MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen, KC
• Chief Financial Officer L. Tochor
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager D. Hamilton
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Leader, Legislative Services M. A. Cario
• Senior Legislative Specialist A. de Grood
• Senior Legislative Specialist J. Palaschuk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

ROLL CALL

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

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Councillor Carra provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek and Councillor Walcott recognized 2025 August 1 as Emancipation Day.

Mayor Gondek recognized 2025 August 9 as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

None

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Wong

Topic: Noise complaints and exemptions regarding festival and event tents.

2. Councillor Wyness

Topic: Efficiency and monitoring of the new Calgary Transit mobile ticket platform validator system.

3. Councillor McLean

Topic: Social disorder and street crime prevention in The City of Calgary.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the Agenda for the 2025 July 29 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2025 June 24

6.2

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2025 July 15

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

7.1.1

Procedural request to move the December 23, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council to December 15, 2025, C2025-0770

7.2

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference Summary - June 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0542

7.3

Alberta Municipalities Update - June 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0562

7.4

Trilateral Joint Planning Area 1 and 2 Committee Dissolution, IGA2025-0514

7.5

Regional Update, IGA2025-0540

7.6

Interim Update to the Regional Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing Policy, IGA2025-0546

7.7

Alberta Municipalities Update – July 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0691

7.9

Growth Application in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan (Ward 2), GA2025-002, IP2025-0635

7.10

Proposed Non-Profit Method of Disposition – (Renfrew – Ward 09) 731 13 AV NE, IP2025-0597

7.11

Financial and Economic Update Second Quarter 2025, EC2025-0728

7.12

Update on U.S. Tariffs and The City’s Supply Chain (Verbal), EC2025-0673

7.14

Natural Gas Distribution System Tax Agreement, EC2025-0687

• MOTION CARRIED

7.8

2026-2027 Federal and Provincial Budget Recommendations, IGA2025-0731

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report IGA2025-0731, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. In Attachment 1, under Recommendation 3:

  1. 1. Delete the first sentence and insert in its place “Thank the Government of Alberta for submitting the Calgary Metropolitan Region's Metro-Regional Expression of Interest (EOI) application under the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) and request continued support and contributions as the project advances.”
     2. Delete the following sentence in its entirety “The provincial government can further support The City by submitting the EOI for the Metro-Regional agreement, allowing access to additional funding for critical transit infrastructure.”
     3. Add “MAX Purple Extension from 52 Street E to 84 Street E: $38.3M provincial contribution” as a third bullet after “MAX 301 North Central/MAX Green Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): Requests a $166 million provincial contribution.”

  2. In Attachment 2, under Recommendation 4, add “MAX Purple Extension from 52 Street E to 84 Street E: $38.3M federal contribution.” as a fourth bullet after” MAX 301 North Central/MAX Green Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): Requesting a $166 million federal contribution.”

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report IGA2025-0731, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Council insert a new recommendation 1 as follows, and renumber the remaining recommendation accordingly:

  1. Remove the numerical reference in the recommendations in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2, and create a table on the first page that summarizes all recommendations; and

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report IGA2025-0731, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Remove the numerical reference in the recommendations in Attachment 1 and 2, and create a table on the first page that summarizes all recommendations; and
  2. Endorse the pre-budget submissions to the Government of Alberta (Attachment 1, as amended) and the Government of Canada (Attachment 2, as amended), and request Mayor Gondek to sign and submit on behalf of Council.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.13

Securing Sustainable Funding for Infrastructure Maintenance, EC2025-0727

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report EC2025-0727, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Recommendation 2 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

  2. Direct Administration to identify a sustainable long-term funding source to support the change in terms of reference for the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Merged Reserve from allocating 2.6 per cent of property tax revenue and adding additional funds to achieve a total amount equal to 5.0 per cent of annual property tax revenue from an alternate sustainable funding source, and to return to Council with a recommendation as part of the 2027 - 2030 Business Plans and Budgets.

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

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report EC2025-0727, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Direct Administration to return to the 2025 November Adjustments to the 2023 – 2026 Business Plans and Budgets with a recommendation to help address the infrastructure maintenance funding gap by increasing capital budget by $62.2 million in 2026, funded from a one-time realized gain on sale of investments that will be contributed to the Fiscal Stability Reserve at year-end.
  2. Direct Administration to identify a sustainable long-term funding source to support the change in terms of reference for the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Merged from 2.6 per cent to 5.0 per cent of annual property tax revenue, and to return to Council with a recommendation as part of the 2027 - 2030 Business Plans and Budgets.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.8 2026-2027 Federal and Provincial Budget Recommendations, IGA2025-0731

7.13 Securing Sustainable Funding for Infrastructure Maintenance, EC2025-0727

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

9.2.1

Repeal of Early Voting Hours Bylaw for Separate School Elections, C2025-0643

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report C2025-0643, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to proposed Bylaw 34M2025 (Attachment 1) to repeal Bylaw 29M2007 (Attachment 2).

