MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ABSENT:

• Councillor R. Pootmans (Personal)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
• A/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
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Legislative Coordinator M. A. Cario
• Senior Legislative Advisor J. Booth
• Legislative Advisor K. Picketts

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Demong, Councillor Pootmans, and Councillor Wyness

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Councillor McLean provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

None

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Chabot

Topic: Legacy Parks Program

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by setting Item 9.4.2, Notice of Motion - Tow Truck Tricks, EC2024-1248, to be dealt with immediately following Item 12.2.4, Calgary Police Commission-Our Commitment to Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion (Verbal), C2024-1298.

  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 Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by removing Item 9.4.3, Notice of Motion - Reconsideration of the Closure of the Inglewood Pool, EC2024-1259, from the Agenda and filing it.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That the Agenda for the 2024 November 26 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of Council, 2024 October 22

6.2

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2024 October 29

6.3

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2024 November 12

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

7.3

Update on Water Use and Water Loss Review as an Input to the Off-site Levies (Verbal), IP2024-1109

7.4

Proposed Sale (Beltline) – Ward 8 (1700 Stampede TR SE (Portion of)), IP2024-1221

7.5

Joint Use Reserve Fund Expenditure Request, IP2024-1080

7.7

Regional Economic Development Update (Verbal), IGA2024-1250

7.8

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update - November 2024 (Verbal), IGA2024-1182

7.9

Alberta Municipalities Update - November 2024 (Verbal), IGA2024-1181

7.10

Event Centre Governance Audit, AC2024-1220

7.11

City Auditor’s Office 2025 Audit Plan and Data Analytics Priority Areas of Focus, AC2024-1231

7.12

External Auditor – Approval Request for Provision of Non-Audit Services, AC2024-1253

• MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That Council set Item 7.6, Transit Oriented Development Strategy (Multiple Properties), IP2024-1225, to be dealt with immediately following the Consent Agenda.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.6.

  
  

7.2

2025-2028 Family and Community Support Services Funding Recommendations, CD2024-1119

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.6.

Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 10:58 a.m. and Deputy Mayor Mian assumed the Chair.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CD2024-1119, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Family and Community Support Services funding allocations of $41.4M annually in 2025 & 2026, and $25M annually in 2027 & 2028, as detailed in Attachment 2; and
  2. Authorize Administration to access up to $1M from the Family and Community Support Services Stabilization Fund in 2025 to fund non-profit organizations for capacity-building initiatives.

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.2.1.

  
  

7.6

Transit Oriented Development Strategy (Multiple Properties), IP2024-1225

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of the public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 9:41 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 7.6, Transit Oriented Development Strategy (Multiple Properties), IP2024-1225.

  And further, that Kondwani Bwanali, Clare LePan, Jennifer Walker, and Kate Thompson, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 7.6, Transit Oriented Development Strategy (Multiple Properties), IP2024-1225.

  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

  ​People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report IP2024-1225:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and C. Doi. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, L. Tochor, L. Harris, C. Berry, S. McClurg, and M. Sciore. External: K. Thompson, K. Bwanali, C. LePan, and J. Walker.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) left the meeting at 10:43 a.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 10:48 a.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 10:52 a.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Char.

  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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Pootmans

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report IP2024-1225, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Authorize the Recommendations as outlined in Confidential Attachment 3; and
  2. Direct that the Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments, Confidential Distributions, and Confidential Discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 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 until the transaction has been closed, to be reviewed by 2039 November 26.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.2.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.2 2025-2028 Family and Community Support Services Funding Recommendations, CD2024-1119

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

9.2.1

Elections Bylaw Procedures – Preparations for 2025 General Election, C2024-1175

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.2.

Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 11:21 a.m.

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 11:24 a.m.

Councillor Carra (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 11:31 a.m.

• Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 11:58 a.m.

  By General Consent, Council modified the lunch recess to begin following the conclusion of Item 9.2.1.

  Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2024-1175, the following amendment be adopted:

  That the Recommendation be amended by deleting the period at the end of the sentence, and inserting the following in its place:

  “; and further, that Council direct the Returning Officer to require:

  1. All individuals seeking election to Calgary City Council must submit a valid Police Information Check (PIC), including a Criminal Record Check (CRC), as part of their nomination papers.

  3. Any costs associated with obtaining the PIC will be borne by the candidate.
  4. This amendment shall take effect for the 2025 municipal election and all subsequent elections."

  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
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2024-1175, the following amendment be adopted:

  That the Recommendation be amended by deleting the period at the end of the sentence, and inserting the following in its place:

  “; and further, that Council direct the Returning Officer to require:

  2. The completed PIC must be dated no earlier than six months before the date of the candidate’s nomination submission."

  For: (12)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Wyness

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2024-1175, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council direct the Returning Officer to prepare a proposed Elections Bylaw and return to the 2024 December 17 Regular Meeting of Council for three readings; and further that Council direct the Returning Officer to require:

  1. All individuals seeking election to Calgary City Council must submit a valid Police Information Check (PIC), including a Criminal Record Check (CRC), as part of their nomination papers.
  2. The completed PIC must be dated no earlier than six months before the date of the candidate’s nomination submission.
  3. Any costs associated with obtaining the PIC will be borne by the candidate.
  4. This amendment shall take effect for the 2025 municipal election and all subsequent elections.

  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

  Council recessed at 12:18 p.m. and reconvened at 1:33 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, and Councillor Spencer

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.4.

  
  

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Bearspaw South Feeder Main Incident Review Update (Verbal), C2024-1284

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.2.

A presentation entitled "Bearspaw South Feeder Main Incident Review Update (Verbal)" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1284.

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 2:21 p.m.

Councillor Penner (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 2:23 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1284, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this presentation for the Corporate Record.

  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

• By General Consent, Council modified the afternoon recess to begin following the completion of the procedural motions with respect to Items 12.2.5 and 12.3.1.

  Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That Council add Item 12.3.1, Personnel Update 2 (Verbal), C2024-1324, as an Item of Confidential Urgent Business to today's Agenda.

  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
• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council reconvene in Closed Meeting immediately after the afternoon recess, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.5, Personnel Update (Verbal), C2024-1312
  • 12.3.1, Personnel Update 2 (Verbal), C2024-1324

  And further, that Dr. Emily Laidlaw, Ethics Advisor, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Items 12.2.5 and 12.3.1.

  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

  Council recessed at 3:19 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:52 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 3:56 p.m.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:32 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:33 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:37 p.m.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:43 p.m.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:48 p.m.

  Councillor Carra (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:48 p.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 5:19 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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Pootmans

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.5.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.2

Civic Partner Appointment, C2024-1251

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report C2024-1251, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint a Public Member to the Calgary Sports and Major Events Committee for a two-year term as outlined in Confidential Attachment 2;
  2. Direct the City Clerk to make the appointment publicly available following notification of the appointee and their acceptance of the appointment; and
  3. Direct that Confidential Attachments 2 and 3, and selection materials related to this report be held 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: (13)

  Councillor Carra, 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

9.3.3

Combative Sports Commission Appointment Correction (Verbal), C2024-1303

A presentation entitled "Combative Sports Commission Appointment Correction (Verbal)" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1303.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1303, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Reconsider its decision from the 2024 October 22 Organizational Meeting of Council to appoint David Bull to the Combative Sports Commission for a three-year term expiring at the 2027 Organizational Meeting of Council; 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 Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2024-1303, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Appoint David Bull to the Combative Sports Commission for a one-year term, expiring at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council, in compliance with the Combative Sports Commission Bylaw 53M2006.

  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

Notice of Motion - Infrastructure Health, Safety and Reliability in Bowness and Montgomery, EC2024-1240

A package of public submissions was distributed with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-1240.

By General Consent, Council modified the dinner recess to begin following the motion to go into Closed Meeting with respect to Items 12.2.1, 12.2.2, and 12.2.3.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-1240, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to complete a scoping report on the overall health, such as infrastructure age, life expectancy, operating capacity, projected repairs and timeline, of the major infrastructure, including roads, water, and wastewater, in the communities of Bowness and Montgomery,

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that such report includes but is not limited to: Water System, Sanitation and Sewer systems, Parks and Green Spaces, Storm Sewer, Roadways, and curbs,

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that such report to specifically consider and identify the social, economic and city budgetary impacts and potential impacts of densification and aging upon said communities, and to report back through the Infrastructure Planning Committee no later than June 2025,

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration provides interim updates on findings to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee on a regular basis, particularly if immediate risks or urgent infrastructure needs are identified before the final report is submitted in June 2025,

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that all Development Permits and Land use resignations for new buildings containing residential dwelling units, not received prior to 26 August, 2024 (the date of the second round of Stage 4 Water Restrictions) (exempting Developments of 4 dwelling units and 4 suites, or less) in the communities of Bowness and Montgomery will be put on hold by the Development Authority after the planning review as a “prior to release condition”, pending Council’s consideration of the scoping report which will inform: 1) New Developments will not negatively impact existing infrastructure health, and; 2) Any infrastructure upgrades would require a commensurate contribution from the new development prior to the release of the Development Permit.

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

  MOTION DEFEATED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.

  
  

9.4.2

Notice of Motion - Tow Truck Tricks, EC2024-1248

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.4.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-1248, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to bring a report to the Community Development Committee no later than Q1 2025 to:

  1. Address predatory behaviors by towing companies at vehicle collisions – potentially including amendments to the Business License Bylaw 32M98 and other regulations as appropriate, such as:
     1. A prohibition on towing companies or their agents stopping within a recommended radius of a collision unless called upon by Calgary Police Service (CPS), Calgary Fire Department or a party to the collision; and
     2. Establish a fine structure that will act as an effective deterrent to chaser or poacher behaviors by towing companies, including escalating fine amounts for repeat offenders.

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1.

  
  

9.4.3

Notice of Motion - Reconsideration of the Closure of the Inglewood Pool, EC2024-1259

This Item was removed from the Agenda.

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.4.1.

Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 6:02 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of the public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council move into Closed Meeting following the dinner recess, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.1 Green Line Update (Verbal), C2024-1292
  • 12.2.2 Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement – Introduction, C2024-1308
  • 12.2.3 Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-1301

  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

  Council recessed at 6:03 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 7:18 p.m.

  Councillor Penner (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 7:28 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) left the meeting at 7:54 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 8:23 p.m.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 8:32 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) left the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 8:47 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 8:51 p.m.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 8:53 p.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 9:06 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Char.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Pootmans

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

7.6 Transit Oriented Development Strategy (Multiple Properties), IP2024-1225

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Green Line Update (Verbal), C2024-1292

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1292.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1292:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and A. Gagliardi. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, C. Arthurs, G. Neilson, W. Tynan, M. Seera, and L. Harris.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1292, and to retain the highest value and benefits for Calgarians, as part of the wind down of the Green Line Program, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Confidential Presentation in Confidential Distribution #1, for the Corporate Record; and
  2. Direct that the Confidential Presentation in Confidential Distribution #1 and the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of the public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2039 December 31.

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2

Prairie Economic Gateway Intermunicipal Agreement – Introduction, C2024-1308

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2024-1308.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2024-1308:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and A. Gagliardi. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, C. Arthurs, K. Davies Murphy, O. Shyllon, K. Holz, W. Fan, M. Senek, and L. Harris.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2024-1308, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Receive this report for the Corporate Record;
  2. Confirm support for a 2024/2025 Alberta Community Partnership Grant application in support of Prairie Economic Gateway; and
  3. Direct the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Report, Attachments, and Distribution be held confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 until such time as all relevant agreements related to the Prairie Economic Gateway Initiative have been authorized, fully executed, and delivered, to the satisfaction of The City, to be reviewed by 2030 December 31.

  For: (10)	Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Wyness

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.3

Regular Update with Chief Administrative Officer (Verbal), C2024-1301

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1301:

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

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1301, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 15.

  
  

12.2.4

Calgary Police Commission-Our Commitment to Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion (Verbal), C2024-1298

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.2.1.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:35 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.2.4, Calgary Police Commission-Our Commitment to Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion (Verbal), C2024-1298.

  And further, that the following be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.4:

  • Susan Mallon, Commissioner, Calgary Police Commission
  • Cheri Nijssen-Jordan, Commissioner, Calgary Police Commission
  • Corwin Odland, Interim Executive Director, Calgary Police Service
  • Adediwura Odiase, Director, Calgary Police Service
  • Cynthia Okafor, Manager, Calgary Police Service
  • Asif Rashid, Superintendent, Calgary Police Service
  • Brittany Klassen, Calgary Police Service
  • Clare Smart, Superintendent, Calgary Police Service

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1298:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and C. Doi. Advice: S. Dalgleish, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Arthurs, K. Black, D. Hamilton, L. Tochor, L. Harris, and B. Doyscher. External: S. Mallon, C. Nijssen-Jordan, C. Odland, A. Odiase, C. Okafor, A. Rashid, B. Klassen, and C. Smart.

  Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 1:41 p.m. and ​Deputy Mayor Mian assumed the Chair.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 1:53 p.m.

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 2:03 p.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 2:09 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Mian in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, and Mayor Gondek

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That Council rise and report.

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1298, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Presentation be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2026 September 17.

  For: (11)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.4.2.

  
  

12.2.5

Personnel Update (Verbal), C2024-1312

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1312:

Clerks: K. Martin. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, and C. Arthurs. External: E. Laidlaw.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1312, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) 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 McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

Personnel Update 2 (Verbal), C2024-1324

In accordance with Section 161 of the Municipal Government Act, the Chief Administrative Officer reported that on Tuesday, 2024 November 26, he received a letter from Councillor Pootmans announcing his resignation.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1324:

Clerks: K. Martin. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, K. Black, D. Hamilton, D. Morgan, M. Thompson, and C. Arthurs. External: E. Laidlaw.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2024-1324, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

  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
  Against: (1)	Councillor Carra

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.2.

  
  

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

None

14.

BRIEFINGS

None

15.

ADJOURNMENT

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.3.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That this Council adjourn at 9:09 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON