MINUTES

INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Councillor S. Sharp, Chair
  • Councillor J. Mian, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor A. Chabot
  • Councillor S. Chu (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor E. Spencer (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor J. Wyness
  • Councillor D. McLean
ABSENT:
  • Councillor P. Demong (Council Business)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager D. Hamilton
  • Senior Legislative Specialist J. Palaschuk
  • Senior Legislative Specialist C. Doi

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Councillor Sharp called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Mian, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Wyness, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Sharp

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Demong

2.
OPENING REMARKS

 

Councillor Sharp provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgment.

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Mian

    That the Agenda for the 2025 February 27 Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

4.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

4.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee, 2025 February 12

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2025-02-12-Infrastructure and Planning Committee.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot

    That the Minutes of the 2025 February 12 Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee be confirmed.

     

    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONSENT AGENDA

 

6.
POSTPONED REPORTS

 

None

7.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

7.1
Chinook Communities Local Area Plan, IP2025-0072

This item has attachments. 
1.Chinook Communities Local Area Plan - IP2025-0072.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Previous Council Direction - IP2025-0072.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Chinook Communities Local Area Plan - IP2025-0072.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Background and Planning Evaluation - IP2025-0072.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Final Engagement Summary - IP2025-0072.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Lessons Learned - IP2025-0072.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Calgary Planning Commission Review - IP2025-0072.pdf
8.Attach 7 - Presentation - IP2025-0072.pdf
9.Attach 8 - Public Submissions - IP2025-0072.pdf
10.Distrib-Public Submissions-IP2025-0072.pdf

A package of public submissions was distributed with respect to Report IP2025-0072.

​The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2025-0072:

  1. Jessica Karpat, QuantumPlace Developments
  2. Ruth Melchior, Parkhill Community Association
  3. Michael Read, Elboya Britannia Community Association
  4. Stuart Davie, Mayfair Bel-Aire Community Association
  5. Kathy Oberg
  • Moved byCouncillor Mian

    That with respect to Report IP2025-0072, the following be approved:

    That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee:

    1. Forward this Report to the 2025 April 08 Public Hearing Meeting of Council; and

    That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the proposed Chinook Communities Local Area Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Repeal, by bylaw, the Parkhill/Stanley Park Area Redevelopment Plan, Manchester Area Redevelopment Plan and 50 Avenue SW Area Redevelopment Plan; and
    3. Rescind, by resolution, the Revised Windsor Park Transition Area Policy Statement, Chinook Station Area Plan and Glenmore Trail Land Use Study.
    For: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Mian
    Against: (3)Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2
Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2024-004, IP2025-0195

This item has attachments. 
1.Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2024-004 - IP2025-0195.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - IP2025-0195.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Application Overview - IP2025-0195.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Overview of New Community Land Supply - IP2025-0195.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Applicant Submission - IP2025-0195.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Risk Analysis for Growth Applications - IP2025-0195.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Presentation - IP2025-0195.pdf
8.Distrib-Public Submissions-IP2025-0195.pdf
9.Distrib-Presentation-IP2025-0195.pdf

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report IP2025-0195:

  • A public submission; and
  • A presentation entitled "Incremental Operating Costs Model Summary".
Kathy Oberg, BILD Calgary Region, addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2025-0195.
  • Moved byCouncillor Wyness

    That with respect to Report IP2025-0195, the following be approved:

    That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council

    1. Direct Administration to consider the 2026 operating investments, if any, needed to enable this Growth Application (GA2024-004) in the prioritization of investments for the 2025 November Adjustments; and
    2. Direct Administration to consider future capital and operating investments (2027+), as required, for this Growth Application (GA2024-004) in the prioritization of investments in future Service Plans and Budgets.
    For: (7)Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

7.3
Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2023-005, IP2025-0197

This item has attachments. 
1.Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2023-005 - IP2025-0197.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - IP2025-0197.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Application Overview - IP2025-0197.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Overview of New Community Land Supply - IP2025-0197.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Applicant Submission - IP2025-0197.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Risk Analysis for Growth Applications - IP2025-0197.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Presentation - IP2025-0197.pdf
8.Attach 7 - Public Submissions - IP2025-0197.pdf
9.Distrib-Public Submissions-IP2025-0197.pdf

Councillor Sharp left the Chair at 10:53 a.m. and Councillor Mian assumed the Chair.