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 34M2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 34M2025 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 34M2025 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 34M2025 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Civic Partner Appointment, C2025-0744

Councillor Penner (Remote Member) left the meeting at 11:07 a.m.

Councillor Penner (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 11:08 a.m.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2025-0744, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  ​That Council: 

  1. ​Appoint one Public Member to Silvera for Seniors’ board of directors for the term outlined in Confidential Attachment 2;  
  2. ​Direct that the Public Member appointment to Silvera for Seniors be released publicly following applicant notification by Silvera for Seniors, no later than end of day Tuesday, 2025 Aug 26;  
  3. ​Thank the resigning member, Rick Bennett, for his service as a Public Member appointed to the Silvera for Seniors board of directors; and
  4. Direct that Confidential Attachments 2 and 3, and selection materials related to this report remain confidential pursuant to Sections 20 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 22 (Confidential evaluations) of the Access to Information Act.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.2

2025 Borrowing Bylaw Relinquishments & Repeal, C2025-0610

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report C2025-0610, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give first reading to Bylaw 6B2025, 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 $25,479,000; 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: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6B2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.3

Resignations and Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2025-0536

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Report C2025-0536, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Thank Public Members Danny Barnfield and Grant McLarnon for their service on Boards, Commissions and Committees;
  2. Appoint the candidate recommended in Confidential Attachment 1a as a Public Member of the Assessment Review Board for a term to expire on 2025 December 31;
  3. Receive for the Corporate Record the appointment of Deputy Chief Marion Cenaiko as an Administration Member of the Community Peace Officer Oversight Committee;
  4. Direct the City Clerk to make the Public Member appointment publicly available following notification of the appointee and their acceptance of the appointment; and
  5. Direct that Confidential Attachments 1a and 1b remain confidential pursuant to sections 20 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 22 (Confidential evaluations) of the Access to Information Act.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Attainable Homes Calgary Corporation Loan Guarantee Bylaw Increase and Borrowing Bylaw for Guarantee, EC2025-0716

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Report EC2025-0716, the following be adopted:
  
  That Council:

  1. Give first reading to Bylaw 39M2025 (Revised Attachment 2), being the proposed bylaw to authorize The City to amend Bylaw 41M2014, as amended by Bylaws 17M2021 and 5M2023, to increase the amount and extend the term of The City’s guarantee of AHCC’s revolving loan facility;
  2. Give first reading to Bylaw 7B2025 (Revised Attachment 3), being the proposed bylaw to authorize The City to borrow the required funds should The City’s guarantee, authorized per proposed Bylaw 39M2025, be called upon;
  3. Withhold second and third readings of the attached proposed Bylaws until the advertising requirements set out in the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, have been met;
  4. Direct Administration to amend any existing agreements between The City and AHCC, as applicable, to reflect AHCC’s credit facility renewal with its financial institution, the content of the above-referenced Bylaws and The City’s Credit Documentation – Loans and Loan Guarantees Policy and Procedures; and
  5. Direct that Attachment 5 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 19 and 30 of the Access to Information Act, SA 2024, c A-1.4, and review the confidential status of Attachment 5 by 2028 July 15.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 39M2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 7B2025 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.2

Notice of Motion - External post implementation review of organizational realignment, EC2025-0746

By General Consent, Council modified the lunch recess to begin following the conclusion of Item 9.4.2.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0746, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to bring forward a recommendation through the 2025 November Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets to fund and resource the following work:

  That Council direct Administration to engage an independent third-party consultant to conduct a comprehensive post implementation review of the City’s organizational realignment. This review shall specifically examine:

  1. The total costs incurred by the realignment to date, including transition costs and ongoing operational impacts;
  2. The number, type and cost of any new positions created during or after the realignment, specifying whether these roles are management exempt, union or contractors, and where they fall within the organizational structure;
  3. The challenges and impacts experienced by staff at all levels during and following the realignment, including issues related to role clarity, workload, and employee well-being;
  4. Any measurable outcomes or qualitative benefits realized from the reorganization;
  5. The design and effectiveness of the current organizational structure, including whether it has delivered the intended efficiencies.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that all findings and recommendations from the review be made publicly available and reported back to Council no later than Q4 2026.

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

  MOTION DEFEATED

  Council recessed at 12:02 p.m. and reconvened at 1:18 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 Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Wong and Councillor Sharp

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.4.

  
  

9.4.3

Notice of Motion - Enhancing Transparency and Disclosure of Chief Administrative Officer’s Compensation, EC2025-0747

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.8.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0747, the following be adopted:

  That Council hear from Sohail Thaker, External Consultant, with respect to Item 9.4.3, Notice of Motion - Enhancing Transparency and Disclosure of Chief Administrative Officer’s Compensation, EC2025-0747.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0747, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council:

  1. Acknowledge that moving forward, Chief Administrative Officer Duckworth’s commitment to disclose his annual base salary following any salary adjustments by Council; and
  2. Direct Administration to publicly disclose, on an annual basis, the full salary pay band for the Chief Administrative Officer position, including minimum and maximum salary range.

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

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

  Council then dealt with Item 10.1.1.

  
  

9.4.4

Notice of Motion - McKnight Boulevard and 68 Street NE – Operational Review, EC2025-0749

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.2.

A Revised Notice of Motion was distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0749.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Revised Notice of Motion EC2025-0749, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Council direct Administration to:

  1. Conduct an overview of current intersection safety and operational performance and recent improvements.
  2. Conduct an assessment of projected impacts due to the proposed TUC boundary changes.
  3. Investigate and identify further operational and safety improvements.
  4. Report on capital or one-time funding required to implement the proposed intersection improvements
  5. Advise if one-time funding becomes available for 2026, whether this project can be prioritized and delivered as part of the Operational Improvements Capital Program
  6. And report back to Council through the Infrastructure & Planning Committee no later than September 15, 2025

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.5

Notice of Motion - Accelerated Poplar Tree Replacement and Sidewalk Repair Program, EC2025-0739

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0739, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council directs City Administration to report back through Infrastructure and Planning Committee by end of Q1, 2026, with a recommendation for an accelerated program to replace declining poplar trees within 3 metres of sidewalks in established communities with alternative tree species that have less invasive root systems;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration include in its report the impacts on the urban tree canopy and provide a recommendation that for every poplar tree removed and replaced with an alternative species, another poplar tree be planted in a more suitable location.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration include in its report the financial implications of both the tree and damaged sidewalk replacement, with the program to be delivered at no cost to residents;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration include poplar lifecycle planning as part of the Urban Forestry Strategic Plan update.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.6

Notice of Motion - Creating Greater Certainty for Area Structure Plan Processes, EC2025-0750

• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0750, the following amendment be adopted:

  That the Recommendations be amended by:

  1. In Recommendation 1 the words “boundary expansion proposal as the pilot application” be deleted and replaced with “and “K - North Regional Context Study - portion of Cell B proposals as the pilot applications”; and
  2. In Recommendation 2 the words “(meaning an approval new or amended ASP will start as soon as an ASP in progress is completed)” be inserted following the words “create a sequential ASP Workplan”.

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0750, the following be adopted, as amended:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  That Council direct Administration:

  1. To create an ASP boundary adjustment amendment approval process that is based on the existing developer-funded ASP amendment process, using the "D - (Douglas Homes)" East Stoney ASP and “K - North Regional Context Study - portion of Cell B proposals as the pilot applications"; and

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0750, the following be adopted, as amended:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  That Council direct Administration:

  2. To leverage the existing criteria-based evaluation from the intake process for ASP amendments and new ASPs, and create a sequential ASP Workplan (meaning an approval new or amended ASP will start as soon as an ASP in progress is completed) that demonstrates certainty and predictability for applications that have undergone review and have been evaluated but not approved for the current year’s work plan.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.7

Notice of Motion - Municipal Boundary Adjustment Between Foothills County and The City of Calgary, EC2025-0748

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0748, the following amendments be adopted:

  1. That new Recommendations 1 and 2 as follows, be inserted and the remaining Recommendations be renumbered accordingly:

  “1. Forward this Notice of Motion, and the map of the Proposed Annexation Area in Attachment 1, to Foothills County Council and request a letter no later than September 12, 2025 from the Reeve on behalf of Council stating their agreement with what is proposed;

  2.Upon receipt of a letter from Foothills County consenting to this annexation, submit the same to the Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting an annexation process that cuts red tape and expedites approvals based on mutual agreement for an annexation between the City of Calgary and Foothills County;”

  2. That renumbered Recommendation 3 (original Recommendation 1) be amended by inserting the words “Upon receipt of a confirmation letter for annexation from the Minister of Municipal Affairs, formally” prior to the words “notify Foothills County, the Land and Property Rights Tribunal”.
  3. That renumbered Recommendation 4 (original Recommendation 2) be amended by inserting the words “and consider any adjacent lands that would strengthen the delivery of housing and services in the proposed area” following the words “outlining options and potential processes for the annexation,” and
  4. That renumbered Recommendation 5 (original Recommendation 3) be amended by deleting the words “Q1 2026” prior to the words “no later than” and replacing with the words “Q2 2026”.

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

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0748, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to:

  1. Notify Foothills County, the Land and Property Rights Tribunal, the Minster of Municipal Affairs and relevant local authorities of The City of Calgary’s request to adjust the municipal boundary between Foothills County and The City of Calgary through a standard annexation application for the Proposed Annexation Area in Attachment 1;
  2. Engage the Foothills County and City of Calgary Intermunicipal Committee to negotiate a standard annexation agreement for the Proposed Annexation Area, in accordance with the current policies of the Intermunicipal Development Plan, outlining options and potential processes for the annexation; and
  3. Present a draft of the fundamental terms and conditions for an annexation agreement and status update (including resourcing and budget requirements) to Council through Intergovernmental Affairs Committee no later than Q1 2026 in respect to the Proposed Annexation Area in Attachment 1.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.8

Notice of Motion - Shallow Utility Investment, EC2025-0761

A Revised Notice of Motion was distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0761.

By General Consent, Council modified the afternoon recess to begin following the conclusion of Item 9.4.8.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Revised Notice of Motion EC2025-0761, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  Therefore be it Resolved that Council directs Administration to allocate $7M of one-time funding from the Housing Accelerator Funds to further fund the Shallow Utility Burial Pilot Program starting in 2025; and

  Further be it resolved that Council directs Administration to assess the pilot program and consider a future funding source for a permanent Shallow Utility Burial Program in the prioritization of investments for the 2025 November Budget Adjustments or future Service Plans and Budgets. 

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 3:23 p.m. and reconvened at 3:48 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair. 

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Spencer and Councillor Dhaliwal

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.3.

  
  

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

10.1.1

Bylaw Tabulation - Land Use Amendment LOC2024-0268, CPC2025-0439, C2025-0757

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.3.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2025-0757, the following be adopted:

  That Bylaw 122D2025 be read a third time.

  Against: Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor McLean, Councillor Sharp, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That pursuant to Sections 20 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 28 (Local public body confidences), 29 (Advice from officials), and 30 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 4:06 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.1 Proposed Method of Disposition – Various Properties – Non-Market Housing Land Disposition Strategy (NMLS #5), IP2025-0695
  • 12.2.2 Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2025-0758

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 4:57 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 Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Proposed Method of Disposition – Various Properties – Non-Market Housing Land Disposition Strategy (NMLS #5), IP2025-0695

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report IP2025-0695:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and A. Gagliardi. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen, L. Lau, and B. Graham. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, C. Berry, R. Hendry, M. Berzins, M. Sciore, and M. Nelson.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Confidential Report IP2025-0695:

• A letter from the Council Advisory Committee on Housing; and
• A presentation entitled "Proposed Method of Disposition – Various Properties – Non-Market Housing Land Disposition Strategy (NMLS #5)".

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report IP2025-0695, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Accept the public presentation contained in Distribution 1 for the Corporate Record; and

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report IP2025-0695, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Authorize the Recommendations as outlined in Confidential Attachment 3;

  3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Recommendations, Confidential Report, and Confidential Attachments remain confidential pursuant to Sections 28 (Local public body confidences), 29 (Advice from officials), and 30 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Access to Information Act until the transaction has been closed, to be reviewed by 2040 July 21.

   

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2

Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2025-0758

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0758:

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

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0758, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 20 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 29 (Advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

13.1

Response to Administrative Inquiry - Development Permits, C2025-0694

13.2

Response to Administrative Inquiry - Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), C2025-0721

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

2024 Audited Financial Statements for Business Improvement Areas, C2025-0171

14.2

Water Outage Communications, C2025-0734

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That this Council adjourn at 5:24 p.m.

   

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON