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 (Interim) E. Sawyer

Acting Chief Financial Officer B. Koay

General Manager S. Dalgleish

General Manager M. Logan

General Manager R. Pritchard

General Manager R. Stanley

General Manager B. Stevens

City Solicitor G. Cole

City Clerk S. Gray

1.

OPENING PRAYER

Mayor Nenshi gave the opening prayer at today's meeting.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

Mayor Nenshi, on behalf of Members of Council, acknowledged the passing of a great public servant, former City of Calgary Alderman Sue Higgins.  The Mayor advised that Sue Higgins served a total of 21 years on City Council between 1977 and 2001, and was the first woman to Chair the Standing Policy Committee on Finance and Budget.  Mayor Nenshi indicated that recently a large dog park in south Calgary was named “Sue Higgins Park” in recognition of her many achievements in the community.  A moment of silence was requested to honour her memory.

2.

PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION (S)

FREEDOM TO READ WEEK

On behalf of City Council, Mayor Nenshi recognized February 23^rd through March 1^st as Freedom to Read Week.  Freedom to Read Week has been celebrated for 30 years across Canada, and for 20 years by the Calgary Committee.   Mayor Nenshi advised that this week affirms our rights as Canadians to decide for ourselves what we choose to read.   Its purpose is to encourage Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Mayor Nenshi welcomed members of the Calgary Freedom to Read Week Committee, present in the gallery today, and called upon Ms. Sara House, Chair of the Committee, to say a few words.

Sara House thanked The City of Calgary for their continued support of the Freedom to Read Week.  Intellectual freedom is the right to find and possess information from any point of view without question or persecution in Canada. This right is supported by the Canadian Library Association who states that Libraries have the basic responsibilities for the development and maintenance of intellectual freedom. The Calgary Freedom to Read Week Committee’s work includes raising awareness of books that may be challenged, selecting a special Calgarian for the annual Freedom of Expression Award.  The Committee is deemed unique in its approach to raising awareness of intellectual freedom. Ms. House presented the book entitled “Eleanor and Park”, by author Rainbow Rowell, to Mayor Nenshi and Council.

Mayor Nenshi expressed appreciation on behalf of The City of Calgary, and encouraged citizens to celebrate and to participate in the events taking place during Freedom to Read Week.

RECOGNITION

Mayor Nenshi recognized the Canadian Olympic team, many of whom live and train in Calgary, for their extraordinary efforts at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games. 

3.

QUESTION PERIOD

Monument Sales – City of Calgary Cemeteries (Councillor Carra)

I received an inquiry from a local business with respect to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for monument sales, which offers one business preferential access within City of Calgary cemeteries. Can you advise why The City uses a single source for monument sales when there are only 4 or 5 companies within this market? 

Stuart Dalgleish, General Manager, Community Services and Protective Services, responded that the RFP process ensures the quality of the materials and standards of the monuments, however, citizens may make their own choice of any monument service.

Responsibility of Drain Clearing (Councillor Chabot)

I recently had a couple of inquires from residents regarding drainage of large amounts of snow and ice into catch basins located in back alleys.  If the water does not drain and backs up creating ice on the adjacent owner’s portion of the sidewalk, who is responsible to clear the drain and who is liable if injury occurs from the ice on the sidewalk?

Mayor Nenshi responded that normally that there is no bylaw provision for this circumstance but advised that Stuart Dalgleish, General Manager, Community Services and Protective Services will investigate and provide a response to Members of Council.

INTRODUCTION

Councillor Pincott introduced a group of 19 Grade 6 students from Rundle College Academy, in attendance in the public gallery, accompanied by their teacher Lisa Whiting and Volunteer Tour Guide, Clare Goetz. 

4.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Demong, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding an item of Urgent Business, In Camera, entitled “Public Sector Pension Plans Update (Verbal), VR2014-0024”.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that the Agenda for today's meeting, as amended, be further amended by bringing forward and tabling Report, McHugh House Update, C2014-0188 to be considered during the In Camera portion of today’s meeting.

CARRIED

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

• Flood Hazard Area Policy and Land Use Bylaw Review Project,

            PFC2014-0171

• Update On Provincial Transportation Strategy, TT2014-0191

CARRIED

CONFIRM AGENDA, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Chu, that the Agenda for the 2014 February 24 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended, as follows:

ADD URGENT BUSINESS IN CAMERA

PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION PLANS UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2014-0024

FLOOD HAZARD AREA POLICY AND LAND USE BYLAW REVIEW PROJECT,

            PFC2014-0171

UPDATE ON PROVINCIAL TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY, TT2014-0191

BRING FORWARD AND TABLE TO BE CONSIDERED DURING THE IN CAMERA PORTION OF TODAY’S MEETING

MCHUGH HOUSE UPDATE, C2014-0188

CARRIED

5.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING OF COUNCIL RE: INVESTING IN MOBILITY: TRANSIT CORRIDOR COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR THE BUSINESS PLANS AND BUDGETS (ACTION PLAN 2015-2018), 2014 JANUARY 31

5.2

MINUTES OF THE COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL, 2014 FEBRUARY 10 AND 11

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

• MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING OF COUNCIL RE: INVESTING IN MOBILITY: TRANSIT CORRIDOR COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR THE BUSINESS PLANS AND BUDGETS (ACTION PLAN 2015-2018), 2014 JANUARY 31; AND

• MINUTES OF THE COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL, 2014 FEBRUARY 10

AND 11.

CARRIED

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

6.2

PLANNING FOR CELL TOWERS, PUD2013-0713

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendations contained in Report PUD2013-0713, be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Approve general location criteria and principles for cell tower locations within new

communities as outlined in this report;

2.   Incorporate the approved general location criteria and principles within the Rangeview

      and Cornerstone Area Structure Plan processes; and

3.   Direct Administration to return to the SPC on Planning and Urban Development no later

      than the end of Q4 2014 with a recommendation on including the cell tower location

      criteria and principles within the New Community Planning Guidebook, as per report

      PUD2013-0492.

CARRIED

END CONSENT AGENDA

6.1

SOUTHERN ALBERTA FLOOD RESPONSE PROGRAM - PROPERTY TAX RELIEF, PFC2014-0154

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendation contained in Report PFC2014-0154,  be adopted, as follows:

That Council approved the roll out of the Property Tax Relief Program in Calgary as outlined in the Attachment.

CARRIED

6.3

DEVELOPER FUNDED AREA STRUCTURE PLANS, PUD2014-0076

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that the SPC on Planning and Urban Development Recommendations contained in Report PUD2014-0076, be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Reconsider its decision contained in the minutes from the 2008 January 29 Special

      Strategic Planning Meeting of Council with respect to the Providence ASP contained in

      the Option 3 2008 Modified Work Program.

2.   Direct Administration to amend Map 2 of the Municipal Development Plan to include:

      West Regional Context Study Cell B; North Regional Context Study Cell H; North

      Regional Context Study Cell D and west half of Cell C; and Southwest Regional Policy

      Plan Cells A and B, and report back to Council through Calgary Planning Commission

      no later than the end of Q3 2014 in accordance with Attachment 1.

CARRIED

7.

TABLED REPORT(S)

(including additional related/supplementary reports, related to Regular Meeting issues)

7.1

ACREAGE ASSESSMENT LEVIES (COUNCILLOR KEATING), NM2014-15

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Councillor Keating, and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies of a Revised Motion, NM2014-15, Acreage Assessment Levies (Councillor Keating), NM2014-15.

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act, and Section 27(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 9:58 a.m., in the Council Lounge, to hear legal advice with respect to NM2014-15.

CARRIED 

The Committee of the Whole recessed in the Council Lounge and reconvened in the Council Chamber at 10:03 a.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

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

CARRIED 

REFER, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that Revised Motion NM2014-15 be referred to the Administration to return directly to Council with an estimate of the costs and timing of this report, no later than 2014 April.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, D. Colley-Urquhart, D. Farrell, N. Nenshi

Against:

R. Jones, S. Keating, J. Magliocca, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra,

A. Chabot, S. Chu, P. Demong

MOTION LOST

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Councillor Keating’s Revised Motion, NM2014-15 be amended, in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT paragraph by adding the words “including the costs/cost recovery implications” following the words “Council direct Administration to explore options”.

CARRIED

ADOPT, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Keating, Seconded by Councillor Chu, that Councillor Keating’s Revised Motion, NM2014-15, be adopted, as amended, as follows:

WHEREAS all developable lands, including Municipal Reserve (MR) lands, are charged

development levies (acreage assessments);

WHEREAS acreage assessment levies are imposed by Calgary City Council to help fund infrastructure in respect to traffic signs and road markings, fire stations, EMS stations, recreation facilities, and library facilities;

WHEREAS currently acreage assessments are levied consistently regardless of a developer

status (e.g. not for profit), land use category (e.g. MR) or types of development (e.g. recreation);

WHEREAS incorporated non-profits rely on a mix of revenue sources including but not limited to government grants and philanthropic donations; these organizations not only need to raise monies to build facilities and infrastructure, but they also have to pay acreage assessment levies when leasing MR lands;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on MR lands Council direct Administration to explore options including the costs/cost recovery implications that would establish a reimbursement program that would provide certain types of incorporated not-for-profit organizations in a Lease or Leasing License with an acreage assessment levy reimbursement;

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration Report back to Council no later than October, 2014; and further that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 27(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating, J. Magliocca, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, E. Woolley,

G-C. Carra, S. Chu, N. Nenshi

Against:

D. Colley-Urquhart, D. Farrell, B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, A. Chabot

CARRIED

8.

ITEMS FROM ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

8.1

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S)

8.1.1

MCHUGH HOUSE UPDATE, C2014-0188

Council’s decision with respect to Report C2014-0188, is contained in the In Camera portion of the Minutes, Item #12.6

8.1.2

LAW DEPARTMENT COMMENTS - SNOW AND ICE CONTROLS FOR WALKWAYS ADJACENT TO PRIVATE PARCELS (TT2014-0017), C2014-0209

TABLE, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that Councillor Colley-Urquhart’s proposed referral motion, as follows, be tabled to be dealt with following the end of the discussion on Report C2014-0209: 

“Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Pincott that Report

C2014-0209 be referred to the Administration to undertake a scoping report that would consider, but not be limited to, an update on the:

 a)  Bikeway, Pathway and Pedestrian realm; and

    b)  Internal community connectivity (pathways, engineered walkways, sidewalks).

And report back through the Priorities and Finance Committee no later than September 2014.”

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

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

P. Demong, D. Farrell, S. Keating

Against:

B. Pincott, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart, R. Jones, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

INTRODUCTION

Councillor Jones introduced a group of 29 Grade 6 students from Falconridge School accompanied by their teacher, in attendance in the public gallery.  He advised that this week, the students would be exploring the theme “Who decides?” and “What do we value as Calgarians?”.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Farrell, that with respect to Report C2014-0209, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive Reports C2014-0209 and TT2014-0017 for information; and

2.   Approve the Administration Recommendation, Option #2 as contained on Page 3 of 5 of Report TT2014-0017, (Attachment).

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

W. Sutherland, A. Chabot, S. Chu, P. Demong, D. Farrell

Against:

R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart, R. Jones,

S. Keating, J. Magliocca, B. Pincott, N. Nenshi

MOTION LOST

REFER, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Report C2014-0209 be referred to the Administration to be incorporated into the scoping of the pedestrian strategy and that the Transportation Department be directed to work with other relevant business units, to return to the SPC on Transportation and Transit no later than Q2 2014.

CARRIED

LIFT FROM TABLE, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that Councillor Colley-Urquhart’s proposed referral motion be lifted from the table to be dealt with at this time.

CARRIED

FILE, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Councillor

Colley-Urquhart’s proposed referral motion, as follows, be filed:

“Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Pincott that Report

C2014-0209 be referred to the Administration to undertake a scoping report that would consider, but not be limited to, an update on the:

 a)  Bikeway, Pathway and Pedestrian realm; and

    b)  Internal community connectivity (pathways, engineered walkways, sidewalks).

And report back through the Priorities and Finance Committee no later than September 2014.”

CARRIED

8.2

REPORT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRIORITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

8.2.1

2014 SUPPLEMENTARY PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND TAX BYLAWS, PFC2014-0064

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendation contained in Report PFC2014-0064 be adopted, as follows:

That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaws 10M2014 and 11M2014.

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Bylaw 10M2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize the Preparation of Supplementary Assessments in The City of Calgary During 2014, be introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED

SECOND, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Bylaw 10M2014 be read a second time.

CARRIED

AUTHORIZATION, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that authorization now be given to read Bylaw 10M2014 a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Bylaw 10M2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize the Preparation of Supplementary Assessments in The City of Calgary During 2014, be read a third time.

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Bylaw 11M2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize the Council of The City of Calgary to Impose a 2014 Supplementary Property Tax, be introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED

SECOND, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Bylaw 11M2014, be read a second time.

CARRIED

AUTHORIZATION, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that authorization now be given to read Bylaw 11M2014 a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Bylaw 11M2014, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize the Council of The City of Calgary to Impose a 2014 Supplementary Property Tax, be read a third time.

CARRIED

9.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

(related to Regular Meeting issues)

9.1

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

9.1.1

PUBLIC WATER (COUNCILLORS CARRA, COLLEY-URQUHART, PINCOTT AND WOOLLEY), NM2014-05

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Councillor Carra, and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies of a letter dated 2014 February 13, “Re: Support for motion to Promote, and Facilitate Access to Calgary’s Tap Water”, from Patricia Cameron, with respect to NM2014-05.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Councillors Carra, Colley-Urquhart, Pincott and Woolley’s Motion, NM2014-05, be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration to identify current barriers to public access to the City's drinking water and to scope an infrastructure plan to encourage convenient access to public drinking water for the staff, clientele, visitors, and citizens of Calgary within public buildings, including Civic Partners buildings.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

D. Farrell, R. Jones, S. Keating, B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra,

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, N. Nenshi

Against:

J. Magliocca, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, A. Chabot, S. Chu

CARRIED

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Councillors Carra, Colley-Urquhart, Pincott and Woolley’s Motion, NM2014-05, be adopted, as follows:

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Administration also examine

1. the possibility of expanding access to drinking water in public spaces, with a public art component if possible.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart, D. Farrell, B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, N. Nenshi

Against:

J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, A. Chabot, S. Chu, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating,

J. Magliocca

MOTION LOST

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Councillors Carra, Colley-Urquhart, Pincott and Woolley’s Motion, NM2014-05, be adopted, as follows:

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Administration also examine

b.   exploring the barriers and opportunities related to public access to water within private facilities.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

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

Against:

W. Sutherland, A. Chabot, S. Chu, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating, J. Magliocca,

R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson

MOTION LOST

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Councillors Carra, Colley-Urquhart, Pincott and Woolley’s Motion, NM2014-05, be adopted, as follows:

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT as part of this work that the Office of Sustainability provide an in-depth Triple Bottom Line Sustainability analysis on expanding public access to drinking water.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

For:

E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart, D. Farrell, R. Jones, B. Pincott, R. Pootmans

Against:

A. Chabot, S. Chu, P. Demong, S. Keating, J. Magliocca, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland,

N. Nenshi

MOTION LOST

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Councillors Carra, Colley-Urquhart, Pincott and Woolley’s Motion, NM2014-05, be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Administration report back to Council through the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services with a scoping study for this work no later than Q3 2014.

Opposed:  S. Chu, W. Sutherland

CARRIED

RECESS

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

Council reconvened at 1:22 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

9.1.2

SNOW CLEARING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS (COUNCILLORS KEATING AND MAGLIOCCA), NM2014-06

REFER, Moved by Councillor Demong, Seconded by Councillor Farrell, that Councillors Keating and Magliocca’s Motion, NM2014-06, be referred to Administration to form part of the overall evaluation of the 2013-2014 snow removal season. Such evaluation to include an assessment of how we use private contractors and if there is an ability to increase the use of contractors, as well as budget implications and  potential advantages of more frequent residential snow clearing and to report back to Council through the 2014 July 18 Regular Meeting of the SPC on Transportation and Transit.

CARRIED

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

No items of Urgent Business were added to this Meeting.

11.

URGENT BUSINESS IN CAMERA

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act, and Sections 17(1),19,

23(1)(a) and (b), 24(1)(a)(b)(c)(d) and (g), 25(1)(c), 27(1)(a) and 28(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 1:35 p.m., in the City Manager’s Boardroom, to consider several confidential matters.

CARRIED 

RECESS

The Committee of the Whole recessed, In Camera, at 3:20 p.m. to reconvene In Camera, in the City Manager’s Boardroom, at 3:50 p.m.

The Committee of the Whole reconvened, In Camera, at 3:52 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

The Committee of the Whole recessed in the City Manager’s Boardroom and reconvened in the Council Chamber at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

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

CARRIED 

CHANGE TIME OF SCHEDULED RECESS, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that pursuant to Section 91(3) of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended, the scheduled time of recess be changed in order that Council may complete the Agenda.

CARRIED

11.1

FLOOD HAZARD AREA POLICY AND LAND USE BYLAW REVIEW PROJECT, PFC2014-0171

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendations contained in Report PFC2014-0171 be adopted, as follows:

That Council direct Administration to:

1.   Return to Calgary Planning Commission no later than the end of Q2 2014, with proposed amendments to:

a.   The Municipal Development Plan regarding proposed development in flood hazard areas as outlined in Option 2, Attachment 1; and,

b.   The Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 to implement the proposed Municipal Development Plan policy, align with Provincial policy and further regulate development in flood hazard areas as outlined in Option 2, Attachment 1;

2.   Return to the Priorities and Finance Committee no later than the end of Q3 2014, with a scoping report outlining the proposed actions in Option 3, Attachment 1;

3.   Fund the Flood Hazard Area Policy and Bylaw Review project through an authorised overspend in the 2014 Planning Development and Assessment departmental budget with cost recovery from the Province or the Fiscal Stability Reserve (FSR) fund as outlined in Option 2, Revised Attachment 5, as corrected.

4.   Undertake the Stage 1 (enhanced) actions as outlined in the Communications Plan (Attachment 4).

5.   Direct that this report, presentation, distribution and In Camera discussions, excluding Recommendations, remain confidential under Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) and 27(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection Act until the matter has been resolved.

CARRIED

11.2

UPDATE ON PROVINCIAL TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY, TT2014-0191

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Keating, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report TT2014-0191 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Receive this report for information; and

2.    Direct that the report, attachment, and In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b) and 24(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta), until 2014 December 31.

CARRIED

11.3

PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION PLANS UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2014-0024

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Demong, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that with respect to Verbal Report VR2014-0024, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Receive the Public Sector Pension Plans Update (Verbal) for information; and

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

CARRIED

12.

IN CAMERA ITEMS

12.1

REGIONAL SERVICING, C2014-0160

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that with respect to Report C2014-0160, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Adopt the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2014-0160; and

2.   Direct that this report, recommendations, attachments and presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(a), 24(1)(a)(c)&(d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the issue is resolved.

Opposed:  A. Chabot

CARRIED

12.2

PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT, PFC2014-0139

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Priorities and Finance Committee Recommendations contained in Report PFC2014-0139, be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Accept the resignation of Ms. Lorraine Chan as an Elector Member of the Calgary Public Library Board, and that she be thanked for her service;

2.    Appoint Ms. Catherine L. Angus as an Elector Member to the Calgary Public Library Board for the completion of a three (3) year term to expire 2015 October 31, subject to her confirmation to accept the appointment; and

3.    Direct that Attachments 2, 3 and 4 remain confidential pursuant to Section 17(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

12.3

CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CRTC) PROCEEDINGS UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2014-0021

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the Gas, Power and Telecommunication Committee Recommendations contained in Report,

VR2014-0021, be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.   Receive for information, a verbal update from the Law Department on the CRTC proceedings; and

2.   Direct that the verbal report, In Camera discussions and recommendations remain confidential under Section 24(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

12.4

PROPOSED ENMAX LEGACY PARKS PROGRAM UPDATES, LPC2014-0172

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of the Administration and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies of Revised Attachments 1 and 3, which remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24(1)(a) and (b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, with respect to Report LPC2014-0172.

TABLE, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that Council:

1.    Table Report LPC2014-0172 to the In Camera portion of the 2014 March 10 Combined Meeting of Council and further that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24(1)(a) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;

2.    Direct that Attachment 2 remain confidential under Sections 24(1)(a) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) until individual projects are approved by Council; and

3.    Direct that the report and revised Attachments 1 and 3, as distributed at today’s meeting, remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) until Council rises and reports on this matter.

CARRIED

12.5

CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT UPDATE (VERBAL), VR2014-0022

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Keating, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that with respect to Verbal Report VR2014-0022, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive the City Manager Recruitment Update (Verbal), VR2014-0022 for information and accept the direction as discussed at today’s In Camera meeting; and

2.   Keep the In Camera discussions and direction confidential under Sections 17(1), 19(1) and 24(1)(a)&(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Opposed:  A. Chabot

CARRIED

12.6

(8.1.1)

MCHUGH HOUSE UPDATE, C2014-0188

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the Administration Recommendation contained in Report C2014-0188 be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Direct Administration to move the McHugh House to a temporary location at Humpy Hollow Park (17 Avenue SW and Centre Street) until it can be placed on a permanent foundation at Humpy Hollow Park,

2.    Endorse the recommendation of the Beltline Community Investment Fund (BCIF) Committee, to fund up to $150,000 from the BCIF towards the cost to move the McHugh House from its current location.  The cost and funding to flow through Operating Program 616 – Land Use Planning & Policy, and

3.    Authorize a loan of up to $300,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve (FSR) to fulfill the project; and

4.   Develop a long term strategy for the permanent siting and disposition of the McHugh House and Humpy Hollow Park and the repayment of the FSR monies and report back to Council by 2014 December; and further that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 28(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

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

CARRIED

Truck traffic on 52^nd Street (Councillor Chabot)

I have received complaints from residents north of 17^th Avenue SE about trucks travelling on 52^nd Street and using retarder brakes in the early morning hours.  With the opening of Stoney Trail East what actions can we take to eliminate Truck traffic on 52^nd Street and how can we communicate that to the affected stakeholders?

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 Stevenson, that this Council adjourn at 6:14 p.m.

CARRIED