MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen, KC
• A/Chief Financial Officer L. Tochor
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager D. Hamilton
• A/General Manager F. Bouchart
• A/General Manager T. McLeod
• A/General Manager K. Choi
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Legislative Coordinator M. A. Cario
• Senior Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk
• Legislative Specialist K. Picketts

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. on 2024 December 17.

ROLL CALL

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

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Councillor Spencer provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek recognized December 21 as the Longest Night of the Year Memorial.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

2024 Accessibility Awards Recognition

Mayor Gondek recognized the following 2024 Accessibility Awards recipients:

• Lacrossing Barriers - The Advocacy Award;
• Lionel Migrino - The Advocacy Award;
• Skye Luk - The Transportation and Mobility Award; and
• Pamela Butvin - The Universal Design Award.

A presentation entitled "2024 Accessibility Awards Advisory Committee on Accessibility" was distributed with respect to Item 3.1.

3.2

Cavalry FC 2024 Premier League Canadian Champions Recognition

Mayor Gondek recognized the 2024 Canadian Premier League Champions, the Calgary based soccer team Cavalry FC.

A presentation entitled "Recognition by Council Cavalry FC – 2024 Canadian Premier League Champions" was distributed with respect to Item 3.2.

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Mian

Topic: Confidentiality regarding the Revised Green Line alignment report from the Government of Alberta.

2. Councillor McLean

Topic: Windrow clearing protocols and route clearing prioritization.

3. Councillor Wyness

Topic: Accurate measuring of overloaded Calgary Transit bus routes.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding Item 11.1, Bearspaw South Feeder Main Pipe Investigation Findings, IP2024-1237, as an Item of Urgent Business.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by setting Item 12.2.1, Green Line Update (Verbal), C2024-1327, as the first Item following the Consent Agenda.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

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

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2024 November 5

6.2

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2024 November 26

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

7.3

Departure of Councillor Before End of Term (Verbal), CSC2024-1355

7.4

Agreement Request - Tsuut'ina Nation, EC2024-1320

7.5

Agreement Request - Bearspaw Nation, EC2024-1335

7.6

2024 Triennial Reserve Review, EC2024-1276

• MOTION CARRIED

7.2

Status of Emergency Preparedness Focus on Risk - The Emergency Operations Centre, EM2024-1299

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Report EM2024-1299, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report EM2024-1299, the following be adopted:

  That Council postpone this Item to the 2025 January 28 Regular Meeting of Council.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.7

Renaming Fish Creek-Lacombe Station, EC2024-1338

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report EC2024-1338, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Retain the name Fish Creek-Lacombe Station at this time; and
  2. Direct Administration to revisit renaming when opportunities arise to align with broader planning initiatives in the area.
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report EC2024-1338, the following be adopted:

  That Council postpone this Item to the 2025 March 18 Regular Meeting of Council.

  For: (13)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Spencer

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.1.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

None

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

9.2.1

Proposed Elections Bylaw 50M2024, C2024-1252

This Item was dealt with following Item 10.2.1.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2024-1252, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 50M2024, as set out in Attachment 1, to repeal and replace Bylaw 35M2018.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 50M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 50M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 50M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 50M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Mid-term Council Member Appointments, C2024-1368

A document entitled "Members of Council Appointments to BCCs" was distributed with respect to Report C2024-1368.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2024-1368, the following be adopted:

  To support the appointment of Members of Council to Standing Specialized Committees and Boards, Commissions and Committees, that Council:

  1. Pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, suspend Section 77 (Flow of Agenda Items) of the Procedure Bylaw only for Item 9.3.1, Mid-term Council Member Appointments, C2024-1368; and
  2. Adopt the following procedure in lieu of Section 77 (Flow of Agenda Items), only for Item 9.3.1:
     1. Administration is directed to publicly release the preferences of Members of Council for appointment to vacant positions on Standing Specialized Committees and Boards, Commissions and Committees;
     2. Administration introduces the Item, if required;
     3. Questions of clarification from Members to Administration. At Council Meetings, questions of clarification are limited to three minutes for each Member, not including responses from Administration;
     4. Selection of Council Member candidates for appointment to Standing Specialized Committees and Boards, Commissions and Committees, including:
        1. Introduction of each Standing Specialized Committee or Board, Commission or Committee by Administration;
        2. Display of Councillor Preferences, including a call for expressions of interest from Members of Council from the floor of Council, to be conducted by the Chair;
        3. Members of Council may speak to the merits of their candidacy for up to 2 minutes; and
        4. Selection of candidates for appointment by:
           1. Acclamation or consensus, or
           2. Confidential balloting to be conducted by the City Clerk;
     5. a Motion being put on the floor;
     6. Debate (once per Member);
     7. Mover responds to questions raised in debate; and
     8. Vote.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2024-1368, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint Councillors to fill mid-term vacancies on Standing Specialized Committees for terms to expire at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council, as follows:
     • Audit Committee – Councillor Chabot;
     • Intergovernmental Affairs Committee – Councillor Sharp;
  2. Appoint Members of Council to fill mid-term vacancies on Boards, Commissions and Committees for terms to expire at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council, as follows:
     • Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – Governance Board – Councillor Spencer;
     • Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – Land Use and Servicing Committee (alternate) – Councillor Chabot; and
  3. Appoint Councillor Mian as Deputy Mayor for the month of 2025 August.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Update to Municipal Historic Resource Designation for the Walter Hargrave Residence, IP2024-1172

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report IP2024-1172, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council give three readings to each of the following:

  1. Proposed Bylaw 46M2024 to Repeal Bylaw 16M2021 Which Designates the Walter Hargrave Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 3); and
  2. Proposed Bylaw 45M2024 for a Bylaw to Designate the Walter Hargrave Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource (Attachment 2).

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 45M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 45M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 45M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 45M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 46M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 46M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 46M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 46M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.2

Parking Recreational Vehicles in Residential Areas, CD2024-1239

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report CD2024-1239, the following be adopted: 

  That Council: 

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 51M2024, in Attachment 2, to amend the Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023; and
  2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 52M2024, in Attachment 3, to amend the Traffic Bylaw 26M96. 

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 51M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 51M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 51M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 51M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 52M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 52M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 52M2024 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 52M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.3

Councillors’ Budgets and Expenses Bylaw Amendments, CSC2024-1141

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CSC2024-1141, the following be adopted: 

  That Council amend Bylaw 36M2021 by giving three readings to Proposed Bylaw 54M2024 (Attachment 2). 

  For: (8)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
  Against: (6)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 54M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  Against: Councillor Sharp

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That Proposed Bylaw 54M2024 be amended as follows:

  That the following be added after section 2 as sections 2.1 and 2.2:

  “2.1      The following is added after subsection 17(5) as  
               subsection 17(5.1):

  ‘(5.1)    For an out-of-town hosting event, the number of attendees must not exceed 10 individuals, including the hosting Councillor. If there is joint hosting between Councillors, the total number of attendees is 10 per Councillor, including the hosting Councillors.’

  2.2        The following is added after the first sentence in
               subsection 17(9):

  ‘The documentation required by this subsection must be publicly disclosed in accordance with section 23(1)(c).’”

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 54M2024 be read a second time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 54M2024 a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 54M2024 be read a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.4

Next Phase for Short-Term Rentals, EC2024-1305

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2024-1305:

• A letter from Airbnb; and
• A letter from Expedia Group.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report EC2024-1305, the following be adopted: 

  That Council: 

  1. Approve Administration’s recommended short-term rental policy tools as identified in Attachment 3; and
  2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 53M2024 in Attachment 4 to amend the Business Licence Bylaw 32M98. 

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 53M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That proposed Bylaw 53M2024 be amended as follows:

  In section 6, delete the words "January 1st, 2025" and replace with "April 1st, 2025".

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 53M2024 be read a second time, as amended.

  Against: Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 53M2024 a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 53M2024 be read a third time, as amended.

  Against: Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Chu (Remote Member) left the meeting at 9:12 p.m. on 2024 December 17.

  Councillor Chu (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:15 p.m. on 2024 December 17.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report EC2024-1305, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  In exploring a subclass for short-term rentals located in non-primary residences as outlined in Attachment 3, Council directs Administration to investigate the feasibility of applying the same tax rate that is applied to non-residential property for a short-term rental subclass and return to Council by Q2 2025 with a report outlining the legislative and technical requirements.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Council brought forward Items 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3, and 10.1.4, to be dealt with following Item 9.4.4.

  Council then dealt with Item 10.1.1.

  
  

9.4.5

Notice of Motion - Reinstatement of the Resilient Roofing Rebate Program, EC2024-1330

This Item was dealt with following Item 10.1.4.

Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 1:09 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-1330, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 

  1. That Council direct Administration to review the outcomes of the previous Resilient Roofing Rebate Program, including cost-effectiveness and equity in program design, reporting to Council by Q2 2025 with recommendations, timelines and funding options to implement a similar program; and
  2. That the proposed Program should take into consideration the most effective monetary and non-monetary ways to reduce maximum risk to households from hail, as well as how incentives could be coordinated with different orders of government and industry. 

  For: (8)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (6)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.6

Notice of Motion - Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits! A Responsible Pet Sales and Ownership Review, EC2024-1336

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-1336:

• Public Submissions 1-100;
• Public Submissions 101-200;
• Public Submissions 201-300;
• Public Submissions 301-400;
• Public Submissions 401-500; 
• Public Submissions 501-600;
• Public Submissions 601-700; and
• Public Submissions 701-754.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-1336, the following be adopted: 

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to bring a report to the Community Development Committee by Q4 2025 that:

  1. Reviews the sale of pet dogs, cats, and rabbits that are not sourced from local shelter or rescue organizations – including, but not limited to:
     • a retail sales ban,
     • advocacy to the Government of Alberta,
     • a public education campaign,
     • bylaw updates and additions,
     • or other policy instruments. 

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.1.

  
  

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

10.1.1

Bylaw Tabulation - 2025 Adjustments to Ward Boundaries in response to Deferral Request C2024-1164, from 2024 October 29, C2024-1352

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.4.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2024-1352, the following be adopted:

  That Council give second and third readings to Proposed Bylaw 29M2024, to repeal and replace Bylaw 19M91.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 29M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 29M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2

Bylaw Tabulation - East Calgary International Avenue Communities Local Area Plan, C2024-1345

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2024-1345, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council give second and third readings to Proposed Bylaw 67P2024, as amended.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 67P2024 be read a second time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 67P2024 be read a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.3

Bylaw Tabulation - Borrowing Bylaw Relinquishments, C2024-1280

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2024-1280, the following be adopted:

  That Council give second and third readings to Proposed Bylaw 7B2024.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 7B2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 7B2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.4

Bylaw Tabulation - Tabulation of Bylaw 42M2024, C2024-1358

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2024-1358, the following be adopted:

  That Council give second and third readings to Proposed Bylaw 42M2024.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 42M2024 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 42M2024 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 9:27 p.m. on 2024 December 17 and reconvened at 1:04 p.m. on 2024 December 18 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 Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Sharp

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.5.

  
  

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

10.2.1

Final Report of the Council Compensation Review Committee, C2024-1309

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.1.

By General Consent, Council modified the dinner recess to begin following the conclusion of Item 10.2.1.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2024-1309, the following amendments be adopted:

  1. That the existing Recommendation be numbered as Recommendation 1;
  2. That the words “That Council” be deleted from Recommendation 1 and inserted as a preamble to all Recommendations;
  3. That words “Adopt the recommendations” in Recommendation 1 be deleted and the words “Adopt recommendations one to three, and six” be inserted in their place; and
  4. That a new Recommendation 2 be inserted as follows:

  Refer recommendations four and five of the Final Report (Attachment 2) to Council Services Committee to create a work plan and recommendations regarding Councillor Assistant salary band next steps for the 2027-2030 Budget Cycle.

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Wyness

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2024-1309, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt recommendations one to three, and six of the Council Compensation Review Committee contained in its Final Report (Attachment 2), effective for the next term of Council; and

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2024-1309, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  2. Refer recommendations four and five of the Final Report (Attachment 2) to Council Services Committee to create a work plan and recommendations regarding Councillor Assistant salary band next steps for the 2027-2030 Budget Cycle.

  For: (13)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Council modified the dinner recess from 75 minutes to 60 minutes.

  Council recessed at 6:30 p.m. on 2024 December 17 and reconvened at 7:33 p.m. on 2024 December 17 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 Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Sharp

  Council then dealt with Item 9.2.1.

  
  

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

Bearspaw South Feeder Main Pipe Investigation Findings, IP2024-1237

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.6.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report IP2024-1237:

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

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report IP2024-1237, the following be adopted: 

  That Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of the public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:34 p.m. on 2024 December 18 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.2 Extended Producer Responsibility Update (Verbal), C2024-1366
  • 12.2.3 Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement – Approach, C2024-1371
  • 12.2.4 Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-1302

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) left the meeting at 1:35 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 1:42 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 2:01 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) left the meeting at 2:16 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 2:17 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 2:39 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  Councillor Chu (Remote Member) left the meeting at 2:43 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 2:45 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  Councillor Chu (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 2:47 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

  
  

• Council reconvened in public meeting at 3:10 p.m. on 2024 December 18 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Dhaliwal

  Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.2.

  
  

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Green Line Update (Verbal), C2024-1327

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.7.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of the public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 10:46 a.m. on 2024 December 17 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.2.1, Green Line Update (Verbal), C2024-1327.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1327:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, J. Booth, A. Gagliardi, and C. Doi. Law: J. Floen, L. Davies, and L. Bonnett. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, K. Black, D. Hamilton, C. Arthurs, T. McLeod, G. Nielson, W. Tynan, R. Hussain, M. MacDonald, S. Fleming, F. Bouchart, S. Brandt, L. Goemans, L. Harris, M. Seera, R. Murray, and J. Groat.

  ​The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1327:

  • A presentation entitled "Green Line Update (Verbal)"; 
  • A document entitled "Distribution #2"; 
  • Confidential Distribution #1;
  • Confidential Distribution #2;
  • Confidential Distribution #3; and
  • Confidential Distribution #4.

  Council recessed at 11:59 a.m. on 2024 December 17 and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 1:19 p.m. on 2024 December 17 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Council recessed at 3:14 p.m. on 2024 December 17 and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:49 p.m. on 2024 December 17 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  
  

• Council reconvened in public meeting at 4:49 p.m. on 2024 December 17 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Dhaliwal

  Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1327, the following amendment be adopted:

  That new Recommendations 3, 4, 5, and 6 be inserted as follows, and all remaining bullets be renumbered accordingly:

  3. Direct Administration to release a statement that highlights the gap in cost analysis between The City’s Eau Claire to Shepard Green Line Alignment and the City’s analysis of the Provincial Alignment;

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1327, the following amendment be adopted:

  That new Recommendations 3, 4, 5, and 6 be inserted as follows, and all remaining bullets be renumbered accordingly:

  4. Request that the Working Group convey that The City will continue negotiating the Province’s proposed alignment if the Province is willing to commit to sharing delivery risk, and cost overrun liability, recognizing that there is far greater risk associated with downtown delivery versus the southeast delivery;

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1327, the following amendment be adopted:

  That new Recommendations 3, 4, 5, and 6 be inserted as follows, and all remaining bullets be renumbered accordingly:

  5. Request that the Mayor write a letter to Premier Smith and Minister Dreeshen outlining the points above;
  6. Request the Province publicly release the downtown alignment report by AECOM, the financial summary submitted to Council, and the Terms of Reference of the Working Group, after redacting information harmful to future procurements, to allow for public feedback and consultation;

