MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Deputy Mayor Chabot called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

ROLL CALL

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

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Wyness and Mayor Gondek

2.
OPENING REMARKS

 

Deputy Mayor Chabot provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

Deputy Mayor Chabot recognized February 28 as Pink Shirt Day.

Deputy Mayor Chabot provided opening remarks on the official commencement of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024.

3.
RECOGNITIONS

 

3.1
2023 United Way Employee Campaign Results

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

A presentation entitled "Recognition by Council 2023 United Way Employee Campaign Results" was distributed with respect to Item 3.1.

Deputy Mayor Chabot recognized City of Calgary employees for their service on the 2023 United Way Employee Campaign Results.

4.
QUESTION PERIOD

 

1. Councillor McLean

Topic: Clarity on timelines of land-use changes for the Shawnee Slopes Family Housing developments.

Councillor Wyness introduced a group of Grade 8 students from St. Ambrose School (Ward 2), along with their teacher Jarred Harte.

2. Councillor Wong

Topic: Public engagement on the Home is Here item prior to the 2024 April 22 Public Hearing Meeting of Council. 

3. Councillor Chu

Topic: Traffic and pedestrian safety in the community of North Haven. 

5.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Wong
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by setting Item 9.4.2, Remote Participation at Council and Council Committee Meetings, EC2024-0181, to be dealt with at 3:45 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Mian
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by adding the following as an Item of Confidential Urgent Business:

    • 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0316
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That Item 7.5, Strategic Approach to Mid-Cycle Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, EC2024-0111, be pulled from the Consent Agenda and be dealt with as the first Item following the lunch recess.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That the Agenda for the 2024 February 27 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED

6.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

7.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1
DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

 

None

7.2
2023 Status of Emergency Preparedness in Calgary, EM2024-0029

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 Status of Emergency Preparedness in Calgary - EM2024-0029.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - EM2024-0029.pdf
3.Attach 2 - 2023 Status of Emergency Preparedness in Calgary - EM2024-0029.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Disaster Risk Summary 2024 - EM2024-0029.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Presentation - EM2024-0029.pdf

7.3
Council Community Fund Application – Sandstone MacEwan Community Association, EC2024-0013

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Community Fund Application - Sandstone MacEwan Community Association - EC2024-0013.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - EC2024-0013.pdf
3.Attach 2 - SMCA Council Community Fund Application - EC024-0013.pdf
4.Attach 3 - SMCA Council Community Fund Application Supporting Documentation - EC2024-0013.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Presentation - EC2024-0013.pdf

7.4
Response to Motion Arising - Term Appointments for Members of Council to Boards, Commissions and Committees, EC2024-0115

This item has attachments. 
1.Response to Motion Arising - Term Appointments for Members of Council to BCCs - EC2024-0115.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - EC2024-0115.pdf
3.Attach 2 - BCC Appointment Terms for Members of Council - EC2024-0115.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Presentation - EC2024-0115.pdf

7.6
Chief Administrative Officer Performance Management Process (Verbal), EC2024-0219

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, EC2024-0219.pdf

7.7
Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2024-0098

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, CD2024-0098.pdf

7.9
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update - February 2024 (Verbal), IGA2024-0150

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, IGA2024-0150.pdf
2.Attach 1-Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update-IGA2024-0150.pdf

7.10
Alberta Municipalities Update - February 2024 (Verbal), IGA2024-0154

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, IGA2024-0154.pdf
2.Attach 1-Alberta Municipalities Update-IGA2024-0154.pdf

7.11
Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - February 2024 Board Meeting Update (Verbal), IGA2024-0262

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, IGA2024-0262.pdf
2.Attach 1-Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - February 2024 Board Meeting Update (Verbal)-IGA2024-0262.pdf
3.Attach 2-Presentation-IGA2024-0262.pdf

7.12
Intermunicipal Update (Verbal), IGA2024-0188

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, IGA2024-0188.pdf

7.13
City Auditor’s Office 2023 Annual Report, AC2024-0151

This item has attachments. 
1.City Auditor's Office 2023 Annual Report - AC2024-0151.pdf
2.Attach 1 - City Auditor's Office 2023 Annual Report - AC2024-0151.pdf
3.Attach 2 - City Auditor's Office 2023 Annual Report - AC2024-0151.pdf

7.14
Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program Audit, AC2024-0238

This item has attachments. 
1.Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program Audit - AC2024-0238.pdf

7.15
External Auditor – Update on the 2023 Audit (New Accounting Standards), AC2024-0165

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, AC2024-0165.pdf

7.16
City Auditor 2023 Performance Evaluation (Verbal), AC2024-0195

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, AC2024-0195.pdf
  • MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 8.1.


7.5
Strategic Approach to Mid-Cycle Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, EC2024-0111

This item has attachments. 
1.Clerk's Note, EC2024-0111.pdf
2.RELEASED-Strategic Approach to Mid-Cycle Adjustments - EC2024-0111.pdf
3.RELEASED Attach 1-Background and Previous Council Direction-EC2024-0111.pdf
4.RELEASED Attach 3-Presentation to be Released-EC2024-0111.pdf
5.RELEASED Attach 4-Quick Facts on Service Planning and Budgeting-EC2024-0111.pdf
6.RELEASED Attach 5-2023 November New Investment Recommendations-EC2024-0111.pdf
7.RELEASED Distrib-Document 1a-EC2024-0111.pdf
8.RELEASED Distrib-Document 1b-EC2024-0111.pdf

​This Item was dealt with following the Rise and Report motion under Item 12.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0111:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, M. A. Cario, J. Booth, and A. Lennox. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, D. Hamilton, C. Stewart, M. Jankovic, C. Jacyk, F. Bouchart, E. Lee, and L. Tochor.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0111:
  • Confidential Distribution 1a; and
  • Confidential Distribution 1b.
  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0111, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    4.   Direct that, notwithstanding recommendation 3, Administration publicly release the Confidential Report and Confidential Attachments 1, 3, 4, 5, and Confidential Distributions 1a and 1b,

    For: (14)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
    Against: (1)Councillor Carra
    MOTION CARRIED

    By General Consent, pursuant to Section 121 of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council granted Councillor Demong's request to change his vote from "Against" to "For".


  • By General Consent, Council modified the afternoon recess to commence following the completion of Item 7.5.

    Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0111, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    1.   Direct Administration to:

                 a.  keep the estimated property tax increase to existing tax payers to no more than the 3.6% in 2025 (estimated at 5.5% for residential and 1.4% for non-residential) and 3.1% (estimated to result in a 5.0% increase for residential and 0.9% for non-residential taxpayers) in 2026 that Council has already approved; and

    For: (8)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (7)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0111, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    1.   Direct Administration to:

        b.  find reasonable operating budget reductions to either reduce the property tax required or allow for consideration of select additional investments in priority areas.

    For: (13)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
    Against: (2)Councillor Carra, and Councillor Chu
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Confidential Report EC2024-0111, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    2.   Approve the plan, and the schedule for the Mid-Cycle Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets on slide 5 of Attachment 3;

    3.   Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments and Confidential Distributions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed no later than 2026 December 31;

    5.   Direct that, notwithstanding recommendation 3, the Closed Meeting Discussions, Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments and Confidential Distributions be released to Corporate Planning and Performance, to be shared with Administration, only where required, to support next steps.

    For: (13)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (2)Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

    By General Consent, pursuant to Section 121 of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council granted Councillor McLean's request to change his vote from "For" to "Against".


  • Moved byCouncillor Mian
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspend Section 78(1)(b) of the Procedure Bylaw in order to complete the remainder of the Agenda prior to adjourning.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1.


7.8
Reaffirming Our User Fee Model, CD2024-0015

This item has attachments. 
1.Reaffirming Our User Fee Model - CD2024-0015.pdf
2.Attach 1-Background and Previous Council Direction-CD2024-0015.pdf
3.Attach 2-User Fee Policy- CD2024-0015.pdf
4.Attach 3-For Information-Redlined existing User Fees and Subsidies Policy CFO010-CD2024-0015.pdf
5.Attach 4-List of Council-Approved User Fees-CD2024-0015.pdf
6.Attach 5-Presentation-Reaffirming Our User Fee Model CD2024-0015.pdf

This Item was dealt with following Item 8.1.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor McLean

    That with respect to Report CD2024-0015, the following be adopted:

    That Council approve the revised User Fee Policy in Attachment 2.

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

    Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1.


8.
POSTPONED REPORTS

 

8.1
Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations - Winter 2023, IP2023-1253

This item has attachments. 
1.Postponed Report Cover Page, IP2023-1253.pdf
2.Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations - Winter 2023 - IP2023-1253.pdf
3.Attach 1 - Previous Council Direction Background - IP2023-1253.pdf
4.Attach 2 - Proposed Bylaw 4M2024 - IP2023-1253.pdf
5.Attach 3 - Proposed Bylaw 3M2024 - IP2023-1253.pdf
6.Attach 4 - Proposed Bylaw 1M2024 - IP2023-1253.pdf
7.Attach 5 - Proposed Bylaw 2M2024 - IP2023-1253.pdf
8.Attach 6 - Heritage Calgary Letters of Support - IP2023-1253.pdf
9.Attach 7 - Presentation - IP2023-1253.pdf
10.Distrib-Document-IP2023-1253.pdf

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

Mayor Gondek assumed the Chair at 10:04 a.m.

A document entitled "Revised Image 2.1" was distributed with respect to Report IP2023-1253.

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Report IP2023-1253, the following be adopted:

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

    1. the Cross Residence (Proposed Bylaw 4M2024 – Attachment 2);
    2. the Lawless Residence (Proposed Bylaw 3M2024 – Attachment 3);
    3. the Nimmons Residence (Proposed Bylaw 1M2024 – Attachment 4); and
    4. the Plaza Theatre (Proposed Bylaw 2M2024 – Attachment 5).
    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 4M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That Proposed Bylaw 4M2024 be amended by deleting Image 2.1 in Schedule “B” on Page 6 and replacing it with the image in the Distribution entitled “Revised Image 2.1”.

    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 4M2024 be read a second time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 4M2024 a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 4M2024 be read a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 3M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 3M2024 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 3M2024 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 3M2024 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 1M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 1M2024 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 1M2024 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 1M2024 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 2M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 2M2024 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 2M2024 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 2M2024 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 7.8.


9.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

9.1
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

 

7.8 Reaffirming Our User Fee Model, CD2024-0015

9.2
OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

 

None

9.3
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

 

9.3.1
Public Member Resignations and Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2024-0126

This item has attachments. 
1.Public Member Resignations and Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees - C2024-0126.pdf
2.Attach 7 - Proposed Bylaw 11M2024 - C2024-0126.pdf
3.Attach 8 - Background and Previous Council Direction - C2024-0126.pdf
4.Attach 13 - Presentation - C2024-0126.pdf
5.Addendum Document-Public Member Appointment-BCC-C2024-0126.pdf

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.8.

By General Consent, Item 9.3.1 was postponed to the Call of the Chair.

Council then dealt with Item 9.3.2.

Council returned to this Item following Item 7.5.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2024-0126:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, J. Booth, and A. Lennox. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, D. Hamilton, and J. Fraser.
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Report C2024-0126, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Thank Matthew Corkum, Yee Nap (Joshua) Chan, Kelvin Whalen, Harris Switzman, Eppo van Weelderen, and Lt(N) Riley Perrior for their service on Boards, Commissions and Committees;
    2. Appoint the recommended candidate named in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility for completion of a two-year term expiring at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council;
    3. Appoint the recommended candidate named in Confidential Attachment 2 to the Anti-Racism Action Committee for a two-year term expiring at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council;
    4. Appoint the recommended candidate named in Confidential Attachment 3 to the Assessment Review Board for a one-year term expiring on 2024 December 31;
    5. Appoint the recommended candidate named in Confidential Attachment 4 to the Climate Advisory Committee for completion of a two-year term expiring at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council;
    6. Receive for the Corporate Record the appointment of Lieutenant Commander Malorie Aubrey as appointee of the Executive Officer of HMCS Calgary to the Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee of the Calgary Salutes Committee;
    7. Appoint the nominees of the Advisory Committee on Accessibility and the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee named in Confidential Attachment 5 to the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee for one-year terms expiring at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council;
    8. Appoint the Administration member named in Confidential Attachment 6 to the BiodiverCity Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council;
    9. Give three readings to proposed Bylaw 11M2024, to amend the Calgary Salutes Committee Bylaw 36M2023 (Attachment 7);
    10. Direct the City Clerk to make the appointments publicly available following notification of the appointees and their acceptance of appointments; and
    11. Direct that Closed Meeting Discussions and Confidential Attachments 1 to 6 and 9 to 12 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) 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

  • That Bylaw 11M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 11M2024 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 11M2024 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 11M2024 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 12.3.1.


9.3.2
Dismantling Systemic Racism, Transforming Lives: The City of Calgary Anti Racism Strategic Plan (2023-2027) Quarterly Update (Verbal), C2024-0227

This item has attachments. 
1.Attach 1 - Presentation - C2024-0227.pdf

This Item was dealt with following the postponement of Item 9.3.1.

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-0227, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council receive the presentation for 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

9.4
COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

9.4.1
Council Community Fund Report Back - Hawkwood Community Association, EC2024-0131

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Community Fund Report Back - Hawkwood Community Association - EC2024-0131.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - EC2024-0131.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Council Community Fund Terms of Reference - EC2024-0131.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Council Innovation Fund Terms of Reference - EC2024-0131.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Hawkwood Community Association Outdoor Recreation Facility Project Final Report - EC2024-0131.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Ward 2 Project Summary Report - EC2024-0131.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Council Community Fund Process Map - EC2024-0131.pdf
8.Attach 7 - Presentation - EC2024-0131.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Wyness
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Report EC2024-0131, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Reconsider its decision with respect to Report PFC2021-1237, Recommendation 2; and
    2. Reconsider its decision with respect to Report EC2022-0689, Recommendation 2.
    For: (13)Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Wyness
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Report EC2024-0131, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    1. Direct Administration to update the Terms of Reference for the Council Community Fund and the Council Innovation Fund to clarify administrative processes and return to Council through the Executive Committee no later than Q2 2024;
    2. a.  Direct that Administration report back to the Executive Committee with respect to Report PFC2021-1237 within 12 months of project completion; and
    3. a.  Direct that Administration report back to the Executive Committee with respect to Report EC2022-0689 within 12 months of project completion.
    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 9.4.3.


9.4.2
Remote Participation at Council and Council Committee Meetings, EC2024-0181

This item has attachments. 
1.Remote Participation at Council and Council Committee Meetings - EC2024-0181.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Bylaw 12M2024 - EC2024-0181.pdf
3.Attach 2-Presentation-EC2024-0181.pdf

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.3.1.

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Mian

    That with respect to Report EC2024-0181, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 12M2024 to amend the Procedure Bylaw (35M2017) and the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018), outlined in Attachment 1; and
    2. Following first reading, amend the proposed Bylaw to amend the Procedure Bylaw (35M2017) and the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018) as follows:

    (a)   In section 1(b)(i), delete the following:

    “(b)   Best efforts must be used to attend Council or Council Committee meetings, including Closed Meetings, in person conforming with the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018). Compliance is overseen by the Integrity and Ethics Office.”

          and replace with the following:

    “(b)   A Member may regularly participate remotely in a Council or Council Committee meeting, after they have disclosed to and been guided by the advice of the Ethics Advisor, on the basis of an accommodation based on protected grounds, as outlined by the Alberta Human Rights Act; R.S.A. 2000, c. A-25.5.

    (c)   Best efforts must be used to attend Council or Council Committee meetings, including Closed Meetings, in person conforming with the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018). Compliance is overseen by the Integrity and Ethics Office.”

    (b)   In section 2, delete

    “(a)   urgent personal or medical matters; or

     (b)   when out of town for the purpose of City business.”

          and replace with the following:

    “(a)   urgent personal or medical matters;

     (b)   when out of town for the purpose of City business; or

     (c)   to accommodate a Member based on protected grounds in the Alberta Human Rights Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. A-25.5. In such circumstances, the claimed accommodation must be disclosed to the Ethics Advisor and the advice of the Ethics Advisor received.”.

    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 12M2024 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Mian
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That Bylaw 12M2024 be amended as follows:

    1. In section 1(b)(i), delete the following:

    “(b)   Best efforts must be used to attend Council or Council Committee meetings, including Closed Meetings, in person conforming with the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018). Compliance is overseen by the Integrity and Ethics Office.”

        and replace with the following:

    “(b)   A Member may regularly participate remotely in a Council or Council Committee meeting, after they have disclosed to and been guided by the advice of the Ethics Advisor, on the basis of an accommodation based on protected grounds, as outlined by the Alberta Human Rights Act; R.S.A. 2000, c. A-25.5.

     (c)   Best efforts must be used to attend Council or Council Committee meetings, including Closed Meetings, in person conforming with the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018). Compliance is overseen by the Integrity and Ethics Office.”

    2. In section 2, delete

    “(a)   urgent personal or medical matters; or

     (b)   when out of town for the purpose of City business.”

       and replace with the following:

    “(a)   urgent personal or medical matters;

     (b)   when out of town for the purpose of City business; or

     (c)   to accommodate a Member based on protected grounds in the Alberta Human Rights Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. A-25.5. In such circumstances, the claimed accommodation must be disclosed to the Ethics Advisor and the advice of the Ethics Advisor received.”.

    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 Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Chabot

    That Bylaw 12M2024 be amended as follows:

    1. In subsection 1(b)(i), insert the following as subsection F.1(d):       

    “(d)   Despite subsection (b), a non-Member Councillor that attends a Council Committee meeting pursuant to section A.13 may attend such meetings by remote participation.”

    2. In section 2, insert the following as subsection 11.1(3):

    “(3)   Despite subsection (1), a Member that attends a Council Committee meeting pursuant to section A.13 of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017 may attend such meetings by remote participation.”

    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 12M2024 be read a second time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 12M2024 a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • That Bylaw 12M2024 be read a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Report EC2024-0181, approved as amended at the Executive Committee Meeting on February 13, 2024, the following Motion Arising be adopted: 

    That Council request that the Integrity and Ethics Office discuss the Remote Participation at Council and Council Committee Meetings Report, EC2024-0181 with the City of Calgary’s internal and external Anti-Racism bodies and the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee to assess and review the equitability and accessibility of the changes to remote participation, and report back to Council with any suggested adjustments to Procedure Bylaw 35M2017 no later than Q4 2024.   

    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 15.


9.4.3
Parking Recreational Vehicles on Residential Front Driveways, CD2024-0017

This item has attachments. 
1.Parking Recreational Vehicles on Residential Front Driveways - CD2024-0017.pdf
2.Attach 1- Background, Previous Council Direction - CD2024-0017.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Bylaw 13M2024 - CD2024-0017.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Presentation - CD2024-0017.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Public Submission - CD2024-0017.pdf

Council dealt with this Item following Item 9.4.1.

