MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Councillor G-C. Carra
  • Councillor C. Walcott
  • Councillor E. Spencer
  • Councillor K. Penner
  • Councillor T. Wong
  • Councillor J. Wyness
  • Councillor J. Mian (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor S. Sharp
  • Councillor R. Pootmans
  • Councillor P. Demong
  • Councillor D. McLean
  • Councillor R. Dhaliwal
  • Councillor A. Chabot
  • Councillor S. Chu
  • Mayor J. Gondek
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
  • Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
  • General Manager C. Arthurs
  • General Manager K. Black
  • A/General Manager C. Bowen
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Male
  • General Manager D. Morgan
  • General Manager M. Thompson
  • City Clerk K. Martin
  • Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
  • Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

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

ROLL CALL

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

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Demong and Mayor Gondek 

2.
OPENING REMARKS

 

Councillor Chu provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

Deputy Mayor Wong recognized the start of Experience Inclusion 2023, taking place from October 18 to November 20, 2023.

3.
RECOGNITIONS

 

3.1
Calgary Climate Strategy

This item has attachments. 
1.Distrib-Presentation 1-Recognition.pdf

A presentation entitled "Calgary Climate Strategy Pathways to 2050" was distributed with respect to Item 3.1.

Deputy Mayor Wong recognized the Calgary Climate Strategy team for winning the Alberta Municipalities Environmental award and invited Acting General Manager Carolyn Bowen to provide remarks.

3.2
Calgary Stampede Showband

This item has attachments. 
1.Distrib-Presentation 2-Recognition.pdf

A presentation entitled "CALGARY STAMPEDE SHOWBAND 2023 World Champions - The World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB)" was distributed with respect to Item 3.2.

Deputy Mayor Wong recognized the Calgary Stampede Showband for their 7th win at the 2023 World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB).

4.
QUESTION PERIOD

 

1. Councillor Dhaliwal

Topic: Pothole remediation timelines and emerging technologies.

2. Councillor Chabot

Topic: Street racing statistics in Calgary vs Edmonton.

3. Councillor Mian

Topic: Community Safety Audit and consistency in closing 311 service requests.

Councillor Penner introduced a group of Grade 5 and 6 students from St. Augustine School (Ward 11), along with their teacher Erica Pawliuk.

5.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor McLean

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

    1. Adding the following as Items of Urgent Business:

    • 11.1 Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Bylaw, EC2023-0880;
    • 11.2 Tax Incentives for Renewable Generation Developments on Brownfield Sites, EC2023-1120;
    • 11.3 Anti-Racism Training and the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018), EC2023-1124; 

    2. Setting Item 12.2.3, 2023 Fall Research Results, C2023-1104 to be dealt with as the first Item after the Consent Agenda;

    3. Setting the following to be dealt with as the first Items after the lunch recess:

    • 9.2.1 Integrity and Ethics Office Annual Report 2022 – 2023, C2023-1126;
    • 11.3 Anti-Racism Training and the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018), EC2023-1145; and

    4. Setting the following to be dealt with as the first Item after the afternoon recess:

    • 12.2.2 Electricity Supply Procurement 2027, C2023-1107
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans
    Seconded byCouncillor Wyness

    That the Agenda for the 2023 October 17 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED

6.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That the following sets of Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2023 September 12

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes -2023-09-12-Regular Meeting of Council.pdf

6.2
Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council, 2023 September 16

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes -2023-09-16-Special Meeting of Council.pdf

6.3
Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2023 September 19

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2023-09-19-Public Hearing Meeting of Council.pdf

6.4
Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council, 2023 September 20

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2023-09-20-Special Meeting of Council.pdf

6.5
Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of Council, 2023 September 26

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2023-09-26-Strategic Meeting of Council.pdf

6.6
Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2023 October 3

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2023-10-03-Public Hearing Meeting of Council.pdf
  • MOTION CARRIED

7.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Spencer

    That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1
DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

 

None

7.3
Citywide Growth Strategy: Growth Applications Fee Adjustment, IP2023-0924

This item has attachments. 
1.Citywide Growth Strategy - Growth Applications Fee Adjustment - IP2023-0924.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - IP2023-0924.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Adjusted Fee Schedule - IP2023-0924.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Letter of Support from Situated Consulting - IP2023-0924.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Presentation - Citywide Growth Strategy - Growth Applications Fee Adjustment - IP2023-0924.pdf

7.4
Citywide Growth Strategy – Proactive Approaches for Growth Opportunities, IP2023-0882

This item has attachments. 
1.Citywide Growth Strategy - Proactive Approaches for Citywide Growth Opportunities - IP2023-0882.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - IP2023-0882.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Examples of Responding Proactively to Growth Opportunities and Challenges - IP2023-0882.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Presentation - Citywide Growth Strategy Proactive Approaches for Citywide Growth Opportunities - IP2023-0882.pdf

7.5
Proposed Real Estate Strategy – (Sunnyside) – Ward 07 (787 3 ST NW), IP2023-0988

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerks Note, IP2023-0988.pdf

7.6
Community Safety Partner Agency Liaison Initiative Audit, AC2023-0919

This item has attachments. 
1.Community Safety Partner Agency Liaison Initiative Audit - AC2023-0919.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Community Safety Partner Agency Liaison Initiative Audit - AC2023-0919.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Community Safety Partner Agency Liaison Initiative Audit Slide - AC2023-0919.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Memo - AC2023-0919.pdf

7.7
External Auditor Update on City of Calgary 2023 Audit (New Accounting Standards), AC2023-0975

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerks Note, AC2023-0975.pdf

7.8
Status of Expenditures on Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0831

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerks Note, CD2023-0831.pdf

7.9
Family and Community Support Services Funding Increase and Recommendations, CD2023-0953

This item has attachments. 
1.Family and Community Social Services Funding Increase and Recommendations - CD2023-0953.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background, Previous Council Direction - CD2023-0953.pdf
3.Attach 2 - 2024 FCSS Funding Recommendations - CD2023-0953.pdf
4.Attach 3 - FCSS Act - CD2023-0953.pdf
5.Attach 4 - FCSS Regulation - CD2023-0953.pdf
6.Attach 5 - FCSS Policy - CD2023-0953.pdf
7.Attach 6 - FCSS Funding Framework - CD2023-0953.pdf
8.Attach 7 - Presentation - CD2023-0953.pdf
9.Attach 8 - Public Submission - CD2023-0953.pdf

7.10
Drought Resilience Plan, CD2023-0756

This item has attachments. 
1.Drought Resilience Plan - CD2023-0756.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Previous Council Direction - CD2023-0756.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Executive Summary Drought Resilience Plan - CD2023-0756.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Drought Resilience Plan - CD2023-0756.pdf
5.Attach 4 - What We Heard Report Public and Businesses - CD2023-0756.pdf
6.Attach 5 - What We Heard Report City and Interested Parties - CD2023-0756.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Letters of Support - CD2023-0756.pdf
8.Attach 7 - Presentation - CD2023-0756.pdf
9.Attach 8 - Public Submission - CD2023-0756.pdf
10.Attach 9 - Public Submissions - CD2023-0756.pdf

7.11
Vehicle for Hire Program (Verbal Update), CD2023-1084

This item has attachments. 
1.7.11 Clerk's Note, CD2023-1084.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Presentation - CD2023-1084.pdf

7.12
Public Transit Safety Strategy, CD2023-0896

This item has attachments. 
1.Public Transit Safety Strategy - CD2023-0896.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - CD2023-0896.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Public Transit Safety Strategy - CD2023-0896.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Public Transit Safety Strategy Road Map - CD2023-0896.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Public Transit Safety Strategy Presentation - CD2023-0896.pdf
  • For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 12.2.3.


7.2
City of Calgary – Foothills County Annexation Negotiation Committee Disbandment, IGA2023-0918

This item has attachments. 
1.City of Calgary – Foothills County Annexation Negotiation Committee Disbandment - IGA2023-0918.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Previous Council Direction - IGA2023-0918.pdf

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.3.

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report IGA2023-0918, the following be adopted:

    That Council disband The City of Calgary - Foothills County Annexation Negotiation Committee and thank its members for their service.

    For: (10)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Wong
    Against: (5)Councillor Chu, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

7.13
Event Centre and District Improvements Update (Verbal), ECC2023-1106

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, ECC2023-1106.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Chabot

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report ECC2023-1106, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the Confidential Recommendations in the Confidential Presentation; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Recommendations, and Confidential Presentation be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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.
    For: (15)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report ECC2023-1106, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to bring to Executive Committee by end of Q1 2024 a recommendation for future budget contributions, above current budget investments, into parks, recreation, and community grants arising from investment income earned from the Event Centre financial framework.

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

    Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1.


8.
POSTPONED REPORTS

 

None

9.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

9.1
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

 

9.2
OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

 

9.2.1
Integrity and Ethics Office Annual Report 2022 – 2023, C2023-1126

This item has attachments. 
1.Integrity and Ethics Office Annual Report 2022 – 2023 - C2023-1126.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Integrity and Ethics Office Annual Report 2022 – 2023 - C2023-1126.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Appendix B - C2023-1126.pdf

This Item was dealt with following Item 10.1.3.

  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Report C2023-1126, the following be adopted:

    That Council receive the annual report of the Ethics Advisor and Integrity Commissioner for the Corporate Record.

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

    Council then dealt with Item 11.3.


9.3
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

 

9.3.1
City Manager Bylaw Updates, C2023-1063

This item has attachments. 
1.City Manager Bylaw Updates - C2023-1063.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Bylaw 45M2023 - C2023-1063 .pdf

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.13.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Report C2023-1063, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 45M2023 to amend City Manager Bylaw 52M2022 and other bylaws of The City of Calgary.

    For: (15)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 45M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 45M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 45M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 45M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.3.2
2023 Borrowing Bylaw Relinquishments, C2023-0877

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 Borrowing Bylaw Relinquishments - C2023-0877.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Bylaw 12B2023 - C2023-0877.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Spencer

    That with respect to Report C2023-0877, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Give first reading to Bylaw 12B2023, being the proposed bylaw authorizing The City of Calgary to amend and repeal various bylaws to reduce surplus borrowing authority in the total amount of $55,599,000; and
    2. Withhold second and third readings until the advertising requirements set out in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, have been met.
    For: (15)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 12B2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.4
COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

9.4.1
Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designation – Fall 2023, IP2023-0787

This item has attachments. 
1.Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations - Fall 2023 - IP2023-0787.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Previous Council Direction Background Fall 2023 - IP2023-0787.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Bylaw 37M2023 - IP2023-0787.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Proposed Bylaw 39M2023 - IP2023-0787.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Proposed Bylaw 38M2023 - IP2023-0787.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Heritage Calgary Letters of Support - IP2023-0787.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Presentation - IP2023-0787.pdf
8.Distrib-Revised Attach 6-IP2023-0787.pdf

A corrected Attachment 6 entitled "Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations – Fall 2023 IP2023-0787" was distributed with respect to Report IP2023-0787.

  • Moved byCouncillor Wong
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Report IP2023-0787, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to each of the following proposed bylaws, to designate as a Municipal Historic Resource:

    1. the Crawford Residence (Proposed Bylaw 37M2023 – Attachment 2);
    2. the Kalbfleish Residence (Proposed Bylaw 39M2023 – Attachment 3); and
    3. the Petro-Fina Building (Proposed Bylaw 38M2023 – Attachment 4).
    For: (15)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 37M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 37M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 37M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 37M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 39M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 39M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 39M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 39M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 38M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 38M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 38M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 38M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.4.2
Calgary Parking Policies – Commercial Areas Update, IP2023-0910

This item has attachments. 
1.Calgary Parking Policies Commercial Areas - IP2023-0910.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Calgary Parking Policies – Commercial Areas Update – Detailed Report - IP2023-0910.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Calgary Parking Policies – Commercial Areas Update – Amendments for Approval - IP2023-0910.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Proposed Bylaw 47M2023 - IP2023-0910.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Presentation - IP2023-0910.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Report IP2023-0910, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve changes and additions to the Calgary Parking Policies by adopting changes to the Calgary Parking Policies CP2021-04 contained in Attachment 2.; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 47M2023 in Attachment 3 to amend Bylaw 26M96 “Calgary Traffic Bylaw”.
    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor McLean
    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 47M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 47M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 47M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 47M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.4.3
Calgary Police Commission Bylaw Revisions, CD2023-0801

