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 B. Pincott

Councillor R. Pootmans

Councillor J. Stevenson

Councillor W. Sutherland

Councillor E. Woolley

ALSO PRESENT:

City Manager J. Fielding

Deputy City Manager B. Stevens

Chief Financial Officer E. Sawyer

General Manager S. Dalgleish

General Manager K. Hanson

General Manager R. Pritchard

General Manager R. Stanley

Acting General Manager D. Morgan

City Solicitor G. Cole

Acting City Clerk B. Hilford

1.

OPENING

Mayor Nenshi called for a moment of quiet contemplation at today’s Meeting.

2.

PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)

2.1

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

Mayor Nenshi, on behalf of Members of Council and the citizens of Calgary, proclaimed April as National Poetry Month. Mayor Nenshi advised that poetry is a mainstay of oral tradition and, over centuries, can communicate the innermost values of diverse cultures by revealing to us our common humanity.

This year, Mayor Nenshi did not issue a challenge to celebrate National Poetry Month as the challenge came from Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke, encouraging mayors across Canada to celebrate an ongoing history of language, land and community in this beautiful country to help mark the 150^th Anniversary of Confederation.

Mayor Nenshi introduced The City of Calgary’s third Poet Laureate, Ms. Micheline Maylor, who has been doing a great deal of work with the Calgary Public Library, the Anti-Poverty Coalition and has published her third volume of poetry, “Little Wildheart”.

Ms. Micheline Maylor read her poem that she wrote specifically for Canada’s Sesquicentennial, entitled “The Longview of Kanata” , and stated that the name Canada comes from Kanata which means little village. Mayor Nenshi, on behalf of Members of Councillor, thanked Poet Laureate Ms. Micheline Maylor.

RECOGNITION FOR CITY CLERK

Mayor Nenshi announced that today we say goodbye to Ms. Sue Gray, City Clerk, as she retires from The City after 32 extraordinary years. The Mayor advised that Sue has been in the role of City Clerk since 2012 and joined the Administrative Leadership Team in 2014 at the request of the City Manager. Sue has done a tremendous job in this role, assisting Council and Administration through a number of changes on legislative fronts and making our work more efficient and focused. Sue implemented a new Vision and Mission Statement for the City Clerk’s Office “To be leaders in delivering open, accessible and impartial government for Calgarians, Council and The Corporation, through expertise and innovation and in accordance with legislation.” That expertise and innovation really marks Sue’s time as the City Clerk and she will be deeply missed. The Mayor asked that everyone stand and recognize Sue Gray’s extraordinary contributions to The City and our citizens. Mayor Nenshi congratulated Sue and on behalf of Members of Council wished her all the best in her retirement.

3.

QUESTION PERIOD

1.    PROLIFERATION OF FERAL RABBITS (COUNCILLOR CARRA)

I have two neighbourhoods, Bridgeland and Erlton, that are overrun with formerly domesticated rabbits that were released into the environment and now have taken up a home. My issue is specifically regarding our ability to weigh in on the human side of the equation as residents are feeding wildlife, which contributes to the proliferation of feral rabbits and other wildlife. How can we better proceed in controlling the nuisance issue specifically the human interaction of it by either educating or mitigating the behavours of those residents who choose to aid their population?

General Manager Kurt Hanson stated that jack rabbits along with feral rabbits are a concern as they fall under Alberta Fish and Wildlife. The City can address the issue with respect to the human interaction. Section 8(1)(b) of the Calgary Community Standards (CCS) Bylaw has a provision that deals with accumulation of materials likely to cause pests. The CCS officers will follow up with property owners at specific addresses that are known to be feeding the rabbits to seek compliance with that provision.

GM Hanson also noted that The City will use education as Parks and CCS will collaborate on key messages and educate about wildlife in the City. And if there continues to be an issue after education with citizens continuing to feed the wildlife, then the enforcement approach will be used. Parks’ Biodiversity Strategy provides a framework for The City to foster more resilient, biologically diverse open spaces and neighbourhoods that support positive outcomes for Calgarians, visitors, wildlife and plant communities, and use this as a longer term approach to address that challenge.

2.    STREET CLEANING DURING THE EASTER HOLIDAY WEEKEND (COUNCILLOR DEMONG)

Over the last week, I received a number of questions with regards to street sweeping over the Easter weekend, why were there employees working on Easter Sunday presumably receiving holiday pay?

Acting General Manager Doug Morgan responded that he will follow up with Roads Department on the payment regime. He stated that The City is eager to get the street sweep program underway and they are working around the clock on the major roads and the neighborhoods. With respect to payments during holiday weekends, he will confirm and issue a memo to all members of Council.

3.    GREEN CART FEE AND ROLLOUT  (COUNCILLOR MAGLIOCCA)

Council passed a motion to freeze green cart fees for 2017. I have been receiving many calls about the green cart fees and the rollout being extended as late as end of October. What are we doing with respect to the motion that Council passed?

General Manager Rob Pritchard advised that it was always The City’s intention to rollout the green cart service in Q2 and Q3 of this year with the composting facility construction completion date of June 29 for the compost facility. GM Pritchard noted that when monies from the Fiscal Stability Reserve (FSR) was to be used to pay for the 2017 initial rollout, Administration was optimistic that the construction of the composting facility would be done before June 29 so there was anticipation of starting the rollout in Q2. Administration always envisioned complete rollout by Q3, end of September. Unfortunately, Administration lost ground on the construction of the facility, and cannot rollout the service before substantial completion of the facility. However, Administration managed to compress the delivery of the green cart and implementing the service which will be rolled out the week of October 02.

Mayor Nenshi asked GM Pritchard if he could envision any savings on the collection part on his annual budget and if so The City can use some of that money to extend the period where the people are not paying into the beginning of 2018?

General Manager Pritchard responded that when they came to Council and suggested that money is needed from the FSR it was based on an optimistic delivery schedule starting in Q2 because they were not ramping that up until Q3. The initial $13 million dollars from the FSR won’t be needed entirely as the cost will be closer to $8 to $10 million dollars, so there will be some money left over for what was originally earmarked. GM Pritchard stated that if Council wished to extend the period into the new year,  and subsidizing it through the FSR, a motion from Council is required to direct Administration to incorporate that into the budget adjustment.

Mayor Nenshi responded that he and Councillor Magliocca will spend a few minutes with GM Pritchard and his team to review those numbers.

RECOGNITION FOR THE MAYOR

On behalf of Council, Councillor Colley-Urquhart recognized Mayor Nenshi as the recipient of the 2017 Public Policy Forum Award, for exemplary Canadians who have made significant contributions in policy and social justice and who have helped bring Canada to the world, and the world to Canada. The award was presented by Prime Minister Trudeau on

2017 April 20.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR THE NATIONAL RAIL SAFETY WEEK

On behalf of Council, Councillor Carra acknowledge this week as the National Rail Safety Week.

4.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Carra, that the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding an item of Urgent Business, In Camera, Item 12.4, entitled “Personnel Matter #2 Update CCOC (Verbal), VR2017-0021”.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the Agenda for today's meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding the following items of Urgent Business:

• 10.1   INFRASTRUCTURE CALGARY - TRANSPORTATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, TT2017-0397

• 10.2   2016 EXTERNAL AUDITOR’S YEAR-END REPORT, AC2017-0348

• 10.3   2016 CITY OF CALGARY ANNUAL REPORT, AC2017-0304

CARRIED

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

• 12.1   NAMING OF A CITY PARK, PFC2017-0339

• 12.2   FACILITY UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2017-0019

• 12.3   PERSONNEL MATTER #1 (VERBAL), VR2017-0020

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that the Agenda for today's meeting, as amended, be further amended by bringing forward and tabling Item 12.1, Naming of a City Park, PFC2017-0339, to be dealt with as the first item of business following the Confirmation of Agenda.

CARRIED

CONFIRM AGENDA, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that the Agenda for the 2017 April 24 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended, as follows:

BRING FORWARD AND TABLE TO BE DEALT WITH AS THE FIRST ITEM OF

BUSINESS FOLLOWING THE CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA:

12.1     NAMING OF A CITY PARK, PFC2017-0339

ADD URGENT BUSINESS:

10.1    INFRASTRUCTURE CALGARY - TRANSPORTATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, TT2017-0397

10.2     2016 EXTERNAL AUDITOR’S YEAR-END REPORT, AC2017-0348

10.3     2016 CITY OF CALGARY ANNUAL REPORT, AC2017-0304

ADD URGENT BUSINESS, IN CAMERA:

12.1     NAMING OF A CITY PARK, PFC2017-0339

12.2     FACILITY UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2017-0019

12.3     PERSONNEL MATTER #1 (VERBAL), VR2017-0020

12.4     PERSONNEL MATTER #2 UPDATE CCOC (VERBAL), VR2017-0021

CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

5.2

SENIORS AGE-FRIENDLY STRATEGY – DEFERRAL REQUEST, CPS2017-0272

5.5

DEVELOPMENT COMMENCEMENT EXTENSIONS, PUD2017-0325

5.6

ALTERNATIVES FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA LEVY, PFC2017-0291

5.8

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES – PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS REVIEW, PFC2017-0260

5.9

COUNCIL INNOVATION FUND APPLICATION - 17TH AVENUE SW POCKET PLAZA, PFC2017-0340

5.10

COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY (FOIP) REQUESTS 2016 Q3&Q4, PFC2017-0262 

5.11

GAS, POWER, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS GOVERNANCE REVIEW, GP2017-0208

5.12

STATUS OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN CALGARY, EM2017-0356

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

5.2       SENIORS AGE-FRIENDLY STRATEGY – DEFERRAL REQUEST, CPS2017-0272

5.5       DEVELOPMENT COMMENCEMENT EXTENSIONS, PUD2017-0325

5.6       ALTERNATIVES FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT             AREA LEVY, PFC2017-0291

5.8       BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES – PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION             AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS REVIEW, PFC2017-0260

5.9       COUNCIL INNOVATION FUND APPLICATION - 17TH AVENUE SW POCKET             PLAZA, PFC2017-0340

5.10      COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION             AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY (FOIP) REQUESTS 2016 Q3&Q4, PFC2017-0262

5.11     GAS, POWER, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS GOVERNANCE REVIEW,

            GP2017-0208

5.12     STATUS OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN CALGARY, EM2017-0356

CARRIED

END CONSENT AGENDA

5.1

CALGARY ABORIGINAL URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ANNUAL UPDATE AND INDIGENOUS POLICY, CPS2017-0306

Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 10:03 a.m. in order to participate in debate with respect to Report CPS2017-0306, and Deputy Mayor Chabot assumed the Chair.

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans,

that the Recommendations contained in Report CPS2017-0306 be amended by adding a new Recommendation 4 as follows:

 “4. Direct Administration to work with (CAUAC) to further identify and develop implementation plans and resource requirements for Council’s consideration in the 2019 to 2022 Business Plan.”

 CARRIED

ADOPT, AS AMENDED, Moved by Mayor Nenshi, Seconded by Councillor Carra, that the SPC on Community and Protective Services Recommendations contained in Report CPS2017-0306 be adopted, as amended, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Receive Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee’s Strategic Plan 2014 – 2023 (Attachment 1), for information;

2.   Receive for information and Adopt in Principle the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee’s (CAUAC) Indigenous Policy Framework (Attachment 2);

3.   Approve the Revised Indigenous Policy (Attachment 3), after amendment, as follows:

a.   Delete Section 3.1 (p), on page 6 of 13 of The Council policy in its entirety and by renumbering the definitions accordingly; and

b.   Amend Schedule 1 to the Policy, Traditional Knowledge Keeper Protocols, on page 12 of 13, Section C, Honorariums, in the last sentence by deleting the word “shall” following the word “Honorariums” and substituting with the word “will”; and

4.   Direct Administration to work with CAUAC to further identify and develop implementation plans and resource requirements for Council’s consideration in the 2019 to 2022 Business Plan.

RECORDED VOTE

For:

E. Woolley, W. Sutherland, D. Farrell, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart, N. Nenshi,

P. Demong, S. Chu, J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, S. Keating, J. Stevenson, R. Jones,

B. Pincott, A. Chabot

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

INTRODUCTION

Councillor Pootmans introduced a group of 25 grade six students from John Costello, in attendance in the public gallery, accompanied by their teacher. He advised that this week, at City Hall School, the class would be exploring the questions: “How does a citizen effect change?”.

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 10:37 a.m., and Councillor Chabot returned to his regular seat in Council.

MOTION ARISING, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that with respect to Report CPS2017-0306, Council direct Administration to engage with the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 to reflect their concerns on the Indigenous Policy Framework for The City of Calgary (“Framework”) and report back to Council with the revised Framework by no later than the end of Q4 2017.

CARRIED

MOTION ARISING, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that with respect to Report CPS2017-0306, Council direct Administration to engage with the member nations of Treaty 7 (the Kainai Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Siksika Nation, the Tsuu T'ina Nation, the Bearspaw Nation, the Chiniki Nation, and the Wesley Nation), to engage with the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 and to engage with Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (“CAUAC”) and seek their advice to determine which flags would be appropriate to display in Council Chambers to recognize and honour our Indigenous neighbours and further the City’s efforts on the journey towards reconciliation. Administration is to report back no later than 2017 September 17 with a recommendation of additional flags to be displayed in Council Chambers.

CARRIED

RECONSIDER, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Chu, that Council’s decision with respect to Item 5.10, Report PFC2017-0262 in the Consent Agenda be reconsidered.

CARRIED

RECONSIDER, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that Council’s decision with respect to Item 5.6, Report PFC2017-0291 in the Consent Agenda be reconsidered.

CARRIED

5.3

COMMUNITY STANDARDS BYLAW ENFORCEMENT, CPS2017-0282

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that the SPC on Community and Protective Services Recommendations contained in Report

CPS2017-0282 be adopted, as follows:

That Council receive the report for information.

CARRIED

5.4

MONITORING REPORT ON CONTEXTUAL SINGLE AND SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS, PUD2017-0313

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Councillor Farrell, and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the Acting City Clerk distributed the following documents with respect to Report PUD2017-0313:

• a letter from Liz Murray, St. Andrews Heights Community Association, dated

2017 April 22

• a letter from Colin Brandt, President, Parkdale Community Association, dated

2017 April 20

• a letter from Vince Walker, Chair, South Shaganappi Area Development Council, dated 2017 April 21
• a document from Andrew Hoskin and Micky Gulless entitled “5 Unsuccessful Infills”
• a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Parkdale”

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendations contained in Report PUD2017-0313 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Receive the report for information; and,

2.   Direct Administration to conclude the monitoring reports regarding Contextual Dwellings.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Councillor Farrell’s proposed Motion Arising with respect to Report PUD2017-0313, be amended by adding the following items:

“9.   Non-conforming/non-standard lots

10.  Materials

11.  Vehicle loading and storage”

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

D. Farrell, R. Jones, S. Keating, B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland,

E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart, N. Nenshi

Against:

J. Magliocca, A. Chabot, S. Chu, P. Demong

CARRIED

REFER, Moved by Councillor Demong, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that Councillor Farrell’s proposed Motion Arising, as amended, to Report PUD2017-0313, as follows, be referred to Administration for a scoping report to determine whether or not to move forward with Land Use Bylaw amendments to return no later than 2017 December:

“MOTION ARISING, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that with respect to Report PUD2017-0313, that Council direct City Administration, through engagement with the Federation of Calgary Communities and community associations, to prepare Land Use Bylaw amendments and policy changes that address recurring and emerging issues with infill redevelopment, including, but not limited to, restrictions and/or incentives on:

1.    Eave and peak height differentiation

2.    Massing

3.    Front porches

4.    Subterranean structures extending beyond above-grade footprints

5.    Hardscape coverage

6.    Green landscaping

7.    Tree retention in the Demolition Permit, Development Permit, and Building Permit stages

8.    Drainage

9.    Non-conforming/non-standard lots

10.  Materials

11.  Vehicle loading and storage

And report back to Council through the SPC on Planning and Urban Development no later than Q3 2018.”

CARRIED

5.6

ALTERNATIVES FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA LEVY, PFC2017-0291

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendation contained in Report PFC2017-0291 be adopted, as follows:

That Council receive the report for information.

CARRIED

5.7

ELECTION OUTREACH – IMPROVING ELECTION ACCESSIBILITY AND THE VOTER EXPERIENCE, PFC2017-0259

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendation contained in Report PFC2017-0259 be adopted, as follows:

That Council receive the report for information, and the Election Outreach and

Improved Accessibility measures, outlined under the Investigation section of this report.

Opposed:  A. Chabot

CARRIED

5.10

COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY (FOIP) REQUESTS 2016 Q3&Q4, PFC2017-0262

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendations contained in Report PFC2017-0262 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Receive the report for information; and,

2.   Direct the City Clerk’s FOIP Office to discontinue forwarding FOIP statistical reports to Council and instead, proactively disclose the information and publish the reports on Calgary.ca semi-annually.

CARRIED

RECONSIDER, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Council’s decision with respect to Item 5.8, Report PFC2017-0260 in the Consent Agenda be reconsidered.

Opposed:  B. Pincott

CARRIED

5.8

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES – PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS REVIEW, PFC2017-0260

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendations contained in Report PFC2017-0260 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Adopt proposed amendments to the Council policy on Governance and Appointments of Boards, Commissions and Committees (CP2016-03) (Attachments 1 and 2);

2.   Extend the term of the current Members of the Nominations Committee, including the Vice-Chairmanship, until 2017 July 31;

3.   Approve the updated Implementation Phases for the Legislative Governance Review Project for 2017;

4.   Approve a 2017 Boards, Commissions and Committees Recognition Event for outgoing Public Members who served on various Boards, Commissions and Committees for at least one year, and approve a budget of up to $5,000 funded from the Boards, Commissions and Committees Legislative Governance Review Project; and

5.   Direct that Attachment 5 remain confidential pursuant to Section 24(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

MOTION ARISING, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to Report PFC2017-0260, Council direct Administration to investigate options to enhance The City of Calgary’s existing Boards, Commissions and Committees webpage to include Public Member biographies, and direct that implementation occur in conjunction with the release of a new Boards, Commissions and Committees management system in 2018/2019.

Opposed:  A. Chabot, P. Demong

CARRIED

6.

TABLED REPORT(S)

(including additional related/supplementary reports)

There were no Tabled Reports on today’s Agenda.

7.

ITEMS FROM ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S)

7.1.1

REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION, C2017-0381

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Keating, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2017-0381 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Reconsider their decision, with respect to reporting to City Council at a Strategic Session by Q2,2017, as directed by Resolution 3 of the Downtown Calgary and Economic Uncertainty: A Coordinated Response, NM2017-01 contained in the Minutes of 2017 January 23 Regular Meeting of Council and to the motion arising (C2017-0214), with respect to reporting to Priorities and Finance Committee no later than Q2 2017, contained in the Minutes of 2017 March 6 Strategic Council Meeting;

2.    Direct that the reporting prepared in response to Resolution 3 of the Downtown Calgary and Economic Uncertainty: A Coordinated Response, NM2017-01 and the motion arising “to explore the creation of an Economic Development Fund to respond to the prolonged economic challenges and capitalize on new opportunities that will create jobs, drive economic recovery and revitalize the downtown core” to the 2017 May 29 Regular Council Meeting for consideration.

Opposed:  D. Farrell

CARRIED

7.1.2

VICTORIA PARK OPTION, C2017-0422

TABLE, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that Item 7.1.2, Report C2017-0422, be tabled to be dealt with immediately following Item 12.1, Report PFC2017-0339.

CARRIED

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Administration and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the Acting City Clerk distributed copies of a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Victoria Park Option”, dated

2017 April 24, with respect to Report C2017-0422.

SUSPEND PROCEDURE BYLAW, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that Section 91(1)(b) of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended, be suspended in order that Council may complete Item 7.1.2 , Report C2017-0422, prior to the afternoon recess.

Opposed: A. Chabot, B. Pincott

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Farrell, that with respect to Report C2017-0422, a new Recommendation 4 be added as follows:

“4.  Direct Administration to cease any further consideration of the CalgaryNEXT concept in West Village.”

RECORDED VOTE

For:

D. Farrell, G-C. Carra

Against:

E. Woolley, W. Sutherland, D. Colley-Urquhart, N. Nenshi, P. Demong, S. Chu, J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, S. Keating, J. Stevenson, R. Jones, B. Pincott, A. Chabot

MOTION LOST

CHANGE VOTE, that Councillor Pincott, be permitted to change his vote from the negative

to the affirmative, with respect to Councillor Pincott’s proposed amendment to the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2017-0422.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2017-0422 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Receive this report for information.

2.    Direct Administration to coordinate with CMLC and continue discussions with CSEC based on the Victoria Park concept, and report back to Council as soon as possible.

3.    Direct Administration to collaborate with CMLC and include the Victoria Park concept in the Rivers District master planning engagement program.

CARRIED

RECESS

Council recessed at 3:58 p.m. to reconvene at 4:28 p.m.

Council reconvened at 4:32 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

7.2

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

7.2.1

A BYLAW TO REPEAL BYLAW 37M2008 WHICH DESIGNATES THE EAU CLAIRE SMOKESTACK AS A MUNICIPAL HISTORIC RESOURCE, PUD2017-0314

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendations contained in Report PUD2017-0314 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1. Give first reading to Proposed Bylaw 23M2017 (Attachment 2), and withhold second and third reading until both a Preservation Agreement and an Access Easement and Maintenance Agreement are executed between Harvard Developments and The City and a certified cheque pursuant to the Preservation Agreement has been tendered to The City;

2. Direct that the $300,000 offered in compensation by Harvard Developments be placed in the Heritage Incentive Reserve to fund the City of Calgary Historic Resource Conservation Grant Program; and

3. Upon the relocation of the smokestack to the new proposed location on City lands, direct Administration to prepare a bylaw to re-designate the Eau Claire Smokestack as a Municipal Historic Resource.

Opposed:  D. Farrell, B. Pincott

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 23M2017, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Repeal Bylaw 37M2008 Which Designates the Eau Claire Smokestack As A Municipal Historic Resource be introduced and read a first time. 

Opposed:  D. Farrell, B. Pincott

CARRIED

RECESS

Council recessed at 12:05 p.m. to reconvene at 1:20 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:21 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

8.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

(related to Regular Meeting issues)

8.1

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

8.1.1

BOWNESS ARP AMENDMENT (COUNCILLOR SUTHERLAND), NM2017-08

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Farrell, that Councillor Sutherland’s Motion, NM2017-08 be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Administration is directed to bring amendments to the Bowness ARP not to allow any new auto-oriented uses (including gas stations, car washes and vehicle repair shops) in the Commercial Mainstreet, to return to Council through the Calgary Planning Commission, no later than Q1 2018.

CARRIED

9.

BYLAW TABULATION(S)

9.1

BYLAW TABULATION FOR LAND USE AMENDMENT BRAESIDE (WARD 11), 111 AVENUE AND BRANIFF ROAD SW

Pursuant to Section 184(a) of the Municipal Government Act, Councillor Stevenson was absent from the public hearing on Bylaw 109D2017, and therefore was ineligible to vote and participate in debate on the Bylaw Tabulation and left the Council Chamber at 4:40 p.m.

9.1.1

BYLAW 109D2017

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that Council give third reading to Bylaw 109D2017.

Opposed:  A. Chabot

CARRIED

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that Bylaw 109D2017, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Amend the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 (Land Use Amendment LOC2016-0276), be read a third time.

Opposed:  A. Chabot

CARRIED

Councillor Stevenson returned to his regular seat in the Council Chamber at 4:41 p.m. following the conclusion of Council’s deliberations on Bylaw 109D2017.

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

10.1

INFRASTRUCTURE CALGARY - TRANSPORTATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, TT2017-0379

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Keating, Seconded by Councillor Farrell, that the SPC on Transportation and Transit Recommendations contained in Report TT2017-0379 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Receive for information the Transportation Implementation Plans in Attachment 1;

2.   Approve capital budget as per Attachment 2 to be funded by corporate capacity identified by Infrastructure Calgary; and

3.   Direct that Attachment 2 be heard In Camera and remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) and 24(1)(g) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until all implementation plans are approved by Council and the contract(s) for the project(s) considered in this report are awarded, unless it is determined by the Directors of Supply and the responsible business unit to be appropriate to release budget information in advance of the contract(s) being awarded.

CARRIED

10.2

2016 EXTERNAL AUDITOR'S YEAR-END REPORT, AC2017-0348

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the Audit Committee Recommendation contained in Report AC2017-0348 be adopted, as follows:

That Council receive Report AC2017-0348, 2016 External Auditor’s Year-End Report, and the Attachment, for information.

CARRIED

10.3

2016 CITY OF CALGARY ANNUAL REPORT, AC2017-0304

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the Audit Committee Recommendation contained in Report AC2017-0304 be adopted, as follows:

That Council approve the 2016 City of Calgary Annual Report.

CARRIED

MOTION ARISING, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to Report AC2017-0304, Administration be directed to bring a discussion on the City of Calgary’s annual financial statements to a Priorities and Finance Committee meeting as soon as possible.

CARRIED

11.

IN CAMERA ITEMS

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act and Sections 16(1), 17(1), 17(4)(g), 19(1), 21(1)(b), 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(1)(c), 24(1)(d), 24(1)(g), 25(1)(b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 5:04 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 5:59 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

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

CARRIED

SUSPEND PROCEDURE BYLAW, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that Section 91(1)(c) of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended, be suspended in order that Council may complete the remainder of today’s Agenda.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act and Sections 16(1), 17(1), 17(4)(g), 19(1), 21(1)(b), 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b), 24(1)(c), 24(1)(d), 24(1)(g), 25(1)(b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 6:03 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 6:40 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

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

CARRIED

11.1

2016 CALGARY AWARDS SELECTION, C2017-0360

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2017-0360 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Approve the slate of award recipients identified for the 2016 Calgary Awards, in Attachment 1, as recommended by the four selection juries; and,

2.   Direct that Attachments 1, 3 and 4 remain confidential under Section 17(4)(g) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) until 2017 June 22, in advance of the 2017 June 28 Awards Presentation.

CARRIED

11.2

PROPOSED METHOD OF DISPOSITION – WARDS 03, 07, 08 & 10 (CLLRS. STEVENSON, FARRELL, WOOLLEY & CHABOT) FILE NO: VARIOUS PROPERTIES (EM/AD), UCS2017-0275

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Demong, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that with respect to Report UCS2017-0275, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Approve Recommendation 1 contained in Report UCS2017-0275; and

2.   Keep the Recommendation, Report, Attachments, In Camera discussions and distribution confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(c), 24(1)(g) and 25(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the earlier of, once the transactions have closed, or such time that The City agrees to disclose portions for advertising and marketing purposes.

Opposed:  S. Keating

CARRIED

11.3

RENEWAL OF THE CITY OF CALGARY – ENMAX FRANCHISE FEE AGREEMENT 2018-2037, GP2017-0301

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Administration, and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the Acting City Clerk distributed copies, In Camera, of a document containing an additional Administration Recommendation, which is to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21(1)(b), 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until it is filed by ENMAX at the Alberta Utilities Commission.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to Report GP2017-0301, the following be adopted, after amendment:

That Council:

1.  Adopt Administration Recommendations 1 and 2 contained in Report GP2017-0301 and the Recommendation as outlined in the document distributed during the In Camera session;

2.   Direct that the Report, Recommendations and Attachments 1 ,2, 3, 4 and 6 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

3.   Direct that the document distributed during the In Camera session and Attachment 5 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21(1)(b), 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a), and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until it is filed by ENMAX at the Alberta Utilities Commission.

CARRIED

RECOGNITION

On behalf of Council, Councillor Chabot recognized Mr. Mark Rowe, Senior Regulatory Analyst, on his upcoming retirement. He described Mr. Rowe as very informative, knowledgeable and a tremendous resource for The City. His hard work and elaborate descriptions of very complicated matters in regulatory changes will be greatly missed.

Mayor Nenshi also extended his gratitude for Mr. Rowe’s cogent thoughtful style and congratulated him on his upcoming retirement.

11.4

MODERNIZED MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT UPDATE, IGA2017-0346

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that with respect to Report IGA2017-0346, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Approve Administration Recommendation 1 contained in Report IGA2017-0346;

2.   Keep the Report confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) and 24(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the Municipal Government Act review process has been finalized; and

3.   Keep the Attachment confidential pursuant to sections 21(1)(b), 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) and 24(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the Municipal Government Act review process has been finalized.

CARRIED

12.

URGENT BUSINESS IN CAMERA

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act and Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) and 24(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 9:57 a.m., in the Council Lounge, in order to discuss a confidential matter with respect to Item 12.1, Report PFC2017-0339.

CARRIED

The Committee of the Whole recessed In Camera and reconvened in the Council Chamber at 10:01 a.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

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

CARRIED

12.1

NAMING OF A CITY PARK, PFC2017-0339

Note: This Item was dealt with following the Confirmation of Agenda.

TABLE, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Item 12.1, Report PFC2017-0339 be tabled to be dealt with as the first item of new business following the lunch recess.

CARRIED

Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 1:21 p.m. in order to participate in debate with respect to Item 12.1, Report PFC2017-0339, and Deputy Mayor Chabot assumed the Chair.

ADOPT, Moved by Mayor Nenshi, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendations contained in Report PFC2017-0339 be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Approve the naming of the east Bowmont park area located between 40 Avenue NW and the Bow River, as the “Dale Hodges Park” (Attachment 1);

2.   Keep the in camera discussions confidential pursuant to Section 24(1)(a) and 24(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

3.   That Council make the report and attachments public documents.

RECORDED VOTE

For:

E. Woolley, W. Sutherland, D. Farrell, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart, N. Nenshi,

P. Demong, S. Chu, J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, S. Keating, J. Stevenson, R. Jones,

B. Pincott, A. Chabot

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECESS, Moved by Mayor Nenshi, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Council now recess at 1:48 p.m. to reconvene at the Call of the Chair in order for members of Council to personally recognize and congratulate former Alderman Dale Hodges.

CARRIED

Council reconvened at 1:53 p.m., with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

12.2

FACILITY UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2017- 0019

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chu, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to Report VR2017-0019, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive the Facility Update (Verbal) Report for information; and

2.   Keep the In Camera discussions confidential pursuant to Sections 16(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .

CARRIED

12.3

PERSONNEL MATTER (VERBAL) #1, VR2017- 0020

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to Report VR2017-0020, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive the Personnel Matter #1 (Verbal) Report for information; and

2.   Keep the In Camera discussions confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1), 19(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .

CARRIED

12.4

PERSONNEL MATTER #2 UPDATE CCOC (VERBAL), VR2017-0021

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that with respect to Report VR2017-0021, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive the Personnel Matter #2 Update Coordinating Committee of Councillors Office (CCOC) (Verbal) Report for information; and

2.   Keep the In Camera discussions confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1), 19(1), 24(1)(a), 24(1)(d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .

CARRIED

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

WAIVE READING, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that Council waive the reading of the Administrative Inquiry.

Opposed:  A. Chabot

CARRIED

GREEN BIN PROGRAM (COUNCILLOR KEATING)

Last week the roll out plan for the Green Bin program was announced. The program will be coming to different quadrants of the city at different times over the next number of months. Council made the decision to freeze the Green Bin rate for this year. With quadrants getting their carts at different points in the year, some will enjoy subsidized service for a longer period of time than others. Has any consideration gone into making sure that the subsidy for the Green Bin program is the same for each quadrant?

14.

EXCUSING ABSENCE OF MEMBERS

All Members of Council were in attendance at today’s Meeting.

15.

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURN, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that this Council adjourn at 6:46 p.m.

CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON 2017 MAY 08.

   Sgd. N. Nenshi                                                           Sgd. B. Hilford

   MAYOR                                                                      ACTING CITY CLERK