MINUTES

INFRASTRUCTURE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• Deputy General Manager T. Mahler
• Leader, Legislative Services M. A. Cario
• Senior Legislative Specialist J. Palaschuk
• Senior Legislative Specialist C. Doi
• Legislative Specialist A. Lennox

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Chabot called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. on 2026 March 11.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Jamieson, Councillor McLean, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Yule, and Councillor Chabot

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Councillor Chabot provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgment.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor McLean

  That the Agenda for the 2026 March 11 Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee be confirmed.

  For: (11): Councillor Chabot, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor McLean, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, Councillor Kelly, and Councillor Yule

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee, 2026 February 11

• Moved by Councillor McLean

  That the Minutes of the 2026 February 11 Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee be confirmed.

  For: (11): Councillor Chabot, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor McLean, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, Councillor Kelly, and Councillor Yule

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

5.1

PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS OF COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

None

7.2

Deferral Request – Bridgeland Properties in response to IP2023-0508 from Q1 2026 to Q1 2028, IP2026-0213

Councillor Schmidt introduced a group of Grade 6 students from Rundle Academy (Ward 8), along with their teacher, Carly Whitteron.

Councillor Tyers (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:36 a.m. on 2026 March 11.

Jaydan Tait, Attainable Homes Calgary, addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2026-0213.

• Moved by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0213, the following be approved:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council defer Report IP2023-0508 from Q1 2026 to Q1 2028.

  For: (12)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

Growth Application in the Providence Area Structure Plan (Ward 13), GA2023-001, IP2026-0189

A document entitled "Policy Title: Budget Spend Authorization and Delegation" was distributed with respect to Report IP2026-0189.

​The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2026-0189:

1. Kathy Oberg, B&A Studios
2. Chris Andrew, B&A Studios
3. Ben Mercer, Qualico Communities
4. Tara Steell, Dream Asset Management
5. Jay German, Ronmor
6. Brett Friesen, Hopewell Residential

Councillor Johnston (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 11:13 a.m. on 2026 March 11.

• Moved by Councillor Pantazopoulos

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0189, the following amendment be approved:

  That with respect to Recommendation 1, the following words be removed after “2029”:

  “, with flexibility to advance the timing based on the overall prioritization process and consideration for other critical priorities and capacity”.

  For: (7)	Councillor Chabot, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Clark, and Councillor Jamieson
  Against: (6)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

• By Unanimous Consent, Committee modified the lunch recess to begin following the conclusion of Item 7.3.

  Moved by Councillor Jamieson

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee reconsider its decision to amend Recommendation 1 of Report IP2026-0189.

  For: (12)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston
  Against: (1)	Councillor Clark

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pantazopoulos

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0189, the following amendment be approved:

  That with respect to Recommendation 1, the following words be removed after “2029”:

  “, with flexibility to advance the timing based on the overall prioritization process and consideration for other critical priorities and capacity”.

  For: (6)	Councillor Chabot, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, and Councillor Clark
  Against: (7)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0189, the following be approved:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Direct Administration to consider the required operating and capital investments needed to enable this Growth Application (GA2023-001) in the prioritization of investments for the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets, with major capital investment beginning in 2029, with flexibility to advance the timing based on the overall prioritization process and consideration for other critical priorities and capacity;
  2. Direct Administration to consider investments required to advance infrastructure planning and design work related to this Growth Application (GA2023-001) in the prioritization of investments for the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets, with investments beginning in 2027; and
  3. Direct Administration to consider any future capital and operating investments (2031+), as required, for this Growth Application (GA2023-001) in the prioritization of investments in future Business Plans and Budgets.

  For: (10)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston
  Against: (3)	Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, and Councillor Clark

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee recessed at 12:10 p.m. and reconvened at 1:12 p.m. on 2026 March 11 with Councillor Chabot in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Jamieson, Councillor McLean, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, Councillor Johnston, and Councillor Chabot

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Schmidt

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Pantazopoulos

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recess this meeting at 6:00 p.m. and reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on 2026 March 16.

  For: (10): Councillor Chabot, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor McLean, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Clark, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

7.4

Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2024-008, IP2026-0191

Kathy Oberg, B&A Studios, addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2026-0191.

• Moved by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0191, the following be approved:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Direct Administration to consider the required operating and capital investments needed to enable this Growth Application (GA2024-008) in the prioritization of investments for the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets; and
  2. Direct Administration to consider future capital and operating investments (2031+), as required, for this Growth Application (GA2024-008) in the prioritization of investments in future Business Plans and Budgets.

  For: (6)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston
  Against: (4)	Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, and Councillor Clark

  MOTION CARRIED

7.5

Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2025-003, IP2026-0027

• Moved by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0027, the following be approved:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Approve this Growth Application (GA2025-003) and direct Administration to include required operating funding in the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets; and
  2. Direct Administration to consider any future capital and/or operating investments (2031+), as required, for this Growth Application (GA2025-003) in the prioritization of investments in future Business Plans and Budgets.

  For: (8)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston
  Against: (1)	Councillor Atkinson

  MOTION CARRIED

7.6

Growth Application in the Belvedere Area Structure Plan (Ward 9), GA2025-004, IP2026-0192

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report IP2026-0192:

• A public submission; and
• A presentation entitled "BELVEDERE 17 GROWTH APPLICATION".

Bob Clark, Prime Land Developments, addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2026-0192.

• Moved by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0192, the following be approved:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Approve this Growth Application (GA2025-004) and direct Administration to include required operating funding in the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets; and
  2. Direct Administration to consider any future capital and/or operating investments (2031+), as required, for this Growth Application (GA2025-004) in the prioritization of investments in future Business Plans and Budgets.

  For: (9)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Johnston
  Against: (1)	Councillor Jamieson

  MOTION CARRIED

7.7

Reserve Bids for Properties in the 2026 Real Estate Public Auction, IP2026-0214

Councillor Johnston (Remote Member) left the meeting at 2:55 p.m. on 2026 March 11.

• Moved by Councillor Schmidt

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0214, the following be approved:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Authorize the Recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1; and
  2. Approve the Reserve Bids for Properties in the 2026 Real Estate Public Auction as outlined in Attachment 3.

  For: (10)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Jamieson

  MOTION CARRIED

7.8

Advancing Business-Friendly Construction, IP2026-0200

A public submission was distributed with respect to Report IP2026-0200.

The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report IP2026-0200:

1. Kayode Southwood, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Councillor Johnston (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 3:16 p.m. on 2026 March 11.

Committee recessed at 3:17 p.m. and reconvened at 3:47 p.m. on 2026 March 11 with Councillor Chabot in the Chair.

ROLL CALL

Councillor McLean, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Johnston, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Yule, and Councillor Chabot

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Jamieson

2. Bob van Wegen, Marda Loop Business Improvement Area
3. Dan Kohse, Calgary Chamber of Commerce

• Moved by Councillor Schmidt

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0200, the following amendment be approved:

  That a new Recommendation be inserted as follows, and that the remaining Recommendations be renumbered accordingly:

  2. Direct Administration to engage with third‑party utilities to explore how elements of the Business‑Friendly Construction Policy could be extended or adapted to utility work on City of Calgary initiated capital projects with a report back to be included in the 2026 Q3/Q4 Infrastructure Insights Report; and

  For: (10)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Jamieson
  Against: (1)	Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Atkinson

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0200, the following be approved, as amended:

  ​​That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommends that Council: 

  1. ​Approve the Business-Friendly Construction Policy CP2026-05;
  2. Direct Administration to engage with third‑party utilities to explore how elements of the Business‑Friendly Construction Policy could be extended or adapted to utility work on City of Calgary initiated capital projects with a report back to be included in the 2026 Q3/Q4 Infrastructure Insights Report; and
  3. ​Receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (10)	Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Yule, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Schmidt, Councillor Ward, and Councillor Jamieson
  Against: (1)	Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

7.9

Progress update on The City's 10-year Capital Infrastructure Plan, IP2026-0009

Committee recessed at 6:03 p.m. on 2026 March 11 and reconvened at 9:35 a.m. on 2026 March 16.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Jamieson, Councillor McLean, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Tyers, Councillor Kelly, and Councillor Chabot 

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Schmidt

• Moved by Councillor Ward

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0009, the following be approved:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommend that Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (8)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

7.10

Park Maintenance Levels of Service, IP2026-0032

Councillor Chabot left the Chair at 10:57 a.m. on 2026 March 16 and Councillor Pantazopoulos assumed the Chair.