  For: (14)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, 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 Verbal Report C2024-1327, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  3. Direct Administration to release a statement that highlights the gap in cost analysis between The City’s Eau Claire to Shepard Green Line Alignment and the City’s analysis of the Provincial Alignment;

  For: (9)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, 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 Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1327, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  4. Request that the Working Group convey that The City will continue negotiating the Province’s proposed alignment if the Province is willing to commit to sharing delivery risk, and cost overrun liability, recognizing that there is far greater risk associated with downtown delivery versus the southeast delivery;

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1327, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Confirms, in order to make an informed decision on the Government of Alberta’s proposed alignment, further negotiations, decisions, and commitments are required to satisfy due diligence elements (slide 10) and Council’s 2024 September 17 criteria (slide 5);
  2. Directs that Recommendation #1 be communicated through The City’s representatives to the Reimagined Green Line Program Working Group;

  5. Request that the Mayor write a letter to Premier Smith and Minister Dreeshen outlining the points above;
  6. Request the Province publicly release the downtown alignment report by AECOM, the financial summary submitted to Council, and the Terms of Reference of the Working Group, after redacting information harmful to future procurements, to allow for public feedback and consultation;
  7. Receive Distributions #1, and #2, and Confidential Distributions #1, #2, #3, and #4 for the Corporate Record; and
  8. Direct that the Confidential Distributions #1, #2, #3, and #4, and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of the public body), and 27 (Privileged Information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 31 December 2039.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 10.2.1.

  
  

12.2.2

Extended Producer Responsibility Update (Verbal), C2024-1366

​This Item was dealt with following Item 12.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1366:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and C. Doi. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, C. Arthurs, F. Bouchart, K. Choi, T. McLeod, J. Radke, M. Cooke, L. Bell, M. Wolfs, S. Howland, D. Olley, and J. Groat.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1366, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that this presentation and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of the public body) of the of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2074 December 17.

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.3

Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement – Approach, C2024-1371

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2024-1371:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and C. Doi. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and M. Senek. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, C. Arthurs, F. Bouchart, K. Choi, T. McLeod, K. Davies Murphy, O. Shyllon, N. Younger, K. Cote, C. An, S. Brandt, G. Skeates, W. Fan, and J. Groat.

A Confidential Distribution was distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2024-1371.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2024-1371, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Receive this report for the Corporate Record;
  2. Adopt the Confidential Recommendation contained in the Confidential Distribution; and
  3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Report, Attachments, and Confidential Distribution be held confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 until such time as all relevant agreements related to the Prairie Economic Gateway initiative have been authorized, fully executed, and delivered, to the satisfaction of The City, to be reviewed by 2030 December 31.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.4

Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-1302

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1302:

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

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1302, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspended Section 78(1)(b) to forego the afternoon recess to complete the remainder of the Agenda.

  
  

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

13.1

Administrative Inquiry - Crosswalk Improvements

Submitted by: Councillor Penner

Councillor offices receive numerous requests for crosswalk improvements of all kinds. Often the costs associated with them are not evident to the public as we prioritize projects. To help the public better understand the cost of implementation compared to available budget, could administration please compile:

1. Number of intersections improvements completed annually, city-wide 2019-2024;
2. Cost of typical interventions of crosswalk improvements including:
   • Improved paint
   • Curb bump outs, temporary and permanent
   • Flashing overhead lights or rapid flashing beacons
   • New light standards for a signalized intersection
3. Total annual city-wide budget for crosswalk improvement 2019-2024; and
4. The outstanding count of intersections identified for safety improvements that are waiting on future budget funding, and (if available) total cost of planned interventions.

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

Update on Rezoning for Housing Recommendations, C2024-1293

14.2

Calgary Salutes Committee Mandate and Subcommittees, C2024-1369

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That this Council adjourn at 3:16 p.m. on 2024 December 18.

   

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON