MINUTES

COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL

Monday, December 20, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 9:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager D. Duckworth (Remote Participation)
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen (Remote Participation)
• General Manager C. Arthurs (Partial Remote Participation)
• General Manager K. Black (Remote Participation)
• General Manager S. Dalgleish (Remote Participation)
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male (Remote Participation)
• General Manager D. Morgan (Remote Participation)
• General Manager M. Thompson (Remote Participation)
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk
• Legislative Advisor D. Williams

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called today's Meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

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.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

Advocacy Award - Calgary Adapted Hub

Mayor Gondek recognized the work of the Advisory Committee and congratulated the Annual Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA) Award recipients.

A presentation entitled "Recognition by Council 2021 Advisory Committee on Accessibility Awards" was distributed with respect to the Advocacy Award - Calgary Adapted Hub.

Mayor Gondek introduced and recognized the Calgary Adapted Hub and invited Karen Dommett, Director, and Cassandra Murray, Parent Advisor on the Advisory Committee, to accept the award.

3.2

Universal Design/Access Recognition Award - Accessibility Renovations for Kids (ARK)

A presentation entitled "Recognition by Council 2021 Advisory Committee on Accessibility Awards" was distributed with respect to the Universal Design/Access Recognition Award - Accessibility Renovations for Kids (ARK).

Mayor Gondek introduced and recognized Accessibility Renovations for Kids (ARK) and invited Cindy Eberth and Sue Trefry, Co-Chairs of ARK, to accept the award.

3.3

Transportation Opportunities Award - Safe and Accessible Pathways - Alberta Ability Network and Bike Calgary

A presentation entitled "Recognition by Council 2021 Advisory Committee on Accessibility Awards" was distributed with respect to the Transportation Opportunities Award - Safe and Accessible Pathways - Alberta Ability Network and Bike Calgary.

Mayor Gondek introduced and recognized Alberta Ability Network and Bike Calgary and invited Mezaun Lakha-Evin, Director of Government Relations & Advocacy with Alberta Ability Network, to accept the award.

3.4

City of Calgary - Retirement of Darrel Bell, (Director, Facilities Management)

A slide entitled "Darrell Bell, Director, (Facilities Management)" was distributed.

Mayor Gondek and Chris Arthurs, General Manager, recognized Darrell Bell, Director, Facilities Management, and thanked him for his 17 years of public service to The City of Calgary. Mr. Bell also provided remarks.

3.5

City of Calgary - Retirement Rick Valdarchi (Director, Waste and Recycling Services)

A slide entitled "Rick Valdarchi, Director, (Waste and Recycling Services)" was distributed.

Mayor Gondek and Michael Thompson, General Manager, recognized Rick Valdarchi, Director, Waste and Recycling Services, and thanked him for his 27 years of public service to The City of Calgary. Mr. Valdarchi also provided remarks.

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Spencer

Topic: Amending the Vaccine Passport Bylaw, 65M2021, to ensure alignment with the provincial Restrictions Exemption Program.

2. Councillor Walcott

Topic: The impact of rapid testing on the provincial Restrictions Exemptions Program to enter City-owned facilities.

3. Councillor Chabot

Topic: Summary of the progress on the annexation of land in the Counties of Foothills and Rockyview.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by postponing Item 14.2.2. Government Relations (Verbal), IGA2021-1694 to the 2022 January 11 Combined Meeting of Council.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding the following Item as Urgent Business:

  • 13.1 Condemnation of Quebec’s Bill 21 & Commitment to Anti-Racism as Led by Canadian Municipalities, C2021-1704

  Against: Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding the following Item as Urgent Business:

  • 13.2 Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Appointments, N2021-1702
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding the following Item as Urgent Business:

  • 13.3 City Council Wage Freeze, C2021-1705. 

  The Chair ruled Councillor McLean's proposed motion, to add an Item of Urgent Business, out of order.

  Councillor McLean challenged the Chair's ruling.

  The Chair put the question:

  "Shall the ruling of the Chair be upheld?"

  For: (9)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (6)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Agenda for the 2021 December 20 Combined Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  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

  By General Consent, Council agreed to deal with Item 7.5, Supporting Calgarians Experiencing Homelessness Through Cold Weather Events (Verbal), CD2021-1671 as the first Item on Consent Agenda Items Selected for Debate.

  
  

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

6.1

Minutes of the Combined Meeting of Council, 2021 December 6

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the Minutes of the 2021 December 6 Combined Meeting of Council be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

7.1.1

Procedural Request - Extend the time of the lunch recess for today's meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., C2021-1703

This Item was removed from the Consent Agenda by General Consent.

7.3

Status of Emergency Preparedness Focus on Risk - Major Rail Incident, EM2021-1551

7.4

2022 Family and Community Support Services Funding Recommendations, CD2021-1535

7.6

Winter City Strategy, CD2021-1617

7.7

Harvie Passage Task Force Terms of Reference, CD2021-1533

7.8

Municipal Medical Officer of Health Scoping Report, CD2021-1627

7.9

City of Calgary 2022-2023 Provincial Budget Submission, IGA2021-1568

7.10

CIF Report Back-Calgary Economic Development Learning CITY Community Pilot, EC2021-1679

7.11

Reduced Implementation Timeline Privacy Program Strategic Plan, EC2021-1537

7.12

2020 Audited Financial Statements for Business Revitalization Zones and Business Improvement Areas, EC2021-1562

7.13

Real Estate Working Group Update (Verbal), EC2021-1672

• MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.5.

  
  

7.2

Extension of Secondary Suite Amnesty, IP2021-1614

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.5.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report IP2021-1614:

• A presentation entitled "Extension of Secondary Suite Amnesty– IP2021-161";
• A letter from the Brentwood Community Association, dated 2021 December 19; and
• A document entitled "Summary of Secondary Suite Enforcement-IP2021-1614".

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report IP2021-1614, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Reconsider its decision from the 2021 November 8 Special Meeting of Council with respect to Report C2021-1436 Recommendation 4 a., and the specified Planning Applications fees in Attachment 7B, page 12 of 22 (Residential - Secondary Suite/Backyard Suite and Additional Fees - Secondary Suite Registry fee); and
  2. Approve the fee schedule as proposed in Attachment 2 to extend the Secondary Suite Amnesty Program through to 2023 December 31.

  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 recessed at 11:59 a.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 Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek.

  Council then dealt with Item 14.

  
  

7.5

Supporting Calgarians Experiencing Homelessness Through Cold Weather Events (Verbal), CD2021-1671

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

A presentation entitled "Supporting Calgarians Experiencing Homelessness Through Cold Weather Events Weather (Verbal)" was distributed with respect to Report CD2021-1671.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect Report CD2021-1671, the proposed Recommendations be amended as follows:

  • in Recommendation 1 by adding the words "for 2021/22 that enhances existing services and invests in removing barriers from the current system", following the words "the Calgary Homeless Foundation to coordinate a community cold weather response"; and

  • by adding a new Recommendation 2 as follows:

  "2. Direct Administration to, prior to the setting of a four-year strategic 2023-2026 budget, convene partners including Calgary Homeless Foundation, The City of Calgary’s corporate security, Community Standards and community policing teams, The Government of Alberta, other funders, and both non-profit and peer-to-peer street outreach providers to ensure a collaborative approach to homelessness and cold weather response that identifies and removes barriers from the current system, in alignment with the Calgary Mental Health and Addiction Community Strategy and Action Plan, and report back on these activities and investments to the Community Development Committee by the end of Q3 2022."