Councillor Chabot resumed the Chair at 10:58 a.m. on 2026 March 16.

• Councillor Kelly rose on a Point of Order.

  The Chair ruled on the Point of Order.

  Moved by Councillor Kelly

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0032, the following amendment be approved:

  That Recommendation 1 be amended by deleting the words ", to meet, at minimum, Customer Level of Service (CLOS) ratings as previously endorsed by Council (Connect: Calgary’s Parks Plan), where regional parks are rated at least ‘Good’ and local parks are rated at least ‘Fair’".

  For: (8)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Kelly

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0032, the following be approved, as amended:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Direct Administration to implement the Option 4 service level for maintenance of Calgary’s actively maintained parkland; and
  2. Direct Administration to consider the required operating investments needed to enable this level of service for parks maintenance in the prioritization of investments for the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets.

  For: (8)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

7.11

Accelerated Poplar Tree Replacement and Sidewalk Repair Program Update, IP2026-0033

Committee recessed at 12:02 p.m. and reconvened at 1:02 p.m. on 2026 March 16.

ROLL CALL

Councillor McLean, Councillor Ward, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Atkinson, Councillor Johnston, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Yule and Councillor Chabot 

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Schmidt and Councillor Wyness

Councillor Kelly rose on a Point of Order.

The Chair ruled on the Point of Order.

• Moved by Councillor Kelly

  That with respect to Report IP2026-0033, the following be approved:

  That the Infrastructure and Planning Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Direct Administration to use this information to help develop a concrete quality level of service target and associated funding requirements for Calgary’s sidewalk network, no later than Q3 2026.
  2. Direct Administration to use this information to help develop a tree condition level of service and associated funding requirements for Calgary’s urban forest network, no later than Q3 2026.
  3. Direct Administration to report back, through the concrete and tree condition level of service reporting, on progress made to address poplar tree–related sidewalk damage.

  For: (8)

  Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Ward, Councillor Jamieson, and Councillor Johnston

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

9.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

None

9.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS OF COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

None

9.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

10.

BRIEFINGS

10.1

Quarterly Briefing on the Effect of the Rezoning for Housing on Calgary’s Housing Supply, IP2026-0206

10.2

Utility Infrastructure Capacity Update, IP2026-0216

11.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Ward

  That this meeting adjourn at 1:51 p.m. on 2026 March 16.

  For: (8): Councillor Chabot, Councillor Pantazopoulos, Councillor Jamieson, Councillor McLean, Councillor Ward, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Johnston, and Councillor Kelly

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following Items have been forwarded to the 2026 March 31 Regular Meeting of Council:

  CONSENT AGENDA

  • Deferral Request – Bridgeland Properties in response to IP2023-0508 from Q1 2026 to Q1 2028, IP2026-0213
  • Growth Application in the Providence Area Structure Plan (Ward 13), GA2023-001, IP2026-0189
  • Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2024-008, IP2026-0191
  • Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2025-003, IP2026-0027
  • Growth Application in the Belvedere Area Structure Plan (Ward 9), GA2025-004, IP2026-0192
  • Reserve Bids for Properties in the 2026 Real Estate Public Auction, IP2026-0214
  • Advancing Business-Friendly Construction, IP2026-0200
  • Progress update on The City's 10-year Capital Infrastructure Plan, IP2026-0009
  • Park Maintenance Levels of Service, IP2026-0032
  • Accelerated Poplar Tree Replacement and Sidewalk Repair Program Update, IP2026-0033

  The next Regular Meeting of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee is scheduled to be held on 2026 April 15 at 9:30 a.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON