MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Mayor N. Nenshi
  • Councillor G-C. Carra
  • Councillor G. Chahal
  • Councillor S. Chu
  • Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart
  • Councillor J. Davison
  • Councillor P. Demong
  • Councillor J. Farkas
  • Councillor D. Farrell
  • Councillor J. Gondek
  • Councillor R. Jones
  • Councillor S. Keating
  • Councillor J. Magliocca
  • Councillor W. Sutherland
  • Councillor E. Woolley
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Fielding
  • Deputy City Manager B. Stevens
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel G. Cole
  • Acting Chief Financial Officer C. Male
  • Acting General Manager K. Black
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish
  • General Manager D. Duckworth
  • General Manager R. Stanley
  • General Manager M. Thompson
  • City Clerk L. Kennedy
  • Acting City Clerk B. Hilford
  • Legislative Assistant T. Rowe
  • Legislative Assistant D. Williams
  • Legislative Records Assistant M. McManus

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.

1. Councillor Chu
Topic: Progress on the Synchronization of Green Traffic Lights in the City of Calgary.
2. Councillor Demong
Topic: Status of Wages for Exempt Staff for The City of Calgary.
3. Councillor Colley-Urquhart
Topic: Roll back of Wages for City of Calgary Union Employees.

Pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, Section 78(1)(a) be suspended, by general consent, to extend the lunch
recess by fifteen minutes to reconvene at 1:30 p.m. 

  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting be amended by bringing forward Item 10.1.7, Standing Up For Canada's Responsible Energy Industry, C2018-1444 to be dealt with as the first item of business following the Confirmation of the Minutes.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting be amended, as follows:

    • that pursuant to Section 78(1)(c) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, the afternoon recess time be changed to occur from 3:00 p.m to 3:30 p.m.;
    • by bringing forward Item 12.1.1, Naming of a City Park, PFC2018-1357, to be dealt with as the first item of New Business following the afternoon recess; and
    • by bringing forward Item 12.2.1, Rivers District Community Revitalization Discussion Update, C2018-1285, to be dealt with immediately following Item 12.1.1, Naming of a City Park, PFC2018-1357.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That the Agenda for the 2018 December 17 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2018 November 14, November 26-29, be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

2018 Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA) Awards

Mayor Nenshi, on behalf of Members of Council presented three awards to artists from the In-Definite Arts Society, as follows:

The Access Recognition Universal Design Award was presented to the West Campus Development Trust’s Northwest Commons Park in Calgary’s Northwest community of University District. Their playground has been designated a national demonstration site for inclusive design. Travis Oberg and Josh Delannoy accepted on behalf of West Campus Development Trust.

The Advocacy Award was presented to Dr. Susan Barker, Vice-Provost Student Experience at the University of Calgary, who champions Inclusive Post-Secondary Education at the University and within the greater community.

The Transportation Opportunities Award, in honour of Ella Anderson, was presented to 4 Seasons Transportation, who offers transportation for students with complex needs to and from school in Calgary and Rocky View County. Brooke Garcia accepted on behalf of 4 Seasons Transportation.

Mayor Nenshi congratulated the 2018 Accessibility Award winners for their daily actions in realizing an inclusive and accessible city.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That the following Committee Recommendations be adopted by omnibus motion:

     

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Report PFC2018-1376, the following be adopted:

    That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommends that Council:
    1. Direct Administration to implement the following closed meeting practices: 
        a. Commencing immediately, closed meeting reports are to be presented in the agenda with an enhanced description of the item to be discussed, without revealing the confidential information; 
        b. That starting January 1, 2019, all closed meeting reports include a review-by or release-by date within the recommendations;
        c. That any written closed meeting report, provide a supporting public report (where possible);
        d. At the beginning of the Closed Meeting, Administration and The Chair clearly define the purpose and context of the closed meeting item and the outcome and decision being sought.
    2. Direct Administration to investigate establishing a process for delegating the authority to approve land transactions, up to a certain threshold value, through the process of Council Procedure Bylaw review to the January 14, 2019 Combined Meeting of Council;
    3. Direct Administration to investigate an amendment to the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, for the Closed Meeting Section as follows:
        a. To allow a member to challenge the motion to hold the Closed Meeting on an item and allow for debate.
        b. A public release process that allows a Council member to challenge during the closed session the requirement of the discussion to be confidential.
        c. A process for Council members to invite personal advisors to a Closed Meeting contingent on Council approval and with prior notification.
    4. Direct Administration to develop and define Closed Meeting roles and responsibilities of:
         a. Administration and the City Clerk; and
         b. The Chair and other participants.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Councillor Carra declared a Pecuniary Interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Item 7.9, Calgary Airport Vicinity Protection Area Regulation Amendment, PUD2018-1400, on advice from the Ethics Advisor and left the Council Chamber at 11:23 a.m.

    Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Report PUD2018-1400, the following be adopted:

    Pursuant to consultation with the Calgary Airport Authority, it is recommended that Council file the amended recommendations from the 2018 December 3 meeting of the SPC on Planning & Urban Development and instead:
    1.  Endorse the following modifications to form the basis of a revised amendment request to the Airport Vicinity Protection Area (AVPA):
       a. A five year hold on further City-initiated requests for exemptions to the AVPA regulation.
       b. That The City and the Calgary Airport Authority, in consultation with the Inglewood Community, review potential development within the Inglewood MAX Purple station transit oriented development (TOD) area to form the basis of jointly-initiated exemption request to the AVPA regulation; and
       c. Further consult with the Crossroads Community Association and incorporate any required amendments.
    2.  In recognition of the importance of Calgary being able to execute its strategic vision for economic diversification, including solidifying our position as Canada’s premier inland port, appoint the General Manager Planning & Development, the chair of the SPC on Planning & Urban Development  and the Ward 5 Councillor to work with the Calgary Airport Authority to:
       a. Develop a joint guiding statement for modernization of the AVPA that focuses on areas of shared interest between the parties including but not limited to the City of Calgary’s Good Movement Strategy, Calgary Economic Development’s Transportation & Logistics pillar, and the Calgary Airport Authority’s strategic plank of Diversify & Grow Revenue Streams; and
       b. Jointly draft a revised amendment request to the AVPA incorporating the changes resulting from the conversations for adoption by Council resolution and a draft memorandum of understanding and report to Council, through the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, no later than 2019 February.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Carra returned to his regular seat in the Council Chamber at 11:32 a.m.


  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-1355, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Direct Administration to provide status updates on City Shaping project inputs through Transportation and Transit Committee as part of the regular Green Line updates.
    2. Direct Administration to report back through Transportation and Transit Committee no later than 2022 Q3 with an update and resource ask for the Community Enhancement Projects portions of Green Line City Shaping work.
    3. Direct Administration to bring this report forward to the 2018 December 17 meeting of Council along with the associated report from the SPC on Transportation and Transit (TT2018-1335).
    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation was distributed with respect to Report TT2018-1335, entitled "Green Line Update TT2018-1335".

Speaker:

Jeff Binks.

  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report TT2018-1335, the following be adopted:

    That Council receive this report for information.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-1393, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Approve the Community Representation Framework (Attachment 1);

    2. Direct Administration to return to Council through the SPC on Community and Protective Services with a progress report on the implementation of the Community Representation Framework no later than the end of Q1 2020 ;

    3. Accept this report as a summary of how the Council Innovation Fund has been allocated to help complete the Framework;

    4. Thank the Community Representation Framework Task Force members for their hard work and contribution to this program; and

    5. Direct Administration to disband the Community Representation Framework Task Force.

     

    Against:  Councillor Demong and Councillor Keating

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to report CPS2018-1393, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council requests that a future strategic session of Council on the Community Representation Framework be considered at the 2019 January 28 strategic meeting of Council as part of setting Council strategic priorities for the remainder of the term.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Report C2018-1439, the following be adopted:

    That Council approve $50,000 in 2018 and $50,000 in 2019 from the Council Strategic Initiatives Fund (CSIF) for The City’s contribution to the CCMA Awards to be held in Calgary in 2019. The CSIF resides in the Arts and Culture service line in Recreation Program #426.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Report C2018-1441, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    1.  Approve the allocation of up to $6 million from The City’s working capital funds to CMLC as a short-term loan that will be subsequently repaid through long-term loan refinancing using debenture funds provided by Alberta Capital Finance Authority and subject to

    a.  the term of the short-term loan not exceeding 1 year; and
    b.  the short-term loan being made in accordance with the terms and conditions of a credit agreement between The City and CMLC, all in form and content acceptable to the City Treasure.

    2.  Give first Reading to Bylaw 63M2018.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 63M2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    On behalf of Members of Council and the Administrative Leadership Team, Mayor Nenshi congratulated General Manager Rollin Stanley on his upcoming retirement. Mayor Nenshi offered his gratitude for GM Stanley’s contributions during six-and-a-half years of service to The City of Calgary.


Council recessed at 12:06 p.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

 

  • Pursuant to Section 100 (3) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, Councillor Carra was allowed to withdraw his original motion, the Committee Recommendations contained in the Report C2018-1379, by general consent.

    Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report C2018-1379, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive this report and attachments for information;
    2. Adopt the recommendations, in principle, on pages 17,18 and 19 in Attachment 1;
    3. Approve the budget of $505,000 as outlined on page 24 of Attachment 1, to be funded from the Budget Savings Account (BSA); and
    4. Direct Administration to return to the Priorities and Finance Committee no later than Q1 2019 with a:

                        (a) Terms of Reference for the Sustainable , Ethical, Environment Procurement Policy (SSEEPP) Advisory Task Force;

                        (b) Scoping Report for the three pilot projects; and

                        (c)  Workplan.

     

    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 Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report CPS2018-1098, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to the proposed bylaw 61M2018 (Attachment 3) to amend the HIPville Business Improvement Area Bylaw 40M2017.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 61M2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 61M2018 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 61M2018 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 61M2018 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Report PFC2018-1068, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to the proposed Bylaw 1M2019.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 1M2019 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That Bylaw 1M2019 be amended on Page 11 of 11, Schedule "A", Business Improvement Area, 5th row, by deleting the name "HIPville" prior to the words "Business Improvement Area" and substituting the name "Greenview Industrial".

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 1M2019 be read a second time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be give to read Bylaw 1M2019 a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 1M2019 be given third reading, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED

A Notice of Motion, dated 2018-03-19, Re: Improving Compliance During Snow Route Parking Bans, was distributed, with respect to Report TT2018-1316.

  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Report TT2018-1316, the following be adopted:

    That Council give three readings to the proposed Bylaw 62M2018 to amend the Calgary Traffic Bylaw 26M96 to increase snow route parking fines to be consistent with fines related to non-compliance for maintenance work.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 62M2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 62M2018 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization of now be given to read Bylaw 62M2018 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 62M2018 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That Notice of Motion, C2018-1383 be amended in the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph, by adding the words "and the Mayor" following the words "no Salary increases, Councillors".

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (2)Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Jones
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That Notice of Motion, C2018-1383 be amended in the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph, by adding the words "unless the Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) formula results in a reduction, in which case the reduction would apply." following the words "be frozen for the 2019 year".

    ROLL CALL VOTE

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

    The with respect to Notice of Motion, C2018-1383, the following be adopted:

    That Council reconsider their decision from the 2017 May 29 Regular Meeting of Council, Report Recommendation 2 contained in Report CCRC2017-0508 for the 2019 year, as follows:

                 “2.   The salary for the position of Councillor remain at the current level ($113,416), with future adjustments to continue using the Alberta Average Weekly Earnings (AWE), indicator.”

     

    Against:  Mayor Nenshi

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    The with respect to Notice of Motion, C2018-1383, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED under the current economic environment in the City of Calgary and the expectations of council for wage constraint in the public sector that Salaries for Councillors and the Mayor be frozen for the 2019 year.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

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

A coloured map entitled, "COMPOSITE, M.D. of Foothills/City of Calgary IDP Sirocco Area Structure Plan (Proposed)", was distributed, with respect to Notice of Motion, C2018-1375.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-1372, the following be adopted:

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration work with the Municipal District of Foothills to investigate the potential for The City of Calgary to annex of the remainder of the Sirocco Area Structure Plan lands and any other lands necessary to create a logical planning cell(s); and

    1. Determine the appropriate lands to be included in such an annexation;
    2. Identify the anticipated work program resource requirements;

    And return to Council for further direction through the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee no later than Q3 of 2019.

    Against:  Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Council recess at 3:02 p.m. and reconvene in Closed Meeting, in the Council Lounge at 3:30 p.m., by general consent, pursuant to Sections 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to consider a confidential matter with respect to Item 12.1.1, Naming of a City Park, PFC2018-1357.

    A roll call vote was requested by Councillor Farkas.

     

    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
    MOTION CARRIED

Council reconvened at 6:53 p.m. in the Council Chamber, with Councillor Maggliocca in the Chair.

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 6:55 p.m. and Councillor Magliocca returned to his regular seat in Council.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to C2018-1373, the following be adopted:

    That Council

    1. Refer Notice of Motion C2018-1373 to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on 2018 December 20, to consider in the broader scope of all options relating to Calgary’s regional future, but not limited to annexation, development of future Intermunicipal plans, and the City’s framework and requirements for the new Regional Plan currently being developed; and
    2. Direct Administration to report back to a 2019 Strategic Meeting of Council.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That Notice of Motion C2018-1375 be amended as follows:

    In the first "AND WHEREAS" paragraph, by adding the words "and Future Greenfield;" following the words "without an approved Area Structure Plan (ASP) in place";

    In the second "AND WHEREAS" paragraph, by adding the words " "Gateway Commercial Area" and Employment/Mixed Use Area"" following the words ""Conservation Study Area"";

    In the third "AND WHEREAS" paragraph, by adding the words "for a portion of the" following the words "AND WHEREAS there is presently no approved ASP";

    In the third "AND WHEREHAS" paragraph, by adding the words "and the remainder is identified as gateway planning or conservation study area with the approved West Macleod Area Structure plan" following the words "lands in question";

    In the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT" paragraph, by adding the words "or West Macleod ASP amendment" following the words "the development of the ASP"; and

    In the first "AND THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT" paragraph, by adding the words "308.38 hectares (761.99 acres)" following the words "with the majority landowners to fund the cost of producing an ASP, for approximately", and further by adding the words 194 Avenue SE" following the words "land located south of".

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell


    That the proposed Notice of Motion C2018-1375, as amended, be amended as follows:


    In the "NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT" paragraph by adding the words "if it can be done without displacing other priorities, including but not limited to the established areas and industrial workplan strategies" following the words "the establishment of the 2019 City Planning & Policy Service Workplan".

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-1375, the following be adopted, after amendment:

     

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the development of the ASP or West Macleod ASP Amendment will be considered as part of the establishment of the 2019 City Planning & Policy Service Workplan, if it can be done without displacing other priorities, including but not limited to the established areas and industrial workplan strategies;

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT should the ASP be included as part of the 2019 City Planning & Policy Service Workplan, Council direct Administration to enter into The City of Calgary agreement for a Developer Funded ASP with the majority landowner to fund the cost of producing an ASP, for approximately 308.38 hectares (761.99 acres) of land located south of 194 Avenue SE, west of Macleod Trail SE, north of The City Limits and east of the CP Railway Line; and

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration coordinate such work with the Municipal District of Foothills and the Province of Alberta (Alberta Transportation) to address transportation access issues.

     

    Against: Mayor Nenshi and Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED

Distributions with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-1445:

  • A letter from the Calgary Parks Foundation, dated 2018 November 28; and
  • A letter from the Calgary Horticultural Society, dated 2018 November 26.
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That Notice of Motion C2018-1445 be amended as follows:

    In the first "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED", on page 2 of 2, by deleting the following words:

    • The history and community identity built into railway gardens,
    • Identifying the integration of public art within Green Line Station public gardens, and
    • The ability to leverage possible partnerships with, but not limited to, the Calgary Hortivultural Society and Calgary's Sister Cities (Daejeon, South Korea; Daqing, China, Jaipur, India; Naucalpan, Mexico; Phoenix, Arizona; and Quebec Canada);"

    and further, by substituting with the following words:

    • Provision for how the outcomes of the report will align or add risks to the Green Line contract, and
    • Address the modernization of traditional railway gardens, moving towards community placemaking opportunities year round; and

    In the third "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED", on page 2 of 2 by adding the words "through Green Line City Shaping" following the words "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration".

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Notice of Motion C2018-1445 be amended as follows:

    In the first "THEFORE BE IT RESOLVED", on page 2 of 2, by deleting the following words:

    "identifying the ability of the public art budget to be utilized for" following the words "That Administration prepare a report" and substitute with the word "exploring"; and

    In the first “AND THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED”, on page 2 of 2, by adding an additional bullet point with the words “The feasibility of using the public art budget”

     

    Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor Magliocca

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That Notice of Motion C2018-1445 be amended as follows:

    In the first “THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED” and in the first “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED”, on page 2 of 2, by adding the word “scoping” before the word “report”; and

    In the second "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED" by adding a bullet with the words "The ability to leverage private sector investment and sponsorship".

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-1445 the following be adopted, as amended:

    THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Administration prepare a scoping report, exploring the creation of railway gardens along the Green Line.

     

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the scoping report include, but not be limited to, in the creation of Green Line station public gardens: 

    • Provision for how the outcomes of the report will align or add risks to the Green Line contract, and
    • Address the modernization of traditional railway gardens, moving towards community placemaking opportunities year round.
    • The feasibility of using the public art budget.

     

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council strike an explorative informal steering committee consisting of the following members:

    • Councillors’ Office,
    • Public Art representative,
    • Calgary Parks Foundation,
    • Calgary Horticultural Society,
    • Green Line Team,
    • Other interested members;
    • The ability to leverage private sector investment and sponsorship.

     

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration, through Green Line City Shaping, report back to Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation and Transit no later than April 20, 2019.

     

    Against: Councillor Magliocca and Councillor Woolley

    MOTION CARRIED

A package of confidential advice from Administration, held confidential pursuant to sections 23, 24 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, was distributed with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-1446.

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to Recommendation 1 contained in Report C2018-1158 that Council reconsider its decision, made during the 2018 November 14 Regular Meeting of Council, to adopt the ‘Recreation Opportunities’ 2019 – 2022 the Operating Budgets contained on pages 349 – 350 of Attachment 1;

     

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to Recommendation 1 contained in Report C2018-1158, the Total Operating Budget for Recreation Opportunities intended for the hiring of additional lifeguards be reduced by $4,000,000 Million;

     

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the $4,000,000 Million be redirected to further reduce the non-residential property tax rate;

     

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that to maximize efficiencies, Council direct Administration to review lifeguarding provisions on a site by site and basin by basin basis at City-operated facilities;

     

    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration be directed to work with the Royal Lifesaving Society – Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch to update Pool Safety and Supervision Plans for all City of Calgary operated pool facilities.

     

    RECORDED VOTE

    For: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (2)Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Jones
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    Motion Arising

     

    That with respect to Notice of Motion C2018-1446, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

     

     

     

    That Council direct Administration to report back to the SPC on Community and Protective Services updating on the progress of the Notice of Motion no later than Q3 2019.

    MOTION CARRIED

A Revised Notice of Motion C2018-1448 was distributed.

Councillor Demong rose on a Question of Privilege.

Councillor Colley-Urquhart introduced a group of students from Ron Southern School in Ward 13, along with their teacher.

Councillor Demong rose on a Point of Order.

Councillor Farkas rose on a Point of Privilege.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That Councillor Demong withdraw his name as the mover of the Revised Notice of Motion C2018-1444, in order to allow Councillor Farkas to put his name as mover of the main motion.

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

    That Revised Motion C2018-1444 be amended, on Page 2 of 3, as follows:

    • by deleting the following Resolutions:  

    “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council prohibits Municipal expenditures on anti-pipeline advocacy such as the Leap Manifesto";

    “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Administration to include cost estimates and identify a funding source for the options contemplated in this motion;” 

    “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Administration to consult regarding collaboration of efforts related to improved market access for Canada’s responsible energy industry, with:
           1. members of Council;
           2. other governments; and
           3. organizations such as Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Canada Action, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Calgary Economic Development, and other parties which may be identified.”

    “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Administration to broadly scan legislative activity relevant to energy market access at other orders of government (such as Bill C-69), opportunities for administrative or political participation (such as committee hearings), and provide general updates as required."

    •  by adding the following Resolutions:

    “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT all members of Council make a concerted effort to attend Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in May 2019 to underscore the importance of the Canadian energy sector in driving our economy, through an information and advocacy evening to be hosted in partnership with other interested municipalities, Calgary Economic Development (CED) and industry members.”

     

    “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Administration to formalize a relationship with Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and other industry stakeholders so that a representative from that organization is able to provide quarterly updates to the City’s liaison on Intergovernmental and Corporate Strategy, with regard to:

    1. collaboration of efforts related to improved market access for Canada’s responsible energy industry;
    2. scanning legislative activity relevant to energy market access at other orders of government (such as Bill C-69); and
    3. opportunities for administrative or political participation (such as committee hearings).”

     “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor be requested to write to the Prime Minister outlining the City’s concerns with current legislations.”

    “AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to consider how the current terms of reference review of the Gas Power and Telecommunications Committee can include consideration of the oil and gas regulatory matters.”

    Against:  Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Revised Motion C2018-1444 be amended, on Page 2 of 3, by deleting the following resolution, "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council declares formal City of Calgary support for construction of new pipelines, and expansion of existing infrastructure, to transport Alberta oil and gas to market.", in its entirety and by substituting a new Resolution 2, as follows:

    "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Calgary City Council unequivocally declare support for the Alberta energy sector, and further, for the construction of new pipelines with the expansion of necessary infrastructure to get resources to markets."

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Revised Motion C2018-1444 be amended, on Page 2 of 3, by adding a Resolution, as follows:


    "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council fully endorse the Model of Reputation in supporting the energy sector including but not limited to building awareness, enhancing familiarity with the crisis, speaking favorably, building trust and ultimately advocating to endorse our reputation and help to pull others up the reputation pyramid."

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Revised Motion C2018-1444 be amended, by adding an "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED" paragraph, immediately following the first "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT" paragraph, as follows:

    "AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council fully endorse the Model of Reputation in supporting the energy sector including but not limited to building awareness, enhancing familiarity with the crisis, speaking favourably, building trust and ultimately advocating to endorse our reputation and help to pull others up the reputation pyramid."

    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Gondek rose on a Point of Privilege.


  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Revised Notice of Motion C2018-1444, the following adopted:

    That Council refer Resolution 4 to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to return to Council on progress and to return no later than Q1 2019:

    4. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Administration, through Intergovernmental and Corporate Strategy, to develop a strategy for The City of Calgary to advocate for improved market access for Canada’s responsible energy industry, including an analysis and review of:
       1. Other Canadian municipalities’ efforts to influence the construction of pipelines and opportunities to work with other municipalities to advocate for and promote Canada’s responsible energy industry; and
       2. The City of Calgary’s advocacy options, either in collaboration with or in response to, the actions of others, including but not limited to:
          i. legal options;
         ii. policy options;
        iii. political options;
        iv. education or communications options, such as using City facilities or fleet;
        v. official proclamations by Mayor and Council;
       vi. options possible through City Charter provisions, including fiscal options that would enable the City of Calgary to better support our local economy and businesses;
      vii. market options in compliance with common law and trade agreements; and 
     viii. options available through membership in, or withdrawal from, associations such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

    Against:  Councillor Farkas and Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect Revised Notice of Motion C2018-1444, the following adopted, as amended:

    That Council refer Resolution 6 to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to report back to Council on progress no later than Q1 2019:

    6.    AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Administration, working with the Calgary Economic Development to formalize a relationship with Canadian Association Petroleum Producers and other industry stakeholders so that a representative from that organization is able to provide quarterly updates to the City’s liaison on Intergovernmental and Corporate Strategy, with regard to:
       1. collaboration of efforts related to improved market access for Canada’s responsible energy industry;
       2. scanning legislative activity relevant to energy market access at other orders of government (such as Bill C-69); and
       3. opportunities for administrative or political participation (such as committee hearings).

     

    Against:  Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect Revised Notice of Motion C2018-1444 the following adopted, as amended:

    That Council refer Resolution 7 to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to report back to Council on progress no later than Q1 2019:

    7.   AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor be requested to write to the Prime Minister and all Premiers outlining the City’s concerns with current legislations.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

     

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Revised Notice of Motion C2018-1444, Resolutions 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9 be adopted, as amended:

    WHEREAS Canada has among the strictest environmental policies, laws and regulatory systems governing energy production in the world;

    AND WHEREAS Canada is a world leader in production and use of energy from renewable sources;

    AND WHEREAS Canada’s oil and gas industry is the single largest private sector investor in the country;

    AND WHEREAS energy companies in Canada are investing billions of dollars into clean technologies to reduce environmental impact along with investing in renewable technologies;

    AND WHEREAS as a global energy producer, the economic opportunities are significant and driven by research and innovation in production technology and process improvements;

    AND WHEREAS Calgary is the epicenter of the energy industry in Canada with head offices of most major companies in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors located in the city;

    AND WHEREAS while Calgary does not presently participate in energy matters, precedent is set for City Council to monitor and participate as necessary in Gas, Power, and Telecommunications regulatory proceedings to protect the interests of The City of Calgary in its role of municipal government;

    AND WHEREAS in 2014 there were over $100 billion in new oil sands projects that were planned for construction then were cancelled, mainly due to lack of market access;

    AND WHEREAS Canada is losing an estimated $80 million per day due to Alberta’s lack of energy market access and subsequent sale of energy products at a steep discount;

    AND WHEREAS it is acknowledged by the Federal and Alberta governments that lack of market access for oil and gas is a crisis;

    AND WHEREAS some municipalities throughout Canada are escalating anti-oil and gas rhetoric, and policy advocacy;

    AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act provides that councilors have the duty to consider the welfare and interests of the municipality as a whole and to bring to council’s attention anything that would promote the welfare or interests of the municipality;

    AND WHEREAS it is in the interest of The City of Calgary’s economic development objectives to participate positively in national energy discussions;

    1.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT in line with the Provincial and Federal Governments, Calgary City Council declares the steep differential for Canadian crude to be a local, regional, and national crisis;

    2.  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Calgary City Council unequivocally declare support for the Alberta energy sector, and further, for the construction of new pipelines with the expansion of necessary infrastructure to get resources to markets.

    3.  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council fully endorse the Model of Reputation in supporting the energy sector including but not limited to building awareness, enhancing familiarity with the crisis, speaking favorably, building trust and ultimately advocating to endorse our reputation and help to pull others up the reputation pyramid.

    4.  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT all members of Council make a concerted effort to attend Federation of Canadian Municipalities in May 2019 to underscore the importance of the Canadian energy sector in driving our economy, through an information and advocacy evening to be hosted in partnership with other interested municipalities, Calgary Economic Development (CED) and industry members.

    8.  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to consider how the current terms of reference review of the Gas Power and Telecommunications Committee can include consideration of the oil and gas regulatory matters.

    9.   AND LASTLY BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs Administration to report back at least quarterly until the crisis is resolved, to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, appreciating that legal options and strategy may need to be discussed in whole, or in part in, closed sessions pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Bylaw 3B2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 3B2019 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 3B2018 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 3B2018 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Bylaw 4B2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Bylaw 5B2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong

    That Bylaw 6B2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Bylaw 59M2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Bylaw 7B2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 7B2018 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 7B2018 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 7B2018 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Bylaw 8B2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Bylaw 9B2018 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That the Agenda for today's Meeting, as amended, be further amended, by adding an item of Urgent Business entitled "Cancellation of the 2018 December 20 Regular Meeting of the Gas, Power and Telecommunications Committee (Verbal), VR2018-0118

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That subject to Section 17(2) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, Council adopt the cancellation of the 2018 December 20 Regular Meeting of the Gas, Power, and Telecommunications Committee, and to forward the meeting's items to the 2019 January 17 meeting date.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That Council move into Closed Meeting, at 8:23 p.m., in the Council Lounge, to consider confidential matters with respect to the following items pursuant to Sections 17, 23, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:

    12.1.2 Great Plains Starfield (Verbal), C2018-1444;

    12.2.2 Utility Regulatory Proceedings, C2018-1347;

    12.2.3 Calgary Public Library Board Resignation and Appointment, C2018-1447; and

    12.3.1 Personnel Matter (Verbal), VR2018-0117.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Council reconvened in public session at 8:53 p.m., with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

     

    Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report PFC2018-1357:

    Clerk: B. Hilford, D. Williams. Legal: G. Cole. Observer:  J. Fielding.

    Council reconvened into Public Meeting at 3:33 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 3:33 p.m. in order to participate in debate with respect to Report PFC2018-1375 and Deputy Mayor Magliocca assumed the Chair.

    Moved byMayor Nenshi
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report PFC2018-1375, the following be adopted:

    That Council adopt the name “Haskayne Legacy Park” for the park site located at 83335, 9000, 9595 149 Street NW.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 3:42 p.m. and Councillor Magliocca returned to his regular seat in Council.


  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That pursuant to Section 65 of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, Item 12.3.1, Personnel Matter (Verbal), VR2018-0117, be added as Confidential Urgent Business.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-1444:

     

    Clerks: B. Hildford, and T. Rowe; Legal: G. Cole; Advice: B. Stevens, and D. Cassidy; Observers: J. Fielding.

    Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2018-1444, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the recommendations contained in the addendum; and
    2. Direct that the addendum and closed meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That pursuant to Sections 16, 23, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 3:48 p.m., in the Council Boardroom to discuss a confidential matter with respect to Item 12.2.1, Rivers District Community Revitalization Discussion Update, C2018-1285.

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 4:42 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.


  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council rise without reporting.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    Councillor Farkas be removed from this meeting until the member makes an apology acceptable to the meeting.

    RECORDED VOTE

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (1)Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Farkas left the Regular Meeting of Council.


  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That pursuant to Sections 16, 23, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 4:49 p.m., in the Council Boardroom to discuss a confidential matter with respect to Item 12.2.1, Rivers District Community Revitalization Discussion Update, C2018-1285.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 5:58 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.


  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Pursuant to section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, section 78(2) be suspended in order for Council to deal with Item 12.2.1, Report, C2018-1285 prior to the dinner recess and that the recess time be changed to 45 minutes.


  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-1285:

    Clerk's: B. Hilford, D. Williams. Advice: B. Stevens, J. Fielding. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Observers:  M. Thompson, C. Male, M. Perpeluk, K. Black, C. Berry, A. Brown, T Rothie. External Presenter: M. Brown, W. Connell, K. Bwanali

    Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report C2018-1285, Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 be adopted, as follows:

    That Council:

    1.  Approve the BMO Centre expansion project conditional upon written confirmation from the Government of Canada that it will fund one-third of the capital cost and the Government of Alberta approves an amended Rivers District Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) Bylaw for a 20-year extension period (2028-2047);

    2.  Authorize the Government of Alberta portion of the Project costs (including financing) to be funded from the CRL extension;

    3.  Direct the Administration to bring options for funding The City’s portion of the Project costs (including financing) to the Strategic Meeting of Council on 2019 January 28. 

     

    Against:  Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report C2018-1285, Recommendations 4, 5 and 6 be adopted, as follows:

    That Council:

    4.  Direct Administration to amend the Rivers District Community Revitalization Levy Bylaw to incorporate a 20-year extension period (2028-2047) and advertise the proposed bylaw within the required timeframe to return to the Combined Council Meeting on 2019 January 14;

    5.   Authorize Administration to share the recommendations and materials discussed during the closed portion of the 2018 December 17 Regular Council Meeting and adopted by Council, with Calgary Municipal Land Corporation and the Calgary Stampede; and

    6.  Direct that this report and presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16(1), Section 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 25(1)(c), and 27(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta), until Government of Alberta and Government of Canada funding matters have been resolved.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-1347:

    Clerk's: B. Hildford, and T. Rowe; Legal: G. Cole; Advice: J. Fielding, and R. Holberton; Observers: C. Male, B. Stevens and O. Shyllon.

    Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That with respect to Report C2018-1347, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the Recommendations as contained in Report C2018-1347;
    2. Direct that the report, attachments and closed meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to section 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until all matters referred to in the attachments are completed or resolved.
    3. Direct Administration to bring back respective Procedure Bylaw Amendments as soon as possible.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-1347:

    Clerk's: B. Hildford, and T. Rowe; Legal: G. Cole; Observer: J. Fielding, C. Male, B. Stevens.

     

    Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report C2018-1447, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Accept the resignation of Ms. Judy Gray as a member of the Calgary Public Library Board, and to thank her for her service,
    2. Appoint Mr. Isaac Elias as a citizen member of the Calgary Public Library Board to serve the remaining duration of the vacant term set to expire 2019 October 31; and
    3. Direct that Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential pursuant to section 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-1347:

    Clerk's: L. Kennedy, B. Hildford, and T. Rowe; Legal: G. Cole; Observer: J. Fielding, C. Male, B. Stevens.

     

    Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Verbal Report VR2018-0117, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

     1.   Direct Administration to develop a strategy to compile the information requested in file 2018-G-0410 (in part or fully, dependent upon sensitivity) as discussed at today’s Meeting into a single report and to release publicly at a press conference such information responding to that request as may be released publicly pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

    2.  Ask the Communications Officer in the Office of the Councillors to work with Administration to prepare joint messaging for Council members to use in delivering standard messaging to fully support the City Manager’s decisions relating to personnel matters; and

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

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That this Council Meeting adjourn at 8:58 p.m. 

     

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