Councillor Sharp resumed the Chair at 10:55 a.m.

​A public submission was distributed with respect to Report IP2025-0197.

Cam Hart, Jayman Living, addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2025-0197.
  • Moved byCouncillor Wyness

    That with respect to Report IP2025-0197, the following be approved:

    That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Direct Administration to consider the 2026 operating investments, if any, needed to enable this Growth Application (GA2023-005) in the prioritization of investments for the 2025 November Adjustments; and
    2. Direct Administration to consider future capital and operating investments (2027+), as required, for this Growth Application (GA2023-005) in the prioritization of investments in future Service Plans and Budgets.
    For: (7)Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

7.4
Growth Application in the Belvedere Area Structure Plan (Ward 9), GA2024-006, IP2025-0198

This item has attachments. 
1.Growth Application in the Belvedere Area Structure Plan (Ward 9), GA2024-006 - IP2025-0198.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - IP2025-0198.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Application Overview - IP2025-0198.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Overview of New Community Land Supply - IP2025-0198.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Applicant Submission - IP2025-0198.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Risk Analysis for Growth Applications - IP2025-0198.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Presentation - IP2025-0198.pdf
8.Distrib-Public Submissions-IP2025-0198.pdf

A public submission was distributed with respect to Report IP2025-0198.

Chad Blash, Apex Developments, addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2025-0198.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot

    That with respect to Report IP2025-0198, the following be approved: 

    That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Direct Administration to consider the 2026 operating investments needed to enable this Growth Application (GA2024-006) in the prioritization of investments for the 2025 November Adjustments; and
    2. Direct Administration to consider future capital and operating investments (2027+), as required, for this Growth Application (GA2024-006) in the prioritization of investments in future Service Plans and Budgets.
    For: (7)Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

7.5
Growth Application in the Belvedere Area Structure Plan (Ward 9), GA2024-005, IP2025-0196

This item has attachments. 
1.Growth Application in the Belvedere Area Structure Plan (Ward 9), GA2024-005 - IP2025-0196.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - IP2025-0196.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Application Overview - IP2025-0196.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Overview of New Community Land Supply - IP2025-0196.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Applicant Submission -IP2025-0196.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Risks Analysis for Growth Applications - IP2025-0196.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Presentation - IP2025-0196.pdf
8.Distrib-Public Submissions-IP2025-0196.pdf

A package of public submissions was distributed with respect to Report IP2025-0196

Chris Andrew, B&A Studios, addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2025-0196.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot

    That with respect to Report IP2025-0196, the following be approved:

    That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Direct Administration to consider the 2026 operating investments needed to enable this Growth Application (GA2024-005) in the prioritization of investments for the 2025 November Adjustments; and
    2. Direct Administration to consider future capital and operating investments (2027+), as required, for this Growth Application (GA2024-005) in the prioritization of investments in future Service Plans and Budgets.
    For: (7)Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

8.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

 

9.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

10.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

11.
BRIEFINGS

 

12.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Mian

    That this meeting adjourn at 11:26 a.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    The following Items have been forwarded to the 2025 March 18 Regular Meeting of Council:

    CONSENT AGENDA

    • Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2024-004, IP2025-0195
    • Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2023-005, IP2025-0197
    • Growth Application in the Belvedere Area Structure Plan (Ward 9), GA2024-006, IP2025-0198
    • Growth Application in the Belvedere Area Structure Plan (Ward 9), GA2024-005, IP2025-0196

    The following Item has been forwarded to 2025 April 8 Public Hearing Meeting of Council:

     PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

    • Chinook Communities Local Area Plan, IP2025-0072

    The next Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee is scheduled to be held on 2025 March 6 at 9:30 a.m.

    CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON


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