MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor G-C. Carra (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor C. Walcott
• Councillor E. Spencer
• Councillor K. Penner (Remote Participation)
• Councillor T. Wong
• Councillor J. Wyness (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Mian
• Councillor S. Sharp
• Councillor R. Pootmans
• Councillor P. Demong
• Councillor D. McLean
• Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor A. Chabot (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Chu
• Mayor J. Gondek

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager D. Duckworth
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager S. Dalgleish
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Legislative Advisor S. Lancashire

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Carra, and Mayor Gondek.

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Demong

2.

OPENING REMARKS

The following documents were distributed with respect to Opening Remarks:

• A presentation entitled "Barry Wayne Graham";
• A presentation entitled "Jim Button";
• A presentation entitled "Calgarians appointed to the Order of Canada July to December 2022";
• A presentation entitled "2023 Chinese Lunar New Year"; and
• A presentation entitled "February 2023 Black History Month".

Councillor Carra provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek acknowledged the passing of Barry Wayne Graham and Jim Button.

Mayor Gondek recognized Michael Douglas Hill, William George Sembo, and Mac Van Wielingen as recipients of the Order of Canada.

Councillor Wong recognized Chinese Lunar New Year.

Councillor Walcott recognized February as Black History Month.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

A presentation entitled "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" was distributed with respect to Item 3.1.

Mayor Gondek recognized 2023 January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Councillor Spencer introduced a group of Grade 6 students from Our Lady of the Rosary School (Ward 12) along with their teacher Sarah Landry.

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

None

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That the Agenda for the 2023 January 24 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, after amendment, by renaming Item 12.2.1, "Alberta Utilities Commission Regulatory Proceeding, C2023-0070", to “Alberta Utilities Commission Regulatory Proceeding (Verbal), C2023-0070".

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the following sets of Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of Council, 2022 December 13

6.2

Minutes of the Combined Meeting of Council, 2022 December 20

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

7.1.1

Deferral Request – Benefit Driven Procurement Report-back due Q4 2022, to return in Q2 2023, EC2022-1356

7.2

Update on Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 (MNAR3) Policy Implementation Guide (The Guide), EC2022-1274

7.3

Indigenous Gathering Place 2022 Q4 Update, EC2022-1337

7.4

City Manager’s Quarterly Report Q3-Q4 2022, EC2022-1229

7.5

Economic Development Update, EC2022-1211

7.6

Council Innovation Fund Virtual Reality Fire and Life Safety Education Pilot (Verbal), EC2022-1284

7.7

Service Improvement in 2023-2026, EC2022-1304

7.8

Harmony Wastewater Infrastructure Sub-Regional Servicing Strategy, IGA2022-1363

• MOTION CARRIED

7.9

Calgary Parking Policies Commercial Areas Update Report Due Q4 2022 to Q2 2023, IP2023-0022

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0022, the following be adopted:

  That Council defer the Calgary Parking Policies Commercial Area Update report due Q4 2022, to return by end of Q2 2023.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.2

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.2.1

2023 Business Improvement Area Budgets and Enabling Bylaws Report, C2023-0009

A presentation entitled "2023 Business Improvement Area Budgets & Enabling Bylaws" was distributed with respect to Report C2023-0009.

Councillor Wyness introduced a group of Grade 5 students from Ranchlands School (Ward 2) along with their teacher Susan McPhee.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2023-0009, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 3M2023 (2023 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Tax Bylaw, Attachment 2);
  2. Approve the proposed 2023 BIA budgets (Attachment 3) and, if budget amendments are needed, authorize each BIA board to amend its respective budget by:
     1. transferring amounts to or from a BIA board’s reserves, and
     2. transferring amounts between expenditures so long as the amount of the total expenditures is not increased; and
  3. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 4M2023 (2023 BIA Tax Rates Bylaw, Attachment 4).

  For: (14)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 3M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 3M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 3M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 3M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 4M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 4M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 4M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 4M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.2.2

Administrative Penalties System Program Update, C2023-0101

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Report C2023-0101, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct Administration to:

  1. Conclude the Administration Penalties System Program and continue to rely on the Provincial Traffic Court for adjudication of bylaw offence appeals;
  2. Continue dialogue and relationship building with the Government of Alberta and look for opportunities to participate in future Alberta Justice reform initiatives that support equity in access to justice for Calgarians, and/or efficiencies for The City of Calgary;
  3. Relinquish the $275K allocated from the Council Innovation Fund to support Administrative Penalties System Program implementation; and
  4. Return to Council with further information or recommendations when there are significant impacts from changes to the effectiveness or efficiency of Provincial Traffic Court, or opportunities to improve bylaw offence appeal adjudication processes.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.2.3

Anti-Racism Program Update, C2023-0091

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report C2023-0091:

• A revised Attachment 4; and
• A presentation entitled "Community Equity Corporation".

Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 11:22 a.m. and Deputy Mayor Dhaliwal assumed the Chair.

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 11:24 a.m.

By General Consent, Council modified the lunch recess to begin following the completion of Item 9.2.3.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report C2023-0091, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council receive this report and the revised presentation for the Corporate Record.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 12:03 p.m. and reconvened at 1:19 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, and Mayor Gondek

  
  

9.2.4

Procedure Bylaw Amendments – Council Committee Agenda Setting, C2023-0008

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report C2023-0008, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 2M2023 to amend Procedure Bylaw 35M2017.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 2M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 2M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 2M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 2M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.2.5

Vehicle-for-Hire Update Presentation (Verbal), C2023-0089

A presentation entitled "Regular Meeting of Council: Verbal Update on The City’s Vehicle for Hire (Livery) Industry" was distributed with respect to Report C2023-0089.

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0089, the Recommendation be amended by adding a new Recommendation 2 as follows:

  2. Direct Administration to undertake a review of Livery Transport Services to modernize the mandate of the business unit and identify areas for improvement, including, but not limited to:

  • viability and legality of creating equity through a driver-only plate system that removes plate ownership by brokers;
  • coordination of license renewals with plate renewals;
  • creation of an Industry-City working group (similar to the Planning & Development model) to ensure that lived experience of drivers is incorporated into decision-making;
  • strengthening the accessible vehicle model to further serve the needs of riders with mobility challenges;
  • viability of creating a central dispatch model for taxis as vehicles for hire;
  • addressing the gap between vehicle for hire options - specifically taxis and transportation network company (TNC) vehicles, through ideas like dispatching models, technology systems, fare prices, upfront pricing or platform sharing;
  • predictive modelling identifying the relationship between vehicle for hire providers (taxis, TNC vehicles, wheelchair accessible vehicles, Calgary Transit Access, specialized transportation providers) and the role of The City of Calgary as a regulator;

  returning to Community Development Committee with recommendations for improvement by end of Q3 2023.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0089, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the presentation for the Corporate Record; and

  2. Direct Administration to undertake a review of Livery Transport Services to modernize the mandate of the business unit and identify areas for improvement, including, but not limited to:

  • viability and legality of creating equity through a driver-only plate system that removes plate ownership by brokers;
  • coordination of license renewals with plate renewals;
  • creation of an Industry-City working group (similar to the Planning & Development model) to ensure that lived experience of drivers is incorporated into decision-making;
  • strengthening the accessible vehicle model to further serve the needs of riders with mobility challenges;
  • viability of creating a central dispatch model for taxis as vehicles for hire;
  • addressing the gap between vehicle for hire options - specifically taxis and transportation network company (TNC) vehicles, through ideas like dispatching models, technology systems, fare prices, upfront pricing or platform sharing;
  • predictive modelling identifying the relationship between vehicle for hire providers (taxis, TNC vehicles, wheelchair accessible vehicles, Calgary Transit Access, specialized transportation providers) and the role of The City of Calgary as a regulator;

  returning to Community Development Committee with recommendations for improvement by end of Q3 2023.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.2.6

2022 Group One Local Improvement Projects – Amended, C2023-0098

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report C2023-0098, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve an increase of $520,677.31 in 2022 budget appropriation to Capital Program 147-148, totaling $5,897,634.31; and
  2. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 2R2022.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 2R2022 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 2R2022 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 2R2022 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 2R2022 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.3.1

Notice of Motion - Establishment of a Remuneration and Expense Policy for Council - Established Boards, Commissions, and Committees, EC2022-1371

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-1371, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL

  1. Direct Administration to return to Executive Committee by Q1 2024 with an equitable remuneration and expense policy applying to all Council-established BCCs that have Public Members appointed by Council where The City is responsible for the payment of renumeration and expense which incorporates:

  • • A consideration of the unique mandates, terms of reference and legislated requirements that apply to tribunals and other BCCs; and
    • Best practices identified through a scan of remuneration and expense policies and practices for volunteer Public Members in comparable jurisdictions and organizations; and
    • Input from Boards, Commissions, and Committees on the draft policy, before it is presented to Council;

  And further be it resolved,

  That Council directs Administration to return to Council through Executive Committee no later than Q2 2023 with a list of BCCs to be considered for disbandment.

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-1371, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Disband the Foothills Athletic Park Redevelopment Assessment Committee effective 2023 January 31^st and thank Members for their service;
  2. Direct Administration to bring a proposed bylaw to establish a new Multisport Fieldhouse Committee to the 2023 February 14 Regular Meeting of Council; and
  3. Direct Administration to bring forward appointment preferences from Members of Council, and recommendations for Administration appointments from the City Manager to the new Multisport Fieldhouse Committee to the 2023 February 14 Regular Meeting of Council.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.2

Notice of Motion - Unattached Catalytic Converters, EC2022-1373

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Notion of Motion EC2022-1373, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL

  Direct Administration to return no later than Q2 2023 to:

  1. Bring forward amendments to the Business License Bylaw and other regulations as appropriate, to regulate any person or business in possession of a catalytic converter, including establishing a fine amount that is an effective deterrent and is proportionate to the severity of the problem of a stolen catalytic converter.
  2. Bring forward any other strategies or programs to reduce the theft of catalytic converters.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

10.1.1

Bylaw Tabulation 48M2022, C2023-0085

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2023-0085, the following be adopted:

  That Council give Bylaw 48M2022 second and third readings.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 48M2022 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 48M2022 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor McLean

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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 2:32 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Item:

  • 12.2.1 Alberta Utilities Commission Regulatory Proceeding (Verbal), C2023-0070

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Wyness (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 2:40 p.m.

  Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the Closed Meeting at 2:58 p.m.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 3:04 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, and Mayor Gondek

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Alberta Utilities Commission Regulatory Proceeding (Verbal), C2023-0070

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0070:

Clerks: K. Martin and C. Nelson. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and L. Davies. Advice: D. Morgan, M. Thompson, S. Dalgleish, K. Black, C. Male, and C. Arthurs. 

A confidential presentation entitled "Alberta Utilities Commission Regulatory Proceeding" was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0070.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0070, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the presentation and discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

None

14.

BRIEFINGS

None

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That this Council adjourn at 3:07 p.m.

   

  MOTION CARRIED