MINUTES

COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL

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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 D. Duckworth
  • Deputy City Manager B. Stevens
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel G. Cole
  • Assistant City Solicitor D. Jakal
  • A/ Chief Financial Officer C. Male
  • A/ General Manager K. Black
  • A/General Manager M. Tita
  • A/General Manager D. Morgan
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish
  • General Manager M. Thompson
  • A/ General Manager D. Limacher
  • Deputy City Clerk T. Mowrey
  • A/ City Clerk S. Muscoby
  • Recorder D. Williams
  • Recorder J. Palaschuk

Deputy Mayor Carra called today's Meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

Deputy Mayor Carra provided opening remarks, recognizing the hard work provided by our City Roads crews to clear the snow.  He acknowledged Orange Shirt Day, and called for a moment of quiet contemplation and provided a traditional land acknowledgment.

None

1.   Councillor Chu
Topic: Statistics and expenditures from the roads crew related to the snow storm over the weekend.

2.   Councillor Colley-Urquhart
Topic: Climate Resiliency Plan status update.

3.   Councillor Woolley
Topic: Impacts of the Car-to-Go announcement to exit the city on 31 October 2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting be amended by adding an item of Confidential Urgent Business, 14.3.4 Personnel Update - BCC Recruitment (Verbal), C2019-1281.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting be amended by adding an item of Confidential Urgent Business, 14.3.1 Public Art Program, C2019-1263 and that it be brought forward to be dealt with as the first item of New Business immediately following the lunch recess.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

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

    • 13.1 Resolution Against Bill 21, C2019-1249; and
    • 13.2 Modernization of Municipal Expense Disclosure: City of Calgary Blue Book, C2019-1278.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting be amended by bringing forward item 13.1 Resolution Against Bill 21, C2019-1249 to be dealt with at 5:00 p.m. or to the Call of the Chair.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting be amended by adding the following as items as Confidential Urgent Business:

    • 14.3.2 Citizen-Led Project Update, C2019-1280; and
    • 14.3.3 Personnel Update (Verbal), C2019-1276.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Magliocca
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That the Agenda for the 2019 September 30 Combined Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council adopt the Committee Recommendations contained in the following Reports, in an omnibus motion:

Distributions with respect to Report CPS2019-0959:

  • A presentation entitled "Notice of Motion - Relief for Calgarians Shouldering Security and Safety Costs Near Supervised Consumption Sites and Drug Use Hotspots" dated 2019 September 11;
  • A pamphlet entitled "Designing Smart and Secure Communities - University of Calgary".
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Report CPS2019-0959, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the Report for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct Administration, through the Urban Alliance, to engage the University of Calgary School of Architecture Planning and Landscape on the creation of new Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)-style strategies in these areas.

    Against:  Councillor Demong

    MOTION CARRIED

​A letter entitled "Support for the Wearable Technology Citizen Scientist Program," was received for the Corporate Record, with respect to Report PFC2019-1096.

  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Report PFC2019-1096, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve this application for the Council Innovation Fund for the University of Calgary Citizen Scientist Wearable Program in the amount of $57,500; and
    2. Direct Administration to report back to Priorities ad Finance Committee indicating how the money was spent and the outcomes of the projects no later than Q2 2021, as per the Council Innovation Fund Terms of Reference.

    Against:  Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council recessed at 12:03 p.m. and reconvened at 1:19 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.


  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Report PFC2019-0913, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve the checklist set out in revised Attachment 3;
    2. Direct Administration to provide a revised attachment 3 based on committee direction received and add to this item on the September 30 Council Agenda;
    3. Commence review of Notices of Motion on 2019 October 08; and
    4. Direct the City Clerk’s Office to provide an update of this process to the Priorities and Finance Committee by Q4 2020.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That Council refer Report TT2019-0694 to the Administration, to work in collaboration with the Area Councillor, for further refinement and engagement of the local businesses and residents, to return to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation and Transit no later than 2019 December 18.

    MOTION CARRIED

Administration in attendance with respect to Verbal Report UCS2019-1168:

Clerks: T. Mowrey and J. Palaschuk. Law: G. Cole and B. Graham. Advice: B. Stevens, S. McClurg, and J. Moisan. Observing: D. Duckworth and C. Male.

  • This Item was dealt with during the Closed Meeting portion of today's Agenda.

    Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Verbal Report UCS2019-1168, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the verbal presentation for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called, and Kevin Ngo addressed Council with respect to Bylaws 65P2019 and 186D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0981, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed amendments to the Banff Trail Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 65P2019.
    3. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.14 acres ±) located at 2707 – 23 Street NW (Plan 3690AR, Block 4, Lots 1 and 2) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District; and
    4. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 186D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 65P2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 65P2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 65P2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 65P2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 186D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 186D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 186D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 186D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

​The public hearing was called, however no one addressed Council with
respect to Report CPC2019-0983.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0983, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by Resolution, the proposed disposition of a 0.008 hectare ± (0.020 acre ±) located at 712 ­– 19 Street SE (Portion of Plan 8211450, Block 1, Lot 1MR) with compensation to the Joint Use Coordinating Committee (JUCC) Reserve Fund; and
    2. DIRECT a designated officer to notify the registrar of the Southern Alberta Land Titles Office that the requirements of the Municipal Government Act have been complied with and request the removal of the Municipal Reserve designation.
    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called, and the following people addressed Council with respect to Bylaws 66P2019 and 187D2019:
1. April Kejima
2. Rob Malach

Pursuant to Section 90(2) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, Council recalled the Applicant in order to consider new information, by general consent.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1023, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed amendment to the Crescent Heights Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 3); and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 66P2019.
    3. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.14 acres ±) located at 336 – 8 Avenue NE (Plan 8386FH, Block 27, Lot 4) from Commercial – Corridor 2 f1.0h10 (C-COR2 f1.0h10) District to Multi-Residential – Contextual Medium Profile (M-C2f2.0d180) District; and
    4. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 187D2019.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 66P2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 66P2019 be read a second time.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 66P2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 66P2019 be read a third time.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 187D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 187D2019 be read a second time.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 187D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 187D2019 be read a third time.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED

The public hearing was called, however no one addressed Council with
respect to Bylaw 188D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0976, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1.  ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 3.82 hectares ± (9.44 acres ±) located at 640, 720 and 820 – 28 Street NE (Plan 7711117, Block 14, Lots 2 to 4) from Industrial – General (I-G) District to Industrial – Commercial (I-C) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 188D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 188D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 188D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 188D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 188D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called, and Daniel MacGregor addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 189D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0984, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 2.80 hectares ± (6.92 acres ±) located at 7717 – 84 Street SE (Plan 7549JK, Block 2) from Industrial – Outdoor (I-O) District to Industrial – General (I-G) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 189D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 189D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 189D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 189D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 189D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Woolley introduced a group of Grade 10-12 students from Bishop Carroll High School in Ward 08, along with their teacher Erin Retallack.


The Public Hearing was called, and Jack Moddle addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 190D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-1016, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 59.77 hectares ± (147.77 acres ±) located at 15665 – 104 Street SE (SE1/4 Section 36-22-29-4) from Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) District to Residential – Low Density Mixed Housing (R-G) District, Residential – Low Density Mixed Housing (R-Gm) District, Multi-Residential – Medium Profile (M-2d100) District, Commercial – Community 1 (C-C1) District, Special Purpose – School, Park and Community Reserve (S-SPR) District, Special Purpose – City and Regional Infrastructure (S-CRI) District and Special Purpose – Urban Nature (S-UN) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 190D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 190D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 190D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 190D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 190D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

​The Public Hearing was called, and Claire Woodside addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 191D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0889, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt, by Bylaw, the proposed designation of 22.57 hectares ± (55.77 acres ±) located at 22200 – 28 Street SE (a portion of W1/2 Section 8-22-29-4) from Multi-Residential – At Grade Housing (M-G) District, Residential – Narrow Parcel One Dwelling (R-1N) District, Residential – One Dwelling (R-1s) District and Special Purpose – Urban Nature (S-UN) District to Residential – Low Density Mixed Housing (R-G) District,
      Residential ­– Low Density Mixed Housing (R-Gm) District, Multi-Residential – Low Profile Support Commercial (M-X1) District and Special Purpose – Urban Nature (S-UN) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 191D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 191D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 191D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 191D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 191D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called, and Patrick Wetter addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 192D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0972, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt, by Bylaw, the proposed designation of 16.20 hectares ± (40.03 acres ±) located at 135 - 210 Avenue SE (Plan 9012587, Lot 1) from Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) District to Residential – Low Density Multiple Dwelling (R-2M) District, Residential – Low Density Mixed Housing (R-G) District, Residential – Low Density Mixed Housing (R-Gm) District and Special Purpose – School, Park and Community Reserve (S-SPR) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 192D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 192D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 192D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 192D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 192D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

​The Public Hearing was called, and Hamid Mohamed addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 193D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0991, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt, by Bylaw the proposed redesignation of 1.31 hectares ± (3.23 acres ±) located at 30 Elveden Drive SW (Plan 2370IB, Block 2, Lot 5) from DC Direct Control District to Residential – One / Two Dwelling (R-2) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 193D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 193D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 193D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 193D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 193D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The Public Hearing was called, and the following people addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 195D2019:
1. Grant Mihalcheon
2. Marshall Narvzny

Mayor Nenshi assumed the Chair at 10:49 a.m. and Councillor Carra returned to his regular seat in Council.

3. Shawna Waller

Pursuant to Section 90(2) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, Council recalled the Applicant in order to consider new information, by general consent.

Report CPCC2019-0530 was postponed by general consent, to be dealt with at the Call of the Chair.

 

  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0530, the following be approved:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 1.93 hectares ± (4.77 acres ±) located at 2333 – 81 Street SW (Plan 3056AC; Lot 21) from DC Direct Control District to Residential – Low Density Multiple Dwelling (R-2M) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 195D2019
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 195D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 195D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 195D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 195D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

​The Public Hearing was called, and Paul Olsen addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 185D2019.

  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report CPC2019-0812, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.07 hectares ± (0.18 acres ±) located at 4655 – 80 Street NW (Plan 2660AP, Block 15, Lot 28) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District; and
    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 185D2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 185D2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 185D2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 185D2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 185D2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation entitled "Arts Commons Transformation Project Update", dated 2019 September 30, was distributed with respect to Report ACA2019-0948.

A clerical correction was noted on all 6 pages of the Cover Report, by deleting all instances of 'Select a department' and replacing with 'Community Services'.

  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council move into Closed Meeting, at 4:59 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to consider confidential matters with respect to the following item, pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:

    10.1 Arts Commons Transformation Project - Project Update, ACA2019-0948

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 5:34 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That Council rise without reporting.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance with respect to Report ACA2019-0948:

    Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Palaschuk, and G. Chaudhary. Law: G. Cole. Advice: C. Male and M. Brown. Observing: K. Black, T. Nguyen, T. Mahler, T. Bergen, M. Perpeluk and S. Brandt.

    Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Recommendation 2 be amended by deleting '$10 million' and replacing with '$22.5 million'.

    Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Report ACA2019-0948, the following be adopted, as amended:

    That Council:

    1. Endorse the project as represented in the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) Project Program Assessment Report (Revised Attachment 1);
    2. Approve a capital appropriation to Capital Budget Program 639-010 by releasing $22.5 million (2020-2021) of previously allocated funding from the Council-Approved and Committed Cultural Municipal Sustainability Initiative (CPS2011-48 Arts Commons Expansion & Renovation) for detailed design of the Arts Commons Transformation project, and further works; and
    3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions 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.

    Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

Councillor Carra rose on a Question of Privilege with respect to comments made by an individual Member of Council.

 

  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report C2019-1235, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    Approve the weighted scale as a guideline for Councillor appointments to BCCs (Attachment 1) for use as a pilot program at the 2019 October 28 Organizational Meeting of Council.

    Against:  Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED

​Report C2019-1263 was distributed at today's Meeting.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That Recommendation 2, contained in Report C2019-1263 be amended in the Attachment, Terms of Reference, Page 2 of 3 as follows:

    In Section 4. Composition, as follows:

    a.  by adding a new fourth bullet as follows:

    • The Chair of the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services;

    b.  in the new bullet five by deleting the words "Two (2) Members" prior to the words "of Council" and by substituting with the words "One (1) Member".

    Against:  Councillor Chu and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That Recommendation 2, contained in Report C2019-1263 be amended in the Attachment, Terms of Reference, Page 2 of 3 as follows:

    • in Section 4. Composition, in the first four bullets, by adding the words "(or Committee Member designate)" following the words "The Chair".
    • in Section 5. Quorum, by adding a second sentence to the paragraph, "In the event a Committee Member designate is unable to attend a meeting that Committee chair shall count towards quorum."; and
    • in Section 6. Term,  in the first sentence, by adding the words "including Committee Member designates," following the words "Council Members".

    Against: Councillor Gondek

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Report C2019-1263, the following be adopted, as amended:

    That Council recommends:

    1.  Establish a Greenline Committee of Council;

    2.  Approve the Terms of Reference outlined in Attachment, as amended, on Page 2 of 3, as follows:

    "4. Composition

         The Green Line Committee consists of:

    • The Chair (or Committee Member designate) of the SPC on Transportation & Transit
    • The Chair (or Committee Member designate) of the SPC on Planning and Urban Development
    • The Chair (or Committee Member designate) of the SPC on Community and Protective Services
    • The Chair (or Committee Member designate) of the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services
    • One (1) Member of Council
    1. Quorum

    Quorum will be established as greater than 50% of members, that is three (3) members.  In the event a Committee Member designate is unable to attend a meeting that Committee chair shall count towards quorum.

    1. Term

    Council members, including Committee Member designates, will be appointed to the Green Line Committee at the Council’s Annual Organizational Meeting for one-year terms expiring on the day of Council’s next Organization Meeting of Council or by a resolution of Council.

    Against:  Councillor Chu and Councillor Gondek

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Report CPS2019-1037, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve the establishment of the Crescent Heights Village Business Improvement Area as outlined (Attachment 1);

       

    2. Give three readings to a proposed Bylaw to establish the Crescent Heights Village Business Improvement Area (Attachment 2); and

       

    3. Appoint, by resolution, the individuals listed in Attachment 3 as the interim Crescent Heights Village Business Improvement Area board until an Annual General Meeting is held and board members are approved by Council by Q1 2020.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 32M2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 32M2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 32M2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 32M2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Report CPS2019-1038, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve the establishment of the Bridgeland Business Improvement Area as outlined (Attachment 1);

       

    2. Give three readings to a proposed Bylaw to establish the Bridgeland Business Improvement Area (Attachment 2); and

       

    3. Appoint, by resolution, the individuals listed in Attachment 3 as the interim Bridgeland Business Improvement Area board until an Annual General Meeting is held and board members are approved by Council by Q1 2020.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 33M2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 33M2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 33M2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 33M2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

The following letters were distributed with respect to Report CPS2019-1039:

  • Trevor Kuly, Specific Gravity Brewing Company & Restaurant Inc;
  • Rob Swiderski, Craft Beer Market;
  • Richard & Amanda De Los Reyes, GOAT;
  • Doug Hamilton, Inner City Brewing Co.;
  • Brett Ireland, Bearhill Brewing;
  • Jodi Ohama, RedBloom Salons.

Councillor Farkas rose on a Point of Order with respect to the comments
made, by an individual Member of Council, with respect to his proposed
motion.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Report CPS2019-1039, Council refer the following proposed Motion to Administration, to work in collaboration with the Area Councillors, for verification and communication to businesses:

    "Moved by Councillor Woolley
     Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council:
    1. Approve the establishment of the Beltline Business Improvement Area as outlined (Attachment 1); and
    2. Give three readings to a proposed Bylaw to establish the Beltline Business Improvement Area (Attachment 2); and
    3. Appoint, by resolution, the individuals listed in Attachment 3 as the interim Beltline Business Improvement Area board until an Annual General Meeting is held and board members are approved by Council by Q1 2020."

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (8)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Magliocca
    Against: (5)Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED

Taxpayers from the public that are currently in the area Business Improvement Area, were called forward to address Council, in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Business Improvement Area Regulation, however no one came forward.

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That  with respect to Report CPS2019-1040, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    Give three readings to the proposed Bylaw to amend the 17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment District Business Improvement Area Bylaw 39M84 with respect to the identified boundaries (Attachment 1).

    MOTION DEFEATED
  • That Bylaw 35M2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 35M2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 35M2019 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 35M2019 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council recessed at 3:15 p.m. and reconvened at 3:50 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.


Councillor Magliocca declared a Pecuniary Interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Report CPS2019-1070, as he owns property that is used for short term rentals. Councillor Magliocca left the Council Chamber at 3:55 p.m. and returned at 4:19 p.m. after the vote was declared.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Report CPS2019-1070, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 31M2019, to amend the Business Licence Bylaw 32M98.   

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 31M2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas

    That Bylaw 31M2019 be amended, on page 3 of 5, by deleting Section 9 Line (b) in its entirety and renumbering accordingly.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 31M2019 be read a second time, as amended.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 31M2019 a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 31M2019 be read a third time, as amended.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report CPS2019-1070, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Administration Report back through the Community and Protective Services Committee on the detailed policy with the input received from the public on licensing requirements no later than 2019 December.

    MOTION CARRIED

​Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 6:04 p.m. in order to participate in the debate and vote on Notice of Motion C2019-1249. Acting Mayor Magliocca assumed the Chair.

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 6:18 p.m. and Councillor Magliocca returned to his regular seat in Council.

Distributions with respect to Notice of Motion C2019-1249:
• A document entitled "List of Municipalities who have joined the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination";  and
• A document entitled "Canadian Commission for UNESCO".

A package of letters of support from various religious and community groups was received for the Corporate Record, with respect to Notice of Motion C2019-1249.

Council, by general consent, suspended Section 78 (1) (c) of the Procedure Bylaw, 35M2017, as amended, to allow Council to finish the item prior to the scheduled dinner recess.

Council, by general consent, recognized Councillor Colley-Urquhart as the seconder of Notice of Motion C2019-1249.

  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Notice of Motion C2019-1249 be amended by adding the following:

    FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal and Councillor Colley-Urquhart jointly reach out to the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination to create a nationwide initiative that addresses the harms of Bill 21, and its impact to the unity, reputation and wellbeing of Canada.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2019-1249, as amended, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Calgary City Council oppose Quebec’s Bill 21 and continue to support building a welcoming city where everyone has access to opportunity and prosperity.

    FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal and Councillor Colley-Urquhart jointly reach out to the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination to create a nationwide initiative that addresses the harms of Bill 21, and its impact to the unity, reputation and wellbeing of Canada.

    RECORDED VOTE:

    For: (15)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED

A document entitled 'Report and Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta's Finances - August 2019' was distributed with respect to Notice of Motion C2019-1278.

A 2 page document showing examples of Blue Book expense reporting was received for the Corporate Record with respect to Notice of Motion C2019-1278.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2019-1278, Councillor Farkas' proposed Motion be amended by adding a new Resolution 2, as follows:

    2. Review the Blue Ribbon Panel Report and report back directly through the Priorities and Finance Committee on those Recommendations that have applicability to the City of Calgary. 

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2019-1278, the following Resolution 1 be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to: 

    1. Develop a proposal for a City of Calgary “Blue Book” report, modelled on similar principles as implemented by the Province of Alberta, reporting back no later than Q1 2020.

    RECORDED VOTE:

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

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2019-1278, new Resolution 1 be adopted, as follows:

    That Council direct Administration to:

    1. Review the Blue Ribbon Panel Report and report back directly through the Priorities and Finance Committee on those Recommendations that have applicability to the City of Calgary.

    RECORDED VOTE:

    For: (10)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Magliocca
    Against: (2)Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Jones
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body), 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 7:44 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items: 

    7.21.   Westbrook Station TOD and Other Building Commitments - (Verbal Presentation) - UCS2019-1168  

    14.3.2   Citizen-Led Project Update, C2019-1280

    14.3.3    Personnel Update (Verbal), C2019-1276

    14.3.4   Personnel Update - BCC Recruitment (Verbal), C2019-1281

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (10)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Magliocca
    Against: (2)Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Jones
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 8:50 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.


  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, in the Council Lounge at 1:21 p.m., to discuss a confidential matter with respect to the following Item:

    14.3.1   Public Art Program (COLLEY-URQUHART, KEATING, WOOLLEY)

    ROLL CALL VOTE

     

    For: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (1)Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED

    That Council now move into Public Meeting at 1:58 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.


  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with
    respect to Report C2019-1263:
    Clerk: T. Mowrey and D. Williams. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Advice: J. Thompson. Observer: K. Black, D. Duckworth, and D. Limacher.

    Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Motion C2019-1263, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the Resolutions contained in the Motion;
    2. Direct that the Motion and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, with the exception of allowing Administration to communicate with stakeholders as required, to be reviewed no later than Q1 2020.

    Against:   Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

Administration in attendance with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2019-1280:

Clerks: T. Mowrey and J. Palaschuk. Advice: D. Duckworth, G. Cole, M. Tolfree, and S. McMullen. Observing: C. Male.

A confidential presentation was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2019-1280.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2019-1280, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the presentation for the Corporate Record;
    2. Adopt the Recommendations contained in the confidential presentation; and
    3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, except as needed for Administration to action the Recommendations.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

    That Council reconsider its decision with respect to Verbal Report C2019-1280.

    Against: Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2019-1280, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the presentation for the Corporate Record;
    2. Adopt the Recommendations contained in the confidential presentation; and
    3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, except as needed for Administration to action the Recommendations.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (7)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Keating
    Against: (5)Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED

Administration in attendance with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2019-1276:

Clerks: T. Mowrey. Advice: D. Duckworth.

  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2019-1276, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the verbal presentation for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    MOTION CARRIED

Administration in attendance with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2019-1281:

Clerks: T. Mowrey and J. Palaschuk. Law: G. Cole. Advice: D. Duckworth.

  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2019-1281, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the verbal presentation for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interest of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That this Meeting adjourn at 8:57 p.m.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Magliocca
    Against: (1)Councillor Jones
    MOTION CARRIED
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