023 Assessment and Tax Circumstance Report 1, EC2023-0591

7.17

Code of Conduct Program Audit, AC2023-0537

7.18

External Auditor 2022 Management Letter, AC2023-0518

7.19

2022 Civic Partner Audit Report, AC2023-0414

7.20

Building Access Control Continuous Auditing Project, AC2023-0541

7.21

City Auditor Performance Management Process (Confidential), AC2023-0658

7.22

Amenity Refinement Study Results, MSF2023-0666

• MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 8.1.

  
  

7.3

Addressing Noisy Vehicles Through Calgary Traffic Bylaw Enforcement, CD2023-0582

This Item was dealt with following Item 8.1.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0582, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct Administration to:

  1. Approve the proposed workplan as outlined in Attachment 4, including directing Administration to continue to collaborate with the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and the Government of Alberta to obtain appointments and authorizations;
  2. Draft amendments to the Calgary Traffic Bylaw (26M96) to better address vehicle noise and return to Council with proposed amendments no later than Q3 2024;
  3. Consider budget request for community peace officers to enforce the Calgary Traffic Bylaw to the service plans and budgets in 2023 November and be included in the Standing Executive Committee Item – Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets; and
  4. Defer the return to Community Development Committee to report progress on vehicle noise enforcement and review of automated systems from Q1 2024 to Q2 2024.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.12.

  
  

7.7

Calgary Transit’s 30-Year Strategic Plan (RouteAhead), IP2023-0584

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.13.

A clerical correction was noted in Attachment 2, on page 129 of 131, on the map entitled "52 St BRT" by moving the "Marbank Dr" marker to go in between "Memorial Dr" and "Rundlehorn Dr".

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0584, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve RouteAhead (Attachment 2) as a replacement for the original plan approved on 2013 January 13;
  2. Direct Administration to return to Infrastructure and Planning Committee in Q3 2023 with a RouteAhead Implementation Plan consisting of near-term operating and capital investments, to include in the Standing Executive Committee Item—Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets, for consideration as part of the Adjustments to service plans and budgets in 2023 November;
  3. Direct Administration to return to Infrastructure and Planning Committee annually with a RouteAhead Annual Status Report, starting for the year 2023, including a report on the status of operating investments and short-term capital projects, by Q2 2024; 
  4. Advocate to the provincial government for permanent and sustained transit operating funding and continue advocating to the federal government the importance of the Permanent Transit Fund; and
  5. Direct Administration to provide within each RouteAhead Annual Status Report an overview of all non-seasonal changes to bus routes that occurred in the previous year, including the following specific information:

  1. 1. for each bus route change, the total number of residents living within 400 metres of bus stops on the subject bus route(s), before and after the route change(s);
     2. a map showing the geographic areas of the city where the bus route change(s) occurred;
     3. a summary of expected and/or actual ridership changes associated with bus route changes; and
     4. a summary of how the transit network design principles contained in RouteAhead Section 4.1 informed the bus route changes.

  For: (12)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (2)	Councillor Chu, and Councillor Demong

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1.

  
  

7.12

Renaming City Hall CTrain Station, EC2023-0556

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.3.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0556, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct Administration to rename the existing City Hall Station to City Hall/Bow Valley College Station.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.13

Social Procurement Update, EC2023-0397

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0397, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.7.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

8.1

(Postponed) Notice of Motion - Implementation of Residential Parking Permit Fees, C2023-0723

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Notice of Motion C2023-0723, the following be adopted:

  That Council file (Postponed) Notice of Motion - Implementation of Residential Parking Permit Fees, C2023-0723.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.3.

  
  

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.3  Addressing Noisy Vehicles Through Calgary Traffic Bylaw Enforcement, CD2023-0582
7.12 Renaming City Hall CTrain Station, EC2023-0556
7.13 Social Procurement Update, EC2023-0397
7.7  Calgary Transit’s 30-Year Strategic Plan (RouteAhead), IP2023-0584

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Boards, Commissions and Committees - Public Member Resignations and Appointments, C2023-0580

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.7.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report C2023-0580, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint the individual named in Confidential Attachment 1 to serve on the Advisory Committee on Accessibility as a Public Member for completion of a two-year term expiring at the 2023 Organizational Meeting of Council;
  2. Appoint the individual named in Confidential Attachment 2 as the designate of the Executive Officer of HMCS Calgary to the Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee, for completion of a two-year term expiring at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council, and thank Lieutenant(N) Amir Shojaei for his service in this role;
  3. Thank Juliet Burgess for her service on the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee;
  4. Direct the City Clerk to make appointments public following notification of appointees; and
  5. Direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential pursuant to Section 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.2

Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations Progress Update (Verbal), C2023-0688

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0688, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that Administration consider Council feedback to inform the Corporate Housing Strategy.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.3

Request to Repeal Bylaw 104/75 Unpaid General Accounts Bylaw, C2023-0569

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report C2023-0569, the following be adopted:

  That Council repeal Bylaw 104/75, being a Bylaw of the City of Calgary to Fix an Interest Charge on Unpaid General Accounts, by giving three readings to the proposed bylaw in Attachment 3.

  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 33M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 33M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 33M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 33M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.4

Wholly Owned Subsidiary Update: Shareholder Value Proposition, C2023-0768

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report C2023-0768, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Shareholder Value Proposition (“SVP”) (Attachment 3); and
  2. Direct that Attachment 1 be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Collaborating to Support Residents and Address Problem Properties, CD2023-0391

This Item was Postponed to the Call of the Chair.

Council then dealt with Item 9.4.2.

Council returned to this Item following Item 9.4.2.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0391, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 32M2023, the Community Standards Bylaw (Attachment 2), to replace the Community Standards Bylaw 5M2004 to improve efficiencies in enforcement;
  2. Endorse the advocacy positions as outlined in Attachment 4;
  3. Direct that a budget request to expand the Coordinated Safety Response Team as outlined in this report be considered as part of the Adjustments to the service plans and budgets in 2023 November and be included in the Standing Executive Committee Item – Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets; and
  4. Direct that Attachment 7 be held confidential pursuant to Section 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) 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
• That Bylaw 32M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Bylaw 32M2023 be amended as follows:

  1. adding the following after subsection 1(2)(t) as subsection 1(2)(t.1):

  “(t.1)    “Garden” means:

  (i)         an area of landscaped land; or

  (ii)        a container;

  in which flowers, vegetables, fruits, shrubs, vines or herbs are cultivated;”

  2. adding the following after section 6 as section 6.1:

  “6.1      Subsection 7(2)(j) below does not apply to:

  (a)        golf courses;

  (b)        maintained Gardens; 

  (c)        parks and natural areas under the direction and control of Calgary Parks; or

  (d)        areas under the direction and control of Calgary Roads including boulevards adjacent to major roadways, areas subject to naturalization efforts and sound attenuation berms.”

   

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 32M2023 be read a second time, as amended

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 32M2023 a third time, as amended

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 32M2023 be read a third time, as amended.

   

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.

  
  

9.4.2

Making Calgary Safer Addressing Catalytic Converter Theft, CD2023-0578

This Item was dealt with following the Postponement of Item 9.4.1.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0578, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to the bylaw amendments as proposed in Attachment 2 to amend the Business Licence Bylaw 32M98.

  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 30M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 30M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 30M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 30M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then returned to Item 9.4.1.

  
  

9.4.3

Notice of Motion - Community Sign Repair, EC2023-0643

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0643, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct Administration to:

  1. Conduct an assessment of the number and location of community signs and features, and the entity responsible for upkeep and maintenance of each;
  2. Identify the community signs that require repair, the estimated cost including ongoing maintenance, and a proposal to address the issue;
  3. Assess the current legislative tools governing community sign maintenance and identify any gaps and proposed solutions to reduce vandalism and disrepair in the future;
  4. Assess the process of creating or approving signage through the planning approvals and construction process; and
  5. Report back to the Community Development Committee by Q2 2024.

  For: (12)	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
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.4

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

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

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

  That Council postpone Notice of Motion EC2023-0642 to the 2023 September 12 Regular Meeting of Council.

