MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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Date:
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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 Solicitor and General Counsel G. Cole
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish
  • City Manager J. Fielding
  • General Manager K. Hanson
  • Chief Financial Officer E. Sawyer
  • General Manager R. Stanley
  • Deputy City Manager B. Stevens
  • City Clerk L. Kennedy
  • Acting City Clerk B. Hilford
  • Legislative Recorder M. A. Cario
  • Legislative Assistant L. McDougall
  • Legislative Assistant T. Rowe
  • Legislative Recorder D. Williams
  • General Manager D. Duckworth
  • Acting General Manager Doug Morgan

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

Mayor Nenshi provided opening remarks and called for a moment of quiet contemplation at today's Meeting.

1. Councillor Chu
Topic: Pot Hole Restoration Update
2. Councillor Chu
Topic: Waste and Recycling Service Rates for Non-Profit Community Associations
3. Councillor Colley-Urquhart
Topic: Status of Calgary's Olympic Bid

Introduction

Councillor Davison introduced a group of students from Calgary Academy in Ward 6, along with their teachers.

  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by bringing forward and postponing Item 10.1.1, Tax Status of Bingo Facilities, to be dealt with immediately following the Consent Agenda.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting as amended, be further amended by bringing forward and referring Items 8.1 and 12.2.7, Calgary Planning Commission – Resignation and Appointment, PFC2018-0241 to the Calgary Planning Commission Council Representatives, to review the list of applicants and to return with recommendations to the 2018 May 28 Regular Meeting of Council.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That the Agenda for today's meeting as amended, be further amended by bringing forward and postponing, as follows:

    • Item 9.2.2, Updated Olympic Bid Proposed Public Engagement Approach Status Update, C2018-0505, to be dealt in conjunction with Item 8.2, Olympic Bid Proposed Public Engagement Approach, PFC2018-0366 and Item 8.3, Vote of the Electors (Plebiscite), PFC2018-0373; and
    • Item 9.2.3, Establishment of an Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee, C2018-0533 to be dealt with at today's Closed Meeting.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

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

    • 11.1  The City of Calgary 2017 Annual Report, AC2018-0473;
    • 11.2   2017 External Auditor's Year-End Report, AC2018-0270; and
    • 11.3   The City of Calgary 2017 Infrastructure Status Report, UCS2018-0116.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

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

    • 12.3.1  Proposed Approval of Expropriation (Alyth-Bonnybrook) – (Ward 09) File No. 1009 26 AV SE (DG), UCS2018-0468;
    • 12.3.2   Proposed Approval of Expropriation (Alyth-Bonnybrook) – Ward 09 File No. 1027 26 AV SE (DG), UCS2018-0469;
    • 12.3.3  Omni Area Structure Plan Intermunicipal Appeal Update, IGA2018-0482; and
    • 12.3.4  Proposed Lease - Downtown West End - Ward 08 (701 11 ST SW), C2018-0518.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That the Agenda for the 2018 April 23 Regular Meeting of Council, be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That the Minutes of the 2018 April 05 Combined Meeting of Council be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

Note:  Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with prior to the Question Period in today's Agenda.

Mayor Nenshi presented the 2017 United Way Employee Campaign Cheque in the amount of $516,289 to General Manager, Community Services, Kurt Hanson and United Way of Calgary, Chief Executive Officer, Karen Young.

Mayor Nenshi recognized National Poetry Month which is celebrated across Canada and the USA in April, following UNESCO’s World Poetry Day on March 21st.  Mayor Nenshi introduced Calgary's newest fourth Poet Laureate, Sheri-D Wilson, she recited a portion of a poem entitled "Love Unlocks".

Mayor Nenshi recognized the following:

  • Vice-Regal Party, Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and His Honour, Honourary Colonel, Douglas Mitchell;
  • Team members of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; and
  • Representatives from the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary and Alberta Sport Connection.

Council recessed at 1:42 p.m. to reconvene and reconvened at 1:51 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

  • Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

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

    7.1.  Updated Terms of Reference for The City of Calgary/City of Chestermere Intermunicipal Committee, IGA2018-0209;

    7.2.  Silvera for Seniors Budget Review, PFC2018-0196; and

    7.4.  Recognitions by Council Policy, PFC2018-0112.

    MOTION CARRIED

A Briefing Note document entitled "2017 Corporate Annual Report", dated 2018 April 23, with respect to Report PFC2018-0101, was distributed.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report PFC2018-0101, the following be adopted:

    That Council receive this report for information.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report PFC2018-0445, the following be adopted:

    That Council approve the five Strategic Plan Principles outlined in Attachment 1.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-0364, the following be adopted:

     That Council:

    1. Approve the cessation of train whistling at the rail crossing location known as Mile 121.30 of the CN Three Hills subdivision (Attachment 1); and
    2. Direct Administration to provide notification of the above Council direction to Canadian National Railway, the headquarters of Transport Canada Rail Safety Directorate, and other relevant stakeholders as required.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report C2018-0130, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council direct Administration:

    1.  To continue its work with the member Nations of Treaty 7 and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 to refine a strategy and proposal for the display of Indigenous flags in the Council Chamber; and

    2.  Bring an update, on this matter, to the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC).

    MOTION CARRIED

A PowerPoint presentation entitled "Updated Olympic Bid Proposed Engagement Approach", dated 2018 April 23.

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Councillor Chu's proposed amendment, as amended, be further amended by deleting Recommendation 5 in its entirety and by substituting the following new Recommendation 5:

    "5.  Direct that the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee consider holding a non-statutory public hearing of Council on the Olympics."

    ROLL CALL VOTE

     

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

    The amendment, as amended, with respect to the Recommendations 4 and 5 of Report C2018-0505, be further amended as follows:

    • in Recommendation 4 by deleting the words "and c" following the words "Committee Recommendations 2, a, b"; and
    • by adding a new Recommendation 5, as follows, and by renumbering the Recommendations accordingly:

            "5.  Direct that the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee consider holding a non-statutory public hearing of Council on the Olympics."

     ROLL CALL VOTE

     

    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Magliocca, and Mayor Nenshi
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council recessed at 11:59 a.m. and reconvened in the Council Chamber at 1:18 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.


  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Report C2018-0505, Recommendation 6 be amended by deleting the words "in principle" following the word "Endorse".

    ROLL CALL VOTE

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

    That with respect to Report C2018-0505, Recommendation 1 be adopted as follows:

    That Council:

    1. Approve the updated Public Engagement Approach (Attachment 1).

    ROLL CALL VOTE

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

    That with respect to Report, C2018-0505, Recommendations 2,3,4 and 5 be adopted as amended, as follows:

    That Council:

    2. Receive for information the Terms of Reference (Attachment 2) for the Engagement Advisory sub-committee;
    3. Direct Administration to refer all public engagement updates to newly-established 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee;
    4. File Committee Recommendations 2, a and b, as contained in Item 8.2, Report PFC2018-0366, and the Recommendation contained in Item 8.3, Report PFC2018-0373; and
    5.  Direct that the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee consider holding a non-statutory public hearing of Council on the Olympics.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That with respect to Report C2018-0505, Recommendation 6 be adopted as follows:

    That Council:

     

    6. Endorse in principle a vote of the electors (plebiscite) on this issue, and direct Administration to commence work on the plebiscite and return to Council through the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee with details on the question, timing, and funding of the plebiscite no later than June 2018.

    Against: Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report C2018-0505, Council direct the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee to:


    a) evaluate the best method to include all Calgarians over the age of 14 to participate in a plebiscite-style process; and
    b) work with Calgary schools to ensure all youth over the age of 14 can participate. 


    And further, to Report back to Council through the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee no later than the end of Q2 2018.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

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

    Moment of Silence

    Mayor Nenshi called for a moment of silence with respect to the tragedy that occurred today in Toronto Ontario. 

    Council recessed at 3:17 p.m. and reconvened at 3:53 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Carra in the Chair.

    Mayor Nenshi assumed the Chair at 3:56 p.m. and Councillor Carra returned to his regular seat in Council.


  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That in accordance with to Section 65(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council add an item of Confidential Urgent Business, Item 12.3.5 Appointments to the Engagement Advisory Sub-Committee, VR2018-0027.

    MOTION CARRIED

Note:  This item was dealt with at today's Closed Meeting Session.

  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0533:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy, B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: B. Stevens. Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report C2018-0533, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the Proposed Terms of Reference for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee as provided in Attachment 1;
    2. Appoint:
      Councillor Colley-Urquhart
      Councillor Woolley
      Councillor Jones
      Councillor Demong
      to serve as members of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee with the Mayor, the term of such appointments to expire at the 2018 Organizational Meeting of Council; and
    3. Direct that Attachment 2 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    ROLL CALL 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 Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (2)Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2018-0521, the following be adopted:

    That Council approve the following five Council Delegates to accompany the Federation of Municipalities (FCM) Director, Councillor Magliocca and the Mayor to the FCM conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2018 May:

    1.  Ward Sutherland

    2.  Jyoti Gondek

    3.  Evan Woolley

    4.  Ray Jones

    5.  Peter Demong.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report PFC2018-0444, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. a)  Direct the City Clerk’s Office to include the Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in its annual BCC advertisement and recruitment campaign commencing in 2018 for appointments presented to the annual Organizational Meeting, with terms effective 2019 January 01;

       b)  Direct the City Clerk’s Office to include the Assessment Review Board in its annual BCC advertisement and recruitment campaign commencing in 2019 for appointments presented at the annual Organizational Meeting, with terms effective 2020 January 01.

       c)  Direct the City Clerk’s Office (Protocol) to continue hosting an annual BCC Recognition Event for outgoing Public Members; and

       d)  i)Reconsider its “June campaign” decision of 2016 April 25, of report LGT2016-0244 to advertise and recruit vacant BCC positions in June; and

           ii)Direct the City Clerk’s Office to conduct its annual BCC advertisement and recruitment campaign in August/September of each year commencing in 2018;

    2. Adopt the proposed amendments to the Council policy on Governance and Appointments of Boards, Commissions and Committees, CP2016-03, as outlined in Attachment 1.

    MOTION CARRIED

Distributions with respect to Report CPS2018-0378:

  • A document entitled "Livery Industry Improvements"; and
  • A document entitled "Financial Impacts Associated with Proposed Amendments, to CPS2018-0378".

 

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-0378, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive this report and attachments for information;

    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw to amend the Livery Transport Bylaw 6M2007 (Attachment 1); and

    3.  Direct Administration to undertake a full review of the fee structure in the Livery Transport Bylaw 6M2007 and report back to Council through the SPC on Community & Protective Services no later than 2019 Q2.

    Against: Councillor Chu

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Bylaw 20M2018 be read introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That Bylaw 20M2018 be amended, on Page 3 of 8, under Section 14, by deleting the amount "$100" following the words A fee of up to" and by substituting the amount “$250”.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (4)Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That Bylaw 20M2018 as amended, be further amended on Page 4 of 8 by adding new subsection 19(c) as follows:

    “(c) for item 1, the 2018 Livery Vehicle Registration Certificate fee is changed from “$141” to “$0”.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

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

    That Bylaw 20M2018, as amended, be further amended, as follows:

    • on Page 4 of 8, by adding a new new subsection 19(d) as follows:

              “(d)  for item 8.1, the 2018 Annual T.N.D.L. fee is changed from

                  “$229” to “$265”; and

    • under Section 20, subsection 4, Page 5 of 8, calculation of the Minimum Fee by deleting the amount “$229” and by substituting the amount “$265”.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (5)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Keating
    Against: (9)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Bylaw 20M2018, as amended, be further amended, on Page 3 of 8 as follows:

    • under Section 9 by adding new new subsection 9.1, as follows:

               “9.1      Subsection 54.8(1)(e)(vi) is deleted.”

    • under Section 14, by adding new subsection 14.1, as follows 

              “14.1    Subsection 88.4(1)(e)is deleted.”

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That Bylaw 20M2018, as amended, be further amended, on Page 4 of 8, Section 20, by combining subsections 3 (a) and (b) into a single subsection 3 (a) and subsection 3(c) be renumbered as subsection 3(b).

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 20M2018 be read a second time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 20M2018 a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 20M2018 be read a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-0378, Recommendation a, be adopted as follows:

    That Council direct Administration to enhance fairness across the livery industry by:

    a) Exploring the feasibility of requiring all private for hire vehicles to have a fully operational security camera system with footage retained for five days;

    and report back to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services no later than 2019 Q2.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

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

    That with respect to CPS2018-0378, Recommendation b, be adopted as follows:

    That Council direct Administration to enhance fairness across the livery industry by:

    b) Exploring a requirement that all private for hire drivers must complete training equivalent to that required of other livery industry drivers;

    and report back to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services no later than 2019 Q2.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

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

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-0378, Council direct the Mayor to write a letter to the provincial government advocating for an amendment to the Transportation Network Companies Regulation AR 100/2016 in order to streamline police check requirements for Transportation Network Company Licence holders.

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0506, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to cancel the municipal portion of the 2018 property taxes for the properties or portions of the properties occupied by the Bingo Facilities, excluding any liquor licence areas or other gaming activities, being:

    • $76,617.00 for The Bingo Barn (roll number 054013503);
    • $102,207.08 for The Bingo Palace (specifically, $66,963.26 for roll number 031007297, $17,621.91 for roll number 031007107 and $17,621.91 for roll number 031007008); and
    • $47,196.07 for The Five Star Bingo & Pub (roll number 093167906);

    for a total of $226,020.15, with the conditions that the Bingo Facilities maintain their Class A bingo facility licences and the property owners of the properties occupied by the Bingo Facilities confirm in writing that they will provide the full benefit of the tax cancellations to the Bingo Facilities.

    Against:  Councillor Chahal and Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED

Council recessed at 6:00 p.m. and reconvened at 7:16 p.m.

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That Councillor Demong's proposed referral to Notice of Motion C2018-0509, as follows, be amended by deleting it in its entirety and substituting with the following:

    "Moved by:  Councillor Demong
    Seconded by:  Councillor Sutherland

    That Councillor Carra's proposed motion with respect to C2018-0509, be referred, as follows, to the Administration to develop a framework for the disposition of land disposed of at less than market value to not for profit groups, such report to specifically establish criteria for the disposition of land below market value, to consider putting a financial cap on the value of land sold below market value (on the basis of the difference between the market value and proposed transaction value), and direct that a report be provided to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services, no later than Q3 2018.”

    And further, with respect to Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's concerns regarding fencing around the property, additional language for your consideration:

    “In the interim, direct the Administration provide to the potential purchaser a license that would allow for fencing to be put up around the perimeter of the property, if the potential purchaser desires, at its sole cost and expense.”

    "Moved by:  Councillor Carra

    Seconded by: Councillor Chahal

    That with respect to C2018-0509, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Real Estate and Development Services be directed to:

    1. enter into direct negotiations with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's (the CCIS) regarding the sale at nominal value, with an access easement for maintenance at the Memorial Drive sound attenuation wall, for the Parcel, and
     

    2. report back to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services for approval of the sale no later than end of Q4 2018.""

    That Notice of Motion C2018-0509 be referred to administration to:

    1) undertake due diligence on the parcel pertaining to site developability, the CCIS, preferred method and type of disposition, and potential disposition clauses, and return to Council on 2018 May 7;

    2) to develop a broader framework for the disposition of land disposed of at less than market value to not for profit groups, such report to specifically establish criteria, to consider putting a financial cap on the value of land sold below market value (on the basis of the difference between the market value and proposed transaction value), to consider delegated authority on some transactions, and direct that a report be provided to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services, no later than Q3 2018; and,

    3) Immediately, direct the Administration provide to the potential purchaser a license that would allow for fencing to be put up around the perimeter of the proposed property, if the potential purchaser desires, at its sole cost and expense.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to C2018-0509, the following be adopted, as amended:

    That Notice of Motion C2018-0509 be referred to Administration to:

    1. undertake due diligence on the parcel pertaining to site developability, the CCIS, preferred method and type of disposition, and potential disposition clauses, and return to Council on 2018 May 7;
    2. to develop a broader framework for the disposition of land disposed of at less than market value to not for profit groups, such report to specifically establish criteria, to consider putting a financial cap on the value of land sold below market value (on the basis of the difference between the market value and proposed transaction value), to consider delegated authority on some transactions, and direct that a report be provided to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services, no later than Q3 2018; and,
    3. Immediately, direct the Administration provide to the potential purchaser a license that would allow for fencing to be put up around the perimeter of the proposed property, if the potential purchaser desires, at its sole cost and expense.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0512, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct Administration to:

    1. explore options for a path to legality for illegal dwellings existing within this four-plex condition throughout the city potentially through City-initiated conversion to R-CG or by some other appropriate means; and  
    2. explore enforcement mechanisms for landlords unwilling to bring these four-plexes into compliance with the Building Code once a path to safety through legality has been established; and  
    3. report back to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development with a scoping report no later than Q2 2019.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0504, the following be adopted:

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City Council directs City Administration to develop and report back to Council no later than Q3 2018 on a short-term communications and engagement approach for translation and increasing access for ethno-cultural communities, including resourcing and based on the Channel Strategy for Ethno-cultural Communities, for current and upcoming City projects;

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City Council directs City Administration to develop and report back to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services no later than Q2 2019 on recommendations for a policy, strategies and implementation plan that includes standards of service for translation and interpretation, timelines, resources and budgets that incorporates the work done on the Channel Strategy for Ethno-Cultural Communities;

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City Council directs City Administration to research and report back to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services no later than Q4 2018 on the resourcing needs of the Office of the Councillors and the Office of the Mayor as they relate to communications and engagement with ethnically diverse communities in Calgary.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0495, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2018 property taxes for The Properties, specifically roll numbers 202366720, 065006207 and 201443702, be cancelled for the Municipal portion of $ 133,487.18, representing the 12 months in 2018.

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Calgary request the Province of Alberta cancel the Provincial requisition portion of the property taxes on Silvera’s properties for the 2018 tax year.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-0510, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2018 property taxes for the Calgary Housing Company properties be cancelled for the Municipal portion of $ 1,345,125.40;

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Calgary requests that the Province of Alberta cancel the Provincial requisition portion of the property taxes on CHC properties for the 2018 tax year.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report AC2018-0473, the following be adopted:

    That Council approve the Revised Attachment, The City of Calgary 2017 Annual Report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report AC2018-0270, the following be adopted:

    That Council receive Report AC2018-0270, 2017 External Auditor’s Year-End Report, and the Attachment, for information.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report UCS2018-0116, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive Report UCS2018-0116 and Revised Attachment 1 for information; and
    2. Approve the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services’ request that a Strategic Session of Council be held in May or June 2018 on the Capital Infrastructure Management to include:
      • addressing City-Owned assets
      • short and long term infrastructure risks
      • addressing the infrastructure gap
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That in accordance with Section 65(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council add an item of Confidential Urgent Business, Item 12.3.6 Personnel Matter (Verbal), VR2018-0028.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That, subject to Sections of 16, 17, 19, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council move into Closed Meeting in the Council Boardroom at 8:32 p.m., to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following items:

    9.2.3   Establishment of an Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee, C2018-0533

    12.1.1   Silvera for Seniors Ministerial Order Review, PFC2018-0197

    12.2.1   Calgary Assessment Review Board Resignations and Appointments, C2018-0488

    12.2.2  2017 Calgary Awards Selection, C2018-0188

    12.2.3  Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee - Appointment, C2018-0483

    12.2.4  Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board - Resignation and Appointment, C2018-0474

    12.2.5  Labour Relations Update (Verbal), C2018-0408

    12.2.6  Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) Councillor Appointments (Verbal) - C2018-0535

    12.3.1  Proposed Approval of Expropriation (Alyth-Bonnybrook) – (Ward 09) File No. 1009 26 AV SE (DG), UCS2018-0468

    12.3.2  Proposed Approval of Expropriation (Alyth-Bonnybrook) – Ward 09 File No. 1027 26 AV SE (DG), UCS2018-0469

    12.3.3  Omni Area Structure Plan Intermunicipal Appeal Update, IGA2018-0482

    12.3.4  Proposed Lease - Downtown West End - Ward 08 (701 11 St SW), C2018-0518

    12.3.5  Appointments to the Engagement Advisory Sub Committee (Verbal), VR2018-0027

    12.3.6  Personnel Matter (Verbal), VR2018-0028

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against:
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 9:33 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That Council rise without reporting.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That subject to Section 6(1), Section 79 be suspended in order to allow Council to complete the remainder of the Agenda prior to the scheduled recess.

    Against:  Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That, subject to Sections of 16, 17, 19, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council move into Closed Meeting in the Council Boardroom at 9:34 p.m., to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following items:

    9.2.3   Establishment of an Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee, C2018-0533

    12.1.1   Silvera for Seniors Ministerial Order Review, PFC2018-0197

    12.2.1   Calgary Assessment Review Board Resignations and Appointments, C2018-0488

    12.2.2  2017 Calgary Awards Selection, C2018-0188

    12.2.3  Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee - Appointment, C2018-0483

    12.2.4  Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board - Resignation and Appointment, C2018-0474

    12.2.5  Labour Relations Update (Verbal), C2018-0408

    12.2.6  Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) Councillor Appointments (Verbal) - C2018-0535

    12.3.1  Proposed Approval of Expropriation (Alyth-Bonnybrook) – (Ward 09) File No. 1009 26 AV SE (DG), UCS2018-0468

    12.3.2  Proposed Approval of Expropriation (Alyth-Bonnybrook) – Ward 09 File No. 1027 26 AV SE (DG), UCS2018-0469

    12.3.3  Omni Area Structure Plan Intermunicipal Appeal Update, IGA2018-0482

    12.3.4  Proposed Lease - Downtown West End - Ward 08 (701 11 St SW), C2018-0518

    12.3.5  Appointments to the Engagement Advisory Sub Committee (Verbal), VR2018-0027

    12.3.6  Personnel Matter (Verbal), VR2018-0028

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 11:04 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report PFC2018-0197:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy, B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: J. Fielding, K. Hanson, D. Morgan, B. Stevens, T. Ward.  Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    With respect to Report PFC2018-0197, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the Priorities and Finance Committee recommendation 1 contained in Report PFC2018-0197; and
    2. Keep the Closed Meeting presentation and discussion, Report and Attachment 2 confidential pursuant to Sections 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until such time as a new signed Ministerial Order is publicly released but in the interim, authorize the Director, Calgary Housing, to share such information and material with the Minister and her staff and Silvera for Seniors as may be required to facilitate discussions between them.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0488:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy, B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: J. Fielding, K. Hanson, D. Morgan, B. Stevens.  Legal: G. Cole.

     

    Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report C2018-0488, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Accept the resignations of Cara Schlenker and Linda Laratta on the ARB, and thank them for their service;
    2. Appoint Ken Kelly and Lisa Evren for completion of terms set to expire on 2019 December 31;
    3. Direct that Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
    4. Direct that Report C2018-0488 be released as a public document.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during in the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0188:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy, B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: J. Fielding, K. Hanson, D. Morgan, B. Stevens.  Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That with respect to Report C2018-0188, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve the 2017 Calgary Awards recipients as recommended by the selection juries and outlined in Attachment 1;
    2. Direct that Attachments 1, 3 and 4 remain confidential under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the Calgary Awards Presentation on 2018 June 13; and
    3. Direct that the 2017 Calgary Awards Selection Report and Attachment 2 be released as public documents.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0483:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy, B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: J. Fielding, K. Hanson, D. Morgan, B. Stevens.  Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Report C2018-0483, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Thank Lawrence Scammel for his service on the Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee;
    2. Appoint Ali McMillan as the business representative nominated by the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association to the Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee for completion of a two-year term expiring at the 2019 Organizational Meeting of Council;
    3. Direct that the Report and Attachment 1 be released as a public documents; and
    4. 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
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0474:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy, B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: J. Fielding, K. Hanson, D. Morgan, B. Stevens.  Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Report C2018-0474, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Accept the resignation of Nina Busuego as a Public Member with a disability using specialized transportation services on the Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board and thank her for her service;
    2. Appoint Shawna Mattinson, a new Public Member with a disability using specialized transportation services to the Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board for completion of a one-year term expiring at the 2018 Organizational Meeting of Council;
    3. Direct that the Report and Attachment 1 be released as public documents; and
    4. 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
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0483:

    Clerk: B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: J. Fielding, K. Hanson, D. Morgan, B. Stevens, D. Duckworth, E. Sawyer, M. Brunsdon.  Legal: G. Cole.

    MOTION CARRIED

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2018-0408, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct that the closed meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report C2018-0408 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.


  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0535:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy, B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: B. Stevens.  Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2018-0535, the following be adopted:

    That Council nominates:

    • Councillor Chahal
    • Councillor Gondek

    to the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation Board with terms to expire at the 2018 Organizational Meeting of Council.

    MOTION CARRIED

This report was referred during Confirmation of Agenda.

  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report UCS2018-0468:

    Clerk: B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: B. Stevens, S. Quayle, D. Cassidy, J. Fielding.  Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That Council postpone Reports UCS2018-0468 and UCS2018-0469 to the 2018 May 07 Regular Public Hearing Council meeting as the first items of business following Confirmation of Agenda.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (8)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Keating
    Against: (7)Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report UCS2018-0469:

Clerk: B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: B. Stevens, S. Quayle, D. Cassidy, J. Fielding.  Legal: G. Cole.

 

This Report was postponed to the 2017 May 07 Regular Public Hearing Meeting of Council.

  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report IGA2018-0482:

    Clerk: B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: B. Stevens, D. Shearer, K. Hanson, L. Kerr, D. Morgan.  Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with Respect to Report IGA2018-0482, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve Administration Recommendations 1 and 2 contained in Report IGA2018-0482; and
    2. Keep Report IGA2018-0482, presentation and Closed Meeting discussions confidential subject to Sections 21, 23 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until this matter is resolved.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

     

    For: (4)Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Magliocca
    Against: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0518:

    Clerk: B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: B. Stevens, K. Hanson, L. Kerr.  Legal: G. Cole.

    MOTION CARRIED

    That with respect to Report C2018-0518, the following be adopted:

    The Council:

    1. Approve the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2018-0518; and
    2. Keep the Recommendations, Report and Attachments confidential under Sections 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the Lease is executed.

  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report VR2018-0027:

    Clerk: L. Kennedy, B. Hilford, M. A. Cario and T. Rowe. Advice: B. Stevens.  Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That Council refer the appointment of the Engagement Advisory sub-committee to the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Council Committee.

    Against:  Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report VR2018-0028:

    Clerk: B. Hilford. Advice: B. Day. Legal: G. Cole.

    Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Verbal Report VR2018-0028, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the recommendations discussed during the closed session; and
    2. Keep the in camera discussion confidential pursuant to Sections 16, 17, 19, 24, and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act indefinitely and keep the recommendations confidential pursuant to those Sections until such time as all required agreements are signed and a public announcement in regard to this matter can be made.
    MOTION CARRIED

Submitted by Councillor Farkas:

What is The City doing to prepare for the coming flood season?

  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council adjourn at 11:20 p.m.

    ROLL CALL 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
    Against:
    MOTION CARRIED
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