That with respect to Report TT2021-0824, the Plus 15 Policy (Attachment 2) be amended, as follows:
- Plus 15 Policy is hereby further amended.
- In subsection 1.4, the following is added after paragraph 1:
“Plus 15 challenges identified from public engagement included inconsistent operational hours, poor wayfinding, lack of connections to destinations, inconsistent accessibility, social disorder, lack of clarity on operational responsibilities and removing activity from the street.”
- In subsection 1.5, the following is added after bullet 1:
“• Bridge design.”
- In subsection 3.1 delete the word “efficient” and replace with “universally accessible”.
- In subsection 3.2.2 after the word “demonstrated”, add the words “such as public benefit and alignment with Calgary's Greater Downtown Plan.”
- In subsection 3.5.1:
- Delete bullet 4 and replace with:
“• Interior design, finishes and lighting which contribute to the pedestrian experience while facilitating universal accessibility, wayfinding, programming, comfort and safety with integrated security infrastructure.”
b. Add a new bullet after the last bullet:
“• The display or integration of public art within, on or below bridges and within walkways.”
- Delete section 4.6 and replace with:
“4.6 Changes to standard hours
4.6.1 Permanent changes to hours
Plus 15 links may open earlier or close later than the standard hours permanently.
4.6.2 Temporary changes to hours
Plus 15 links may:
- Open earlier or close later than the standard hours.
- Open later or close earlier than the standard hours.
- Be closed.
The City of Calgary will evaluate temporary changes to hours based on:
- Start and end time of the closure.
- Closure duration.
- Location within the Plus 15 network.
- Impact to pedestrian movement.
- Suitability under the building code.
4.6.3 Approval process
All requests for permanent or temporary changes to hours shall be approved at the discretion of The City of Calgary.
Temporary or permanent signage is required to notify the public of any changes to the standard hours. All signage will be provided by the property owner.
A pedestrian detour plan shall be required for approved Plus 15 link closures.”
- In subsection 4.9, after the word “network”, add the words “except where approved by The City of Calgary.”
- In subsection 6.7.1, after the word “areas”, add the words “within buildings”.
- In subsection 6.7.3 delete the word “network” and replace with “bridges”.
- In section “Why do people use the Plus15”, last paragraph, delete the words “are necessary to”.
By General Consent, pursuant to Section 121 of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council granted Councillor Sutherland's request to change his vote from the negative to the affirmative.