  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 by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CD2021-1671, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Direct Administration to allocate up to $750,000 to the Calgary Homeless Foundation to coordinate a community cold weather response for 2021/22 that enhances existing services and invests in removing barriers from the current system to support Calgarians experiencing homelessness.
  2. Direct Administration to, prior to the setting of a four-year strategic 2023-2026 budget, convene partners including Calgary Homeless Foundation, The City of Calgary’s corporate security, Community Standards and community policing teams, The Government of Alberta, other funders, and both non-profit and peer-to-peer street outreach providers to ensure a collaborative approach to homelessness and cold weather response that identifies and removes barriers from the current system, in alignment with the Calgary Mental Health and Addiction Community Strategy and Action Plan, and report back on these activities and investments to the Community Development Committee by the end of Q3 2022.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.2.

  
  

8.

PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

8.1

CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

None

8.2

OTHER REPORTS AND POSTPONEMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

None

9.

PLANNING MATTERS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

9.1

CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

None

9.2

OTHER REPORTS AND POSTPONEMENTS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING

None

9.3

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

11.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

11.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.2 Extension of Secondary Suite Amnesty, IP2021-1614

7.5 Supporting Calgarians Experiencing Homelessness Through Cold Weather Events (Verbal), CD2021-1671

11.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

11.2.1

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Membership Change and Procedure Bylaw Amendment, C2021-1697

This Item was dealt with after Item 14.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-1697:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, L. Gibb, and T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Coulombe, C. Arthurs, K. Black, and M. Thompson.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Report C2021-1697, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Bylaw 76M2021 (Attachment 1), in order to amend the composition of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee as contained in Bylaw 35M2017, the Procedure Bylaw;

  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 76M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 76M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 76M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 76M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Report C2021-1697, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Appoint Councillor Penner to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee for a one-year term expiring at the 2022 Organizational Meeting; and

  3. Direct that Attachment 2 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

11.2.2

Public Member Appointment to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, C2021-1637

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-1637:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, L. Gibb, and T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Coulombe, J. Fraser, K. Black, and M. Thompson. 

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report C2021-1637, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Direct the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) to consider - through an interview process - the four candidates that the Nominations Committee asked the SDAB to consider for appointment to the SDAB; and 
  2. Direct that the closed meeting discussions and Attachment 1 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: (13)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Wong, Councillor Mian, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Penner, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Wyness, Councillor McLean, Councillor Carra, Councillor Walcott, and Mayor Gondek
  Against: (2)	Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Demong

  MOTION CARRIED

11.2.3

Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee - Appointment, C2021-1678

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-1678:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, L. Gibb, and T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Coulombe, K. Black, and M. Thompson. 

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2021-1678, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint the individual contained in Attachment 1 to serve on the Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee as a Business Representative nominated by the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association for a two-year term expiring at the 2023 Organizational Meeting;
  2. Direct the City Clerk to make the appointment publicly available following applicant notification; and
  3. Direct that Attachment 1 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

11.2.4

Legacy Parks Program Committee - Appointments, C2021-1660

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-1660:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, L. Gibb, and T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Coulombe, K. Ripley, C. Arthurs, K. Black, and M. Thompson. 

• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report C2021-1660, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint the following Councillors to the Legacy Parks Program Committee:
     • Councillor Mian for a one-year term expiring at the 2022 Organizational Meeting;
     • Councillor Chabot for a two-year term expiring at the 2023 Organizational Meeting; 
     • Councillor Demong for a two-year term expiring at the 2023 Organizational Meeting;
  2. Appoint three members of City Administration to the Legacy Parks Program Committee for one-year terms expiring at the 2022 Organizational Meeting (Attachment 2); and
  3. Direct that Attachment 1 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

11.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

None

11.3.1

Civic Partner Appointment Report - Silvera for Seniors, C2021-1680

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-1680:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, L. Gibb, and T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Mustard, K. Black, and M. Thompson. 1

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Report C2021-1680, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint the Public Member to the Silvera for Seniors Board of Directors (Attachment 2) for a three-year term set to expire at the 2025 Organizational Meeting of Council;
  2. Direct the City Clerk to make the appointment publicly available following applicant notification; and
  3. Direct that the closed meeting discussions, Attachments 2 and 3, and selection materials related to this report 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

  Council then dealt with Item 13.2.