  For: (13)

  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

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

Parking Recreational Vehicles on Residential Front Driveways, CD2023-0392

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0392, the following be adopted:

  That Council refer Report CD2023-0392 back to Administration to consider other options to the proposed amendments to Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023 taking into consideration the debate and comments that occurred during the 2023 June 28 Regular Meeting of the Community Development Committee and report back to Council through the Community Development Committee no later than Q1 of 2024.

  For: (8)	Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

11.2

Addressing Foxtail Barley, CD2023-0374

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0374, the following be adopted:

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

  For: (9)	Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 34M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot and Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 34M2023 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot and Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 34M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 34M2023 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot and Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0374, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  That Council direct Administration to, no later than Q4 2023, bring forward a Briefing to Council containing the following:

  1. A more detailed description of efforts being taken to control the spread of Foxtail Barley on City-owned property, including but not limited to parks and road rights-of-way; and
  2. A general overview of the resource, logistical, and other implications of The City committing to allowing no Foxtail Barley on City-owned property to reach higher than 8 centimetres.

  For: (8)	Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (5)	Councillor Demong, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

11.3

Bridgeland Riverside Multimodal Pedestrian Bridge, CD2023-0256

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0256, the following be adopted:

  That Council approve an increase of $17.184M from the Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Reserve to the capital budget of Activity 464715 (Bridgeland Ped Bridge) to support further project development.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 13.

  
  

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.1.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 move into Closed Meeting, at 1:15 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.3.1 World Petroleum Congress 2023 (Verbal), C2023-0790;    
  • 12.2.1 Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets, C2023-0633;
  • 12.2.2 Green Line Real Estate Update (Eau Claire, Beltline and Downtown Commercial Core) – Wards 7 and 8, C2023-0718;
  • 12.2.3 Douglas Fir Trail 3 Slope Stabilization (Verbal), C2023-0726;
  • 12.2.4 Proposed Disposition (Great Plains) Ward 9 (The Calgary Film Centre - 5750 76 AV SE), C2023-0740;
  • 12.2.7 Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Update (Verbal), C2023-0779;
  • 12.2.5 Commonwealth Games 2030 Update (Verbal), C2023-0744; and
  • 12.2.6 Report back on Boards, Commissions and Committees to be Considered for Disbandment (Verbal), C2023-0762

  And further, that Kate Thompson, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Jim Laurendeau and Joel Cowley, Calgary Stampede, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.3.1; and Brad Parry, Patricia McLeod, and Luke Azevedo, Calgary Economic Development, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.4; and Brad Parry and Patrick Matterns, Calgary Economic Development, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.7.

  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 12:04 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 1:18 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Council recessed at 2:33 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 2:40 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 2:56 p.m.

  Council recessed at 3:15 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:48 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 3:47 p.m.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:03 p.m.

  Councillor Walcott (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:19 p.m.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:40 p.m.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:54 p.m.

  Council recessed at 6:37 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 7:35 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 8:11 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Walcott and Councillor McLean

  Councillor McLean (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 8:12 p.m.

   

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets, C2023-0633

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0633:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, J. Booth, and J. Palaschuk. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Stewart, H. Kathol, M. Jankovic, C. Jacyk, J. Isbister, S. Mrozek, and H. Domzal.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0633:

• A Confidential document entitled "Confidential Distribution 1";
• A Confidential document entitled "Confidential Distribution 2"; and
• A Confidential document entitled "Confidential Distribution 3".

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0633, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Direct Administration to further develop the investment items indicated in Confidential Distribution 2 and include for Council’s consideration during the 2023 September 6 Executive Committee Meeting (leading up to the 2023 November Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets)

  For: (9)	Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0633, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments and Confidential Distributions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed no later than 2023 December 31; and

  3. Direct that, notwithstanding Recommendation 2, the Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments and Confidential Distributions be released to Corporate Planning and Performance, to be shared with Administration, only where required, to support next steps.

  For: (11)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (3)	Councillor Carra, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2

Green Line Real Estate Update (Eau Claire, Beltline and Downtown Commercial Core) – Wards 7 and 8, C2023-0718

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0718:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Palaschuk. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and S. Wheeler. Advice: S. Dalgleish, M. Thompson, K. Black, D. Morgan, L. Tochor, C. Arthurs, J. Cullen, J. Moisan, L. Harris, and C. Berry.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0718:

• Revised Confidential Cover Report;
• Confidential Attachment 20; and
• Revised Confidential Presentation.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0718, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt amended Confidential Recommendation 1; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Recommendations, Revised Report, Presentation, Attachments and Distribution be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, unless The City of Calgary is required to disclose pursuant to the Expropriation Act (Alberta).

  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

12.2.3

Douglas Fir Trail 3 Slope Stabilization (Verbal), C2023-0726

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0726:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Palaschuk. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, D. Morgan, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, P. Phillips, R. Hussain, and L. Harris.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0726, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the Confidential Recommendations contained in the Confidential Presentation; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, recommendation, and presentation be held confidential under Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2023 December 31.

  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

12.2.4

Proposed Disposition (Great Plains) Ward 9 (The Calgary Film Centre - 5750 76 AV SE), C2023-0740

​People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0740:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Palaschuk. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and D. Jakal. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, D. Morgan, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, S. McClurg, C. Crites, L. Kerr, L. Harris, and C. Berry. External: P. McLeod, B. Parry, and L. Azevedo.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0740:

• A revised Confidential Cover Report;
• A revised Confidential Attachment 9; and
• A Confidential Attachment 10.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Confidential Revised Report C2023-0740, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Authorize the Confidential Recommendations as outlined in Confidential Attachment 3; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Revised Report, Confidential Recommendations, Confidential Attachments and Confidential Distributions remain confidential under 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 (Alberta) until the sale transaction of the Property has closed, except for the Report, and Attachments 5, 6 and 10 which shall remain confidential.

  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

12.2.5

Commonwealth Games 2030 Update (Verbal), C2023-0744

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0744:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Palaschuk. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, D. Morgan, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, L. Harris, T. Mowrey, K. Choi, H. Johnson, F. Le Berre, and H. Kathol.

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0744.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0744, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and presentation be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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 2023 December 31.

  For: (13)	Councillor Carra, 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
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Penner rose on a Point of Order.

  The Chair ruled on the Point of Order.

  
  

12.2.6

Report back on Boards, Commissions and Committees to be Considered for Disbandment (Verbal), C2023-0762

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0762:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Palaschuk. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, D. Morgan, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, T. Mahler, C. Bowen, D. Ebersohn, A. Mohamed, and J. Guimond. 

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0762, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the Confidential Recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Attachment 1 be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2033 June 1.

  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

12.2.7

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Update (Verbal), C2023-0779

​People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0779:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Palaschuk. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, D. Morgan, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, J. White, K. Holz, L. Kerr, and S. Kassa. External: B. Parry.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0779:

• A Confidential presentation entitled "Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Update (Verbal) (Closed Session)"; and
• A Confidential document entitled "Confidential Distribution 1".

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect the Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0779, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the Confidential Recommendations in Confidential Distribution 1; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Presentation, and Confidential Distribution 1 be held 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 no later than 2033 July 4.

  For: (12)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (2)	Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

World Petroleum Congress 2023 (Verbal), C2023-0790

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0790:

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 L. Kerr. External: K. Thompson, J. Laurendeau and J. Cowley.

A Confidential Presentation entitled "World Petroleum Congress 2023" was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0790.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0790, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1 as set out in the Revised Confidential presentation; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Revised 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 no later than 2024 December 31.

  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

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 8:22 p.m.

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.3.

  
  

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.3.

13.1

Administrative Inquiry - Provincial Funding for 100 New Police Officers

Submitted by: Councillor Demong

In April, the Provincial Government committed to funding one hundred police officers for Calgary and Edmonton. I would like to know how much funding will be directed to Calgary Police Services for new hires, how many officers can we expect from this funding, plus how long will the provincial funding last for these new hires?

14.

BRIEFINGS

None

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That this Council adjourn at 9:07 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED