PRESENT:

Mayor N. Nenshi

Councillor G-C. Carra

Councillor A. Chabot

Councillor S. Chu

Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart

Councillor P. Demong

Councillor D. Farrell

Councillor R. Jones

Councillor S. Keating

Councillor J. Magliocca

Councillor R. Pootmans

Councillor J. Stevenson

Councillor W. Sutherland

Councillor E. Woolley

ALSO PRESENT:

City Manager J. Fielding

Chief Financial Officer E. Sawyer

General Manager S. Dalgleish

General Manager M. Logan

General Manager R. Pritchard

General Manager R. Stanley

General Manager B. Stevens

City Solicitor G. Cole

City Clerk S. Gray

1.

OPENING PRAYER

Mayor Nenshi gave the opening prayer at today’s Meeting.

2.

PRESENTATION

RECOGNITION OF THE CALGARY STAMPEDE SHOWBAND

Mayor Nenshi recognized the remarkable achievements of Calgary’s “Musical Ambassadors to the World”, the Calgary Stampede Showband who provided a musical performance in the Council Chamber.  The Mayor informed Council that the Showband, comprised of youth from the ages of 16 – 21, makes 200 appearances during the 10 day Calgary Stampede, in addition to other performances throughout the year.  Mayor Nenshi proudly announced that the Showband received first place at the World Association of Marching Show Bands Championships in Brazil in 2014 August.  He advised that this is the only Showband to win the competition three consecutive years and that it marks their 5^th championship title.  Mayor Nenshi also announced that another Calgary Band not in attendance today, the Calgary Stetson Show Band placed 2^nd at the Championships.  Mayor Nenshi invited Ann McCaig, Chair of the Calgary Stampede Foundation, to come forward to say a few words.

On behalf of the Calgary Stampede Showband, Ann McCaig addressed Council by expressing what an honour it was for them to perform today and commented that the Showband youth are excellent ambassadors for Calgary.  She advised the Showband displays leadership, creativity and “can do” attitude wherever they perform in Calgary or around the world.  Ann McCaig thanked Mayor Nenshi and Members of Council for today’s recognition.

Mayor Nenshi invited Aaron Park, Director of Bands, Ryan Hancock, Assistant Director of Bands and Ann McCaig to sign the official registry and congratulated the Calgary Stampede Showband on their tremendous achievement.

Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 9:39 a.m. and Deputy Mayor Pootmans assumed the Chair.

INTRODUCTION

Councillor Jones introduced a group of 56 grade six students from Rundle College Elementary, accompanied by their teacher Andrea Friesen and volunteer tour guides

Marie Nelson and Sheila Morrison, in attendance in the public gallery.

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 9:41 a.m. and Councillor Pootmans returned to his regular seat in Council.

3.

QUESTION PERIOD

1)   Quadrant Funding for Sports and Community Centres (Councillor Jones)

Several years ago a fund was created in the amount of $40 Million; $10 Million for each quadrant of the City for Sports and Community Facilities.  The North East Sportsplex was allocated $411,000 for maintenance and lifecycle upgrades approximately 2 ½ - 3 years ago and they still have not received the funds.  Since that time the roof of the complex began leaking and they are awaiting the money to repair it.  What can be done to expedite their receipt of these funds?

Stuart Dalgleish, General Manager, Community Services and Protective Services advised he would follow up on the matter immediately and would respond directly to Councillor Jones with a status update.

RECOGNITION

On behalf of Members of Council, Councillor Magliocca recognized Mac Logan, General Manager, Transportation, and his department for a job well done on the new secondary access to Evanston community at 14^th Street and Stoney Trail.  Councillor Magliocca stated that not only was the work completed a year ahead of schedule, it was also under budget.

4.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that the Agenda for today’s meeting be amended by removing Report, Legal Briefing – Verbal Update, C2014-0927, from today’s Agenda.

CARRIED  UNANIMOUSLY

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that the Agenda for today’s meeting, as amended, be further amended by bringing forward and tabling Tabulation of Bylaw 16P2014, To Adopt the Shaganappi Point Area Redevelopment Plan, to be dealt with following Confirmation of Minutes.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that the Agenda for today’s meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding an item of Urgent Business, In Camera entitled “Regional Matters Update (Verbal), VR2014-0085”.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that the Agenda for today’s meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding the following as items of Urgent Business, In Camera:

• BRIEFING FROM THE CITY AUDITOR RE: PERSONNEL MATTER (VERBAL),

VR2014-0084

• COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (VERBAL), VR2014-0086

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Carra, that the Agenda for today’s meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding an item of Urgent Business, In Camera entitled “Status Update – Report For Information – (Bridgeland/ Riverside) – Ward 09 (Cllr. Gian-Carlo Carra) File No: 918 McPherson SQ NE (IWS),

C2014-0938.”

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Agenda for today’s meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding an item of Urgent Business entitled “Budget Debate Recess Times (Verbal), VR2014-0087”.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that the Agenda for today’s meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding an item of Urgent Business, In Camera, entitled “Calgary Police Commission Confirmation of Appointment (Verbal), VR2014-0083”.

CARRIED

CONFIRM AGENDA, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Chu, Seconded by

Councillor Magliocca, that the Agenda for the 2014 November 17 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended, as follows:

REMOVAL FROM TODAY’S AGENDA:

LEGAL BRIEFING – VERBAL UPDATE, C2014-0927

BRING FORWARD AND TABLE TO BE DEALT WITH FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION

OF MINUTES:

TABULATION OF BYLAW 16P2014, TO ADOPT THE SHAGANAPPI POINT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

ADD URGENT BUSINESS, IN CAMERA:

REGIONAL MATTERS UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2014-0085

BRIEFING FROM THE CITY AUDITOR RE: PERSONNEL MATTER (VERBAL),

VR2014-0084

COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (VERBAL), VR2014-0086

STATUS UPDATE – REPORT FOR INFORMATION – (BRIDGELAND/ RIVERSIDE) – WARD 09 (CLLR. GIAN-CARLO CARRA) FILE NO: 918 MCPHERSON SQ NE (IWS),

C2014-0938

CALGARY POLICE COMMISSION CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT (VERBAL), VR2014-0083

ADD URGENT BUSINESS:

BUDGET DEBATE RECESS TIMES (VERBAL), VR2014-0087

CARRIED

5.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING OF COUNCIL RE: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT ON THE CITY’S FINANCE AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT CAPACITY; DISCUSSION ON PLANNING, CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT; UPDATE ON REGIONAL SERVICING; DISCUSSION ON A REGIONAL SERVICING REQUEST, 2014 OCTOBER 27

5.2

MINUTES OF THE COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL, 2014 NOVEMBER 03 AND 04

CONFIRM MINUTES, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the Minutes of the following Meetings be confirmed:

• Minutes of the Special Strategic Planning Meeting of Council re: Chief Financial Officer’s Report on the City’s Finance and Capital Investment Capacity; Discussion on Planning, Capital Investments and Growth Management; Update on Regional Servicing; Discussion on a Regional Servicing Request, held 2014 October 27; and

• Minutes of the Combined Meeting of Council, held 2014 November 03 and 04.

CARRIED

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

6.2

REQUIREMENTS FOR GEODETIC ELEVATION PRIOR TO STRIPPING, GRADING AND REDEVELOPMENT, PUD2014-0778

6.5

INVENTORY OF TAX AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, PFC2014-0831

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that the Committee Recommendations contained in the following Reports be adopted in an omnibus motion, as follows:

REQUIREMENTS FOR GEODETIC ELEVATION PRIOR TO STRIPPING, GRADING AND    REDEVELOPMENT, PUD2014-0778

INVENTORY OF TAX AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, PFC2014-0831

CARRIED

6.1

WORKING GROUP - SECONDARY SUITES ENFORCEMENT (DEFERRAL), PUD2014-0840

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendation contained in Report PUD2014-0840 be adopted, as follows:

That Council defer this report until 2015 March.

CARRIED

6.3

LOCATION CRITERIA FOR CELL TOWERS, PUD2014-0783

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendations contained in Report PUD2014-0783 be adopted, as follows:

That Council direct Administration to:

1.    Incorporate the proposed location criteria into the Telecommunication Antenna Structures Siting Protocols as detailed in Attachment 1; and

2.    Amend the New Community Planning Guidebook to include a reference to and a brief explanation of the Telecommunication Antenna Siting Protocols.