  
  

11.3.2

City Manager's Quarterly Report Q3 Q4 2021, C2021-1573

This Item was dealt with after Item 14.2.3.

A presentation entitled, "City Manager's Quarterly Report Q3 / Q4 2021" was distributed with respect to Report C2021-1573.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report C2021-1573, the following be adopted:

  That Council receives this report and attachments 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

11.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.4.1

Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations (Private-owned sites) – December 2021, IP2021-1502

A presentation entitled "Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations - (Privately-owned sites) - December 2021" was distributed with respect to Report IP2021-1502.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to report IP2021-1502, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

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

  • the Arthur Bishop Residence Proposed Bylaw 64M2021 (Attachment 2);
  • the McPherson Ranch House Proposed Bylaw 61M2021 (Attachment 3);
  • the Rideout (Mitchell-Sproule) Residence Proposed Bylaw 67M2021 (Attachment 4); and
  • the Wright Residence Proposed Bylaw 66M2021 (Attachment 5)

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 64M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 64M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 64M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 64M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 61M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 61M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 61M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 61M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 67M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 67M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 67M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 67M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 66M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 66M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 66M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 66M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

11.4.2

Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations (City-owned sites) – December 2021, IP2021-1506

A presentation entitled "Multiple Municipal Historic Resource Designations - (City-owned sites) - December 2021" was distributed with respect to Report IP2021-1506.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report IP2021-1506, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

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

  • the Guide-Scout Service Centre Proposed Bylaw 70M2021 (Attachment 2);
  • Riley Park Proposed Bylaw 68M2021 (Attachment 3); and
  • Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Garden Proposed Bylaw 69M2021 (Attachment 4)

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 70M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 70M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 70M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 70M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 68M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 68M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 68M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 68M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 69M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 69M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 69M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 69M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

11.4.3

Professional Dog Walker Permit within the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, CD2021-1664

A presentation entitled "Professional Dog Walker Permit within the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw" was distributed with respect to Report CD2021-1664.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report CD2021-1664, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 75M2021 to amend the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 47M2021 which will allow Administration to permit qualified professional dog walkers to walk more than six dogs off-leash at a time.

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 75M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report CD2021-1664, the following be adopted:

  That Bylaw 75M2021 be amended in Section 3 by deleting “June 30, 2022” and substituting “September 30, 2022”.

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 75M2021 be read a second time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 75M2021 a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 75M2021 be read a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report CD2021-1664, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  That Council direct Administration to develop specific criteria under which a Dogwalker Permit would be granted in consultation with business owners through the Business Advisory Committee. 

  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

11.4.4

Amendment to Various Bylaws to Reflect Organization Realignment, (C2021-1619), EC2021-1690

A presentation entitled "Amendment to Various Bylaws to Reflect Organization Realignment" was distributed with respect to Report (C2021-1619), EC2021-1690.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Report (C2021-1619), EC2021-1690 the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 72M2021 (Attachment 1) to amend various City bylaws to reflect an organization realignment.

  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 72M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report EC2021-1690, Attachment 1 be amended, as follows:

  1.By deleting “Director, Development, Business & Building Services” in section 15(b) and substituting in its place:

  “Director, Emergency Management & Community Safety”.

  2. By deleting the word “Services” in “Director, Emergency Management & Community Services” where it appears in sections 12(c), 13(c), and 14(a), and substituting:

  “Safety”.

  3. By deleting the words “Emergency Management &” in section 11(c).

  4. By deleting sections 11(d), 38(a) and 49 in their entireties.

  5. By adding “24(2),” after “22(2)” in section 7(b).

  6. By deleting ""Director, Water Services or the Director, Water Services"" in section 33(g) and substituting:

  ""Director, Water Resources or the Director, Water Services"".

  7. By deleting "5(2)(a), 5(2)(d)" in section 34(e) and substituting:

  "5(2)".

  8. By adding "20(1), 20(2), 20(2)(c), 20(4)," after "18(2)(g)" in section 34(a).

  9. By adding "wherever it appears including" in section 12(e) after ""Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer"".

  10. By adding "wherever it appears including" in section 17(d), 24(c) and 25(c) after ""Chief Licence Inspector"".

  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 72M2021 be read a second time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 72M2021 a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 72M2021 be read a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

11.4.5

Financial Task Force Implementation Update, EC2021-1597

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report EC2021-1597 the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 77M2021 (Attachment 7) to amend the Tax Instalment Payment Plan Bylaw 9M2002.

  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 77M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 77M2021 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 77M2021 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 77M2021 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

11.4.6

Notice of Motion-Mitigating on-Street Racing Primarily After Hours, EC2021-1689

• With respect to Item 11.4.6, Notice of Motion-Mitigating on-Street Racing Primarily After Hours, EC2021-1689, the lost motion was forwarded to Council for information only.

  Council recessed at 6:02 p.m. and reconvened at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Demong

  
  

11.4.7

Notice of Motion-Building Accountability into the Declaration of a Climate Emergency and Call to Action, EC2021-1698

Councillor Demong rejoined the meeting at 7:03 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2021-1698, the following be adopted:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. That Council direct Administration to develop a framework to measure and report on the Climate Strategy actions, budget and annual spend.
  2. That Council direct Administration to provide ongoing expenditure reports to be submitted to Audit Committee;
     1. Future reports will explore financials including cost of action/inaction, avoided costs and cost savings as it relates to climate mitigation and adaptation.
     2. Qualitative reporting to include indigenous world view, equity, and environment.
  3. That Council direct Administration to update the city-wide and corporate greenhouse gas reduction target to be net-zero emissions by 2050 and set sector specific interim targets to ensure accountability and benchmarking;
  4. That Council direct Administration to present a plan to retrofit and update all City owned assets with clean energy infrastructure and improvements that exceeds current energy standards;
     1. The Plan should include anticipated timelines, a costs/savings analysis, and an action prioritization of City-owned facilities and operations
     2. Each Business Unit to build carbon targets and actions into their 2023 – 2026 business plans and budgets
  5. That Council direct Administration to work with civic partners and subsidiaries to ensure alignment with Calgary’s climate risk reduction goals and emissions reductions target, including the interim targets.
  6. That Council direct Administration to connect with community partners in an outreach and educational campaign that will empower all Calgarians to play their part in meeting the City’s net-zero target and reduce climate risk in our communities;

  Due to the urgent nature of the Global Climate Emergency, Council directs Administration to pursue and report on the progress on the above actions, to be reported on by the end of Q3 2022, in order to be considered during the 2023-2026 Budget Cycle.

  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

12.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

12.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

12.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

13.

URGENT BUSINESS

13.1

Notice of Motion-Condemnation of Quebec’s Bill 21 & Commitment to Anti-Racism as Led by Canadian Municipalities, C2021-1704

​A Notice of Motion entitled "Condemnation of Quebec's Bill 21 & Commitment to Anti-Racism as Led by Canadian Municipalities", C2021-1704 was distributed at Confirmation of Agenda.

Councillor Demong rose on a Point of Order.

The Chair ruled on the Point of Order.

The Chair ruled that the recommendations in the Notice of Motion not be called separately.

Councillor Demong challenged the Chair's ruling.

The Chair put the question:

"Shall the ruling of the Chair be upheld?"

The Chair called for the vote to be cancelled before the vote was closed.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That the previous vote be cancelled. 

  ROLL CALL VOTE

  For: (9)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (6)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• The Chair again put the question:

  "Shall the ruling of the Chair be upheld?"

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Notice of Motion C2021-1704, the following be adopted:

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. That the City of Calgary endorse the current legal challenge against the discrimination of freedom of religion in Quebec’s Bill 21, an effort led by National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA); and
  2. That Council convene a task force - led by Councillors Mian, Dhaliwal and Spencer - to engage local legal and religious communities to work with The City of Calgary in creating a coalition that:
     1. identifies how expertise and resources can best be deployed to assist the legal challenge against Quebec’s Bill 21 and/or to support local inclusivity initiatives,
     2. enables the ability for existing non-profit organizations to raise funds on behalf of citizens and corporations in Calgary that wish to add their support towards this effort, and
     3. informs how matching funds from The City of Calgary as a corporation could or should be advanced to aid in the legal challenge against Quebec’s Bill 21 and/or to support local inclusivity initiatives.
  3. That the recommendations of the task force described above in point 2 be formalized by the end of Q1 2022 to accommodate a potential further decision of Calgary City Council to consider allocating funding for the legal challenge against Quebec’s Bill 21 and/or in support of local inclusivity efforts.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 17.

  
  

13.2

Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Appointments, N2021-1702

This Item was dealt with after Item 11.3.1.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report N2021-1702:

• Cover Report; and
• Confidential Attachments 1 and 2.

• Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report N2021-1702:

  Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, L. Gibb, C. Coulombe, and T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: K. Black, M. Thompson, and A. Howell. 

  Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report N2021-1702, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint the two public members to the Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board (Revised Attachment 1) for two-year terms expiring at the 2023 Organizational Meeting;
  2. Direct the City Clerk to make the appointment publicly available following applicant notification; and
  3. Direct that any closed meeting discussions and Attachments 1 and 2 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

  Council then dealt with Item 14.2.1.

  
  

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

This Item was dealt with after Item 7.2.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 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, Council now move into Closed Meeting in the Council Boardroom, at 1:20 p.m. to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 11.2.1. Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Membership Change and Procedure Bylaw Amendment, C2021-1697
  • 11.2.2. Public Member Appointment to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, C2021-1637
  • 11.2.3. Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee - Appointment, C2021-1678
  • 11.2.4. Legacy Parks Program Committee - Appointments, C2021-1660
  • 11.3.1. Civic Partner Appointment Report - Silvera for Seniors, C2021-1680
  • 14.2.1. (Postponed) Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2021-1593
  • 13.2 Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Appointments, N2021-1702
  • 14.2.3. Legal Update (Verbal), C2021-1701
  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 3:48 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.

  Pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspend Section 78(1)(b) of the Procedure Bylaw in order to rise and report prior to the afternoon recess.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.2.1.

  
  

14.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

None

14.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

14.2.1

(Postponed) Collective Bargaining Update (Verbal), C2021-1593

This Item was dealt with following Item 13.2.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-1593:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: K. Black, C. Arthurs, C. Male, M. Thompson, M. Lavallee, D. Hamilton, M. Game, L. Shikaze, T. Rae, C. Jacyk, and C. Georgetts. 

A confidential presentation was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2021-1593.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2021-1593, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Direct Administration to proceed with the mandate for collective bargaining;
  2. Direct Administration to report back to Council at least quarterly or as required by Administration to provide an update; and
  3. Direct that this presentation and verbal update remain 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 to be reviewed 2023 December 20.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

14.2.2

Government Relations (Verbal), IGA2021-1694

This Item was postponed to the 2022 January 11 Combined Meeting of Council during Confirmation of the Agenda.

14.2.3

Legal Update (Verbal), C2021-1701

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-1701:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, L. Gibb, and T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Male. 

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report C2021-1701, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that this verbal update remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 4:03 p.m. and reconvened at 4:36 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Council then dealt with Item 11.3.2.

  
  

14.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

15.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

None

16.

BRIEFINGS

None

17.

ADJOURNMENT

This Item was dealt with following Item 13.1.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That this Council adjourn at 8:12 p.m. 

  MOTION CARRIED