This item has attachments. 
1.Calgary Police Commission Bylaw Revisions - CD2023-0801.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Previous Council Direction - CD2023-0801.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Bylaw 48M2023 - CD2023-0801.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Summary of Proposed Changes to the Calgary Police Commission Bylaw 25M97 - CD2023-0801.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Presentation - CD2023-0801.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Dhaliwal
    Seconded byCouncillor Wyness

    That with respect to Report CD2023-0801, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 48M2023 to amend the Calgary Police Commission Bylaw 25M97 to ensure it remains updated and consistent with the Alberta Police Act; and
    2. Rescind the 1996 City of Calgary/Calgary Police Commission Protocol, as the relevant protocol sections are included in the proposed amendments to the Calgary Police Commission Bylaw.
    For: (13)Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (2)Councillor Carra, and Councillor Walcott
    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 48M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 48M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 48M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 48M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

10.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

 

10.1
BYLAW TABULATIONS

 

10.1.1
Bylaw Tabulation - 8B2023 - Fleet Borrowing, C2023-1134

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw Tabulation - 8B2023 - Fleet Borrowing - C2023-1134.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Bylaw 8B2023 - C2023-1134.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Report C2023-1134, the following be adopted:

    That Council give Borrowing Bylaw 8B2023 second and third readings.

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

  • That Bylaw 8B2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 8B2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2
Bylaw Tabulation - 9B2023 - Utilities Borrowing, C2023-1135

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw Tabulation - 9B2023 - Utilities Borrowing - C2023-1135.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Bylaw 9B2023 - C2023-1135.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report C2023-1135, the following be adopted:

    That Council give Borrowing Bylaws 9B2023 second and third readings.

    For: (15)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 9B2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 9B2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

10.1.3
Bylaw Tabulation - 10B2023 - New Capital Debt Borrowing, C2023-1136

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw Tabulation - 10B2023 - New Capital Debt Borrowing - C2023-1136.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Bylaw 10B2023 - C2023-1136.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Dhaliwal
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Report C2023-1136, the following be adopted:

    That Council give Borrowing Bylaw 10B2023 second and third readings.

    For: (15)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 10B2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 10B2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council recessed at 11:59 a.m. and reconvened at 1:18 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

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

    Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Demong

    Council then dealt with Item 9.2.1


10.2
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

None

11.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

11.1
Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Bylaw, EC2023-0880

This item has attachments. 
1.Distrib-Cover Report-EC2023-0880.pdf
2.Distrib-Attach 1-EC2023-0880.pdf
3.Distrib-Attach 2-EC2023-0880.pdf
4.Distrib-Attach 3-EC2023-0880.pdf

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.3.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-0880:

  • Cover Report;
  • Attachment 1;
  • Attachment 2; and
  • Attachment 3.
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Report EC2023-0880, the following be adopted:

    That Council continue the Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board with its existing members and terms by giving three readings to Proposed Bylaw 50M2023 (Attachment 2).

    For: (13)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 50M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 50M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 50M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 50M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

11.2
Tax Incentives for Renewable Generation Developments on Brownfield Sites, EC2023-1120

This item has attachments. 
1.Distrib-Cover Report-EC2023-1120.pdf
2.Distrib-Attach 1-EC2023-1120.pdf
3.Distrib-Attach 2-EC2023-1120.pdf
4.Distrib-Attach 3-EC2023-1120.pdf
5.Distrib-Attach 4-EC2023-1120.pdf

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-1120:

  • Cover Report;
  • Attachment 1;
  • Attachment 2;
  • Attachment 3; and
  • Attachment 4.
  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Report EC2023-1120, the following be adopted:

    That Council adopt the proposed Council Policy ‘Tax incentives for renewable power generation developments on brownfield sites’ in Attachment 2.

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

    Council then dealt with Item 12.


11.3
Anti-Racism Training and the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018), EC2023-1124

This item has attachments. 
1.Distrib-Cover Report-EC2023-1124.pdf
2.Distrib-Attach 1-EC2023-1124.pdf

​This Item was dealt with following Item 9.2.1.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-1124:

  • Cover Report; and
  • Attachment 1.
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Report EC2023-1124, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 51M2023 to amend the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018), outlined in Attachment 1.

