DJ Kelly

This motion suspends the existing rule and adopts a new process that allows council members to ask unlimited clarification questions of the administration, committee representatives, BCCs, and other invited supporters during the 2026 January 7 Special Meeting.

This amends Recommendation 2 by inserting the phrase 'recommendations on' after 'February 3' and before 'an implementation plan,' clarifying the scope of the recommendation.

Council will receive the public report and Confidential Distribution #1 for the corporate record, and keep closed meeting discussions, confidential recommendations, and confidential attachments confidential until the transaction closes (review date December 31, 2039).

The motion changes Calgary's flag policy by deleting several restrictions on flying flags of nations and dignitaries, updating ceremonial-occasion language, and adding a new rule that no foreign flags may be flown at solemn occasions. In effect, it rewrites how flags can be displayed at city facilities.

Administration will prepare a report on establishing a new Standing Policy Committee tasked with overseeing the four-year budget and annual budget adjustments, and reviewing each department's budget over the term; a final report is due to Council by the end of Q1 2026.

The City will plan a zero-based review program with outside help, and report back by the end of Q1 2026. Deliverables include a work plan with timeline and resources, criteria for selecting business units, a prioritized list of units, and a proposed review schedule for 2026-2028.

This motion changes the meeting’s break schedule by setting three breaks: 60 minutes at 12:00 p.m., 15 minutes at 3:15 p.m., and 60 minutes at 6:00 p.m., replacing the previous default recess times for that meeting.

Directs that information subject to release be withheld until Council reviews it and receives legal advice, and establishes audiovisual submission rules (deadline of 12:00 p.m. on 2025-11-20, maximum five minutes, submission method to be determined by the City Clerk, and that the submitter must present at the meeting).

The City Clerk will share public submissions and related materials for Item 9.3.2 (2026 Budget Adjustments) and apply the Procedure Bylaw rules to those submissions. This includes redacting third-party personal information and setting limits on audio-visual submissions (deadline, maximum length, and requirement to present at the meeting).

Directs Administration to start scoping a city-wide zero-based review program, with third-party consultants as needed, and report back to Council by the end of Q1 2026. Deliverables include a work plan, criteria for selecting business units, a prioritized list of business units, and a proposed 2026-2028 review schedule.

Create a new Standing Policy Committee on Finance, Budget and Corporate Services. The committee will oversee the four-year budget and annual budget adjustments, review every department's budget over the term, and report back to Council by the end of Q1 2026.

The City will pay reasonable costs for its designated councillor to attend Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board of Directors meetings, as allowed by the Councillors Budgets and Expenses Bylaw 36M2021, charged to Corporate Costs.

Council approves the proposed 2025-2026 Council Chamber seating plan (Attachment 2) to be used from the first Regular Meeting after the 2025 Organizational Meeting until the 2026 Organizational Meeting. The City Clerk will consult with Councillors on accessibility and ergonomic needs and bring any recommended changes to the 2025 December 4 Regular Meeting, if needed.

Approve the list of Councillors appointed to standing specialized committees, council committees, and boards/commissions for terms expiring at the 2026 Organizational Meeting, including any term lengths and designated roles.

Appoints Councillor Dhaliwal as Chair and Councillor Tyers as Vice-Chair of the Community Development Committee, and Councillor Chabot as Chair and Councillor Pantazopoulos as Vice-Chair of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee, for terms ending at the 2026 Organizational Meeting.

Council appoints Councillor McLean to chair the temporary Pro-tem Membership Committee, providing leadership for its membership-related duties.

Council approves the nominated Administration and Councillor appointments to the boards of the City's wholly-owned subsidiaries for terms ending at the 2026 Organizational Meeting, authorizes the Mayor or Deputy Mayor to execute the appointment resolution, and directs that Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential.

Council approves the proposed 2026 Council Calendar (Attachment 1). It also approves the proposed 2026 Deputy Mayor Roster (Attachment 2).

Council approved Councillor Chabot’s submission of nomination papers to run for President of Alberta Municipalities, to meet the conditions set out in Section 6.02 of Alberta Municipalities Bylaw No. 1.

Council will appoint four councillors to a temporary pro-tem Membership Committee, which will recommend seven councillors to sit on each Standing Policy Committee.

Council approves appointing Administration members to council committees, boards and commissions, and to civic partners. It also confirms ongoing or position-based appointments as described in the attachments.

The motion approves appointing Public Members to the Calgary Police Commission for a term effective Nov 1, 2025, to Oct 31, 2027, requires public release of appointees after security clearance, keeps related discussions and confidential attachments confidential, and thanks the current and past Public Members.

Council will appoint seven councillors to each of the Community Development Committee and the Infrastructure and Planning Committee for a term ending at the 2026 Organizational Meeting, with the Mayor as Ex-Officio.

Council will record the Bearspaw South Feedermain Panel's final report, ask Administration to return with an implementation plan and required resources, and thank the panel for their work on water, sanitary and wastewater services.

Redirects $1.0 million from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade to the Heritage Asset Sustainment Program (Facilities 480759) in 2026 to cover security costs and consulting to refine capital maintenance needs for the Beltline YWCA and former Beltline Pool site, enabling planning and completion of deferred maintenance on historic city buildings.

This amendment approves using $300,000 in capital funds, funded by the Reserve for Future Capital, to implement accessibility upgrades at the West Hillhurst Civic Centre renovation (including the east entrance) in 2026.

This amendment adds $7.55 million in the 2026 capital budget to the Safety Improvements program for Vision Zero projects, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, to advance road safety upgrades.

The city will move $3 million from the Reserve for Future Capital into the Parks and Playgrounds Amenities program in Infrastructure Services in 2026 to upgrade parks and playground facilities.

This amendment allocates $65 million from the Community Investment Reserve in 2026 to Infrastructure Services to deliver the Northeast Athletic Complex as part of the GamePLAN priority, aiming for faster and more cost-effective delivery.

Approve allocating $2 million in 2026 capital funding to Operational Services to install two Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) per ward at locations prioritized by safety needs, with input from communities and area Councillors, funded from corporate capital grants.

Council approves allocating $3 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to YMCA Calgary (via Civic Partners) to cover the detailed design and permitting work for the West District YMCA and Library.

Adds $13 million to the 2026 capital budget, funded by corporate capital grants, to fund the three highest-priority road and intersection upgrades. The specified projects are Memorial Drive and 5th Ave Flyover, 16th Ave and 68 St NE, and McKnight Boulevard and 68 St NE.

The city will allocate $3 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to YMCA Calgary via Civic Partners to cover the detailed design and permitting for the West District YMCA and Library.

Allocates $300,000 of capital budget to Operational Services to fund accessibility tenant improvements for the West Hillhurst Civic Centre renovation, funded by the Reserve for Future Capital, with work planned in 2026.

This amendment approves 2026 capital planning funds to advance design work for upgrades and new amenities at GamePLAN priority sites, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

The City will allocate $2 million in 2026 to install two Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) per ward as part of new traffic signals and pedestrian corridors. The exact locations will be chosen based on safety needs with input from communities and area councillors, funded from corporate capital grants.

This amendment redirects $3 million in capital funding from the Reserve for Future Capital to the Parks and Playgrounds Amenities Program in Infrastructure Services to upgrade parks and playground facilities in 2026.

Council would approve adding $13 million to the 2026 capital budget, funded by corporate capital grants, to advance three priority road projects: Memorial Drive and 5th Ave Flyover; 16th Ave and 68 St NE; and McKnight Boulevard and 68th Street NE.

Allocates $1.0 million in 2026 to the Heritage Asset Sustainment Program to cover security and consulting costs for the Beltline YWCA site and the former Beltline Pool site, enabling planning and execution of deferred maintenance and rehabilitation of historic city buildings.

This amendment allocates $65 million from the Community Investment Reserve in 2026 to fund Infrastructure Services for the Northeast Athletic Complex, aiming to deliver the project sooner and at a lower cost.

Administration is directed to create a simple opt-in procedure allowing eligible R-CG and R-G property owners to request that their existing land use designation remains unchanged.

The City will create a framework using multiple zoning tools to enable missing-middle, multi-unit, and affordable housing, while ensuring a smooth transition and compliance with federal housing funding programs. Administration must report back by Q2 2026 with the framework, required bylaw amendments, a legal/financial analysis, intergovernmental steps, and any interim resources.

Direct Administration to prepare an amending bylaw to revert parcels affected by 21P2024 Citywide rezoning to their original Land Use Bylaw districts and land use designations, with exemptions for parcels that already have approvals or active applications. It also requires reporting back by Q1 2026 on updated infrastructure capacity assessments and a revised parking strategy, and directs the amended bylaw to be brought directly to the March 2026 Public Hearing.

City staff must report back with a plan to dramatically increase public involvement in development decisions, and with an update and forward strategy to manage any government grants that could be affected if Blanket Rezoning is repealed, due by February 11, 2026.

Administration is directed to prepare an amending bylaw to restore Divisions 1–8 of Part 5 Low Density Residential Districts (R-1 and R-2) of Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 and update the corresponding maps.

The motion is amended to add the language 'including private lots and public parking strategy' after the 'b. Revised parking' section, expanding what should be considered in the parking recommendations.

Council directs staff to update land-use maps to allow R-CG, R-G, and H-GO zoning in Major and Community Activity Centres and within 600m of the Primary Transit Network, as defined in the Municipal Development Plan.

Directs Administration to prepare amendments to the R-CG Land Use Bylaw and related bylaws to tighten residential development: lower lot coverage from 60% to 55%, limit building height to 10 meters, require contextual setbacks, eliminate zero-lot-lines, restrict rowhouses, limit parcels to one primary building, and prohibit mid-block rowhouses and townhouses; retain existing parking minimums by neighborhood age; reduce density from 75 to 60 units per hectare; and update several housekeeping bylaws.

This motion would change Section 529 of the Land Use Bylaw to lower the maximum allowed housing density in new developments from 75 to 60 units per hectare.

The motion would move forward a bylaw to designate the Burn Block as a Municipal Historic Resource, giving it formal historic protection.

Council approves canceling certain property taxes as outlined in Attachment 2, totaling $253,911.78.

The City would borrow up to $52.5 million to purchase vehicles and equipment. Second and third readings of the bylaw will be withheld until the required advertising under the Municipal Government Act is completed.

Council will adopt two bylaws: (1) a borrowing bylaw allowing up to $600 million for operating costs from 2026–2030, with a maximum one-year term; and (2) a governance bylaw designating where uninvested funds are held, which officers can sign negotiable instruments, and that cheques and instruments may be signed electronically.

Directs City Administration to set the 2026 property tax increase at 0% for existing residential and non-residential properties, offsetting the prior 1.64% increase with budget adjustments and savings, and not reducing funding for police, fire, or transit.

The city would gradually move 0.25% of property tax burden from non-residential properties to residential properties each year for eight years, beginning in 2027, as part of the 2027-2030 Budget Cycle.

Council approves the 2026 Community Services budget for the Calgary Fire Department. It adds ongoing operating funding for an engine ($4.5M), a training coordinator ($230k), four training officers ($860k), and six mechanics ($900k), all funded from property taxes, plus $2.2M in capital funding from a corporate capital grant.

The amendment would move $8 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve into two heritage-specific reserves: $3 million to the Heritage Incentive Reserve and $5 million to the Heritage Calgary Reserve Fund, as part of Report C2025-0901.

Council approves the 2026 Fire Department budget items, including operating funding, training positions, and mechanics, and $11.25 million for bus purchases. It also allocates funds to heritage reserves, moves forward with three readings for Proposed Bylaw 51M2025, and maintains confidentiality for closed meetings.

This amendment would move $900,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to Community Services to fund initiatives and programming at the National Music Centre celebrating its 10th anniversary.

The amendment trims the 2026 ongoing operating budgets by 2.4%, totaling $9.5 million, across five departments: Chief Administrator's Office, Chief Operating Office, Corporate Planning & Financial Services, People, Innovation & Collaboration Services, and Law, Legislative Services & Security. This lowers planned expenditures for 2026.

Allocates $1 million in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to support washroom attendants at Devonian Gardens, Century Gardens Park, and Central Memorial Park. It also directs Administration to consider continuing funding in the 2027-2030 Budget.

Provides a one-time $750,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve for the Civic Partnership Operating Grant, to be distributed to partners like Platform Calgary under the program's Terms of Reference.

Adds a $150,000 one-time allocation in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to fund the Dermot Baldwin Way Daily Contract Cleaning Program and directs Administration to consider sustaining funding in the 2027-2030 Budget.

An amendment to Report C2025-0901 that would allocate $28.7M in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to fund planning and design for upgrades and new amenities at GamePLAN priority sites.

The amendment would reduce the 2026 Planning and Development Services operating budget by $9 million by eliminating one-time expenditures allocated to Climate and Environment.

This amendment removes $5.7 million of one-time operating funding for the Calgary Police Service in 2026 that was proposed to address the 2025 reserve deficit for fleet and helicopter costs.

The amendment cuts the 2026 one-time funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million and redirects the remaining $5 million back to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

This amendment lowers the proposed one-time software licensing adjustment in the Mitigating Operating Risk 2026 budget from $24.6 million to $14.6 million. It adjusts the city’s budget to reduce projected software licensing spending.

The amendment directs Administration to cut the amount of investment income allocated to city reserves by $50 million in 2026 and to bring back amendments to the Council Reserves Policy to support this direction.

This amendment removes the proposed $40 million one-time operating adjustment for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from the Planning and Development Services 2026 budget, so that funding for that program is not included in that year's budget.

Cancels the previously directed 1% shift of property tax share from non-residential to residential properties in 2026, reversing the earlier instruction.

This amendment removes a proposed one-time $750,000 operating funding for Foothills Annexation intermunicipal initiatives from the Planning and Development Services 2026 budget.

This amendment would remove the Community Court expansion program and authorize a one-time $2.7 million adjustment in the Community Services 2026 budget.

The amendment asks City Administration to supply the specifics of the software licensing funding by the first quarter of 2026 for further study and a potential addition to the 2027 budget if Council agrees.

The amendment shifts $6 million from ongoing operating funding for the Mental Health and Addictions Program under Community Services into a one-time $6 million allocation in 2026, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

Reduces the 2026 one-time funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40M to $35M and reallocates $25M to the same program.

The amendment removes $7.5 million in one-time operating funds for the Barron Building Residential Conversion Grant Program from the Planning and Development Services 2026 Budget and redirects those funds to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

The amendment lowers the 2026 one-time Downtown Office Conversion Program funding from $40 million to $35 million and redirects $10 million to the Downtown Non-Market Office Conversion Program within the Chief Housing Office.

Approve the Calgary Fire Department's 2026 budget, including $4.5 million ongoing operating for the engine, $230,000 for a Training Coordinator, $860,000 for four training officers, and $900,000 for six mechanics (all funded from property taxes), plus $2.2 million in capital funding funded by a corporate capital grant.

Amends the 2026 Budget for Planning and Development Services to remove $7.5 million in one-time operating funding for the Barron Building Residential Conversion Grant Program, with the funds returned to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

This amendment would remove the proposed one-time $750,000 for Intermunicipal Initiatives (Foothills Annexation) from the Planning and Development Services 2026 budget.

The amendment removes the proposed $40 million one-time operating adjustment for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from the Planning and Development Services 2026 budget.

The amendment removes a one-time $5.7 million operating funding item for the Calgary Police Service in 2026, which was proposed to address the 2025 reserve deficit for fleet and helicopter needs.

The amendment moves $6 million from the program's ongoing operating funding to a one-time $6 million allocation in 2026, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

The amendment reduces the amount of investment income redirected to reserves by $50 million in 2026 and directs Administration to return with amendments to the Council Reserves Policy to implement this change.

This amendment would remove a proposed one-time operating adjustment of $2.7 million from the 2026 Community Services budget for the Community Court expansion. If approved, that funding would not be provided in 2026.

Direct Administration to shift 0.25 percentage points of the property's tax burden from non-residential to residential properties in each year for eight years, starting in 2027, as part of the 2027-2030 Budget Cycle.

The amendment requires Administration to provide specifics on software licensing funding by Q1 2026 for further study and potential addition into the 2027 budget if Council deems appropriate.

The amendment lowers the 2026 Planning and Development Services operating budget from $38M to $29M by cutting $9M in one-time Climate and Environment expenditures.

Amends the budget to allocate $7.55 million in the 2026 capital budget to the Safety Improvements program under Operational Services for Vision Zero projects, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

This amendment adds a one-time $750,000 funding increase to the Civic Partnership Operating Grant program, sourced from the Fiscal Stability Reserve. It directs Administration to distribute the funds according to the program's Terms of Reference to partners such as Platform Calgary.

It approves funding allocations for heritage reserves, funds the Calgary Fire Department's 2026 operating and capital needs (including staffing, training, and vehicle maintenance), and earmarks capital for bus purchases; it also advances three readings for Proposed Bylaw 51M2025 and keeps closed meeting discussions confidential.

Council adopts the first two recommendations in the confidential report, directs staff to consider any additional budget needs for future service plans and investments, and keeps the related discussions and attachments confidential until September 2035 under the Access to Information Act.

This amendment reduces the Downtown Office Conversion Program’s 2026 one-time funding from $40M to $35M and reallocates $10M to the Downtown Non-Market Office Conversion Program in the Chief Housing Office.

This amendment reduces the proposed one-time software licensing adjustment in the 2026 Mitigating Operating Risk budget from $24.6 million to $14.6 million, reallocating funds within the operating budget.

Amendment cancels the previously directed 1% shift of property tax revenue from non-residential to residential properties in 2026, meaning no tax-share reallocation that year.

It cuts the 2026 one-time funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million. The remaining $5 million would be returned to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

The amendment lowers the 2026 one-time operating funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million and reallocates funds, including directing $25 million to the existing Downtown Office Conversion Program in Planning and Development Services.

Directs City Administration to keep the 2026 property tax increase at 0% by offsetting the cost of the prior 1.64% tax increase with budget adjustments and savings. It also requires that these changes not rely on reductions to police, fire, or transit funding.

Allocates $8 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to two heritage funds: $3 million to the Heritage Incentive Reserve and $5 million to the Heritage Calgary Reserve Fund.

This amendment would provide $1 million in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to fund washroom attendant services at Devonian Gardens, Century Gardens Park, and Central Memorial Park. It also directs Administration to consider making this an ongoing funding item in the 2027-2030 Budget.

Provides $150,000 in one-time funding in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to cover the Dermot Baldwin Way Daily Contract Cleaning Program. It also directs Administration to consider this program for ongoing funding in the 2027-2030 Budget.

This amendment cuts the 2026 ongoing operating budget by 2.4%, totaling $9.5 million, across five departments: Chief Administrator's Office, Chief Operating Office, Corporate Planning & Financial Services, People, Innovation & Collaboration Services, and Law, Legislative Services & Security.

Transfers $900,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to Community Services to fund the National Music Centre's 10th anniversary initiatives.

Council directs Administration to study and propose stronger enforcement (fines, licensing) for illegal fireworks sales; improved coordination among CPS, CFD, and Community Standards; education outreach with community groups; and city-supported safe celebrations as alternatives to neighborhood fireworks, plus funding options. The report due by Q3 2026 should include recommended Fireworks Bylaw amendments and resource needs.

Approve a $24 million capital budget for an emergency response station in Glacier Ridge, funded from off-site levies. Direct Administration to begin conceptual design in 2026, confirm cost estimates and adjust through 2027-2030, include operating costs in the 2027-2030 budget, and coordinate with area developers to align development timelines with station delivery.

Council approves a $24 million capital budget for a Glacier Ridge emergency response station funded by off-site levies. It directs Administration to begin conceptual design in 2026, confirm capital cost estimates and adjust them through 2027-2030, include operating costs in the 2027-2030 budget, and work with area developers to align development timing with station delivery.

City Council supports Alberta Community Partnership grant applications to update the Intermunicipal Development Plan and develop the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Chestermere and with Rocky View County.

Council asks the Mayor to write to the Government of Alberta advocating for incorporating and fully funding a community court within the provincial court system.

This motion asks the Mayor to write a letter urging the Alberta government to take over Calgary's low-income transit pass program and include it in the province's budget.

Council supports restoring the city's share of provincial traffic-fine revenue and intends to earmark any restored funds for traffic-safety improvements. It also directs Administration to report back with options to allocate restored revenue to priority capital safety projects once provincial decisions are known and to collaborate with the province on an updated revenue framework.

Council asks the Mayor to write to the Government of Alberta to advocate for incorporating a community court into the provincial court system and for full funding.

Council asks the Mayor to write to the Alberta government urging them to assume responsibility for Calgary's low-income transit pass program and fund it in the provincial budget.

Council supports restoring Calgary's municipal share of provincial traffic fine revenue and directing any restored funds to traffic-safety improvements (intersections, crosswalks, school zones, and traffic calming). It also asks the Mayor to engage the province on an updated revenue framework and to report back with options for using restored funds on priority safety capital projects when decisions are known.

City Council would provide a one-time $10 million from the Housing Land Fund to the Chief Housing Office to acquire a new apartment building constructed by the private sector, creating up to 176 permanent, mixed-income homes in Ward 4.

City would authorize Calgary Housing to raise its borrowing authority from $10 million to $21.5 million and to borrow up to $87.525 million for affordable housing projects, plus provide an $87.525 million loan and a $9 million loan guarantee facility. The motion also directs Administration to update existing agreements accordingly and to keep Attachment 7 confidential until the review is complete.

The amendment removes a proposed $2.0 million ongoing operating increase for the Chief Housing Office in 2026, thereby decreasing total ongoing housing expenditures in 2026 by $2.0 million.

The amendment removes the proposed $2.0 million ongoing operating increase in the Chief Housing Office for 2026, reducing the 2026 ongoing housing operating expenditures and affecting the Home is Here Strategy.

This amendment directs $11.25 million in capital funding to buy buses in 2026, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade merged. It accelerates the procurement of new buses.

Direct Administration to allocate $45 million in capital funding to Bus Purchases (P665_02W) from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, with $11.25M in 2026, $11.25M in 2027, and $22.5M in 2028 to advance bus procurement, to be brought forward for consideration in the 2027–2030 Business Plans and Budgets.

Adds $6 million in ongoing operating funding for Calgary Transit, directing $1 million to the Primary Transit Network and $5 million to the base/local network, funded through property taxes.

Approve a one-time $9 million in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to improve transit safety by boosting security at C-Train stations during peak hours and implementing a Tiered Security Model (Transit Peace Officers, Corporate Security, and contracted guards). The plan includes phasing in staff, adding six Community Outreach Team officers, and reporting back to Council in Q3 2026 with safety results.

This motion reverses the 2023 transit fare freeze, adds fare increases beyond the 2026 approved increase, and uses $12.8 million in savings to expand service on key routes, aiming to reduce the municipal property tax increase. It also approves Distribution 2, the User Fee Table.

This amendment would end free transit for children 12 and under starting July 1, 2026, saving about $3.6 million. The savings would be redirected to increase frequency on key transit routes and reduce the municipal property tax increase.

The amendment reallocates $12.8M in savings to reduce ongoing transit operating costs and increase frequency on key routes. It also eliminates the downtown Free Fare Zone ($5.2M), and uses these changes to lower the projected property tax increase.

The amendment eliminates the Free Fares for Children 12 and Under program (effective July 1, 2026) and uses the savings to increase frequency on key transit routes, reducing the projected property tax increase.

Approve allocating $6 million per year to Calgary Transit: $1 million for the Primary Transit Network and $5 million for the base/local network, funded through property taxes.

The amendment would undo the 2023 fare freeze, raise transit fares (in addition to the 2026 increase), and use $12.8 million in savings to fund increased frequency on key routes and reduce the projected property tax increase.

The amendment uses $12.8 million in fare-savings to reduce ongoing operating costs by $14.0 million, enabling more frequent service on key transit routes, and eliminates the Downtown Free Fare Zone ($5.2 million), reducing the projected property tax increase.

Approve a one-time $9 million funding allocation, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, to support transit-safety improvements for the C-Train in 2026. The plan calls for a tiered security model with Transit Peace Officers, corporate security, and contracted guards during afternoon peak hours, phased deployment of staff, plus adding six community-outreach officers, with a report to Council in Q3 2026 on safety results.

Allocates $11.25 million in capital funds to Operational Services to advance the procurement of new buses in 2026, funded from the merged Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade.

Directs Administration to bring forward a proposed amendment that would allocate $45 million in capital funding for bus purchases, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, to be considered in the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets.

Council directs Administration, with the Real Estate Sector Advisory Committee, to examine and recommend updates to the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program, including funding caps, delivery methods, a rate-of-return threshold, and a potential competitive rate-per-square-foot option, with findings due by Q2 2026.

Council directs Administration to work with the Real Estate Sector Advisory Committee (RESAC) to review the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program’s Terms of Reference and report back with recommendations by Q2 2026. The report should address: (a) maximum funding per project, (b) alternative incentive delivery methods beyond per-square-foot incentives, (c) a base return-on-investment threshold calculated from incremental property taxes divided by grant, and (d) a competitive rate-per-square-foot option up to $60 for residential conversions and up to $75 for non-residential conversions.