CARRIED

6.4

ENVIRONMENTAL OPEN SPACE POLICIES PROGRESS REPORT,

               PUD2014-0864

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Demong, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendations contained in Report PUD2014-0864, be amended by adding a Recommendation 3, as follows:

“3.   Direct the Administration, through the Environmental Open Space Work Plan, to seek clarification from the Province on the definition and application of terminology relative to Environmental Reserve through the Provincial Municipal Government Act review process.”

CARRIED

ADOPT, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendations contained in Report PUD2014-0864 be adopted, as amended, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Receive for information this progress report on Administration’s initial steps to clarifying policies around Environmental Open Space;

2.   Direct Administration to develop and carry out a work program with stakeholders to review and clarify Environmental Open Space policies and refine relevant technical components and report back on scope and progress by 2015 February; and

3.   Direct the Administration, through the Environmental Open Space Work Plan, to seek clarification from the Province on the definition and application of terminology relative to Environmental Reserve through the Provincial Muncipal Government Act review process.

CARRIED

6.6

PROCUREMENT RESPONSE UNDER THE STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY AUDIT, AC2014-0878

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Audit Committee Recommendation contained in Report AC2014-0878 be adopted, as follows:

That Council receive this Report for information.

CARRIED

6.7

CITY AUDITOR’S OFFICE 2015 ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN, AC2014-0880

INTRODUCTION

Councillor Stevenson introduced a group of 21 grade six students from Ted Harrison School, accompanied by their teacher, in attendance in the public gallery.  He advised that this week the students will be exploring the theme “Growth”. 

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Audit Committee Recommendation contained in Report AC2014-0880, be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

That Council receive the City Auditor’s presentation and 2015 Annual Audit Plan for information.

CARRIED

6.8

AUDIT COMMITTEE 2015 WORK PLAN, AC2014-0896

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Audit Committee Recommendation contained in Report AC2014-0896 be adopted, as follows:

That Council receive Report AC2014-0896, and the Revised Attachment, for information.

CARRIED

7.

TABLED REPORT(S)

There are no Regular Tabled Reports on today’s Agenda.

8.

ITEMS FROM ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

8.1

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S)

8.1.1

CALGARY TREE DISASTER 2014 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY UPDATE , C2014-0888

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Administration, and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies of a powerpoint presentation entitled “Calgary Tree Disaster 2014, Restoring our urban forest”, with respect to Report C2014-0888.

INTRODUCTION

Councillor Farrell introduced a group of six English as a Second Language (ESL) students from the Downtown YWCA, accompanied by their teacher, Merv Graham, in attendance in the public gallery.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Farrell, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2014-0888 be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

That Council:

1.   File Administration Recommendation 1 and receive the powerpoint presentation and Report C2014-0888 for information; and

2.   Refer Report C2014-0888 and the distributed powerpoint presentation to the November Council budget deliberations of the 2015-2018 Action Plan.

CARRIED

MOTION ARISING, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that with respect to Report C2014-0888, the following be adopted:

That Council direct Administration to report back to Council, through the SPC on Community and Protective Services, no later than 2015 Q2 on the Recovery, Resilience and Restoration Framework.

CARRIED

RECOGNITION

On behalf of Members of Council, Councillor Colley-Urquhart recognized and thanked Administration for their tremendous work on the Calgary Tree Disaster.

8.2

REPORT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPC ON PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

8.2.1

ACREAGE ASSESSMENT REIMBURSEMENT OPTIONS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT SPORTS AND RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS, PUD2014-0771

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that the Administration Recommendation and the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendation contained in Report PUD2014-0771 be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Direct Administration to continue to work with not-for-profit social recreation groups to explore alternatives that are financially feasible for proposed developments when the requirement to pay acreage assessment levies on Municipal Reserve lands becomes a financial hindrance to development (Option 4); and

2.   Refer Report PUD2014-0771 to the Administration to identify the most appropriate funding source for covering the outstanding acreage assessments for the Municipal Reserve parcel in Ogden, located at 2720 80 Avenue SE, at the Calgary Winter Lacrosse Association proposed facility, and to report back to the SPC on Planning and Urban Development no later than 2015 Q1.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

8.2.2

SADDLE RIDGE CELL 'D' PROGRESS UPDATE, PUD2014-0830

CHANGE TIME OF SCHEDULED RECESS, Moved by Councillor Chu, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that pursuant to Section 91(3) of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended, the noon recess be changed in order to complete Report PUD2014-0830 prior to recessing.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

S. Keating, J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, G-C. Carra, A. Chabot, S. Chu, N. Nenshi

Against:

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, D. Farrell, R. Jones, E. Woolley

MOTION LOST (10 Affirmative Votes Required for Passage)

RECESS

Council recessed at 12:01 p.m. to reconvene at 1:15 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:17 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendations contained in Report

PUD2014-0830 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Receive this report for information; and

2.    Direct Administration to complete the servicing report and approve Option 3 (the regional storm pond) as the preferred storm pond option for Cell D.

3.    Direct Administration to:

(a)     work with Triovest to finalize Cell D’s share of the regional pond and infrastructure costs;

(b)     identify the implications and risks of using the Office of Land Servicing and Housing (OLSH) Land Development Reserve to cover Cell D’s costs and/or identify other potential sources of funding;

(c)     define a preferred mechanism to recover those costs from Cell D landowners; and

(d)     report back through the Land and Asset Strategy Committee no later than 2015 January.

CARRIED

8.3

REPORT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPC ON TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT

8.3.1

HILLHURST LANEWAY, TT2014-0812

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that the SPC on Transportation and Transit Recommendations contained in Report TT2014-0812 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Direct Administration to discontinue any short term improvement plans for the laneway; and

2.    Approve the long-term Recommended Design (Attachments 1 and 2) for the laneway, which provides separate pedestrian accommodation via a sidewalk on the east side, as

       well as retains two-way traffic operation with the implementation of lay-bys on the east side.

Opposed:  A. Chabot, S. Chu

CARRIED

8.3.2

16 AVENUE / 19 STREET NE INTERCHANGE FUNCTIONAL PLANNING STUDY, TT2014-0582

REFER, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that Report TT2014-0582 be referred to the Administration for further consultation with the public for a  report to Council, through the SPC on Transportation and Transit, no later than 2015 April.

CARRIED

8.3.3

PEDESTRIAN WARRANT REVIEW, TT2014-0848

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Keating, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that the SPC on Transportation and Transit Recommendations contained in Report TT2014-0848 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Direct Administration to keep warrant threshold for Traffic Signals, Pedestrian Corridors and Marked and Signed Crosswalks unchanged;

2.    Direct Administration to divert existing pedestrian corridor budget towards the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB). Proceed with installations in priority sequence according to the existing Pedestrian Corridor warrant list in anticipation of national RRFB guidelines by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC); and

3.    Direct Administration to continue to apply new ladder markings at appropriate marked crosswalks.

CARRIED

POINT OF PROCEDURE

Councillor Demong rose on a Point of Procedure with respect to the time of Recess.

8.4

REPORT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRIORITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

8.4.1

ADVANCING GROWTH: EAST AND WEST KEYSTONE FINANCING AND FUNDING PROPOSALS, PFC2014-0844

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Councillor Stevenson, and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies of a letter dated 2014 November 17, from Grace G. Lui, Brookfield Residential, with respect to Report PFC2014-0844.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendations contained in Report PFC2014-0844 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Approve capital budget appropriations for 2015 in programs 895-000 (Collection Network) of $15.4 million, and 897-000 (Drainage Facilities & Network) of $10.4 million for East Keystone funded by self supported debt;

2.    Approve capital budget appropriations for 2015 in programs 895-000 (Collection Network) of $8.8 million, and 897-000 (Drainage Facilities & Network) of $1.7 million for West Keystone funded by self supported debt;

3.    Approve capital budget appropriations for 2015 in program 892-000 (Water Distribution Network) of $6.7 million for both East and West Keystone funded by self supported debt;

4.    Approve exceeding the drainage debt servicing limit of 40 percent of revenues from 2014 – 2024 to a maximum of 53 percent for the sole purpose of entering into Construction and Financing Agreements associated with the East and West Keystone Financing and Funding Proposals;

5.    Direct Administration to finalize and execute the Construction and Financing Agreements associated with the East and West Keystone Financing and Funding Proposals only if provisions for the payment of operating costs by the developers are included in the agreements; and

6.    Give first reading to the proposed Bylaw 12B2014, Bylaw 13B2014, Bylaw 14B2014, Bylaw 15B2014, Bylaw 16B2014 and Bylaw 17B2014 for interim and long-term debt for East and West Keystone and withhold second and third reading pending the execution of the Construction and Financing Agreements associated with the East and West Keystone Financing and Funding Proposals.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

RECONSIDER, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that Council reconsider their decision with respect to Report PFC2014-0844.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

POINT OF PRIVILEGE

Councillor Chabot rose on a Point of Privilege to clarify Councillor Farrell’s comments on debt servicing versus debt limit with respect to his Motion, NM2014-31, Reconsideration of Debt Servicing Limit, presented at the 2014 June 23 Regular Meeting of Council.

RECESS

Council recessed at 3:20 p.m. to reconvene at 3:50 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:55 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Pootmans in the Chair.

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 3:56 p.m.

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendation 4 contained in Report PFC2014-0844, be amended by adding the words “utilities debt limit by $22 Million and” following the words “Approve exceeding the” and by deleting the figure and word “53 percent” following the words “to a maximum of” and by substituting with the figure and word “54 percent”.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For: 

J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, G-C. Carra, A. Chabot, S. Chu,

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating

Against:

E. Woolley, D. Farrell, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

ADOPT, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by

Councillor Magliocca, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendations contained in Report PFC2014-0844 be adopted, as amended, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Approve capital budget appropriations for 2015 in programs 895-000 (Collection Network) of $15.4 million, and 897-000 (Drainage Facilities & Network) of $10.4 million for East Keystone funded by self supported debt;

2.    Approve capital budget appropriations for 2015 in programs 895-000 (Collection Network) of $8.8 million, and 897-000 (Drainage Facilities & Network) of $1.7 million for West Keystone funded by self supported debt;

3.    Approve capital budget appropriations for 2015 in program 892-000 (Water Distribution Network) of $6.7 million for both East and West Keystone funded by self supported debt;

4.    Approve exceeding the utilities debt limit by $22 Million and drainage debt servicing limit of 40 percent of revenues from 2014 – 2024 to a maximum of 54 percent for the sole purpose of entering into Construction and Financing Agreements associated with the East and West Keystone Financing and Funding Proposals;

5.    Direct Administration to finalize and execute the Construction and Financing Agreements associated with the East and West Keystone Financing and Funding Proposals only if provisions for the payment of operating costs by the developers are included in the agreements; and

6.    Give first reading to the proposed Bylaw 12B2014, Bylaw 13B2014, Bylaw 14B2014, Bylaw 15B2014, Bylaw 16B2014 and Bylaw 17B2014 for interim and long-term debt for East and West Keystone and withhold second and third reading pending the execution of the Construction and Financing Agreements associated with the East and West Keystone Financing and Funding Proposals.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 12B2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Incur Indebtedness in the Total Amount of $25.8 Million by Entering Into an Agreement to Finance the Construction of East Keystone Utility Infrastructure, be introduced and read a first time.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 13B2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Incur Indebtedness by the Issuance of Debentures in the Total Amount of $25.8 Million to Finance the Repayment for the East Keystone Utility Infrastructure, be introduced and read a first time.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 14B2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Incur Indebtedness in the Total Amount of $10.5 Million by Entering into an Agreement to Finance the Construction of West Keystone Utility Infrastructure, be introduced and read a first time.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 15B2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Incur Indebtedness by the Issuance of Debentures in the Total Amount of $10.5 Million to Finance the Repayment for the West Keystone Utility Infrastructure, be introduced and read a first time.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 16B2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Incur Indebtedness in the Total Amount of $6.7 Million by Entering Into an Agreement to Finance the Construction of East & West Keystone Utility Infrastructure, be introduced and read a first time.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 17B2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Incur Indebtedness by the Issuance of Debentures in the Total Amount of $6.7 Million to Finance the Repayment for the East & West Keystone Utility Infrastructure, be introduced and read a first time.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

9.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

(related to Regular Meeting issues)

9.1

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

SECONDARY SUITE IMPLEMENTATION INITIATIVE (COUNCILLOR CHABOT),

                     NM2014-42

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Councillor Chabot, and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed revised copies of Motion, Secondary Suite Implementation Initiative

(Councillor Chabot), NM2014-42.

TABLE, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that Revised Motion, NM2014-42, be tabled to the In Camera portion of today’s Agenda. 

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

LIFT FROM THE TABLE, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that Revised Motion, NM2014-42, be lifted from the table and dealt with at this time. 

CARRIED

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that

Councillor Chabot’s Revised Motion, Secondary Suite Implementation Initiative, NM2014-42, be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

WHEREAS the issue of creating more safe secondary suites is important for many Calgarians;

AND WHEREAS there are over 120,000 properties in the City of Calgary that are currently zoned appropriately for secondary suites;

AND WHEREAS a secondary suite may have the appropriate land use, but may not be built to Alberta Building codes which makes the suite safe;

AND WHEREAS there are many property owners who either are unaware that their secondary suite is illegal or they know that their suite is illegal but choose to rent it out despite that, due to lack of deterrents;

AND WHEREAS there is currently no way to determine which existing suites are legal and no current way for renters to know if they are renting or going to be renting a legal secondary suite;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to investigate the possibility of establishing an 18 month relaxation for homeowners with current suites to meet with City Officials to determine if their suite is legal and or make application to bring it into compliance;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration and Law be directed to review the potential to fine owners for a first offence following the 18 month relaxation;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration identify properties with legal secondary suites on Calgary.ca’s interactive map for the creation of a centralized database where renters can find safe secondary suites to rent;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that any surplus revenue from enforcement fines be put towards affordable housing initiatives.

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration report back on all these items, through the Working Group on Secondary Suites Enforcement no later than Q1 2015.

And further, that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 27(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

9.1.2

IMPROVING LIQUOR STORE SEPARATION DISTANCES (COUNCILLOR CHABOT), NM2014-41

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that

Councillor Chabot’s Motion, Improving Liquor Store Separation Distances, NM2014-41, be adopted, as follows:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to bring forward amendments to the land use bylaw that limit the Development Authority’s ability to relax the 300 metre separation distance between liquor stores and the 150 metre separation distance from liquor stores to schools to 10% of the minimum distance allowed.

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Calgary Planning Commission receive the report and amendments by February 2015.

CARRIED

10.

BYLAW TABULATION(S)

10.1

TABULATION OF BYLAW 16P2014, TO ADOPT THE SHAGANAPPI POINT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

10.1.1

BYLAW 16P2014, THIRD READING ONLY

INELIGIBLE TO VOTE

Pursuant to Section 184(a) of the Municipal Government Act, Councillor Demong was absent from the public hearing and therefore ineligible to vote on Bylaw 16P2014, and left the Chamber at 9:50 a.m.

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that Bylaw 16P2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Adopt the Shaganappi Point Area Redevelopment Plan, be read a third time.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, W. Sutherland, E. Woolley, A. Chabot, S. Chu,

D. Colley-Urquhart, D. Farrell, R. Jones

Against:

J. Stevenson, G-C. Carra, S. Keating, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

Councillor Demong returned to his regular seat in Council at 9:52 a.m. following Council’s deliberations on Bylaw 16P2014.

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

BUDGET DEBATE RECESS TIMES (VERBAL), VR2014-0087

SUSPEND PROCEDURE BYLAW, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by

Councillor Jones, that pursuant to Section 4(3) of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended, Council suspend Sections 91(1)(c), 92(1) and (2), in order that Council may recess at 6:00 p.m. each day during budget deliberations, commencing on Monday,

2014 November 24, and reconvening at 9:30 a.m. the following day, until deliberations are complete.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

W. Sutherland, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, S. Chu, D. Farrell, R. Jones, S. Keating,

R. Pootmans, N. Nenshi

Against:

J. Stevenson, A. Chabot, D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, J. Magliocca

MOTION LOST (10 Affirmative Votes Required for Passage)

SUSPEND PROCEDURE BYLAW, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by

Councillor Jones, that pursuant to Section 4(3) of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended, Council suspend Sections 91(1)(c), 92(1) and (2), in order that Council may recess at 6:00 p.m. day during budget deliberations during the dates of Monday,

2014 November 24 through to Friday, 2014 November 28 only, and reconvening at 9:30 a.m. the following day.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

R. Pootmans, W. Sutherland, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, S. Chu, D. Farrell, R. Jones,

S. Keating, N. Nenshi

Against:

J. Stevenson, A. Chabot, D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, J. Magliocca

MOTION LOST (10 Affirmative Votes Required for Passage)

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act and Sections 17(1), 19(1), 21(1), 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a)(b)(c) and (g), 25(1)(b) and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 4:55 p.m., in the Council Lounge, in order to consider several confidential matters.

CARRIED

The Committee of the Whole recessed In Camera and reconvened in the Council Chamber at 6:02 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

RISE WITHOUT REPORTING, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that the Committee of the Whole rise without reporting Council.

CARRIED

CHANGE TIME OF SCHEDULED RECESS, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that pursuant to Section 91(3) of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended, the scheduled 6:00 p.m. recess be changed in order to complete the remainder of today’s Agenda. 

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, A. Chabot, D. Colley-Urquhart, R. Jones, J. Magliocca,

J. Stevenson, N. Nenshi

Against:

W. Sutherland, S. Chu, P. Demong, D. Farrell, S. Keating, R. Pootmans

MOTION LOST (10 Affirmative Votes Required for Passage)

CHANGE TIME OF SCHEDULED RECESS, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that pursuant to Section 91(3) of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended, the scheduled recess be changed in order that Council may recess at 6:05 p.m. to reconvene at 6:45 p.m.  

CARRIED

RECESS

Council recessed at 6:05 p.m. to reconvene at 6:45 p.m.

Council reconvened at 6:46 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Pootmans in the Chair.

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Keating, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act and Sections 17(1), 19(1), 21(1), 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a)(b)(c) and (g), 25(1)(b) and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 6:46 p.m., in the Council Lounge, in order to consider several confidential matters.

CARRIED

Committee of the Whole convened, In Camera, at 6:46 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Pootmans in the Chair.

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair, In Camera, at 6:47 p.m. and Councillor Pootmans returned to his seat In Camera.

The Committee of the Whole recessed In Camera and reconvened in the Council Chamber at 7:31 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

RISE AND REPORT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that the Committee of the Whole rise and report to Council.

CARRIED

12.

URGENT BUSINESS IN CAMERA

12.1

CALGARY POLICE COMMISSION CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT (VERBAL), VR2014-0083

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that with respect to the Calgary Police Commission Confirmation of Appointment, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.        Confirm the appointment of Mr. John Liu, Resident of Calgary, to the Calgary Police

         Commission, for a 2-year term expiring on 2016 October 31, following a successful security clearance; and

2.        Direct that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

12.2

STATUS UPDATE – REPORT FOR INFORMATION – (BRIDGELAND/RIVERSIDE) – WARD 09 (CLLR. GIAN-CARLO CARRA) FILE NO: 918 MCPHERSON SQ NE (IWS), C2014-0938

RECONSIDER, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that with respect to Report C2014-0938 that Council reconsider their decision on Recommendation 2(b) of Report LAS2014-32, as contained in the Minutes of the 2014 September 22 Regular Meeting of Council, with respect to Green Sheet, LAS2014-32 Reconsideration.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

S. Keating, J. Magliocca, G-C. Carra, N. Nenshi

Against:

A. Chabot, S. Chu, D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, D. Farrell, R. Jones, R. Pootmans,

W. Sutherland, E. Woolley

MOTION LOST

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2014-0938 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.      Receive Report C2014-0938 for information; and

2.    Authorize the Report and Attachments remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a)(b)(c) and (g), 25(1)(b), and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

12.3

BRIEFING FROM THE CITY AUDITOR RE: PERSONNEL MATTER (VERBAL), VR2014-0084

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that with respect to the Briefing from the City Auditor re: Personnel Matter, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive the Briefing from the City Auditor Re: Personnel Matter, for information; and

2.   Keep the In Camera discussions confidential pursuant to Sections 24(1)(b) and 17(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

12.4

REGIONAL MATTERS UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2014-0085

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that with respect to the Regional Matters Update, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive the Regional Matters Update, for information; and

2.   Direct that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21(1) and 24(1)(a)(b) and (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

12.5

COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (VERBAL), VR2014-0086

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that with respect to the Council Committee Appointment, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive Councillor Chabot’s resignation from the Co-ordinating Committee of the Councillors’ Office, effective immediately;

2.   Appoint Councillor Magliocca to the Co-ordinating Committee of the Councillors’ Office for completion of a term expiring 2015 October; and

3.   Direct that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

13.

IN CAMERA ITEMS

13.1

CITIZEN APPOINTMENT TO THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY, CALGARY,

               N2014-0882

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to the Citizen Appointment to the Airport Authority, Calgary, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Appoint Grant MacEachern as a Director, Representing the City of Calgary, for a term to expire on the later of the date of Council’s 2018 Organizational Meeting or the day on which the appointment of his successor becomes effective; and

2.    Keep the In Camera discussions and Attachments 1 and 2 confidential under Sections 17 and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

13.2

RECOGNITION UPDATE - IN CAMERA, C2014-0887

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2014-0887 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Adopt the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2014-0887; and

2.   Request that the Recommendations and Report remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24(1)(a) and (g) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until such time as an official announcement is made.

CARRIED

13.3

FIRE CHIEF RECRUITMENT INTERVIEW PANEL - IN CAMERA, PFC2014-0845

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of the City Clerk, and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies, In Camera, of Revised Attachment 2 to Report PFC2014-0845, which are to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1) and 24(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that with respect to the Fire Chief Recruitment Interview Panel, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Appoint Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Stevenson to participate on the interview panel to conduct second interviews and make a recommendation to Council on the preferred candidate; and

2.   Direct that the report, recommendations, In Camera discussions, Attachment 1 and Revised Attachment 2 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1) and 24(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until such time as this matter is concluded.

CARRIED

13.4

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND (CSIF) GUIDELINE AMENDMENT AND BID SUPPORT REQUEST, PFC2014-0859

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that with respect to the City Council Strategic Initiatives Fund (CSIF) Guideline Amendment and Bid Support Request, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Approve an amendment to the Council Strategic Initiative Fund Guidelines to increase the award threshold requiring Council approval to $50,000 from the current $25,000;

2.    Adopt Administration Recommendation 1 contained in Report PFC2014-0859; and

3.    Keep the Report, Recommendations, Attachment 1 and the In Camera discussions confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) and (b), and 25(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the partner organizations are ready to make a public announcement.

CARRIED

13.5

CCCO REPORT TO COUNCIL RE:  COUNCIL COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMITTEE, PFC2014-0867

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendations contained in Report PFC2014-0867 be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Reconsider their decision of 2003 March 24 that a Task Force should be appointed every three years to review Council compensation and defer appointment of a Council Compensation Review Committee (CCRC) to Organization Day 2016 to report to Council no later than 2017 May;

2.    Direct that the frequency of subsequent independent reviews of Council compensation be conducted every four years rather than the current three so that the report comes forward in the last year of a term;

3.    Direct that henceforth the sitting Council receive the independent Council compensation review report and recommendations by July of the last year of the term, consider these, decide upon the recommendations and direct the Administration accordingly with the Council compensation package as amended, if any, to be effective as of the date of Swearing-In of Members of Council for the upcoming term;

4.    Direct Law to prepare a new Council Compensation Review Committee Bylaw to establish a Council Compensation Review Committee for consideration of Council by 2015 July; and

5.    Direct that the new Bylaw be based on the 2008 Council Compensation Review Bylaw and be consistent with the principles enunciated in Recommendations 1 to 3 above.

6.    Direct that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 24(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

13.6

CALGARY PATHWAY AND BIKEWAY STEERING COMMITTEE COUNCILLOR MEMBERSHIP (VERBAL), C2014-0923

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that with respect to the Calgary Pathway and Bikeway Steering Committee Councillor Membership, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Appoint Councillors Pincott and Woolley to the Calgary Pathway and Bikeway Steering Committee; and

2.    Keep the In Camera discussions confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1) and 19(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

13.7

LEGAL BRIEFING - VERBAL UPDATE, C2014-0927

Note:  Report C2014-0927 was removed from today’s Agenda at Confirmation of Agenda.

14.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

There were no Administrative Inquiries received at today’s Meeting.

15.

EXCUSING ABSENCE OF MEMBERS

EXCUSE, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that

Councillor Pincott be excused from attendance at today’s Meeting by reason of other Council business.

CARRIED

16.

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURN, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that this Council adjourn at 7:46 p.m.

CARRIED