MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor R. Ward
• Councillor A. Yule
• Councillor J. Pantazopoulos
• Councillor M. Jamieson
• Councillor H. Clark
• Councillor R. Dhaliwal
• Councillor M. Atkinson
• Councillor K. Tyers
• Councillor D.J. Kelly
• Councillor A. Chabot (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor N. Schmidt
• Councillor J. Wyness
• Councillor L. Johnston (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. McLean
• Mayor J. Farkas

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen, KC
• Chief Financial Officer L. Tochor
• A/General Manager G. Juliano
• General Manager K. Black
• A/General Manager K. Davies Murphy
• General Manager D. Morgan
• A/General Manager S. Fleming
• A/General Manager K. Fromherz
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Leader, Legislative Services M. A. Cario
• Senior Legislative Specialist J. Palaschuk
• Legislative Specialist K. Picketts

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Farkas called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. on 2025 December 15.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Clark, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor Johnston, Councillor Kelly, Councillor McLean, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Yule, and Mayor Farkas

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Farkas provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Farkas provided opening remarks regarding the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack in Australia.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

None

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Pantazopoulos

Topic: Capital funding request availability.

2. Councillor McLean

Topic: Climate change regulations.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Clark
  Seconded by Councillor Yule

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

  • 11.1 Notice of Motion - Amending The City of Calgary Flag Policy CP2016-17, EC2025-1029
  • 11.2 Notice of Motion - Calgary Housing Mixed-Income Housing Funding, EC2025-0965
  • 11.3 2025 Property Tax Relief Recommendations, EC2025-0926
  • 11.4 Fleet and Inventory - Capital Borrowing Bylaw, EC2025-0940
  • 11.5 Cash Management, EC2025-0939
  • 11.6 Affordable Housing Development Financing led by Calgary Housing, EC2025-0912
  • 11.7 Green Line Update, EC2025-0997
  • 11.8 Alberta Community Partnership Grant, IGA2025-0981
  • 12.3.1 Regional Update, IGA2025-0980
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Atkinson

  That the Agenda for the 2025 December 15 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Jamieson
  Seconded by Councillor Tyers

  That Council recess at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 2025 December 15 and reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 2025 December 17, if required.

  Against: Councillor Chabot and Councillor Atkinson

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Yule

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion, after amendment:

6.1

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2025 September 9, as corrected

A clerical correction was noted on page 3 of 53 of the 2025 September 9 Minutes of the Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, by deleting the number "9.1.1" following the words "was dealt with following Item" and replacing with the number "9.1.".

A clerical correction was noted on page 52 of 53 of the 2025 September 9 Minutes of the Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, by adding the words "MOTION CARRIED" following the words "on 2025 September 10.".

6.2

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, September 15

6.3

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2025 September 16

6.4

Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of Council, 2025 September 17

6.5

Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of Council, 2025 October 29

6.6

Minutes of the Pro-Tem Membership Committee, 2025 November 3

6.7

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2025 November 18

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

7.1.1

Procedural Request – Adjustments to the 2026 Council Calendar for Strategic Meetings of Council, C2025-1031

7.2

The City’s Quarterly Report 2025 Q2-Q3, EC2025-0895

7.3

City Auditor’s Office 2026 Audit Plan and Data Analytics Priority Areas of Focus, AC2025-0985

7.5

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Workplans Audit, AC2025-0986

7.6

City Auditor’s Office 3rd Quarter 2025 Report, AC2025-0984

• MOTION CARRIED

7.4

Home is Here Audit, AC2025-0987

• Moved by Councillor Schmidt
  Seconded by Councillor Kelly

  That with respect to Report AC2025-0987, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  MOTION CARRIED

7.7

Infrastructure Readiness for Residential Grade Oriented Infill (R-CG), IP2025-1000

By Unanimous Consent, Council set the length of questions of clarifications from Members of Council to Administration to five minutes for each Member of Council with respect to Item 7.7.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Pantazopoulos

  That with respect to Report IP2025-1000, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive the Report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS OF COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.4 Home is Here Audit, AC2025-0987

7.7 Infrastructure Readiness for Residential Grade Oriented Infill (R-CG), IP2025-1000

9.2

OFFICERS OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

None

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Notice of Motion - Repeal of Blanket Rezoning (Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 Amendments Implementing City-Wide Residential Rezoning), EC2025-0995

The following documents were distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995:

• A package of Public Submissions;
• A document entitled "Development Permits Received Enabled by the Citywide Rezoning";
• A document entitled "Supporting Data and Maps";
• A document entitled "Figures 3 and 4";
• A document entitled "Figures 5 and 6"
• A document entitled "Parcels with adjacent lane";
• A presentation entitled "Ward 1"; and
• An additional Public Submission.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Clark

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct the City Clerk’s Office to distribute the Public Submissions received with respect to Notice of Motion - Repeal of Blanket Rezoning (Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 Amendments Implementing City-Wide Residential Rezoning), EC2025-0995, and to add them to the Corporate Record.

  MOTION CARRIED

• Councillor Chabot rose on a Point of Order.

  The Chair ruled on the Point of Order.

  Councillor Chabot challenged the Chair's ruling.

  Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  The Chair put the question:

  "Shall the ruling of the Chair be upheld?"

  For: (7)	Councillor Wyness, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Yule, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, and Councillor Clark
  Against: (8)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION DEFEATED

• Councillor Pantazopoulos rose on a Point of Order.

  The Chair ruled on the Point of Order.

  Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, Council refer the following amendment motion to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee:

  “That Administration report back on the following:

  c. a plan to redesign to significantly increase public engagement with respect to development; and

  d. information, updates and a go forward strategy to address any government grants that may be at risk with a full repeal of Blanket Rezoning.”

  To report back to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee no later than 2026 February 11.

  For: (9)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Clark, and Councillor Jamieson
  Against: (6)	Councillor Wyness, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

• By Unanimous Consent, Council modified the lunch recess to commence following the vote on Councillor Atkinson’s amendment on Item 9.4.1

  Moved by Councillor Atkinson
  Seconded by Councillor Clark

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the Recommendations be amended by inserting the words “including private lots and public parking strategy” following the words “b. Revised parking.” 

  For: (10)	Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, and Councillor Clark
  Against: (5)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 12:03 p.m. and reconvened at 1:22 p.m. on 2025 December 15 with Mayor Farkas in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Clark, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor Johnston, Councillor Kelly, Councillor McLean, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Yule, and Mayor Farkas

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Dhaliwal

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the Recommendations be amended by deleting "BE IT RESOLVED paragraph 1" and replacing with the following:

  1. BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to prepare an amending Bylaw to restore Divisions 1 through 8 of Part 5: Low Density Residential Districts of Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 (the range of R-1 and R-2 Districts) and replace the corresponding sections of the Land Use Bylaw maps.

  For: (4)	Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, and Councillor Schmidt
  Against: (11)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the Recommendations be amended by adding the following as new Recommendations:

  2. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to develop a simple, opt-in process to allow existing R-CG and R-G property owners to apply to have their land use designation remain unchanged.

  For: (3)	Councillor Kelly, Councillor Atkinson, and Councillor Schmidt
  Against: (12)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the Recommendations be amended by adding the following as new Recommendations:

  3. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to prepare amendments to Bylaw 1P2007 land use maps to allow R-CG, R-G or H-GO zoning in Major and Community Activity Centres and within 600m of the Primary Transit Network as defined in the Municipal Development Plan.

  For: (2)	Councillor Kelly, and Councillor Schmidt
  Against: (13)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION DEFEATED

  By Unanimous Consent, Council modified the lunch recess to commence following the vote on Councillor Atkinson’s amendment on Item 9.4.1.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the following be adopted, as amended:

  BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to prepare an amending bylaw to restore both the Land Use Bylaw Districts in Bylaw 1P2007 and the land use designation of affected parcels to their original state prior to third reading of bylaw amendment 21P2024 Citywide rezoning,

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the amending bylaw exempts parcels of land that:  

  1. received a decision of approval on any one of development permit, subdivision or building permit under the R-CG, R-G or H-GO land use districts prior to the effective date of the amending bylaw, or
  2. are included in an application or permit submitted (any one of development permit, subdivision application or building permit) prior to first reading of the amending bylaw, or
  3. have received approval of a land use redesignation by Bylaw, through an applicant-initiated land use redesignation after August 6, 2024.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration report back no later than Q1 2026 with:

  1. Updated infrastructure capacity assessments;
  2. Revised parking including private lots and public parking strategy;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to bring back the amended bylaw direct to the March 2026 Public Hearing of Council.

  For: (13)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston
  Against: (2)	Councillor Atkinson, and Councillor Schmidt

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Atkinson
  Seconded by Councillor Clark

  That with respect to Councillor Wyness’ Motion Arising with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Council delete Section 1. ii. in its entirety and rename the remaining sections accordingly.

  Pursuant to Section D.3(5) of Procedure Bylaw 42M2025, the motion was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Atkinson
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Councillor Wyness’ Motion Arising with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Council add a new Section 1. vi., as follows:

  1. vi. modify Section 529 of the Land Use Bylaw, from 75 units per hectare to 60 units per hectare.

  For: (8)	Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, and Councillor Jamieson
  Against: (7)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Dhaliwal, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the following Motion Arising be adopted, as amended:

  BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to prepare proposed wording recommendation to include amendments to Bylaw 1P2007 as follows prior to second reading:  

  1. Include in the R-CG Land Use Bylaw District the following changes: 
     1. Reduce lot coverage from 60% to 55%; 
     2. Limit building height to 10 meters; 
     3. Require contextual setbacks;
     4. Eliminate zero lot lines; 
     5. Where a rowhouse is allowed: 
        1. Limit parcels to 1 primary building;
        2.  Prohibit mid-block rowhouses and townhouses (where mid-block excludes the first 3 parcels at each block end and areas as defined in policies)
     6. Retain Section 546 (section 2 and 3) that requires 1:1 parking minimum in post-1960’s neighborhoods and 0.5 to 1 parking minimum in pre-1960’s neighborhoods;
     7. Modify Section 529 of the Land Use Bylaw, from 75 units per hectare to 60 units per hectare

  2. Prepare any amendments required to 1P2007 to retain bylaws: 
     1. Housekeeping Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw - Bylaw 78P2024 
     2. Appeal Period and Notification of Decisions - Bylaw 58P2025
     3. Low Density Residential Amendments – Bylaw 59P2025
     4. Child Care Service - Bylaw 60P2025
     5. Mobility Storage Lockers and Bike Parking – Bylaw 61P2025
     6. Updates to Use Definitions – Bylaw 62P2025
     7. Expired Text and Text Error Removal – Bylaw 63P2025
     8. Exempting Rowhouses from Development Permits in Developing Communities - Bylaw 48P2025.

  For: (10)	Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, and Councillor Clark
  Against: (5)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Atkinson

  That pursuant to Section 7 of Procedure Bylaw 42M2025, Council suspend Section 119(2) to permit Council to debate the Motion Arising.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Schmidt
  Seconded by Councillor Kelly

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0995, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  WHEREAS City Council has directed Administration to prepare an amending bylaw to restore the Land Use Bylaw Districts in Bylaw 1P2007 and the land use designation of affected parcels to their state prior to third reading of Bylaw 21P2024, with defined exemptions, reporting timelines, and a return to Public Hearing in March 2026;

  AND WHEREAS City Council recognizes that maintaining housing supply and affordability requires continuity in housing approvals capacity and processing timelines, and that any repeal or modification of zoning regulations should be accompanied by appropriate transitional measures to ensure no net loss in housing approvals during the period of regulatory transition;

  AND WHEREAS additional direction is required to provide clarity on how Council’s adopted amendments to city-wide residential rezoning will be implemented in a manner that maintains compliance with the requirements of federal housing and infrastructure funding programs, including the Housing Accelerator Fund and other applicable granting streams;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration be directed to develop and return to Council no later than Q2 2026 with a comprehensive Multi-Tool Zoning and Housing Enablement Framework that:

  1. Identifies and evaluates alternative zoning, planning, and approvals-based mechanisms capable of enabling missing-middle, multi-unit, and affordable housing at a scale sufficient to meet or exceed the City’s objectives in the Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy 2024-2030, including the delivery of affordable homes across all housing categories;
  2. Demonstrates how the proposed mechanisms will maintain Calgary’s eligibility and compliance with funding programs offered by other orders of government, including housing supply outcomes, approvals-streamlining commitments, and growth-enabling regulatory reforms;
  3. Identifies any required amendments to the Municipal Development Plan, Land Use Bylaw 1P2007, Local Area Plans, or administrative processes necessary to implement the Framework;
  4. Provides Council with a comprehensive analysis of the housing supply, financial, legal, and intergovernmental implications of the Framework, including formal engagement with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) to confirm that the proposed mechanisms satisfy funding programs’ performance requirements; and
  5. Identifies any interim resourcing, capital, or programmatic requirements required to maintain housing supply momentum during the transition period between any repeal or modification of existing zoning regulations and the implementation of the Multi-Tool Zoning and Housing Enablement Framework, including the potential use of non-market and non-profit housing delivery mechanisms.
  6. Identifies any additional resourcing, staffing, or capital requirements necessary to accelerate implementation of non-Rezoning for Housing housing supply actions already approved within the Home is Here: The City of Calgary’s Housing Strategy 2024–2030, including initiatives related to approvals streamlining, non-market housing delivery, and alternative housing forms.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration undertake direct engagement with CMHC, HICC, the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada during the development of the Framework and report back to Council on any conditions, amendments, or flexibilities required to support Calgary’s continued participation in the Housing Accelerator Fund and other grant streams offered by other orders of government that enable housing supply.

  For: (7)	Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Yule, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, and Councillor Clark
  Against: (8)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION DEFEATED

  Council recessed at 3:39 p.m. and reconvened at 4:13 p.m. on 2025 December 15 with Mayor Farkas in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Clark, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor Johnston, Councillor Kelly, Councillor McLean, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Yule, and Mayor Farkas

  
  

9.4.2

Notice of Motion - Protecting Calgary’s Neighbourhoods - Strengthening Fireworks Enforcement and Awareness, EC2025-0996

A Revised Notice of Motion was distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0996.

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Revised Notice of Motion EC2025-0996, the following be adopted:

  BE IT RESOLVED that Council…

  1. Direct Administration to report back to the Community Development Committee on:
     1. Potential bylaw amendments to strengthen enforcement from the sales and distribution perspective, including review of current fines, penalties, and licensing requirements for individuals or businesses found selling fireworks illegally;
     2. Options for improved coordination between CPS, CFD, and Community Standards to proactively identify and address sources of illegal fireworks sales and distribution prior to major holidays;
     3. Opportunities for education and outreach in collaboration with local faith groups, community associations, and cultural organizations, aimed at promoting safety and awareness about the risks and regulations surrounding fireworks use;
     4. The potential to pilot or expand City-supported community celebrations (e.g., during Diwali, Canada Day, New Year’s Eve, etc.) that provide a safe, centralized alternative to neighbourhood fireworks; and
     5. The financial implications and potential funding sources for the above initiatives, including options to partner with community organizations or leverage sponsorship opportunities.
  2. Administration report back no later than Q3 2026 with recommendations, including any proposed amendments to the Fireworks Bylaw and associated resource or budget requirements.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.3

Municipal Historic Resource Designation – Burn Block, IP2025-0937

• Moved by Councillor Clark
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report IP2025-0937, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 58M2025 to designate the Burn Block as a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 2).

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 58M2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 58M2025 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 58M2025 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 58M2025 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.4

Anti-Racism Action Committee Proposed Bylaw, CD2025-0982

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Report CD2025-0982, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 57M2025 in Attachment 2.

  For: (14)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Jamieson
  Against: (1)	Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 57M2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 57M2025 be read a second time.

  Against: Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 57M2025 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 57M2025 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

Notice of Motion - Amending The City of Calgary Flag Policy CP2016-07, EC2025-1029

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-1029:

• Notice of Motion; and
• Notice of Motion Checklist.

• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Jamieson

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-1029, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council amend The City of Calgary Flag Policy CP2016-07 as follows:

  1. Delete in its entirety Section 5.3.2, Flags of Nations, which reads as follows:

  “(a) In recognition of the ethnic and cultural diversity of Calgary, The City may fly the flag of a nation on its national day.

  (b) It is the responsibility of the requesting organization to submit an application for a flag to be flown, as well as supply the national flag.

  (c) Only official flags recognized by the federal government will be raised.

  (d) If a flag raising is requested as part of a larger ceremony, applicants must make appropriate arrangements in accordance to the Municipal Complex Bylaw for the use of the Municipal Plaza”;

  2. Delete in its entirety Section 5.4.2, Other dignitaries, which reads as follows: “(a) As a gesture of respect and friendship, Protocol may direct that the appropriate flag be flown on the occasion of a visiting dignitary to the Mayor or delegated Member of Council”;

  3. Delete in its entirety Section 3.1(k) which reads as follows: “National Day” means a designated date to celebrate the nationhood of a nation or non-sovereign country. The date may be symbolized by the date of independence, of becoming a republic, or a significant date for a patron saint or ruler. The National Day will often be a national holiday in that country”;

  4. In subsection 5.3.1 (a), add the words “, with the exception of flags of nations.” after the words “ceremonial occasions”;

  5. Delete in its entirety Subsection 5.3.1(c)(i) which reads as follows: “The City will not fly flags of nations with whom Canada does not have diplomatic relations as recognized by the federal government”;

  6. Add a new Subsection (b) to Section 5.5.6, Solemn Occasions, which reads as follows: “5.5.6 (b) No flags of other nations shall be flown, or lowered to half-mast in reference to this Section”; and

  7. Where sections and subsections have been deleted in their entirety, renumber the remaining sections and subsections accordingly.

  For: (8)	Councillor McLean, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston
  Against: (7)	Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Yule, Councillor Atkinson, and Councillor Schmidt

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 4:58 p.m. on 2025 December 15 and reconvened at 9:35 a.m. on 2025 December 17 with Mayor Farkas in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor Johnston, Councillor Kelly, Councillor McLean, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Ward, Councillor Yule, and Mayor Farkas

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Chabot and Councillor Wyness

  
  

11.2

Notice of Motion - Calgary Housing Mixed-Income Housing Funding, EC2025-0965

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0965:

• Notice of Motion; and
• Notice of Motion Checklist.

• By Unanimous Consent, Council brought forward Item 11.6, Affordable Housing Development Financing led by Calgary Housing, EC2025-0912, to be dealt with following Item 11.2, Notice of Motion - Calgary Housing Mixed-Income Housing Funding, EC2025-0965.

  Councillor Chabot (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:43 a.m. on 2025 December 17.

  Moved by Councillor Schmidt
  Seconded by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0965, the following be adopted:

  NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council:

  1. Approve a one-time allocation of $10 million from the Housing Land Fund within the 2025 Chief Housing Office operating budget for CH’s acquisition of a new apartment building constructed by the private sector for up to 176 new permanent, mixed-income homes in WARD 4.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.6.

  
  

11.3

2025 Property Tax Relief Recommendations, EC2025-0926

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.6.​

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2025-0926:

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

• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Report EC2025-0926, the following be adopted:

  That Council approve the cancellation of property taxes as outlined in Attachment 2, for a total of $253,911.78.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

11.4

Fleet and Inventory - Capital Borrowing Bylaw, EC2025-0940

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2025-0940:

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

• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report EC2025-0940, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give first reading to Bylaw 8B2025 (Attachment 2), being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City to borrow up to the maximum amount of $52.5 million for financing the acquisition of vehicles and equipment; and
  2. Withhold second and third readings of the attached proposed Bylaw 8B2025 until the advertising requirements set out in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, have been met.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 8B2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

11.5

Cash Management, EC2025-0939

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2025-0939:

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

• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Pantazopoulos

  That with respect to Report EC2025-0939, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Bylaw 13B2025 (Attachment 2), being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City to borrow for a maximum term of one year and to a cumulative maximum of $600 million during the period 2026 January 01 to 2030 December 31 to fund operating expenditures on an as needed basis; and
  2. Give three readings to Bylaw 59M2025 (Attachment 3), being the proposed bylaw that:
     1. designates where uninvested City funds can be held on deposit;
     2. specifies which designated officers are authorized by Council to sign negotiable instruments alone; and
     3. specifies that cheques and negotiable instruments may be signed by electronic means.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 13B2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 13B2025 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 13B2025 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 13B2025 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 59M2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 59M2025 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 59M2025 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 59M2025 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.7.

  
  

11.6

Affordable Housing Development Financing led by Calgary Housing, EC2025-0912

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.2.​

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2025-0912:

• Cover Report;
• Attachment 1; 
• Attachment 2; 
• Attachment 3; 
• Attachment 4; 
• Attachment 5; 
• Attachment 6; 
• Confidential Attachment 7; 
• Attachment 8; 
• Attachment 9; 
• Attachment 10; 
• 11B blackline;
• 11B updated;
• 12B blackline;
• 12B updated;
• 53M blackline; and
• 53M updated.

• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Pantazopoulos

  That with respect to Report EC2025-0912, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Give first reading to Revised Bylaw 9B2025 (Attachment 9), being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City to amend Bylaw 7B2020 to increase the amount of borrowing authority from $10.0 million to $21.5 million for additional financing of City-owned affordable housing capital projects delivered by Calgary Housing;
  2. Give first reading to Updated Bylaw 11B2025 (as distributed), being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City to borrow up to the maximum amount of $87.525 million for financing the construction of a portfolio of affordable housing capital projects, which may include strategic project opportunities, of Calgary Housing;
  3. Give first reading to Updated Bylaw 53M2025 (as distributed), being the proposed bylaw authorizing a loan to Calgary Housing in the maximum amount of $87.525 million;
  4. Give first reading to Updated Bylaw 12B2025 (as distributed), being the proposed bylaw to authorize The City to guarantee Calgary Housing’s $9.0 million third party revolving loan facility and authorize The City to borrow up to $9.0 million should that guarantee be called upon;
  5. Withhold second and third readings of the attached proposed Bylaws (Revised Bylaw 9B2025, Updated Bylaw 11B2025, Updated Bylaw 53M2025 and Updated Bylaw 12B2025) until the advertising requirements set out in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, have been met;
  6. Direct Administration to amend any existing agreements between The City and Calgary Housing, as applicable, to reflect the content of the above-referenced Bylaws in accordance with The City’s Credit Documentation – Loans and Loan Guarantees Policy and Procedures; and
  7. Direct that Attachment 7 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 19 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 30 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act, SA 2024, c A-1.4, and review the confidential status of Attachment 7 by 2026 December 31.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 9B2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 11B2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 53M2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 12B2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.3.

  
  

11.7

Green Line Update, EC2025-0997

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.5.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2025-0997:

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

• Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Yule

  That with respect to Report EC2025-0997, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Public Report and Confidential Distribution #1 for the Corporate Record; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting Discussions, Confidential Recommendations, and Confidential Attachments remain confidential pursuant to Sections 19 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 29 (Advice from officials), 30 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body), and 32 (Privileged information) of the Access to Information Act, until the transaction has been closed, to be reviewed 31 December 2039.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

11.8

Alberta Community Partnership Grant, IGA2025-0981

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report IGA2025-0981:

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

• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Report IGA2025-0981, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Support the application for grant funds from the Alberta Community Partnership to support the update of the Intermunicipal Development Plan and development of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with The City of Chestermere; and
  2. Support the application submitted by Rocky View County for grant funds from the Alberta Community Partnership to support the update of the Intermunicipal Development Plan and development of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Rocky View County.

  For: (15)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That pursuant to Sections 20 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 26 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), and 29 (Advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 10:50 a.m. on 2025 December 17 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.1 Regular Update with the Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2025-1030
  • 12.3.1 Regional Update, IGA2025-0980

  For: (14)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Kelly, Mayor Farkas, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Jamieson
  Against: (1)	Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 12:02 p.m. on 2025 December 17 with Mayor Farkas in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Clark, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor Johnston, Councillor Kelly, Councillor McLean, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Yule, and Mayor Farkas

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Schmidt

  That pursuant to Section 7 of Procedure Bylaw 42M2025, Council suspend Section 82(a)(ii) of the Procedure Bylaw to forego the afternoon recess to complete the remainder of the Agenda.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS OF COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2025-1030

• ​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-1030:

  Clerks: K. Martin. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth.

  Moved by Councillor Kelly
  Seconded by Councillor Schmidt

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-1030, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 20 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (Advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act, not to be released.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

Regional Update, IGA2025-0980

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report IGA2025-0980:

• Clerk's Note;
• Confidential Cover Report;
• Confidential Attachment 1;
• Confidential Attachment 2;
• Confidential Attachment 3;
• Confidential Attachment 4;
• Confidential Attachment 5;
• Confidential Attachment 6; and
• Confidential Revised Attachment 5.

• ​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report IGA2025-0980:

  Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cairo, and A. Adegunwa. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and M.Tolfree. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, K. Black, K. Davies Murphy, T. Mahler, S. Fleming, G. Juliano, K. Fromherz, K. Cote, K. Holz, H. Williamson, L. Cunningham, Y. Wang, S. Kassa, C. Cole, and K. Cave.

  Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Jamieson

  That with respect to Confidential Report IGA2025-0980, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Direct that the Closed Meeting report, attachments, discussions, and Revised Attachment 5 be kept confidential pursuant to Sections 26 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 29 (Advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act, to be reviewed by 2035 December 11; and
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Jamieson

  That with respect to Confidential Report IGA2025-0980, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  2. Consider the confidential presentation and meeting discussions and recommend the Mayor sign the Regional Table Memorandum of Agreement (Revised Attachment 5).

  Against: (4)

  Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

None

14.

BRIEFINGS

None

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That this Council adjourn at 12:08 p.m. on 2025 December 17.

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON