MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Councillor G-C. Carra (Partial Remote Participation)
  • Councillor C. Walcott
  • Councillor E. Spencer (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor K. Penner
  • Councillor T. Wong
  • Councillor J. Wyness
  • Councillor J. Mian (Partial Remote Participation)
  • Councillor S. Sharp (Partial Remote Participation)
  • Councillor R. Pootmans
  • Councillor P. Demong
  • Councillor D. McLean
  • Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Partial Remote Participation)
  • Councillor A. Chabot
  • Councillor S. Chu (Remote Participation)
  • Mayor J. Gondek
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager D. Duckworth
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
  • A/General Manager B. Cullen
  • General Manager K. Black
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish
  • A/Chief Financial Officer L. Tochor
  • A/General Manager J. Radke
  • General Manager M. Thompson
  • City Clerk K. Martin
  • Legislative Advisor A. de Grood
  • Legislative Advisor C. Nelson

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 Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Spencer

Councillor Chu provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek recognized May 6 as the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Mayor Gondek and Councillor Wong recognized May as Asian Heritage Month and May 10 as the Day of Remembrance and Action Against Anti-Asian Racism.

Mayor Gondek recognized May 7-13 as Emergency Preparedness Week.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Opening Remarks:

  • A presentation entitled “Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III”; and
  • A presentation entitled “May is Asian Heritage Month”.

Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:42 a.m.

None

1. Councillor Demong
Topic: Exploring the possibility of Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board to arrange transportation to in-person eligibility interviews for transit passes.

2. Councillor Chabot
Topic: Downtown revitalization objectives and tracking the transition of office space to long-term and short-term rentals.

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

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

    • 11.1 Notice of Motion – 2023 Alberta Municipalities Resolution, Advocating for Improvements to E-Scooter Regulation, C2023-0548
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Pootmans

    That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding the following as an Item of Urgent Business to be dealt with following the Consent Agenda:

    • 11.2 Information Briefing (Verbal), C2023-0561
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That the Agenda for the 2023 May 9 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That the Minutes of the 2023 April 25 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.1.

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Pootmans

    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 2:35 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 7.2 Cultural Brokers and Advice (Verbal), CSC2023-0424.

    And further, that Dr. Emily Laidlaw, Ethics Advisor, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 7.2.

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

    People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report CSC2023-0424:

    Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and B. Robinson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: B. Cullen, L. Tochor, J. Radke, K. Black, M. Thompson, S. Dalgleish, M. Hulsker, L. Kongnetiman, A. Wedderburn, J. Fraser, and K. Cote. External: E. Laidlaw.
    Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 2:58 p.m.
    Council reconvened into public meeting at 3:11 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 Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

    Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Spencer


  • Moved byCouncillor Wyness
    Seconded byCouncillor Pootmans

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Chabot

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report CSC2023-0424, the following be adopted after amendment:

    That Council:

    1. Direct Administration to implement the approach and process outlined in the presentation to support Councillor attending meetings and events in their role as official representatives of The City;
    2. 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; and
    3. Direct that the confidential presentation be released as a public document.
    For: (13)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council recessed at 3:14 p.m. and reconvened at 3:45 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair. 

    ROLL CALL

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

    Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Spencer, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Carra

    Council then dealt with Item 12.2.2.


This Item was dealt with following Item 11.2.

  • Moved byCouncillor Mian
    Seconded byCouncillor Chabot

    That with respect to Report MSF2023-0434, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the Report and Attachments for the Corporate Record;
    2. Endorse the Baseline Amenity Mix that will be refined through targeted engagement; and
    3. Direct Administration to report back to the Multisport Fieldhouse Committee with findings and recommendations for proceeding with Concept Design.
    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 9.3.1.


7.7 Amenity Refinement Study Update, MSF2023-0434

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.7.

Councillors Sharp, Chabot, and Carra rose on a Point of Order.

  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report C2023-0483, the following be adopted:

    That the Recommendation contained in Report C2023-0483 be amended by deleting the Recommendation in its entirety and replacing with the following:

    That Council cancel 50% of the municipal tax differential for the residential portion of eligible properties based on the criteria adopted by Council in response to EC2022-0367 for 2023.

    The Chair ruled that the amendment was out of order.

    Pursuant to Section 100(3) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, the motion was withdrawn by General Consent. 


  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report C2023-0483, the following be adopted:

    That Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

    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
    Against: (1)Councillor Pootmans
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Mian

    That with respect to Report C2023-0483, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council cancel 50% of the municipal tax differential for the residential portion of eligible properties based on the criteria adopted by Council in response to EC2022-0367 for 2023.

    The Chair ruled that the Motion Arising was out of order.


  • Councillor Spencer challenged the Chair's ruling.

    The Chair put the question:

    "Shall the ruling of the Chair be upheld?"

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

    Councillor Wyness introduced a group of Grade 4 students from Hawkwood School (Ward 2) along with their teacher Shariffa Mawani.

    Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) left the meeting at 10:39 a.m.


A revised presentation entitled "Dismantling Systemic Racism, Transforming Lives: The City of Calgary Anti-Racism Strategic Plan (2023-2027)" was distributed with respect to Report C2023-0480.

  • Moved byCouncillor Walcott
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report C2023-0480, the Recommendation be amended by adding a new Recommendation 2 as follows:

    "2. Explore updating any necessary Council bylaws to include anti-racism training and status update as mandatory yearly learning for Council and report back with recommendations to Executive Committee in Q4 2023” and insert a number “1” prior to the words “to utilize”.

    For: (13)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED
  • By General Consent, Council modified the lunch recess to begin following completion of Item 9.3.2.

    Moved byCouncillor Walcott
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report C2023-0480, the following be adopted, as amended:

    That Council direct Administration to:

    1. Utilize Dismantling Systemic Racism, Transforming Lives: The City of Calgary Anti-Racism Strategic Plan (2023-2027) as the roadmap for continuing work to dismantle systemic racism; and
    2. Explore updating any necessary Council bylaws to include anti-racism training and status update as mandatory yearly learning for Council and report back with recommendations to Executive Committee in Q4 2023.
    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council recessed at 12:08 p.m. and reconvened at 1:15 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 Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

    Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Spencer

    Council then dealt with Item 12.2.1.


This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.1.

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

Council then dealt with Item 9.4.1.

Council returned to this Item following Item 12.2.2.

  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor McLean

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0524, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to:

    1. Draft amendments to the Police Commission Bylaw 25M97 that align with the recent changes to the 
      Police Act;
    2. Consult with the Commission on Bylaw amendments to be drafted for Council’s consideration; and
    3. Return to Council with the proposed amendments no later than 2023 October 24.
    For: (7)Councillor Chu, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
    Against: (8)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION DEFEATED

    Council then dealt with Item 15.


  • Moved byCouncillor Wyness
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report CD2023-0390, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 22M2023 to amend the Community Standards Bylaw 5M2004 to regulate the unsolicited distribution of graphic images depicting a fetus.

    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 22M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 22M2023 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 22M2023 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 22M2023 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0457, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to review and recommend updates to the Dorothy Motherwell Compassionate Property Tax Penalty Relief Program by conducting a jurisdictional scan of existing tax penalty relief programs in large Canadian municipalities and provincial and federal governments to ensure that The City is using best practices in this area.

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to:

    1. Recommend an updated Charter Bylaw and new Council Policy to delegate tax relief authority to Administration to cancel, reduce, refund or defer taxes to:
      1. Provide compassionate property tax penalty relief in accordance with an updated program; and
      2. Correct prior year errors in limited circumstances where property owners incurred property tax or penalties in error (i.e. errors identified within two years after the error occurred, consistent with current practice); and
    2. Create an annual reporting mechanism to ensure compliance with the principles of fairness and equity to taxpayers.

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to report back to Executive Committee in Q1 2024.

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

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Notice of Motion C2023-0548:

  • A Notice of Motion entitled "2023 Alberta Municipalities Resolution, Advocating for Improvements to E-Scooter Regulation";
  • An Attachment 1 entitled "E-Scooters and Modernizing the Alberta Traffic Safety Act for Personal Use"; and
  • An Attachment 2 entitled "Notice of Motion Checklist".
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2023-0548, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

    1. Council forward the accompanying resolution to the City of Edmonton and request that they second it; and
    2. The resolution is submitted for inclusion at the September annual Alberta Municipalities conference to ask the provincial government to quickly address this trend in mobility and update the Alberta Traffic Safety Act so that municipalities can create the necessary bylaws to regulate the use of personal e-scooters.
    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, 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.


This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

A presentation entitled "Alberta Wildfires Situation Update" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0561.

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0561, the following be adopted:

    That Council receive the presentation for the Corporate Record.

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

    Council then dealt with Item 7.7.


7.2 Cultural Brokers and Advice (Verbal), CSC2023-0424

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.2.
  • Moved byCouncillor Wong
    Seconded byCouncillor Chabot

    That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:19 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.2.1 Wholly Owned Subsidiary Governance Update, C2023-0525.

    And further, that Doug Evanchuk and Jim Beckett, External Consultants, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.1.

    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, 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 C2023-0525:
    Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and B. Robinson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and D. Jakal. Advice: B. Cullen, L. Tochor, J. Radke, K. Black, M. Thompson, and S. Dalgleish. External: D. Evanchuk and J. Beckett.
    Council reconvened in public meeting at 1:54 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 Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

    Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Spencer


  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0525, the following be adopted, after amendment:
    That Council:

    1. Adopt confidential recommendations 1 a and b; and
    2. Direct that:
      1. This report and Attachments 1, 2 and 4, be held confidential until directed to be released by the Shareholder of Enmax Corporation pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 23 (Local public body confidences), and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and
      2. Closed Meeting discussions, Attachment 3, and presentation be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, 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 9.3.3.


This Item was dealt with following Item 7.2.

Councillor Carra (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 3:50 p.m.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 3:50 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.2.2 Personnel Matter, C2023-0533.

    And further, that Corwin Odland, Heather Spicer, Shawn Cornett, and Sue Mallon, External Consultants, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.2.

    For: (13)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, 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 C2023-0533:
    Clerks: K. Martin and M. A. Cario. Law: J. Floen. External: C. Odland, H. Spicer, S. Cornett, and S. Mallon.
    Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 3:54 p.m.

    Council reconvened into public meeting at 4:14 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

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


  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Wyness
    Seconded byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0533, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct that the Restricted material and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

    Council then returned to Item 9.3.3.


None

None

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.3.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That this Council adjourn at 4:36 p.m.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
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