MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Mayor N. Nenshi
  • Councillor G-C. Carra
  • Councillor G. Chahal
  • Councillor S. Chu
  • Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart
  • Councillor J. Davison
  • Councillor P. Demong
  • Councillor J. Farkas
  • Councillor D. Farrell
  • Councillor J. Gondek
  • Councillor R. Jones
  • Councillor S. Keating
  • Councillor J. Magliocca
  • Councillor W. Sutherland
  • Councillor E. Woolley
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Fielding
  • Deputy City Manager B. Stevens
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel G. Cole
  • Chief Financial Officer E. Sawyer
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish
  • General Manager K. Hanson
  • General Manager R. Stanley
  • General Manager M. Thompson
  • Acting General Manager D. Limacher
  • Acting General Manager, C. Collier
  • City Clerk L. Kennedy
  • Legislative Recorder M. A. Cario
  • Legislative Assistant L. McDougall

1.
CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Nenshi called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

2.
OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Nenshi called for a moment of quiet contemplation at today's Meeting.

3.
QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Chu

Topic: Responsible pet ownership in off-leash dog park

2. Councillor Magliocca

Topic: Benefits of sending Calgary Olympic bid observers to PyeongChang

3. Councillor Demong

Topic: Clarification with respect to water billing issues

4.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

  • A letter from Phil MacAulay, President, Royal Canadian Legion (Calgary No. 1) Branch, dated 2018 February 23, with respect to C2018-0131 was distributed.

    Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by bringing forward Item 10.1.1, Report C2018-0131 to be dealt following Confirmation of Minutes.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That the Agenda for today's meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding the following item of Confidential Urgent Business:

    • Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2018-0011
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That the Agenda for the 2018 February 26 Regular Meeting of Council, be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That the Minutes of the following meetings be confirmed:

    • 5.1. Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of Council, 2018 January 31
    • 5.3. Minutes of the Regular Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2018 January 22-23
    • 5.4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2018 January 29

     

    MOTION CARRIED

5.1
Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of Council, 2018 January 31 
This item has attachments.

1.Minutes - Strategic Meeting of Council_Jan31_2018 - English.pdf

5.2
Reconfirming the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2017 December 18
This item has attachments.

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting of Council_Dec18_2017 - English.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That Council reconsider Confirmation of the 2017 December 18 Minutes, confirmed at the 2018 January 29 Regular Meeting of Council.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That the Unconfirmed Minutes of the 2017 December 18 meeting of Council be amended on page 15 by adding the following text as a Recommendation 4 to the motion adopted for Report PUD2017-1172, Rundle Area Master Plan.

    “4.  Direct Administration to consider making this a statutory Station Area Plan or ARP in conjunction with the upcoming report on plans for 2018 local area plan work.”

    MOTION CARRIED

5.3
Minutes of the Regular Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2018 January 22-23
This item has attachments.

1.Minutes - Regular Public Hearing Meeting of Council_Jan22_2018 - English.pdf

5.4
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2018 January 29
This item has attachments.

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting of Council_Jan29_2018 - English.pdf

6.
PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)

6.1
Freedom to Read Week

Mayor Nenshi, on behalf of Members of Council, recognized 2018 February 25 through March 3, as Freedom to Read Week.

Mayor Nenshi welcomed Bill Ptacek, Chief Executive Officer of the Calgary Public Library, and called upon him to say a few words.

Bill Ptacek presented the book "This One Summer", written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki, to Mayor Nenshi, on behalf of The City of Calgary.

 

Introduction

Councillor Sutherland introduced a group of students from River Valley School in Ward 1, accompanied by their teachers and volunteer guide.

7.
CONSENT AGENDA

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That the Committee Recommendations contained in the following Reports, be adopted in an omnibus motion:

    • 7.1. Corporate Credit Card (Data Analytics) Audit, AC2018-0035  
    • 7.2. Green Line Engagement Audit, AC2018-0088 
    • 7.3. External Auditor 2016 Management Letter Update, AC2018-0026
    • 7.4. Annual Principal Corporate Risk Report, AC2018-0066  
    • 7.5. Calgary Tree Disaster - Recovery and Restoration Final Update, CPS2018-0105
    • 7.8. Active Transportation Annual Update 2017, TT2018-0014
    • 7.9. Sarcee Trail and Richmond Road Interchange Functional Planning Study, TT2018-0079
    • 7.11. New Central Library Readiness Audit, AC2018-0034 7.12. City Auditor’s Office 2017 Annual Report, AC2018-0019
    • 7.13. Deferral Report: Waste to Energy Technology, UCS2018-0147
    • 7.14. 2017 Watershed Planning Update, UCS2018-0093
    MOTION CARRIED

7.1
Corporate Credit Card (Data Analytics) Audit, AC2018-0035
This item has attachments.

1.Corporate Credit Card (Data Analytics) Audit - AC2018-0035.pdf
2.AC2018-0035 ATT Corporate Credit Card (Data Analytics) Audit.pdf

7.2
Green Line Engagement Audit, AC2018-0088
This item has attachments.

1.Green Line Engagement Audit (Corrected) - AC2018-0088.pdf
2.AC2018-0088 ATT Green Line Engagement Audit.pdf

7.3
External Auditor 2016 Management Letter Update, AC2018-0026
This item has attachments.

1.External Auditor 2016 Management Letter Update - AC2018-0026.pdf
2.AC2018-0026 Jan 2018 Update to MLP Letter and 2016 Observations.pdf

7.4
Annual Principal Corporate Risk Report, AC2018-0066
This item has attachments.

1.Annual Principal Corporate Risk Report - AC2018-0066.pdf

7.5
Calgary Tree Disaster - Recovery and Restoration Final Update, CPS2018-0105
This item has attachments.

1.CPS2018-0105 Calgary Tree Disaster - Recovery and Restoration Final Update - Report.pdf
2.Attach 1- CPS2018-0105 Calgary Tree Disaster Recovery and Restoration Final Update.pdf
3.Attach 2 -CPS2018-0105 Calgary Tree Disaster - Recovery and Restoration Annual Update Budget.pdf

7.6
Community Representation Framework Program Update, CPS2018-0118
This item has attachments.

1.Community Representation Framework Program Update - CPS2018-0118.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Summary of the Discussion Paper prepared for the Community Representation Task Force.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Community Representation Framework Task Force Meetings Summary.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Community Representation Framework Task Force Membership.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-0118, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to:

    1. Continue work to establish a new approach to community representation based on the direction of the Community Representation Framework Task Force by engaging with community stakeholders, and

    2. Return to Council with a final report on the Community Representation Framework no later than the end of 2018 Q4.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (12)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Woolley, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (3)Councillor Demong, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Sutherland
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-0118, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Attachment 3, the Community Representation Framework Task Force Membership be revised to increase the membership to 17 members and allow for 4 representatives from Community Associations.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (2)Councillor Chu, and Councillor Farkas
    Against: (12)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    Refer the following Motion Arising 2 to the Community Representation Task Force to consider and report back to Council through the SPC on Community and Protective Services, no later than end of Q4 2018:

    "That with respect to Report CPS2018-0118, the following Motion Arising 2 be adopted:

    That Attachment 3, Community Representation Framework Task Force Membership, be revised to increase the membership to 19 members to allow 4 representatives from diverse community groups."

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (6)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Farrell
    Against: (9)Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-0118, the following Motion Arising 2 be adopted:

    That Attachment 3, Community Representation Framework Task Force Membership, be revised to increase the membership to 19 members to allow 4 representatives from diverse community groups.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (5)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Farrell
    Against: (10)Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION DEFEATED

7.7
e2 (Energy Efficient) Street Lighting Program Update, TT2018-0076
This item has attachments.

1.e2 (Energy Efficient) Street Lighting Program Update - TT2018-0076.pdf
2.Attach - TT2018-0076 - e2 Street Lighting Infographic - Att 1.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Report TT2018-0076, the following be adopted:

    That Council receive this report for information.

    MOTION CARRIED

7.8
Active Transportation Annual Update 2017, TT2018-0014
This item has attachments.

1.Active Transportation Annual Update 2017 - TT2018-0014.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Status of Pedestrian Strategy Action Items.pdf
3.Revised Attach 2 - Status of Cycling Strategy Actions.pdf
4.Revised Attach 3 - Summary.pdf

7.9
Sarcee Trail and Richmond Road Interchange Functional Planning Study, TT2018-0079
This item has attachments.

1.Sarcee Trail and Richmond Road Interchange Functional Planning Study - TT2018-0079.pdf
2.Attach 1 Sarcee Tr and Richmond Rd Interchange FPS Executive Summary.pdf
3.Attach 2 Letter of Support Glamorgan Community Association.pdf

7.10
Calgary Pathways and Bikeways Plan Update Status Report, TT2018-0060
This item has attachments.

1.Cover Report - TT2018-0060 - Calgary Pathways and Bikeways Plan Update Status Report.pdf
2.Attach 1 - What We Heard Report for Engagement Phase I.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Report TT2018-0060, the following be adopted:

    That Council receives this report for information.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

     

     

    MOTION CARRIED

7.11
New Central Library Readiness Audit, AC2018-0034
This item has attachments.

1.New Central Library Readiness Audit - AC2018-0034.pdf
2.AC2018-0034 ATT New Central Library Readiness Audit.pdf

7.12
City Auditor’s Office 2017 Annual Report, AC2018-0019
This item has attachments.

1.City Auditor’s Office 2017 Annual Report - AC2018-0019.pdf
2.Attach City Auditor's 2017 Annual Report AC2018-0019.pdf

7.13
Deferral Report: Waste to Energy Technology, UCS2018-0147
This item has attachments.

1.Waste to Energy - UCS2018-0147.pdf

7.14
2017 Watershed Planning Update, UCS2018-0093
This item has attachments.

1.2017 Watershed Planning Update - UCS2018-0093.pdf
2.UCS2018-0093 2017 WSP Update ATT1.pdf
3.UCS2018-0093 2017 WSP Update ATT2.pdf

7.15
2017 Flood Resiliency and Mitigation Annual Update, UCS2018-0092
This item has attachments.

1.2017 Flood Resiliency and Mitigation Annual Update - UCS2018-0092.pdf
2.UCS2018-0092_Att1.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Distribution Letters.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report UCS2018-0092, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    1. Receive this report for information;

    2. Request that the Mayor, on behalf of City Council reaffirm with the Province of Alberta the importance for upstream dams/reservoirs on the Bow and Elbow as The City of Calgary’s top infrastructure need; and

    3. Direct Administration to conduct robust public engagement with impacted communities prior to finalizing the height and design details of the four community barriers identified in the flood mitigation measures assessment.

    MOTION CARRIED

8.
POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1
OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.2
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That the following items be postponed to the Closed Meeting portion of today's Agenda:

    • 9.2.1. Chinatown District Business Improvement Area – Board Appointments, C2018-0212
    • 9.2.2. Pathways and Bikeways Project Steering Committee – Councillor Appointment, C2018-0222
    • 9.2.3. Public Art Board – Resignation and Appointment, C2018-0213
    MOTION CARRIED

9.2.1
Chinatown District Business Improvement Area – Board Appointments, C2018-0212
This item has attachments.

1.Chinatown District Business Improvement Area - Board Appointments - C2018-0212.pdf
2.RELEASED Distrib-Attach-C2018-0212.pdf

  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0212:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy and M. A. Cario. Legal: G. Cole. Observer: J. Fielding, B. Stevens, M. Thompson

    Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report C2018-0212, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Appoint the following individuals as board members for the Chinatown District Business Improvement Area for a two-year term expiring on 2019 December 31:

    a. Bruce Brownlee
    b. Annette Fung
    c. Rita Lau
    d. Danny Ng

    2. Direct that retiring board members receive a letter  from the Mayor thanking them for their service.

    3. Direct that the Attachment to Report C2018-0212 be released as a public document.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.2.2
Pathways and Bikeways Project Steering Committee – Councillor Appointment, C2018-0222
This item has attachments.

1.Pathways and Bikeways Project Steering Committee - Councillor Appointment - C2018-0222.pdf
2.C2018-0222 - Attachment 2.pdf

  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0212:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy and M. A. Cario. Legal: G. Cole. Observer: J. Fielding

    Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Report C2018-0222, the following be adopted:

    That Council postpone the Councillor Appointment to the 2018 March 19 Combined Meeting of Council.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.2.3
Public Art Board – Resignation and Appointment, C2018-0213
This item has attachments.

1.Public Art Board - Resignation and Appointment - C2018-0213.pdf
2.C2018-0213 Attach 1 composition.pdf

  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0213:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy and M. A. Cario. Legal: G. Cole. Observer: J. Fielding

    Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Report C2018-0213, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Accept the resignation of Zev Klymochko as a Citizen-at-Large on the Public Art Board, and thank him for his service;

    2. Appoint Robert Reid, as a Citizen-at-Large member, for completion of a three-year term set to expire at the 2020 Organizational Meeting of Council; and

    3. Direct that attachments 2 and 3 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.3
COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.3.1
Advocacy for Extended Producer Responsibility, IGA2018-0148
This item has attachments.

1.Extended Producer Responsibility Report - IGA2018-0148.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Amended AUMA RFD.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report IGA2018-0148, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That:

    1. The Mayor, on behalf of Council write a letter to the Province on the importance of legislation for Extended Producer Responsibility; and

    2. Council direct Administration to develop a request for decision for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Municipal Leaders’ Caucus (March 14-15, 2018) to advocate that the Government of Alberta develop and implement legislation to establish Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Alberta.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.3.2
Regional Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing Policy, IGA2018-0089
This item has attachments.

1.Regional Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing Policy - IGA2018-0089.pdf
2.Attach 1 - IGA2018-0089 - Regional Servicing Licence Policy.pdf
3.REVISED Attach 2 - IGA2018-0089 - Regional Servicing Licence Policy.pdf
4.Atach 3 - IGA2018-0089 - Regional Servicing Licence Policy .pdf
5.Attach 4 - IGA2018-0089- Regional Servicing Licence Policy .pdf
6.Attach 5 - IGA2018-0089 - Regional Servicing Licence Policy.pdf

Council recessed at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:17 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Sutherland in the Chair.

 

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 1:18 p.m. and Councillor Sutherland returned to his regular seat in Council.

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Report IGA2018-0089, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    1. Rescind the Policy for Utility Extensions Beyond the City’s Boundaries - UEP 004 (Attachment 1);

    2. Adopt the Revised proposed Policy on Regional Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Servicing (Attachment 2) as amended on Page 2 of 5, Policy number 5.1.1, following the words "entities outside the City" by adding the words "on a case by case basis that either: a) have their own licence capacity, or b) could be accommodated under the City’s own licence, subject to available infrastructure capacity and alignment with future investments"; and

    3. Direct Administration to return to Council, through the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services, in Q2 2018 on the 2019 – 2022 Regional Water Allocations.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.3.3
Cooperative Stormwater Management Initiative (CSMI): Master Stormwater Agreement, IGA2018-0166
This item has attachments.

1.CSMI Master Stormwater Agreement - IGA2018-0166.pdf
2.CSMI Report Attachment 1_Final Jan 31.pdf
3.CSMI Report Attachment 2_Final Jan 31.pdf
4.CSMI Report Attachment 3_Final Jan 31.pdf
5.CSMI Report Attachment 4_Final Jan 31.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Report IGA2018-0166, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to sign the Cooperative Stormwater Management Initiative (CSMI) Master Storm Water Agreement no later than 2018 February 28. 

    MOTION CARRIED

9.3.4
Water Utility Billing Adjustment Process and Wastewater Rate Report, UCS2018-0091
This item has attachments.

1.Water Utility Billing Adjustment Process and Wastewater Rate Report - UCS2018-0091.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - NM2017-31.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Residential Customer Experiences - High Water Bills.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Bill Adjustment Process Landscape.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Water Metering Review.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - ENMAX Billing System Review.pdf
7.Attachment 6 - Wastewater Return Factor.pdf
8.Attachment 7 - Consumer Appeal Options.pdf

Introduction

Councillor Farrell introduced a group of students from Hillhurst School in Ward 7 accompanied by their teacher and volunteer guide.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report UCS2018-0091, the following be adopted:


    That Council direct Administration to:

    1. Further investigate options for appeal mechanisms, and report back to Council through the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services with a recommendation by Q4 2018;

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report UCS2018-0091, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to:

    2. Incorporate the financial impacts of the billing adjustment process into utility rate setting for 2019-2022; and

    Against:  Councillor Chu and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report UCS2018-0091, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to:

    3. Identify the requirements for an assistance program for low income customers and bring to Council for consideration in 2018 as part of the Utility’s 2019-2022 business planning.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (9)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (6)Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    MOTION CARRIED

10.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1
NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

10.1.1
Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 Taxation, C2018-0131
This item has attachments.

1.Royal Canadian Legion No1 Taxation.pdf
2.Distrib-Letter-C2018-0131.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0131, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council directs City Administration to bring forward an agreement between The City of Calgary and Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 to continue to exempt Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 from all property and municipal taxes for the next 100 years, or until such time that it is no longer operating as a Royal Canadian Legion, or no longer occupies the site located at 116 7 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, no later than Q2 2018; and

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the tax exemption agreement is to be dependent on the designation of the exterior and key interior features of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 1 as a Municipal Historic Resource.

    Against:  Councillor Chahal and Councillor Sutherland

    MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2
2016 Property Tax Cancellation for 1704 37 ST SE, C2018-0198
This item has attachments.

1.2016 Property Tax Cancellation For 1704 37 ST SE - C2018-0198.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0198, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that for the Property, located at 1704 37 ST SE (Roll Number 072023450), the amount of 2016 property taxes due to the error, being $7,418.00 municipal and $4,929.60 provincial, for a total of $12,347.60, be refunded to the Property’s owner.

    MOTION CARRIED

10.1.3
Parental Leave for Councillors Bylaw, C2018-0199
This item has attachments.

1.Parental Leave for Councillors Bylaw - C2018-0199.pdf

  • Councillor Woolley left the Chambers at 2:26 p.m.

    Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0199, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration (Human Resources) to prepare a report outlining the provisions of a new parental leave bylaw for councillors in accordance with section 144.1 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 to address:

    1. The duration of leave councillors are entitled to; and
    2. Representation of constituents during the leave and how duties of the councillor will be fulfilled during the leave; and
    3. Compensation during leave; and
    4. Benefits during leave and payment of applicable benefits premiums; and
    5. The process to request leave, including providing notice of a proposed leave; and
    6. The approving authority for a requested leave, if any; and
    7. Any other aspect the CCCO considers appropriate

    and return to Council through the Coordinating Committee of the Office of the Councillors (CCCO) no later than Q2 2018.

    RECORDED VOTE

    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (1)Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Woolley returned to the Chambers at 2:50 p.m.

10.1.4
COUNCIL TAX CANCELLATION FOR cSPACE PROJECT AT 1721 329 AV SW, C2018-0210
This item has attachments.

1.2018 cSPACE Tax Cancellation - C2018-0210.pdf
2.Distrib-Revised NOM-C2018-0210.pdf

A revised copy of Notice of Motion C2018-0210 was distributed.

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0210, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT for the property located at 1721 29 AV SW the total municipal property taxes incurred between 2014 and 2017, $237,006.12, be refunded to cSPACE.

    Against:  Councillor Chahal

     

     

    MOTION CARRIED

10.1.5
Emotional Support Animals within Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, C2018-0211
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1.Emotional Support Animals within Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw - C2018-0211.pdf

Subject to section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Section 78(1)(b) was suspended by general consent to allow Council to complete the remainder of Notice of Motion C2018-0211, prior to the scheduled 3:15 p.m. recess.

  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0211, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to work with Alberta Health Services to determine a mutually agreeable solution for the categorization and/or certification of emotional support animals within the City of Calgary, including provisions for appropriate care of such animals within urban settings; and

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to report to Council through the SPC on Community & Protective Services no later than 2018 Q3.

    MOTION CARRIED

10.2
BYLAW TABULATIONS

Councillors Chahal, Davison, Farkas and Gondek left the Council Chamber prior to Item 10.2.1, Bylaw 50D2016, as they were ineligible to vote.

10.2.1
Tabulation of Bylaw to Amend the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007
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1.Bylaw Tabulation for Bylaw 50D2016 - Feb 26.pdf

Subject to Section 184(a) of the Municipal Government Act, Councillors Chahal, Davison, Gondek and Farkas were absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 50D2016, and therefore were ineligible to vote and participate in debate on the Bylaw Tabulation and left the Council Chamber at 3:24 p.m.

10.2.1.1
Bylaw 50D2016, For Second and Third Reading
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1.Bylaw 50D2016.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Bylaw 50D2016 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED

  • That Bylaw 50D2016 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

10.3
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.
URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Council now recess at 3:25 p.m., to reconvene at 3:55 p.m. in Closed Meeting in the Council Boardroom, to consider confidential matters with respect to the following items subject to Sections 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:

    • 9.2.1 Chinatown District Business Improvement Area – Board Appointments, C2018-0212
    • 9.2.2 Pathways and Bikeways Project Steering Committee – Councillor Appointment, C2018-0222
    • 9.2.3 Public Art Board – Resignation and Appointment, C2018-0213
    • 12.2.1 Proposed Mediation Settlement Agreement - Intermunicipal Dispute Between The City of Calgary and Rocky View County (Glenbow Ranch Area Structure Plan), IGA2017-1134
    • 12.2.2 Update on Sport Facilities, C2018-0175
    • 12.3.1   Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2018-0011
    MOTION CARRIED

  • Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 5:53 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

     

    Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

12.1
CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1
Proposed Mediation Settlement Agreement - Intermunicipal Dispute Between The City of Calgary and Rocky View County (Glenbow Ranch Area Structure Plan), IGA2017-1134

  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report IGA2017-1134:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy and M. A. Cario. Legal: G. Cole and D. Mercer. Presenter: N. Younger. Advice: B. Stevens Observer: J. Fielding, M. Thompson

    Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report IGA2017-1134, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the recommendations contained in the confidential Report IGA2017-1134 and discussed in the closed meeting; and

    2. Direct that this report, attachments, presentation and closed meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21, 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until this matter is resolved.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (6)Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (8)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That Council's decision with respect to Report IGA2017-1134 be reconsidered.

    Against:  Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report IGA2017-1134, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the recommendations contained in the confidential Report IGA2017-1134 and discussed in the closed meeting; and

    2. Direct that this report, attachments, presentation and closed meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21, 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until this matter is resolved.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (8)Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (6)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2
Update on Sport Facilities, C2018-0175

A PowerPoint presentation entitled "Update on Sport Facilities", dated 2018 February 26, with respect to Report C2018-0175 was distributed in the Closed Meeting, which is to remain confidential subject to Sections 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0213:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy and M. A. Cario. Legal: G. Cole and G. Zemp. Presenter: J. Maclaughlin. Advice: J. Fielding, K. Hanson. Observer: B. Whelbourn, H. Stewart-Maclean 

    Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Report C2018-0213, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the amended recommendations contained in the confidential Report C2018-0175 and discussed in the closed meeting; and

    2. Direct that this report, presentation, closed meeting discussions and recommendations remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the public announcement about the Council approved future operating model for the Sports Facility.

    MOTION CARRIED

12.3
URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1
Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2018-0011
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1.Distrib-Document-VR2018-0011.pdf

A document with respect to Verbal Report VR2018-0011 was distributed in the Closed Meeting.

  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report VR2018-0011:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy and M. A. Cario. Legal: G. Cole. Advice: K. Hanson, K. Black. Observer: J. Fielding

    Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Verbal Report VR2018-0011, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct that Verbal Report VR2018-0011 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    Against:  Councillor Farrell and Councillor Woolley

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That Council approve the revision of the Council Meetings start times as follows:

    1. The second day of the 2018 March 12 Regular Public Hearing Meeting be scheduled to begin on 2018 March 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

    2. That the second day of the 2018 March 19 Combined Council Meeting be scheduled to begin on 2018 March 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

    MOTION CARRIED

13.
ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

14.
ADJOURNMENT

  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That this Council adjourn at 6:02 p.m.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (12)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (3)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED
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