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:

Acting City Manager B. Stevens

Chief Financial Officer E. Sawyer

General Manager S. Dalgleish

General Manager K. Hanson

General Manager M. Logan

General Manager R. Pritchard

General Manager R. Stanley

City Solicitor G. Cole

City Clerk S. Gray

1.

OPENING

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

2.

PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)

UNITED WAY 2015 EMPLOYEES' CAMPAIGN CHEQUE PRESENTATION

Mayor Nenshi began by advising that the City of Calgary 2015 Employees’ United Way campaign was nominated for two Spirits of Gold Awards from the United Way.  On behalf of Members of Council, the Mayor congratulated Campaign Leader, Kyle Riva on winning the People Power Award, which recognizes a person who has exceeded expectations and created a greater awareness of United Way in the community through their personal involvement and initiative. The Mayor invited Executive Sponsor of the Campaign, Rob Pritchard, General Manager, Utilities and Environmental Protection, to come forward to present the cheque to the United Way of Calgary and Area.

General Manager Pritchard stated that the 2015 City of Calgary Employees’ United Way Campaign demonstrated the incredible generosity of City employees who raised over $467,000. He advised that the campaign raised the highest amount of dollars in any of our employee campaigns for the second year in a row. General Manager Pritchard expressed special thanks to the following: Members of Council, City Manager Jeff Fielding, the Administrative Leadership Team, the 47 Employee Campaign Coordinators, City employees who found ways to participate, and to Kyle Riva, the Campaign Lead.

Karen Young, Chief Operating Officer of the United Way of Calgary and Area came forward to receive the cheque, presented by Mayor Nenshi and General Manager Rob Pritchard. Karen Young, on behalf of the United Way, expressed her appreciation to City Council, Mayor Nenshi, and City employees for their support and partnership with the United Way in continuing to make Calgary great for everyone.

Mayor Nenshi, on behalf of Members of Council, thanked General Manager Rob Pritchard and his colleagues at The City of Calgary for their work in making a difference in the 2015 United Way campaign.

RECOGNITIONS

Official Welcoming Ceremony

Mayor Nenshi announced the success of Calgary’s official welcoming ceremony, which was held in the municipal building atrium on Saturday, March 12^th. The event officially welcomed newcomers in Calgary including nearly 1,000 Syrian refugee families. Mayor Nenshi noted the overwhelming generosity of the Calgary community, and the volunteers and agencies who came together for this event. He also acknowledged the work done by city staff, led by a team from the Mayor’s Office, City Clerk’s Protocol, Calgary Neighborhoods and Calgary Transit. Mayor Nenshi stated how this event was a wonderful example of what happens when an organization comes together with one common goal, to welcome Calgary’s newcomers from Syria and from all over the world.

Calgary Athletic Team Success

Mayor Nenshi offered congratulations to the women’s professional hockey team, the Calgary Inferno, on their first Clarkson Cup win yesterday. They defeated the Montreal Canadiennes with a final score of 8-3 at the Canadian Tire Centre to capture their first CWHL title.

Mayor Nenshi also acknowledged Kevin Koe from the Calgary Glencoe Club, on his team’s win in the championship game of the Tim Hortons Brier on Sunday evening.

World Record Attempt

Councillor Magliocca relayed his participation on the Calgary Fire Fighter’s fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society which was also a Guinness world record attempt for most heads shaved simultaneously. (Pictures were presented on the viewing screens.) He stated that there were over 325 firefighters with their family and friends who participated to raise more than $125,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.  Councilllor Magliocca encouraged everyone to visit the website cancer.ca/yycfire as donations are still being accepted.

3.

QUESTION PERIOD

(1)          Early Street Sweeping (Councillor Pootmans)

With the early warm weather being experienced, city crews seem to be sweeping streets when we would normally be clearing them of snow. How long will spring street cleaning take and what are the budget implications of being able to commence street sweeping so early?

Mac Logan, General Manager, Transportation, responded that the early launch of street sweeping was done in a very thoughtful manner. To date, the City has cleared over 3,000 kilometers which is approximately 21% of the road network, beginning with high-priority routes. General Manager Logan stated that the net benefit of early street sweeping includes a positive environmental impact. By sweeping up road debris now, it is kept out of storm sewers and ponds, and will not seep into the rivers with typical late spring storms. He added that the early cleanup work allows the Calgary Roads Department to keep their regular crews out on the streets, at no additional cost, doing work that is valued by the communities. A third benefit is that when the regular spring cleanup work begins on April 3, there will be cost savings realized from having to run fewer night shifts. General Manager Logan indicated that the spring street sweeping would be concluded faster than in recent years, barring any severe weather between now and April.

(2)          Clarity on the SW BRT Ridership Numbers (Councillor Chu)

A hot issue in the news lately has been the proposed Southwest Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). I was looking at a report on ridership and noticed that the forecasted numbers are pretty high. Through my own research, I came across a YouTube video that had filmed city buses at different times of the day. In the video, some buses were shown busy and some empty. How can we convey the message to the general public that we actually do have the numbers? Can we share our ridership data with the public?

Mac Logan, General Manager, Transportation, indicated that he has also viewed a short video online, which filmed buses at Rockyview General Hospital. He responded there are bus routes both with full ridership and some not as full, either because they are not as frequent or not as direct as transit users would like. He indicated that the work done in creating the ridership forecasts referenced by Councillor Chu, is based on current population (both by number of people and by age) in areas along the proposed Southwest BRT, and then those numbers are projected out to 2024, 2029, and 2039. Communities in those areas are showing slow growth and a stable population level. General Manager Logan elaborated that forecasting data is gathered on where trips start and where they end, how long those trips take, and also the projected ridership growth due to future redevelopments, such as in Glenmore Landing, Currie Barracks, Rockyview General Hospital and Mount Royal University. Statistics show that less than half of the trips started in the deep south of the city go downtown. So the Southwest Transitway that connects some of these key destinations is a route that people desire today, but perhaps they don’t ride it today because the route is 60 to 90 minutes. Those trips will be cut down to 30 minutes with the BRT. These are all factors used to predict future ridership, and the information gathered has been shared with the public.

RECOGNITION

On behalf of Members of Council, Mayor Nenshi congratulated Councillor Colley-Urquhart on receipt of a Centennial Award from the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA).

4.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding an item of Urgent Business, 11.2, entitled “Green Sheet, Re: Reschedule of Start Time of 2016 April 14 Audit Committee Meeting”.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Farrell, that the Agenda for today's meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding an item of Urgent Business, In Camera, 13.1, entitled “Integrity Commissioner Selection Committee Report,

C2016-0246”.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Chu, that the Agenda for today's meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding an item of Urgent Business In Camera, 13.2, entitled “Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2016-0013”.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that the Agenda for today's meeting, as amended, be further amended by adding an item of Urgent Business, 11.1, entitled “Reserve Bids For Properties in the 2016 Tax Sale, File No: 2016 Tax Sale (JM), LAS2016-45”.

CARRIED

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that the Agenda for today's meeting, as amended, be further amended by bringing forward and tabling Item 12.2, Report C2016-0242 and Item 13.1, Report C2016-0246, to be dealt with, In Camera, as the first two items of business following Confirmation of the Minutes.

CARRIED

CONFIRM AGENDA, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that the Agenda for the 2016 March 14 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended, as follows:

ADD URGENT BUSINESS:

11.1     RESERVE BIDS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE 2016 TAX SALE, FILE NO: 2016 TAX SALE (JM), LAS2016-45

11.2     GREEN SHEET RE: RESCHEDULE OF START TIME OF 2016 APRIL 14 AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, (COUNCILLOR POOTMANS)

ADD URGENT BUSINESS, IN CAMERA:

13.1     INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER SELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT, C2016-0246

13.2     LEGAL BRIEFING (VERBAL), VR2016-0013

BRING FORWARD AND TABLE, TO BE DEALT WITH, IN CAMERA, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES:

12.2     CALGARY CONVENTION CENTRE AUTHORITY 2016 NOMINATIONS REPORT, C2016-0242

13.1     INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER SELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT, C2016-0246

CARRIED

5.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1

MINUTES OF THE STRATEGIC MEETING OF COUNCIL, 2016 FEBRUARY 29

CONFIRM MINUTES, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that the Minutes of the Strategic Meeting of Council, held on 2016 February 29, be confirmed.

CARRIED  

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act and Sections 17(1), 19, 19(1), 24(1)(a) and (d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 9:56 a.m., in the Council Lounge, in order to consider confidential matters with respect to Reports C2016-0242 and C2016-0246.

CARRIED

The Committee of the Whole recessed In Camera and reconvened in the Council Chamber at 10:39 a.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

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

CARRIED

12.2

CALGARY CONVENTION CENTRE AUTHORITY 2016 NOMINATIONS REPORT, C2016-0242

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Administration and with the concurrence of the Chair, the City Clerk distributed copies, In Camera, of a document entitled “Experience and Skills Matrix” with respect to Report C2016-0242, which is to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1) and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that with respect to Report C2016-0242, the following be adopted, after amendment:

That Council:

1.    Receive this report for information;

2.    Appoint the following citizen members to the Calgary Convention Centre Authority for a four-year term commencing 2016 April 04 and expiring at the 2019 Organizational Meeting of Council:

a)    Gillian Basford,

b)    Wellington Holbrook, and

c)    Greg Yont;

3.    Direct that the Report only without Attachments be released as a public document after Council rises and reports with respect to this item;

4.    Direct that Attachment 1 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1) and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until the third parties consent in writing to their personal information being released; and

5.    Direct that the distribution and In Camera discussion remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1) and 19 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

On behalf of Members of Council, Councillor Colley-Urquhart expressed thanks to Mr. Thomas Bornhorst and members of the Convention Centre Authority Board of Directors, for their hard work on governance matters over the last few months.

13.1

INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER SELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT, C2016-0246

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Farrell, that with respect to Report C2016-0246, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Adopt the Selection Committee For the Integrity Commissioner Recommendations 1-5, contained in the Report;

2.    Direct that this Report and the Recommendations remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1), 19(1), 24(1)(a) and (d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until such time as all agreements referred to in Recommendation 2 are signed; and

3.    Direct that the Attachment and In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1), 19(1), 24(1)(a) and (d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

On behalf of Members of Council, Councillor Pootmans thanked Mr. Bruce Day and the members of the Selection Committee for the Integrity Commissioner, for their outstanding work. Councillor Pootmans also expressed thanks to Glenda Cole, City Solicitor, for her support through the selection process. He indicated that the applicants to this position were of exceptionally high quality.

Mayor Nenshi also thanked external advisor Tim Hamilton of Boyden Global Executive Search. He advised that once contracts are finalized, the Mayor would make an announcement, likely at the next meeting of Council.

6.

CONSENT AGENDA

6.1

LGTF 2014-2017 WORK PLAN Q1 2016 UPDATE, LGT2016-0132

6.3

CALGARY TREE DISASTER - RECOVERY AND RESTORATION ANNUAL UPDATE, CPS2016-0202

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Committee Recommendations contained in the following Reports, be adopted in an omnibus motion:

LGTF 2014-2017 WORK PLAN Q1 2016 UPDATE, LGT2016-0132

CALGARY TREE DISASTER - RECOVERY AND RESTORATION ANNUAL UPDATE, CPS2016-0202

CARRIED

6.2

2016 CRIME PREVENTION INVESTMENT PLAN FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS, CPS2016-0149

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the SPC on Community and Protective Services Recommendation contained in Report CPS2016-0149 be adopted, as follows:

That Council approve the 2016 Crime Prevention Investment Plan allocations identified in Attachment 1.

CARRIED

END CONSENT AGENDA

7.

TABLED REPORT(S)

(including additional related/supplementary reports)

There were no Tabled Reports for this Meeting.

8.

ITEMS FROM ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

8.1

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S)

8.1.1

COST ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO FOIP REQUESTS  2015 Q3 & 4, C2016-0091

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Stevenson, that the Administration Recommendation contained in Report C2016-0091 be adopted, as follows:

That Council receive this Report for information.

CARRIED

8.1.2

PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE WARD BOUNDARY SCENARIO, C2016-0153

DISTRIBUTION

With the concurrence of Mayor Nenshi, the City Clerk distributed large-scale, colour versions of the following three maps:

• “Proposed Final Scenario”, contained in Attachment 1;
• “Proposed Alternative Final Scenario”, contained in Attachment 2; and
• “MDP Urban Structure with Ward Overlay”, contained in Attachment 2.

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Jones that, with respect to Recommendation 1.b. contained in Report C2016-0153, the Returning Officer’s ward boundary scenario contained in Attachment 2, be amended by moving the community of Royal Vista from Ward 2 to Ward 1, and by moving Residual Area 02A from Ward 2 to Ward 1.

CARRIED

Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 11:28 a.m. in order to participate in the debate on Report C2016-0153, and Acting Mayor Keating assumed the Chair.

POINT OF PRIVILEGE

After vacating the Chair, Mayor Nenshi rose on a Point of Privilege with respect to Councillor Chu’s comments on the motives of other Members of Council with respect to a proposed amendment.

Acting Mayor Keating called Councillor Chu to order, pursuant to Sections 68(3) and 71 of the Procedure Bylaw 44M2006, as amended. Acting Mayor Keating advised Councillor Chu that his comments should be limited to his own opinion of the proposed motion, and should not reflect upon the motivation of other Members of Council.

AMENDMENT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that with respect to Recommendation 1.b. contained in Report C2016-0153, the Returning Officer’s ward boundary scenario contained in Attachment 2, as amended, be further amended by moving the community of Sandstone from Ward 4 to Ward 3.

RECORDED VOTE

For:

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

Against:

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

R. Jones, B. Pincott, S. Keating

MOTION LOST

ADOPT, AS AMENDED, Moved by Councillor Demong, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that the Returning Officer’s Recommendations contained in Report C2016-0153 be adopted, as amended, as follows:

That Council:

1.b.   Adopt the Returning Officer’s ward boundary scenario presented in Attachment 2 to C2016-0153, to take effect on General Election day 2017, after amendment to the ward boundary scenario, by moving the community of Royal Vista from Ward 2 to Ward 1, and by moving Residual Area 02A from Ward 2 to Ward 1.

2.      Direct the Returning Officer to return with a bylaw to amend Bylaw 19M91 Ward Boundary Bylaw no later than 2016 May 16; and

3.      Direct the Returning Officer to amend Council Policy CC017, to reflect the change in the Council term of office to four years and a major review every two election cycles and obtain input from Members of Council on other potential changes.

RECORDED VOTE

For:

E. Woolley, W. Sutherland, D. Farrell, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, S. Chu,

J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, R. Jones, B. Pincott, S. Keating

Against:

A. Chabot, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 11:40 a.m. and Councillor Keating returned to his regular seat in Council.

MOTION ARISING, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to Report C2016-0153, Council direct Administration to explore the historical boundaries of the Community of Bridgeland-Riverside with regard to the bottom lands west of Edmonton Trail and if appropriate, bring back community boundary changes in conjunction with the Ward Boundary Bylaw.

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

R. Jones, J. Magliocca, G-C. Carra, N. Nenshi

Against:

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, D. Farrell, S. Keating, B. Pincott, R. Pootmans,

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

MOTION LOST

8.1.3

2016 GROUP ONE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, C2016-0178

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2016-0178 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Increase budget and appropriation to Roads Capital Program 147-148 by $2,823,666 in 2016; and

2.    Give three readings to Bylaw 1R2016; and

3.    Give three readings to Bylaw 2R2016.

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that Bylaw 1R2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize:

•     The Construction of the Local Improvements as Described Within the Attached Schedule “A’; and

•     The Imposing of a Special Assessment Against the Properties Affected by the Construction of the Local Improvements; and

•     The Issuing of a Debenture or Debentures Not Exceeding a Cumulative Value of $3,068,060.00,

be introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED

SECOND, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that Bylaw 1R2016 be read a second time.

CARRIED

AUTHORIZATION, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that authorization now be given to read Bylaw 1R2016 a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that Bylaw 1R2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize:

•     The Construction of the Local Improvements as Described Within the Attached Schedule “A’; and

•     The Imposing of a Special Assessment Against the Properties Affected by the Construction of the Local Improvements; and

•     The Issuing of a Debenture or Debentures Not Exceeding a Cumulative Value of $3,068,060.00,

 be read a third time.

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that Bylaw 2R2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize:

•     The Construction of the Local Improvements as Described Within the Attached Schedule “A’; and

•     The Imposing of a Special Assessment Against the Properties Affected by the Construction of the Local Improvements; and

•     The Issuing of a Debenture or Debentures Not Exceeding a Cumulative Value of $257,718.00,

be introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED

SECOND, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that Bylaw 2R2016 be read a second time.

CARRIED

AUTHORIZATION, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that authorization now be given to read Bylaw 2R2016 a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Chabot, Seconded by Councillor Jones, that Bylaw 2R2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize:

•       The Construction of the Local Improvements as Described Within the Attached Schedule “A’; and

•       The Imposing of a Special Assessment Against the Properties Affected by the Construction of the Local Improvements; and

•       The Issuing of a Debenture or Debentures Not Exceeding a Cumulative Value of $257,718.00,

 be read a third time.

CARRIED

8.1.4

2016 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT BYLAWS FOR STEPHEN AVENUE MALL AND BARCLAY MALL, C2016-0179

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the Administration Recommendations contained in Report C2016-0179 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Give three readings to Bylaw 1L2016; and

2.    Give three readings to Bylaw 2L2016.

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 1L2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize:

•       The Enhanced Maintenance of Stephen Avenue Mall to be Undertaken as a Local Improvement During the Calendar Year 2016; and

•       The Levying of a Special Assessment in 2017 Against the Benefiting Properties,

 be introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED

SECOND, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 1L2016 be read a second time.

CARRIED

AUTHORIZATION, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that authorization now be given to read Bylaw 1L2016 a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 1L2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize:

•       The Enhanced Maintenance of Stephen Avenue Mall to be Undertaken as a Local Improvement During the Calendar Year 2016; and

•       The Levying of a Special Assessment in 2017 Against the Benefiting Properties,

 be read a third time.

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 2L2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize:

•       The Enhanced Maintenance of Barclay Mall to be Undertaken as a Local Improvement During the Calendar Year 2016; and

•       The Levying of a Special Assessment in 2017 Against the Benefiting Properties,

be introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED

SECOND, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 2L2016 be read a second time.

CARRIED

AUTHORIZATION, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that authorization now be given to read Bylaw 2L2016 a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 2L2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Authorize:

•       The Enhanced Maintenance of Barclay Mall to be Undertaken as a Local Improvement During the Calendar Year 2016; and

•       The Levying of a Special Assessment in 2017 Against the Benefiting Properties,

be read a third time.

CARRIED

8.2

REPORT OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPC ON COMMUNITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

8.2.1

AMENDMENT TO FIRE OPERATIONS AND FEES BYLAW 55M2014,

CPS2016-0083

TABLE, Moved by Councillor Magliocca, Seconded by Councillor Demong, that Report CPS2016-0083 be tabled to the In Camera portion of the Meeting.

CARRIED

Note:      This item was discussed during the In Camera portion of today’s Agenda pursuant to Section 27(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that the SPC on Community and Protective Services Recommendation contained in Report CPS2016-0083 be adopted, after amendment, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Give three readings to the Proposed Bylaw 18M2016, to Amend Bylaw 55M2014, the City of Calgary Fire Operations and Fees Bylaw; and

2.    Direct that the In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 27(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 18M2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Amend Bylaw 55M2014, the Fire Operations and Fees Bylaw, be introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED

SECOND, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 18M2016 be read a second time.

CARRIED

AUTHORIZATION, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that authorization now be given to read Bylaw 18M2016 a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Bylaw 18M2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Amend Bylaw 55M2014, the Fire Operations and Fees Bylaw, be read a third time.

CARRIED

RECESS

Council recessed at 12:00 p.m., to reconvene at 1:15 p.m.

Council reconvened at 1:18 p.m., with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

8.2.2

CALGARY PARKS PROPOSED ENHANCED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM REVIEW, CPS2016-0198

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that SPC on Community and Protective Services Recommendation 1 contained in Report CPS2016-0198 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

1.    Receive this report for information;

Opposed:     W. Sutherland

CARRIED  

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that SPC on Community and Protective Services Recommendation 2 contained in Report CPS2016-0198 be adopted, as follows:

That Council:

2.    Direct Administration to report back on the program review and future state options no later than Q1 2017.

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

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

N. Nenshi

Against:

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

CARRIED

8.2.3

PROPOSED 2016 SPECIAL TAX BYLAW, CPS2016-0199

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that the SPC on Community and Protective Services Recommendation contained in Report CPS2016-0199 be adopted, as follows:

That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 19M2016, the 2016 Special Tax Bylaw.

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, G-C. Carra, S. Chu,

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating

Against:

B. Pincott, E. Woolley, A. Chabot, D. Farrell, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

INTRODUCE, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that Bylaw 19M2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary Authorizing the Imposition of a 2016 Special Tax for Communities in the City of Calgary, be introduced and read a first time.

VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS

For:

J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, G-C. Carra, S. Chu,

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating

Against:

B. Pincott, E. Woolley, A. Chabot, D. Farrell, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

SECOND, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that Bylaw 19M2016 be read a second time.

VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS

For:

J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, G-C. Carra, S. Chu,

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating

Against:

B. Pincott, E. Woolley, A. Chabot, D. Farrell, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

AUTHORIZATION, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that authorization now be given to read Bylaw 19M2016 a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Sutherland, that Bylaw 19M2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary Authorizing the Imposition of a 2016 Special Tax for Communities in the City of Calgary, be read a third time.

VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS

For:

J. Magliocca, R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, G-C. Carra, S. Chu,

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating

Against:

B. Pincott, E. Woolley, A. Chabot, D. Farrell, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

MOTION ARISING, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that with respect to Report CPS2016-0199, Council direct Administration as part of the Mid-Cycle budget review, to review our city-wide Parks standards and bring options and associated costs back to Council.

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, A. Chabot, D. Farrell, R. Jones, B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, N. Nenshi

Against:

W. Sutherland, S. Chu, D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, S. Keating, J. Magliocca,

J. Stevenson

CARRIED

9.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

(related to Regular Meeting issues)

9.1

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

9.1.1

MOTION TO ALLOW FOR THE DISCRETIONARY USE OF 'CHILD CARE SERVICES' IN CITY OF CALGARY OWNED BUILDINGS (COUNCILLOR CARRA AND COUNCILLOR PINCOTT), NM2016-11

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Councillors Carra and Pincott’s Motion, NM2016-11 be adopted in part, as follows:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to bring forward a replacement Direct Control District to Bylaw #28Z2003 to include ‘Child Care Services’ as a Discretionary Use;

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, W. Sutherland, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, D. Colley-Urquhart,

P. Demong, D. Farrell, R. Jones, S. Keating, N. Nenshi

Against:

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

CARRIED  

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Councillors Carra and Pincott’s Motion, NM2016-11 be adopted in part, as follows:

AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Administration prepare a report summarizing the potential to allow for all future City of Calgary buildings to include spaces that allow for ‘Child Care Services’ and the feasibility of allowing current City of Calgary buildings to incorporate ‘Child Care Services’ under Discretionary Use.

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

G-C. Carra, A. Chabot, D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, D. Farrell, R. Jones, S. Keating,

B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, W. Sutherland, E. Woolley, N. Nenshi

Against:

S. Chu, J. Magliocca, J. Stevenson

CARRIED

10.

BYLAW TABULATION(S)

10.1

BYLAW TABULATION FOR POLICY AMENDMENT AND LAND USE AMENDMENT, EAU CLAIRE (WARD 7), 2 AVENUE SW AND 2 STREET SW, BYLAWS 8P2016 AND 38D2016

10.1.1

BYLAW 8P2016, THIRD READING

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 8P2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Amend the Eau Claire Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw 2P95, be read a third time.

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, A. Chabot, S. Chu,

D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating, J. Magliocca

Against:

D. Farrell, B. Pincott, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

10.1.2

BYLAW 38D2016, THIRD READING

THIRD, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that Bylaw 38D2016, Being a Bylaw of The City of Calgary to Amend the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 (Land Use Amendment LOC2015-0101), be read a third time, as amended in Schedule B, as follows:

On page 4 of 4, DC Direct Control District, by deleting Section 7, Floor Area Ratio, in its entirety and by substituting with the following:

“7   (1)     The maximum floor area ratio:

(a)      is 3.0;

(b)      may be increased in accordance with the incentive provisions contained in Part 13, Division 3 of the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007; and

(c)      the maximum floor area ratio is 14.0.

(2)     The minimum floor area ratio for a use contained in the Residential Group of Schedule A of Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 is 1.4.”

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

A. Chabot, S. Chu, D. Colley-Urquhart, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating, J. Magliocca,

R. Pootmans, J. Stevenson, W. Sutherland, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, 

Against:

D. Farrell, B. Pincott, N. Nenshi

CARRIED

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

RESERVE BIDS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE 2016 TAX SALE, FILE NO: 2016 TAX SALE (JM), LAS2016-45

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that the Land and Asset Strategy Committee Recommendations contained in Report LAS2016-45 be adopted, as follows:

That Council approve the Reserve Bids for Properties in the 2016 Tax Sale as outlined in Attachment 1.

CARRIED

11.2

GREEN SHEET RE: RESCHEDULE OF START TIME OF 2016 APRIL 14 AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING (COUNCILLOR POOTMANS)

RECONSIDER, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Council reconsider its decision contained in the Minutes of the 2015 October 19 Organizational Meeting of Council, with respect to the Audit Committee Meeting scheduled for 2016 April 14.

CARRIED

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that Councillor Pootmans’ Motion, “Green Sheet Re: Reschedule of Start Time of 2016 April 14 Audit Committee Meeting”, be adopted, as follows:

WHEREAS the 2016 April 14 Regular Meeting of the Audit Committee is scheduled to be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Engineering Traditions Committee Room;

AND WHEREAS the Chair of the Audit Committee wishes to reschedule the meeting to

9:30 a.m. on 2016 April 14 in the Engineering Traditions Committee Room;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2016 April 14 Regular Meeting of the Audit committee be rescheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. in the Engineering Traditions Committee Room.

CARRIED

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Mayor Nenshi declared his intention to leave the upcoming In Camera session, on a pecuniary interest pertaining to Item 13.2, Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2016-0013.

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act and Sections 17(1), 17(4)(d), 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) and (b)(i), 25(1)(b) and (c), 27(1) and 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 2:08 p.m., in the Corporate Boardroom, in order to consider several confidential matters.

CARRIED

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Mayor Nenshi abstained from discussion, In Camera.

Item: Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2016-0013

Reason: Litigation involving Mayor Nenshi

Time left the Corporate Boardroom: 4:38 p.m.

Deputy Mayor Demong assumed the Chair, In Camera.

The Committee of the Whole recessed, In Camera, and reconvened in the Council Chamber at 5:59 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

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

CARRIED  

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

Opposed:     A. Chabot

CARRIED

12.

IN CAMERA ITEMS

12.1

SADDLEDOME FOUNDATION HONORARY APPOINTMENT, C2016-0187

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to Report C2016-0187, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Adopt Administration Recommendation 1 contained in Report C2016-0187; and

2.    Direct that the Report, Attachment and discussion remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17(1) and 17(4)(d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until Council’s decision has been communicated to all affected parties.

ROLL CALL VOTE

For:

J. Stevenson, E. Woolley, G-C. Carra, A. Chabot, S. Chu, P. Demong, R. Jones, S. Keating, J. Magliocca, B. Pincott, R. Pootmans, N. Nenshi

Against:

W. Sutherland, D. Colley-Urquhart, D. Farrell

CARRIED

12.2

CALGARY CONVENTION CENTRE AUTHORITY 2016 NOMINATIONS REPORT, C2016-0242

Note:   This item was dealt with immediately following Item 5.1, Confirmation of the Minutes.

12.3

PARTNERS UPDATE, C2016-0248

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that with respect to Report C2016-0248, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Receive this report for information; and

2.    Direct that the Report, Attachments and In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (1)(b), 24 (1)(a) and (b)(i), 25 (1)(b) and (c) and 27 (1)(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

12.4

UPDATE ON SPORT FACILITIES, C2016-0253

DISTRIBUTIONS

At the request of Councillor Colley-Urquhart and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies of a letter dated 2016 March 02 which is to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) and (b), and 25(1)(b) and (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

At the request of Administration and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies, In Camera, of a presentation which is to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) and (b), and 25(1)(b) and (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that with respect to Report C2016-0253, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Adopt Administration Recommendation 1 contained in Report C2016-0253; and

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

Opposed:     S. Chu, W. Sutherland

CARRIED

13.

URGENT BUSINESS IN CAMERA

13.1

INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER SELECTION COMMITTEE REPORT, C2016-0246

Note:   This item was dealt with immediately following Item 5.1, Confirmation of the Minutes.

13.2

LEGAL BRIEFING (VERBAL), VR2016-0013

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Mayor Nenshi abstained from discussion and voting.

Item: Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2016-0013

Reason: Litigation involving Mayor Nenshi

Time left the Council Chamber: 6:05 p.m.

Deputy Mayor Demong assumed the Chair.

DISTRIBUTIONS

With the concurrence of the Deputy Mayor, the City Clerk distributed copies, In Camera, of the following public documents:

• Policy CC040, Indemnification of Council Citizen Appointments to Council Established Municipal Boards, Commissions, Authorities and Committees;

• Policy CC010, Indemnification of Members of Council; and

• Policy CC043, Gifts and Benefits Policy for Members of Council.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Sutherland, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that with respect to Report VR2016-0013, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.   Receive the Legal Briefing Verbal Report for information; and

2.   Direct that the Verbal Report and In Camera discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (1)(a) and 27 (1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED  

MOTION ARISING, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that with respect to Report VR2016-0013, Council direct Administration to amend the Indemnification of Members of City Council Policy CC010 and the Indemnification of Council Citizen Appointments to Council Established Boards, Commissions, Authorities and Committees Policy CC040 by deleting the sections of the policies under the heading “Procedure” and replacing them with the following:

“1.     In situations in which the City Solicitor has determined that Council members or Council citizen appointees to Council established Boards, Commissions, Authorities and Committees should receive the benefit of these policies, if external legal fees and disbursements are incurred, the City Solicitor has the authority to pay external legal fees and disbursements which, in the sole discretion of the City Solicitor, are reasonable; and

2.      Notwithstanding the Gifts and Benefits Policy for Members of Council CC043:

(a)     in the event that The City becomes responsible for the payment of external legal fees and disbursements for a member of Council as a result of paragraph 1, that Council member may solicit donations to The City of Calgary to defray those amounts; and

(b)     in the event of litigation that has concluded prior to 2016 March 14 and for which The City is responsible for the payment of external legal fees and disbursements as a result of paragraph 1, the current member of Council for whom those fees and disbursements are to be paid by The City will be required to donate an amount to The City equivalent to those fees and disbursements or solicit donations to The City for those amounts or a combination thereof.”

Opposed:      E. Woolley

CARRIED

14.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

WAIVE READING, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that Council waive the reading of Councillor Keating’s Administrative Inquiry.

CARRIED  

RV PARKING  (Councillor Keating)

Section 17. (3) of the Traffic Bylaw states that: “An owner or operator of a recreational vehicle must not park the recreational vehicle on the area of the street immediately adjoining the owner or operator’s place of residence if the recreational vehicle was previously parked on that area of the street at any time during the preceding 48 hour period.”

Part 5, Division 1 of the Land Use Bylaw states:

“344 (1)     A recreational vehicle must not remain in an actual front setback area for longer than 24 hours.

        (2)     A trailer that may be used or is intended to be used for the transport of anything, including but not limited to, construction materials, household goods, livestock, off road vehicles, and waste must not remain in an actual front setback area except while actively engaged in loading or unloading”

Many residents make very regular use of their RVs during the summer months. The way these bylaws are currently constructed could be very restrictive for RV operators.  What would the process be to amend these bylaws to allow for a more flexible parking window for RVs at the operator’s residence (ideally on a driveway) from May until September?

What is the current volume of complaints for RV parking issues through 311? How many of these relate to RVs parked on streets, and how many relate to RVs parked on private property?

15.

EXCUSING ABSENCE OF MEMBERS

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURN, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that this Council adjourn at 6:35 p.m.

CARRIED  

CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON 2016, APRIL 11.

   Sgd. N. Nenshi                                                            Sgd. S. Gray

   MAYOR                                                                      CITY CLERK