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

  • That Bylaw 51M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 51M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 51M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 51M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 11.1.


12.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

  • This Item was dealt with following Item 11.2.

    Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (Advice from officials), and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:54 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

    • 12.2.1 Recommendation for an External Auditor for 2024-2028, AC2023-0935
    • 12.2.4 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2023-1117
    • 12.2.5 Update on North American Indigenous Games (Verbal), C2023-1139
    • 12.2.2 Electricity Supply Procurement 2027, C2023-1107
    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Wong declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed by an organization that could be used for external auditor services, and abstained from discussion with respect to Confidential Report AC2023-0935. Councillor Wong left the meeting at 2:05 p.m. and returned at 2:15 p.m. following the discussion with respect to Confidential Report AC2023-0935.

    Council recessed at 3:13 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:47 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    Council reconvened in public meeting at 4:23 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair. 

    ROLL CALL

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

    Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra and Councillor Demong


  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

12.1
CONSENT AGENDA

 

None

12.2
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

12.2.1
Recommendation for an External Auditor for 2024-2028, AC2023-0935

 

A confidential document was distributed with respect to Confidential Report AC2023-0935.

Councillor Wong declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed by an organization that could be used for external auditor services, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Report AC2023-0935. Councillor Wong left the meeting at 4:25 p.m. and returned at 4:26 p.m. following the discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Report AC2023-0935.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report AC2023-0935:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, C. Male, C. Bowen, and C. Smillie.
  • Moved byCouncillor Wyness
    Seconded byCouncillor Spencer

    That with respect to Confidential Report AC2023-0935, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1; and
    2. Direct that the recommendation, Closed Meeting discussions, report and Confidential Distribution be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2024 January 01.
    For: (12)Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2
Electricity Supply Procurement 2027, C2023-1107

 

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1107:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and K. McRae. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, C. Male, C. Bowen, S. Dalgeish, A. Echevarria, D. Ebersohn, R. Raymond, S. Brandt, C. DeFraine, B. Whyte, and A. Patil.
  • Moved byCouncillor Wong
    Seconded byCouncillor Chabot

    That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1107, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive this report for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, report, and presentation be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (Advice from officials), and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2024 July 31.
    For: (13)Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 12.2.4.


12.2.3
2023 Fall Research Results, C2023-1104

This item has attachments. 
1.RELEASED 2023 Fall Research Results-C2023-1104.pdf
2.RELEASED Attach 1-2023 Fall Research Results Presentation-C2023-1104.pdf
3.RELEASED Attach 2-2023 Fall Research Results Summary-C2023-1104.pdf
4.RELEASED Distrib-Revised Attach 1-C2023-1104.pdf

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1104:

  • Cover Report;
  • Attachment 1;
  • Revised Attachment 1 entitled "2023 Fall Research Results"; and
  • Attachment 2.

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 10:28 a.m.

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Report C2023-1104, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council receive the Confidential Report, Confidential Attachment 1, Revised Confidential Attachment 1, and Attachment 2 in advance of 2023 Budget Adjustments for discussion and the Corporate Record.

    For: (15)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 7.2.


12.2.4
Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2023-1117

 

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.2.

A confidential presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1117.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1117:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and M. A. Cario. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, C. Male, C. Bowen, R. Andersen, D. Hamilton, and F. Snyders.
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1117, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1; and
    2. Direct that the Recommendation 1, Closed Meeting discussions, and Confidential Presentation be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (Advice from officials), and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed 2025 October 17.
    For: (12)Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor Chu
    MOTION CARRIED

12.2.5
Update on North American Indigenous Games (Verbal), C2023-1139

 

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1139:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, C. Male, C. Bowen, S. Dalgleish, and J. Chase.
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans
    Seconded byCouncillor Wyness

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1139, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    For: (13)Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

12.3
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

13.
ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

 

None

14.
BRIEFINGS

 

None

15.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Pootmans

    That this Council adjourn at 4:29 p.m.

     

    MOTION CARRIED

    CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON


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