MINUTES

COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Councillor S. Chu (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor J. Gondek (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor J. Farkas (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor J. Davison (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor S. Keating (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor P. Demong (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor D. Farrell (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor W. Sutherland (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor G. Chahal (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor E. Woolley (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor J. Magliocca (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor G-C. Carra (Remote Participation)
  • Mayor N. Nenshi
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager D. Duckworth (Remote Participation)
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen (Remote Participation)
  • A/General Manager C. Arthurs (Remote Participation)
  • A/General Manager K. Black (Remote Participation)
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish (Remote Participation)
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Male (Remote Participation)
  • A/General Manager D. Morgan (Remote Participation)
  • General Manager M. Thompson (Remote Participation)
  • Deputy City Clerk T. Mowrey
  • Legislative Coordinator M. A. Cario
  • Legislative Advisor G. Chaudhary
  • Legislative Advisor A. de Grood
  • Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

Deputy Mayor Gondek called today's Meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. on 2021 February 08.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Gondek, and Councillor Davison.

Absent for Roll Call: Mayor Nenshi 

By General Consent, Council then dealt with Question Period following the Call to Order.

This item was dealt with following Question Period.

Councillor Chahal and Councillor Gondek took an opportunity to highlight the situation of protesting farmers in India to Council and Calgarians. 

Mayor Nenshi, on behalf of Council, recognized and thanked departing citizen members of various Boards, Commissions and Committees. A presentation showing the names of departing members was displayed.

Mayor Nenshi proclaimed Freedom to Read Week and Mark Asberg, Calgary Public Library Chief Executive Officer, addressed Council.

Council then returned to the Agenda to deal with Confirmation of Agenda.

This item was dealt with following the Call to Order.

1. Councillor Davison

Topic: Safety measures on the LRT.

2. Councillor Chu

Topic: Use of shipping containers (sea cans) and requirements for development permits.

Mayor Nenshi assumed the Chair at 9:40 a.m. and Councillor Gondek returned to her regular seat in Council.

Council then returned to the Agenda to deal with Item 3.1.

This Item was dealt with following the Recognitions.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding the following as an Item of Confidential Urgent Business, to be heard 2021 February 09, following Item 11.3.2:

    • 14.3.1 Legal Update #2 and Amendments to City Solicitor Bylaw 48M2000, C2021-0231.
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That the Agenda for the 2021 February 08 Combined Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That the Minutes of the 2021 January 18 Regular Meeting of the Combined Meeting of Council be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

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

This Item was dealt with in the Closed Meeting portion of the 2021 February 08 Meeting.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report GPT2021-0131:

Clerks: T. Mowrey and M.A. Cario. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, C. Male, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, and B. Whyte.
A confidential presentation entitled "Regulatory Update" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report GPT2021-0131.
 
A presentation entitled "Regulatory Update" was distributed upon rise and report with respect to Report GPT2021-0131.
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Verbal Report GPT2021-0131, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Direct Administration to make public the portions of this presentation that are not required to be kept confidential; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2026 February 08.
    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED

By General Consent, this Item was postponed to the Call of the Chair.

This Item was dealt with following the rise and report on Item 14.2.3.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That the Administration Recommendations contained in Report UCS2021-0174 be amended by adding a new Recommendation 2, as follows:

    2. Request the Mayor to write to the Government of Alberta in support of other Southern Alberta municipalities expressing our support for the full reinstatement of the 1976 Coal policy and significantly more public consultation, and advocating for the protection of the watershed through the cancelation or suspension of the coal mining leases granted after the 1976 coal mining policy was rescinded in June 2020.  

    For: (12)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (2)Councillor Chu, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report UCS2021-0174, the following be adopted, as amended:

    That Council:

    1. Direct Administration and other experts to make a presentation at the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services no later than May 2021 on the Government of Alberta’s decision to rescind the 1976 coal-mining policy that had protected the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains – and the headwaters that flow from them; and
    2. Request the Mayor to write to the Government of Alberta in support of other Southern Alberta municipalities expressing our support for the full reinstatement of the 1976 Coal policy and significantly more public consultation, and advocating for the protection of the watershed through the cancelation or suspension of the coal mining leases granted after the 1976 coal mining policy was rescinded in June 2020. .
    For: (12)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (2)Councillor Chu, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report UCS2021-0174, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That this item be added to the next agenda of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee for consideration as a potential plebiscite question.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

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

    That with respect to Report UCS2021-0174, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That this item be added to the next agenda of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (12)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (2)Councillor Chu, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED

    By General Consent, pursuant to Section 121 of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council granted Councillor Gondek's request to change her vote from the negative to the affirmative.

    Council recessed at 6:17 p.m. on 2021 February 08, to reconvene at 1:00 p.m. 2021 February 09 to continue the Agenda at Item 11.3.2.


This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

A presentation entitled "Annual Principal Corporate Risk Report" was distributed with respect to Report AC2021-0037.

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Report AC2021-0037, the following be adopted:

    That Council receive Report AC2021-0037 and the presentation for the Corporate Record.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 10.1.


This item was dealt with following the vote on Item 9.3.1.

A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0134 Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-1355.

The Public Hearing was called and the following speakers addressed Council with respect to Bylaws 8P2021 and 16D2021:

  1. Alex Dobrin, Marcel Design Studio Ltd
  2. Scott Clark
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1355, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Give three readings to the Proposed Bylaw 8P2021 for an amendment to the Ramsay Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to the Proposed Bylaw 16D2021 for the redesignation of 0.05 hectares ± (0.12 acres ±) located at 2103 - 8 Street SE (Plan 4662R, Block 13, Lots 1 and 2) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (10)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (4)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Chu, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 8P2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (10)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Demong, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 8P2021 be read a second time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

    For: (10)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Demong, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 8P2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 8P2021 be read a third time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

    For: (10)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Demong, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 16D2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (10)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Demong, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 16D2021 be read a second time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

    For: (10)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Demong, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 16D2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 16D2021 be read a third time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

    For: (10)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Demong, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0130 Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-1356.

The Public Hearing was called and the following speakers addressed Council with respect to Bylaws 7P2021 and 15D2021:

  1. Lisa Ferreira, Professional Custom Homes Ltd.
  2. Gursharan Pabla, Professional Custom Homes Ltd.
  3. Todd Poland

By General Consent, pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council recalled the Applicant in order to ask additional questions of clarification.

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1356, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Give three readings to the Proposed Bylaw 7P2021 for an amendment to the South Calgary/Altadore Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to the Proposed Bylaw 15D2021 for the redesignation of 0.07 hectares ± (0.17 acre ±) located at 5004 – 21 Street SW (Plan 1720AJ, Block 18, Lots 1 and 2) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Residential – Grade Oriented Infill (R-CG) District.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (3)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 7P2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (11)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 7P2021 be read a second time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

    For: (11)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 7P2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 7P2021 be read a third time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

    For: (11)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 15D2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (11)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 15D2021 be read a second time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

    For: (11)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 15D2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 15D2021 be read a third time.

    VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS:

    For: (11)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
A clerical correction was noted on page 5 of attachment 7 of Report CPC2020-1352 by removing Letter 3 and adding to Item 8.1.3, Report CPC2020-1355, Attachment 7.  
 

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-1352:

  • A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0052 Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment"
  • A document with formulas 

The Public Hearing was called and the following speakers addressed Council with respect to Bylaws 10P2021 and 19D2021:

  1. Brian Horton, O2 Planning + Design
  2. Ryan O'Connor, Western Securities
  3. Tammy Duncan

  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1352, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 10P2021 for the amendments to the Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and

    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 19D2021 for the redesignation of 0.22 hectares ± (0.55 acres ±) located at 1409 and 1411 - 4 Street SW and 508, 512, and 514 - 15 Avenue SW (Plan A1, Block 106, Lots 24 to 30) from Centre City Commercial Corridor District (CC-COR), Centre City Multi-Residential High Rise District (CC-MH) and DC Direct Control District to DC Direct Control District to accommodate additional floor area and bonus incentives, with guidelines (Attachment 3).

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 10P2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 10P2021 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 10P2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 10P2021 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 19D2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 19D2021 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 19D2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 19D2021 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Farkas
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1352, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council direct the development authority to take all efforts to ensure that the William's Block is preserved at the development permit stage.

    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0153 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-1371.

​The Public Hearing was called and Greg Oilund, addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 14D2021.

  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1371, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 14D2021 for the redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.14 acres ±) located at 47 Crestridge Way SW (Plan 0312036, Block 6, Lot 15) from DC Direct Control District to Residential – Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1s) District.

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 14D2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 14D2021 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 14D2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 14D2021 be read a third time.

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

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1371, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That the Applicant be refunded the difference in fees paid by this applicant with someone in stock R-C1 District.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1371, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to review its policy on fees charged in similar situations, returning to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development as soon as possible.

    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0144 Policy and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-1364.

​The Public Hearing was called and the following speakers addressed Council with respect to Bylaws 9P2021 and 17D2021:
1. Wilson Ng
2. Stan Skoropad

By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspended Section 78(1)(b) in order to complete the Item prior to the afternoon recess.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1364, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 9P2021 for the amendment to the North Hill Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); 

    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 17D2021 for the redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.14 acres ±) located at 236 – 31 Avenue NE (Plan 3980AM, Block 66, Lots 3 and 4) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Multi-Residential – Contextual Grade-Oriented (M-CGd75) District; and

    3. Direct that Attachment 8 remain confidential pursuant to Section 17 (Disclosure to personal privacy) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 9P2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 9P2021 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 9P2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 9P2021 be read a third time.

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 17D2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 17D2021 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 17D2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 17D2021 be read a third time.

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

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1364, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to work with the developer at the development permit stage to provide all vehicular access from the laneway and to provide an internal court yard amenity area.

    Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor Keating

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council recessed at 3:22 p.m. on 2021 February 08 and reconvened at 3:56 p.m. on 2021 February 08 with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

    Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Woolley, and Mayor Nenshi.

    Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Sutherland (rejoined the Remote Meeting at 4:00 p.m.)


​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-1429:

  • A presentation entitled "Public Hearing of Council Agenda Item 8.1.6"; and
  • A presentation from Carly Silver entitled "Land Use Amendment and Outline Plan LOC2018-0145".

​The Public Hearing was called and Carly Silver, Stantec, addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 18D2021.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1429, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 18D2021 for the redesignation of 41.57 hectares ± (102.73 acres ±) located at 12021-36 Street NE (SE1/4 Section 28-25-29-4) from Industrial - General (I-G) District and Special Purpose – School, Park and Community Reserve (S-SPR) District to Special Purpose – School, Park and Community Reserve (S-SPR), Industrial – Commercial (I-C) District, Industrial – Business f0.5 h16 (I-B f0.5h16) and Commercial – Corridor 3 f0.35h12 (C-COR3 f0.35h12) District.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 18D2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 18D2021 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 18D2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 18D2021 be read a third time.

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

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-1344:

  • A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0137 Land Use Amendment; and
  • A presentation from Dennis Aucoin entitled "Jayman Built Multi Family Ltd".

​The Public Hearing was called and the following speakers addressed Council with respect to Bylaw 20D2021:
1. Dennis Aucoin, Jayman Built
2. Bruce McKenzie, NORR

  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-1344, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 20D2021 for the redesignation of 5.48 hectares ± (13.54 acres ±) located at 520 and 640 Mahogany Road SE (Plan 1611399, Block 96, Lots 1 and 2) from Multi-Residential – High Density Medium Rise (M-H2) District and Multi-Residential – Medium Profile Support Commercial (M-X2) District to DC Direct Control District to accommodate low and medium density residential development, with guidelines (Attachment 2).

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 20D2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 20D2021 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 20D2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 20D2021 be read a third time.

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

    Council then returned to the agenda at Item 14.2.2.


This item was dealt with following Item 10.1.

  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Farkas

    That with respect to Report C2021-0186, the following be adopted:

    That Council file the Administration Recommendations.

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

    That with respect to Report C2021-0058, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Rescind Bylaw 156D2020.

    2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 13D2021 for the redesignation of 31.28 hectares ± (77.29 acres ±) located at 6125 - 117 Street NW (NE1/4 Section 6-25-2-5) from Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) District to Multi-Residential – Low Profile (M-1) District, Residential – One Dwelling (R-1) District, Residential – Low Density Mixed Housing (R-G) District, Special Purpose – City and Regional Infrastructure (S-CRI) District, Special Purpose – Community Reserve (S-SPR) District, Special Purpose – Urban Nature (S-UN) District and DC Direct Control District to accommodate mixed-use commercial with guidelines (Attachment 3).

    For: (14)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 13D2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 13D2021 be read a second time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 13D2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 13D2021 be read a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That Bylaw 49P202 be read a second and third time.

    For: (12)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (2)Councillor Chu, and Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That Bylaw 49P2020 be amended in Schedule A and Schedule B as outlined in Attachment 4.

    For: (12)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (2)Councillor Chu, and Councillor Farkas
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 49P2020 be read a second time, as amended.

    Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 49P2020 be read a third time, as amended.

    Against: Councillor Chu and Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Council then returned to the Agenda to deal with Item 11.3.1.

    Following Item 14.2.1., Council returned to this Item to consider the following:

    That Council rescind, by resolution, Council Policy TP012 (Calgary Transportation Plan).

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

    Council then returned to the Agenda to deal with Item 8.1.1.


This item was dealt with following Item 7.9.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Report C2021-0124, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Repeal Bylaws 8B2020 and 9B2020; and
    2. Give first readings to Bylaws 5B2021 and 6B2021 only.
    For: (13)Councillor Chu, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 5B2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 6B2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then returned to the Agenda to deal with Item 9.2.1.


7.7 Open-Pit Coal Mining in the Rocky Mountains Easter Slopes Update (Verbal), UCS2021-0174

7.9 Annual Principal Corporate Risk Report, AC2021-0037

This item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

A Presentation entitled "11.3.1 Bill 7 Property Tax Incentives Update" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report C2021-0197.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2021-0197, the following be adopted:
    That Council direct Intergovernmental and Corporate Strategy to advance the approach described in the presentation and report back to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee by Q3 2021.

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

    Council then dealt with Item 12.1.1.


Council reconvened at 1:03 p.m. on 2021 February 09 with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

Mayor Nenshi acknowledged the passing of Barry Pashak.

ROLL CALL:

Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Mayor Nenshi.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report C2021-0116:

  • A presentation entitled "CMRB Growth and Servicing Plan: Member Municipality Council Presentations"; and
  • A confidential presentation
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 23 (Local public body confidences) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 2:33 p.m. on 2021 February 09, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Item:

    • 11.3.2 Update of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Growth and Servicing Plans, C2021-0116
    • 14.3.1 Legal Update #2 and Amendment to City Solicitor Bylaw 48M2000, C2021-0231

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (3)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED

    ​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-0116:

    Clerks: T. Mowrey and A. Degrood. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: D. Morgan, C. Arthurs, N. Kuzmak, M. Atkinson, C. Blaschuk, I. Campbell, K. Cote, S. Dalgleish, C. Ferguson, A. Eaton, C. Male, D. Mercer, H. Oh, M. Rac, D. Shearer, N. Younger, S. Snell, M. Sheldrake, N. Zoldak, H. Galbraith, and M. Van Ham. 
     
    Council recessed at 3:20 p.m. on 2021 February 09 and reconvened in Public Meeting at 3:52 p.m. on 2021 February 09 with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.
     
    ROLL CALL:
     
    Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, and Mayor Nenshi.
    Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Woolley (rejoined the Remote Meeting at 3:57 p.m. on 2021 February 09) and Councillor Farrell.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That Council rise and report on Item 11.3.2.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report C2021-0116, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the public and confidential presentations for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting presentation, Attachment 1 and discussion remain confidential under Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 23 (Local public body confidences) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed 2031 February 8.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (9)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 14.3.1.


This item was dealt with following Item 11.3.1.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That with respect to Report C2021-0207, the following be adopted:

    That Council give:

    1. Borrowing Bylaw 1B2021 first, second and third readings; and
    2. Borrowing Bylaws 2B2021 to 4B2021 inclusive and Loan Bylaw 5M2021 first reading.
    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (1)Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 1B2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 1B2021 be read a second time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 1B2021 a third time.

    MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Bylaw 1B2021 be read a third time.

    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (1)Councillor Colley-Urquhart
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 2B2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 3B2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 4B2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 5M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    Against: Councillor Colley-Urquhart

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged Information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 11:22 a.m. on 2021 February 08, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

    • 7.6 Regulatory Update (Verbal)
    • 14.2.1 Legal Update (Verbal), C2021-0196

    And further, that Council recess at 12:00 p.m. on 2021 February 08, to reconvene in Public Meeting at 1:15 p.m. on 2021 February 08.

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

    Council reconvened in public meeting at 1:20 p.m. on 2021 February 08 with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL
    Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, and Mayor Nenshi


  • Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council Rise and Report. Council first reported on Item 7.6, followed by 14.2.1.

    MOTION CARRIED

7.6 Regulatory Update (Verbal), GPT2021-0131

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-0196:

Clerks: T. Mowrey and M.A. Cario. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, C. Male, D. Morgan, and M. Thompson.
  • Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2021-0196, the following be adopted:
    That Council:

    Direct that the closed meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (1)Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then returned to the Agenda at Item 8.1.


This item was dealt with following Item 8.1.7.

  • Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 4:29 p.m. on 2021 February 08, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

    • 14.2.2 Addressing Racism (Verbal), C2021-0202
    • 14.2.3 Labour Relations Update (Verbal), C2021-0211
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 5:54 p.m. on 2021 February 08 with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL:
    Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Mayor Nenshi
     
    Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Farrell (rejoined the Remote Meeting at 5:56 p.m.)

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That Council rise and report.

     

    MOTION CARRIED

    By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspend Section 78(1)(c) of the Procedure Bylaw in order to complete Items 14.2.2, 14.2.3 and 7.7 prior to the evening recess.


  • ​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-0202:

    Clerks: T. Mowrey and A. Degrood. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, C. Male, D. Morgan, M. Hulsker, S. Dongworth, K. Sveinunggaard, K. Mbolekwa, D. Hamilton, C. Sutherland, M. Munroe, R. Lehr, F. Chartrand, A. Unger, and A. Wedderburn.  
     
    A Presentation entitled "Addressing Racism (Verbal) C2021-0202" was distributed with respect to Report C2021-0202.
    Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2021-0202, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Receive the presentation for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    For: (13)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (1)Councillor Gondek
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Report C2021-0202, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council:

    Direct Administration to provide a public presentation at the 2021 February 10 Standing Policy Committee on Community and Protective Services.

    MOTION CARRIED

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-0211:

Clerks: T. Mowrey. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: K. Black, C. Male, D. Morgan, D. Hamilton. 
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2021-0211, the following be adopted:
    That Council:

    Direct that the closed meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    For: (12)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (2)Councillor Chu, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 7.7.


This Item was dealt with following the rise and report on Item 11.3.2.

Mayor Nenshi and Councillor Farrell each declared a Pecuniary Interest due to potential financial implications and abstained from voting and discussion with respect to Report C2021-0231. Mayor Nenshi and Councillor Farrell left the Remote Meeting at 3:55 p.m. on 2021 February 09.

Deputy Mayor Gondek assumed the Chair at 3:55 p.m. on 2021 February 09.

​The following documents were distributed upon rise and report with respect to Report C2021-0231:

  • A Cover Report entitled "Report re Legal update and amendment to City Solicitor Bylaw 48M2000";
  • An Attachment 1 entitled "Proposed Bylaw 8M2021";
  • An Attachment 2 entitled "Council Policy CC010";
  • An Attachment 3 entitled "Bylaw Number 48M2000"; and
  • An Attachment 4 entitled "Citation: Terrigno v Calgary (City), 2021 ABQB 41".
  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That pursuant to Section 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 4:01 p.m. on February 09, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Item:

    • 14.3.1 Legal Update #2 and Amendment to City Solicitor Bylaw 48M2000, C2021-0231

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (9)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (3)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED

    ​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2021-0231:

    Clerks: T. Mowrey and A. Degrood. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: E. Laidlaw, D. Lewis, and C. Male.
     
    By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council suspended Section 78(c) in order to complete the item prior to the dinner recess.
     
    Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 6:34 p.m. on 2021 February 09 with Deputy Mayor Gondek in the Chair.
    ROLL CALL:
    Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Deputy Mayor Gondek, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Magliocca.
    Absent from Roll Call: Mayor Nenshi and Councillor Farrell.

  • Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • The Chair ruled Councillor Farkas' proposed amendment to the amendment was out of order.

    "Moved by Councillor Farkas

    Seconded by Councillor Magliocca

    That the proposed amendment to replace recommendation 2 be amended by adding the following:

    The $175,000.00 would not apply to the claims related to Councillor misconduct from June 2020."

  • Councillor Farkas challenged the Chair's ruling.

    The Chair put the question:

    "That the ruling of the Chair be upheld."

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (9)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, and Councillor Carra
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report C2021-0231, Recommendation 2 be amended by replacing Recommendation 2 in its entirety with the following:

    That Council:

    "2. Confirm and approve retroactively the expenditure of external legal fees and disbursement of approximately $175,000.00 that were approved by the City Solicitor and General Counsel to defend Council Members pursuant to the March 2016 Policy Amendment.

    As an added measure of accountability, the City Manager is to confirm the expenditures were due to The City’s duty to defend, and if not, advise Council of next steps."

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (8)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (4)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Chu, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report C2021-0231, the following be adopted, as amended:

    That Council:

    1. Give three readings to the Proposed Bylaw 8M2021 in Attachment 1 to amend Bylaw 48M2000, the City Solicitor and General Counsel Bylaw.

    2. Confirm and approve retroactively the expenditure of external legal fees and disbursement of approximately $175,000.00 that were approved by the City Solicitor and General Counsel to defend Council Members pursuant to the March 2016 Policy Amendment.

    As an added measure of accountability, the City Manager is to confirm the expenditures were due to The City’s duty to defend, and if not, advise Council of next steps.

    3. Direct that the Report and Attachments be held confidential pursuant to Section 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,until such time as Council rises and reports on this matter.

    4.Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (8)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Demong
    Against: (4)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Chu, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 8M2021 be introduced and read a first time.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (8)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, and Councillor Carra
    Against: (4)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Carra

    That Bylaw 8M2021, be amended in Section 2 (D), by adding the words "or Council must be informed" following the word "necessary".

    For: (12)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 8M2021 be read a second time, as amended.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (9)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, and Councillor Carra
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 8M2021 a third time, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • That Bylaw 8M2021 be read a third time, as amended.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (9)Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Demong, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, and Councillor Carra
    Against: (3)Councillor Chu, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Magliocca
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Councillor Woolley rose on a Point of Order. 

    The Chair ruled on the Point of Order.

    Moved byCouncillor Sutherland
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Report C2021-2031, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council:

    Direct the City Manager and City Solicitor to develop a protocol to ensure accountability for decisions made to expend funds for external legal fees and disbursements in defending Council Members in legal proceedings, including reimbursement of such funds where appropriate, and report back to Council no later than the end of July 2021.

    For: (12)Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Demong
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Keating
    Seconded byCouncillor Davison

    That this Council adjourn at 7:38 p.m. on 2021 February 09 with Deputy Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    MOTION CARRIED
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