  • Moved byCouncillor Mian
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CD2024-0017, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to the proposed bylaw, in Attachment 2, to amend the Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor McLean

    That with respect to Report CD2024-0017, the following be adopted:

    That Council refer Report CD2024-0017 back to Administration to explore bylaw amendments that would allow Recreational Vehicle parking on residential front driveways for up to three (3) consecutive days, together with a requirement for the RV to then be removed from the driveway for at least three (3) days. Further, Administration is to consider rules for both on-street and off-street parking that would minimize attempts to undermine the effect of the change, including RVs being moved back and forth from the street to a driveway in a way that causes a nuisance or safety concerns, and to report back to Council through the Community Development Committee no later than Q4 of 2024.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (8)Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, and Councillor McLean
    Against: (7)Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Carra, Councillor Dhaliwal, and Mayor Gondek
    MOTION CARRIED

    Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 11:40 a.m. and Deputy Mayor Chabot assumed the Chair.


9.4.4
Notice of Motion - Recognizing St. Mary's University by Renaming a CTrain Station, EC2024-0130

This item has attachments. 
1.Recognizing St. Mary's University by renaming a C Train station - EC2024-0130.pdf
2.Attach 1-Notice of Motion Checklist-EC2024-0130.pdf
3.Attach 2-Letter of Support St. Mary's University Faculty Association-EC2024-0130.pdf
4.Attach 3-Letter of Support University Bow Valley College-EC2024-0130.pdf
5.Attach 4-Letter of Support St. Mary's University-EC2024-0130.pdf
6.Attach 5-Letter of Support University of Calgary-EC2024-0130.pdf
7.Attach 6-Letter of Support Calgary Catholic School District-EC2024-0130.pdf
8.Attach 7-Letter of Support St. Mary's University Student Government-EC2024-0130.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That Council hear from Dr. Sinda Vanderpool with respect to this Item.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 11:45 a.m.


  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor McLean

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0130, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to undertake the necessary steps to consider changing the current station name, Fish Creek – Lacombe CTrain station to additionally recognize St. Mary’s University by renaming to St. Mary’s University / Fish Creek Station and report back to Council through the Executive Committee no later than Q4 2024.

    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

9.4.5
Notice of Motion - High Complexity Supportive Housing, EC2024-0242

This item has attachments. 
1.High Complexity Supportive Housing-EC2024-0242.pdf
2.Notice of Motion Checklist - High complexity supportive housing, EC2024-0242.pdf

By General Consent, Council modified the lunch recess to commence following the completion of Item 9.4.5.

  • Moved byCouncillor Walcott
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-0242, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to expeditiously work with the HomeSpace Society to identify, assess and transact, at nominal value, a suitable parcel of City-owned land for the development of a high complexity supportive housing facility (High Support Place-Based Supportive Housing Facility). All eligible costs related to the transaction would be supported by the Housing Land Fund.

    For: (12)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

10.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

 

11.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

12.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Chabot

    That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 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 move into Closed Meeting at 1:15 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

    • 7.5 Strategic Approach to Mid-Cycle Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, EC2024-0111
    • 9.3.1 Public Member Resignations and Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2024-0126
    • 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0316
    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

    Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0316.

    Council recessed at 12:17 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 1:15 p.m.

    Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting prior to the start of the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report, 12.3.1 Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0316.

    Council reconvened in public meeting at 2:47 p.m. 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 Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek


  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 7.5.


12.1
CONSENT AGENDA

 

7.5 Strategic Approach to Mid-Cycle Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, EC2024-0111

12.2
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

None

12.3
URGENT BUSINESS

 

12.3.1
Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2024-0316

 

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

Councillor Dhaliwal declared a Pecuniary Interest, as a relative is employed with The City of Calgary, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0316. Councillor Dhaliwal left the meeting at 3:30 p.m. and returned at 3:31 p.m. following the discussion and vote with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0316.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2024-0316:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and M. A. Cario. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Davies. Advice: S. Dalgleish, C. Male, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, D. Hamilton, G. Juliano, D. M. Hamilton, W. Oakes.
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0316, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 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.

    For: (14)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, and Councillor Wong
    Conflict (1)Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 9.4.2.


13.
ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

 

None

14.
BRIEFINGS

 

None

15.
ADJOURNMENT

 

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.2.

  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That this Council adjourn at 3:52 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON


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