Former Councillor
Voted For
853
85% of 1000
Voted Against
147
15% of 1000
Absent
0
0% of 1000
Vote Distribution
These are the most significant votes on major policy changes, large budget items, and decisions with substantial community impact.
City Council will approve a policy on vacancy of a Councillor seat, update the Councillors Assistants Policy (PAC005), and advance Proposed Bylaw 45M2025 through its three required readings.
Council will move Procedure Bylaw 42M2025 through the three required readings, moving toward its final adoption.
Council will designate the Director of Law as the second Head of the Local Public Body under the Access to Information Act, and will advance bylaw 49M2025 to amend the City Clerk Bylaw 73M94.
The motion advances Proposed Bylaw 144D2024 by giving it the second and third readings. If approved, the bylaw would be adopted and become law.
Council is repealing the Community Services Program Policy CPS2018, removing the policy guidance that previously governed the Community Services program.
The council will enter a confidential session to discuss the 2026 target revenue for local access and franchise fees and the Chief Administrative Officer’s performance and updates. It also authorizes keeping certain documents confidential, permits an external consultant to attend, and changes the dinner break to the Call of the Chair.
This approves three readings for two proposed bylaws: 47M2025 to allow electronic delivery of property assessment and Assessment Review Board notices, and 48M2025 to repeal City of Calgary Charter Bylaw 2H2018.
Council directs Administration to allow United Place to bypass the program’s property-classification requirement and to consider converting the building to residential units in future rounds, evaluating it alongside other applications and approving only the highest-scoring ones.
This motion advances Proposed Bylaw 6B2025 by giving it its second and third readings, bringing it closer to becoming law.
Council moves to advance two proposed bylaws toward final approval by giving them second and third readings.
City Council will approve a policy on vacancy of a Councillor seat, update the Councillors Assistants Policy (PAC005), and advance Proposed Bylaw 45M2025 through its three required readings.
Council will move Procedure Bylaw 42M2025 through the three required readings, moving toward its final adoption.
Council will designate the Director of Law as the second Head of the Local Public Body under the Access to Information Act, and will advance bylaw 49M2025 to amend the City Clerk Bylaw 73M94.
The motion advances Proposed Bylaw 144D2024 by giving it the second and third readings. If approved, the bylaw would be adopted and become law.
Council is repealing the Community Services Program Policy CPS2018, removing the policy guidance that previously governed the Community Services program.
This approves three readings for two proposed bylaws: 47M2025 to allow electronic delivery of property assessment and Assessment Review Board notices, and 48M2025 to repeal City of Calgary Charter Bylaw 2H2018.
This motion advances Proposed Bylaw 6B2025 by giving it its second and third readings, bringing it closer to becoming law.
Council moves to advance two proposed bylaws toward final approval by giving them second and third readings.
This bylaw amendment updates meeting schedules by establishing fixed recess periods for council and committees (12:00 noon and 3:15 p.m.), moves the end-of-day recess to 6:00 p.m., and sets reconvene at 9:30 a.m. The times can be changed by unanimous consent or a majority vote when needed.
Council approves giving Proposed Bylaw 46M2025 three readings as outlined in Attachment 2, advancing the bylaw toward enactment.
Council will appoint one public member to the Silvera for Seniors board for the term specified in Confidential Attachment 2, and will publicly release the appointment details after applicant notification by Silvera for Seniors no later than Aug 26, 2025. The motion also thanks the resigning member and keeps related attachments confidential.
Council will require Administration to publicly disclose the CAO's annual base salary after salary adjustments and publish the full salary pay band (minimum and maximum) each year.
Council approves the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 3 from IP2025-0695 and directs that all related confidential material and discussions remain confidential until the transaction closes (to be reviewed by 2024-07-21).
This motion requires that any discussions held in closed meetings stay confidential, in accordance with sections 20 and 29 of the Access to Information Act.
Council approves two appointments: a Public Member to the Assessment Review Board for a term ending 2025-12-31, and Deputy Chief Marion Cenaiko as an Administration Member of the Community Peace Officer Oversight Committee. It also requires public notice of the Public Member appointment after acceptance and keeps confidential Attachments 1a and 1b.
Direct Administration to engage an independent consultant to conduct a post-implementation review of the City's organizational realignment. The review will assess costs, new positions, staff impacts, realized benefits, and the structure's effectiveness, with all findings published and reported to Council by Q4 2026.
This motion directs staff to draft a new Procedure Bylaw to repeal the current 35M2017 bylaw and replace it with updated council procedures, incorporating recommendations from the City Clerk (Attachment 1) and Members of Council (Attachment 2). It requires Council approval prior to Sept 22, 2025 and provides for the bylaw to take effect on Oct 29, 2025.
Council will advance three proposed bylaws toward final adoption by giving them second and third readings.
Council directs Administration to implement the proposed Industrial Action Plan (Amended Attachment 2), putting the plan into action to manage potential industrial actions.
Council approves the confidential recommendations (as outlined in the attachment) and directs that all confidential materials remain private until the lease begins, with a review date set for June 4, 2027.
Council will adopt the confidential Recommendation 1 and keep the related Recommendations, Cover Reports, Attachments, and Closed Meeting discussions confidential under the Access to Information Act until 2035-06-19. Once Recommendation 1 is approved, the Recommendations, Revised Cover Report, and Attachments 1 and 2 will be released publicly.
Keeps Closed Meeting discussions and their confidential attachments confidential under FOIP, with a review by 2026-12-31. Allows release to Corporate Planning and Performance (and Administration as needed) to support next steps.
Appoints recommended candidates to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility, the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, and the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee for specified terms; appoints Christian Lee as Member and Chair of the Calgary Planning Commission; and directs public posting of appointments while keeping certain attachments confidential.
Council approves the recommendations in the confidential attachment and directs that the confidential report and attachments remain confidential under FOIP until the related transaction is closed, with a review due by May 14, 2040.
City Council is voting to abandon Recommendation 2 associated with Notice of Motion EC2025-0527, removing that option from consideration.
Council directs administration to hire third-party consultants to develop an MDM (misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation) review for Calgary, including how the city identifies and corrects MDM, educates the public on media literacy, current processes, AI trends, a potential reporting framework, and an illustrative case study. The project will be funded through the 2026 budget and the findings are to be presented to Council by Q2 2026.
The city will update policies referencing 26M2018 to align with the Municipal Government Act for reporting how ward funds are spent. It also preserves a voluntary public reporting option for gifts or personal benefits, meetings, and events; and creates a councillor-staff respectful workplace policy that councillors may use. Administration must report back with completed actions and timelines by June 17, 2025.
Council approves ending the Integrity Commissioner’s contract in accordance with the contractual terms and thanks her for her service.
Clarifies the population-based cap by requiring it to specify the exact number of permitted taxi plates. This affects how many taxi licenses can be issued in Calgary.
This motion asks Council to revisit its previous decision regarding Recommendations 1a, 1b, and 1c of Notice of Motion EC2025-0527, with a view to potentially changing or reaffirming them.
Council will formally express gratitude to boards, commissions and committees for submitting their annual reports and for delivering presentations.
City Council approves the 2025 W.O. Mitchell Book Prize recipient as recommended by the prize jury, and directs that Attachment 1 remain confidential to protect personal privacy. The City Clerk will publish the recipient’s name on the City’s website after the Calgary Awards on June 18, 2025.
Council approves the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 3 and keeps the related discussions and documents confidential until the transaction closes (review date: 2040-04-02).
Council would move to enact Bylaw 56M2025 to dissolve the Event Centre Committee and repeal the Event Centre Bylaw 46M2022, effectively ending the committee. The motion also recognizes the public members for their service.
Council approves the 2025 Calgary Awards recipients as recommended, keeps the detailed attachment confidential for privacy, and will publish the recipients on the City's website after the awards ceremony on June 18, 2025.
Council approves appointing one Public Member to the Silvera for Seniors board for the term outlined in Confidential Attachment 2. The appointment will be publicly released after applicant notification by Silvera for Seniors, no later than March 21, 2025. The resigning member Salima Shivji is thanked for her service, and Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 and related selection materials remain confidential under FOIP.
This motion directs that the closed meeting discussions related to Confidential Verbal Report C2025-0328 remain confidential under FOIP, protecting personal privacy and advice from officials from disclosure.
Council approves the confidential recommendations in Confidential Report C2025-0220 and directs that the report, attachments, presentation, and discussion remain confidential under the Alberta FOIP Act.
City Council should advance two proposed bylaws (1L2025 and 2L2025) by giving them the three required readings.
Council amends Recommendation 2 in Report CD2025-0047 by replacing the 'Making Waves' service level scenario with 'Staying Afloat,' clarifying the intended service level.
City administration will update bylaws and event-permitting rules to permit cannabis sales at events where minors are prohibited, in line with AGLC regulations. Changes will be presented to the Executive Committee by 15 April 2025.
Council asks Administration to conduct more community-based engagement on Report CD2025-0047 and return to Council through the Community and Development Committee in Q1 2026 with revised recommendations reflecting the additional engagement.
Council approved appointments of public members to several committees (Community Peace Officer Oversight, Advisory Committee on Accessibility, Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee) for terms expiring in 2025–2027, created reserve lists for additional candidates, and set notification and confidentiality procedures for these appointments.
This motion updates Bylaw 11B2024 by changing the sixth preamble from 257 to 258. It is a technical textual adjustment with no new funding or broad policy changes expected.
Council would delete section 29 from the bylaw, adjust the numbering of the remaining sections, and then move the bylaw to second and third readings in its amended form.
Council approves the textual amendments to Proposed Bylaws 10B2024 and 11B2024 (delete 257, replace with 258 in the sixth preamble) and moves both bylaws to second and third readings as amended.
Council directs staff to review selected recommendations for future consideration (Q2 2026 and Q2 2027), implement certain items, merge others with related recommendations, and keep a confidential attachment confidential.
This amendment removes section 29 from Bylaw 10M2025 and updates the numbering of the remaining sections to reflect the change.
This amends Bylaw 9M2025 by changing the calculation from 80 percent of the average to 90 percent of the median in subsection 2(1)(e)(ii).
Authorizes keeping the closed meeting discussions confidential under Section 21 of FOIP to protect intergovernmental relations, per the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommendation.
The motion directs the Council Services Committee to develop a work plan and recommendations on Councillor Assistant salary bands by referring Recommendations 4 and 5 of the Final Report to that committee for action in the 2027-2030 budget cycle.
Council will advance Proposed Bylaw 67P2024 by giving it second and third readings after amendments, moving toward its adoption.
Council is moving forward with the bylaw by giving it second and third readings. If approved, By-law 42M2024 would proceed toward becoming law.
The motion approves recommendations 1–3 and 6 from the Council Compensation Review Committee's Final Report, to be effective for the next Council term.
This motion starts the process to pass Proposed Bylaw 54M2024 by amending Bylaw 36M2021 and giving it three readings.
Council will advance Proposed Bylaw 7B2024 to second and third readings, a step toward final approval. If passed, the bylaw would become law in Calgary.
Council will give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 50M2024, which would repeal Bylaw 35M2018 and replace it with updated bylaw language.
The motion fills mid-term vacancies on standing committees and boards by appointing specified councillors for terms ending at the 2025 Organizational Meeting. It also designates Councillor Mian as Deputy Mayor for August 2025.
Sets how Council members will be selected for vacancies on standing committees and boards, including publishing preferences, expressions of interest, debate limits, and voting methods (acclamation, consensus, or confidential ballot).
The city must publicly disclose the documentation required by subsection 17(9) in accordance with section 23(1)(c), enhancing transparency.
Directs the Council Services Committee to develop a work plan and recommendations on the salary band for Councillor Assistants, with next steps for the 2027-2030 Budget Cycle.
Council will receive the confidential report for the corporate record, adopt the confidential recommendation, and keep all Prairie Economic Gateway discussions, the report, attachments, and the confidential distribution confidential under FOIP until all related agreements are authorized and executed, with a review due by December 31, 2030.
Council will advance Proposed Bylaw 29M2024 to repeal and replace Bylaw 19M91 by giving it second and third readings.
This motion moves two proposed bylaws into the three-reading process: one to amend the Community Standards Bylaw and one to amend the Traffic Bylaw.
Council will revisit its October 22, 2024 decision to appoint David Bull to the Combative Sports Commission for a three-year term ending at the 2027 Organizational Meeting.
The Council approves the recommendations in Confidential Attachment 3 and directs that the confidential report, attachments, discussions, and related materials be kept confidential under FOIP until the transaction is closed, with a review due by November 26, 2039.
Council approves appointing David Bull to the Combative Sports Commission for a one-year term that expires at the 2025 Organizational Meeting, in accordance with Combative Sports Commission Bylaw 53M2006.
Council will appoint a public member to the Calgary Sports and Major Events Committee for a two-year term. It also directs the appointment be published after the appointee accepts, and that confidential attachments and related materials remain confidential under privacy laws.
The council resolves that discussions from the related Closed Meeting (Verbal Report C2024-1312) remain confidential under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 24 (Advice from officials).
Direct Administration to re-establish the Finance and Budget Committee and set a mandate to review every operating budget in detail for each four-year term and oversee service planning and budgeting.
Directs city staff to prepare a report outlining how the city would dispose of property to non-profit organizations below market value, using the UCS2018-0912 framework, and to report back to Council through the Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q2 2025.
Directs Administration to modify Attachment 2 of Report IP2024-0938 by deleting subsection I from section 2.5.2.2 and removing Figure 13, then renumbering subsequent figures.
Council suspends parts of the Procedure Bylaw to change how motions are debated, allowing each Councillor to debate a motion up to two times.
Direct Administration to hire an accredited, third-party consultant to assess Calgary's public participation policies against best practices, identify lessons, and propose improvements, with funding to be requested through a Mid-Cycle Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets and a report to Council by Q2 2025.
The motion directs that the confidential public submission related to EC2024-1137 be withheld from public disclosure under FOIP Section 17 to protect personal privacy.
This motion asks Council to receive and publicly record the Ethics Advisor and Integrity Commissioner’s annual report. It does not change policy or allocate funding.
This bylaw amendment changes the Procedure Bylaw to let each Calgary councillor debate a motion twice. It applies to Notice of Motion EC2024-1137 and replaces the existing debate rules for that motion.
Council will appoint Spencer as Audit Committee Chair and Wyness as Audit Committee Vice-Chair; appoint Sharp as Event Centre Committee Chair; and appoint Carra as Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee Chair, all terms ending at the 2025 Organizational Meeting.
Council will appoint public members to the Calgary Convention Centre Authority, Calgary Public Library Board, Heritage Calgary, Silvera for Seniors, and the Calgary Sports and Major Events Committee for specified terms, publish the appointments after applicant notification, and keep related materials confidential.
Council will approve the Administration Members listed for appointments to boards and committees, nominate candidates for appointment by Civic Partners, and confirm existing or position-based appointments as described in the attachments.
Specifically, it approves Public Member nominations to numerous boards and committees for defined terms and terminates the current Public Member. It also allows concurrent appointments to multiple boards and requires public release of appointment information by a deadline, with two security-clearance exceptions.
Council will appoint the 2025 Chair of the Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (effective January 1, 2025), publicly announce the appointment after notification, and keep certain confidential reports and discussions confidential under FOIP.
Sets the process to choose Councillors for standing specialized committees and boards, requires public release of a preferences document, changes the normal agenda flow for this appointment item, and allows three Councillors-at-Large to be named to the Executive Committee with a defined voting process.
Council will approve a new policy governing how public members serving on City boards, commissions and committees are compensated and reimbursed. The policy would take effect January 1, 2026 if related service plans and budgets are approved, and Confidential Attachment 2 will remain confidential under FOIP.
Council will move into a confidential meeting to discuss appointments to boards and committees, Civic Partner appointments, and the designation of chairs for certain boards. The motion also specifies who may attend the closed session for item 7.3.
The City will approve Administration's nominees for the boards of The City's wholly-owned subsidiaries and authorize the Mayor or Deputy Mayor to sign the appointment resolutions on behalf of the shareholder. It also keeps Confidential Attachment 2 confidential under FOIP.
Council will change which councillors hold the deputy roster roles for January and September 2025, swapping appointments among Councillors Carras, Penner, and Carra.
The Organizational Meeting will recess and move into a closed session to appoint seven Councillors to each of the two Standing Policy Committees, under privacy and confidential evaluation rules.
This motion directs Council to reconsider its 2023 decision and revert Calgary Stampede Board member appointment terms from two years back to one year.
It moves forward Proposed Bylaw 35M2024 (amending Procedure Bylaw 35M2017) to its third reading and adopts the 2025 Council Calendar.
Council approves the 2025 Deputy Mayor schedule, designating which councillor serves as Deputy Mayor each month. It includes special assignments for October around the swearing-in ceremony.
Council approves the seating arrangement for the Council Chamber for 2024-2025, as shown in Attachment 2, to take effect after the 2024 Organizational Meeting and remain until the 2025 Organizational Meeting.
The motion approves the revised General Chair position profile and designates the selected candidate as General Chair for 2025 (effective Jan 1, 2025). It also requires the designation to be released publicly after notification and maintains confidentiality of related confidential reports and discussions under FOIP.
Establishes a formal process for selecting Council members to standing committees and boards, including how candidates are introduced, how preferences are collected, and how selections are made (acclamation or confidential ballot). The Mayor may appoint three Councillors-at-Large to the Executive Committee, and confidential preference summaries must be released publicly.
Council approves the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Distribution 1, as amended in Report C2024-1004.
End Phase 1 of the Green Line (Lynnwood/Millican to Eau Claire) and transfer the Green Line program to City Administration by December 31, 2024. The motion also requires keeping related Closed Meeting discussions and attachments confidential and to publish a revised confidential attachment.
Council accepts the Ward Boundary Commission report and directs the Council Services Committee to return a revised set of ward boundary recommendations for Council consideration and potential implementation by the end of Q2 2025.
City Council will give three readings to Bylaw 43M2024 to amend the Green Line Board Bylaw. Administration is directed to fund interim costs from existing funding sources, pause prior directions, and provide regular updates while keeping related confidential materials protected.
Council directs that closed meeting discussions and confidential materials remain confidential until a scheduled review on September 16, 2026, and allows Administration to share information when necessary.
City Council would discontinue work on Bylaw 6B2024, cancelling the proposal and preventing it from becoming law.
Council adopts the amended report, receives it for the corporate record, and approves keeping the confidential attachment and closed meeting discussions confidential under FOIP Section 16, with the material to be released on January 2, 2025.
The motion would withdraw Bylaw 6B2024 from further consideration, halting its progress after the first reading and delaying any potential enactment.
Directs that Revised Report attachments 1, 5, 6, 8 and Revised Attachments 2, 3, 4 and Revised #2 Attachment 9 be released to the public when Council rises, while Confidential Attachment 7 and all related attachments remain confidential under FOIP Section 16 until 2026-12-31.
Council approves giving second and third readings to five proposed bylaws (34P2024, 35P2024, 4C2024, 5C2024, 155D2024), moving them toward adoption.
Council approved two recommendations (numbers 7 and 8) from the confidential EC2024-0809 report and adopted them as the council's direction.
Council directs that all Closed Meeting discussions, reports, and attachments remain confidential under FOIP exemptions (sections 23, 24, 27, and 25). A review of this confidentiality is set for December 31, 2031.
Council will move forward with three readings for a bylaw that updates how the Green Line Board is governed. The amendment is in Proposed Bylaw 33M2024 (Attachment 3) and would modify governance rules for the Green Line project.
Council approved the four recommendations contained in Confidential Verbal Report C2024-0593, adopting them as council action.
Council approved the four confidential recommendations and directed that the related discussions and materials remain confidential under privacy laws.
Before the annual external financial audit, the City must review the audit plan, timing, scope, materiality, risks, and focus areas with the External Auditor, and include preliminary fee estimates in the audit plan for Council information.
The motion would delete Recommendation 1, replace it with Recommendations 2 and 3, and require that Confidential Recommendations 2 and 3 from the confidential presentation be released publicly.
The council directs that the confidential report, attachments, distributions, and closed-meeting discussions remain confidential under the FOIP Act (sections 16, 24, 25, and 27).
Council will recess to a private session under FOIP to discuss confidential item 12.2.1 related to the Chief Administrative Officer; external consultant Sohail Thaker is authorized to attend.
Council approved the city's multi-contracting strategy as described in Confidential Report EC2024-0871 (amended). The strategy directs how the city awards and manages multiple contracts across departments.
Direct that two proposed bylaws authorizing debt for Green Line Stage 1 remain confidential under FOIP until Council rises and reports.
Council adopts, as amended, the plan to publicly release Confidential Recommendations 2 and 3 from the Confidential Presentation of Verbal Report C2024-0760. This action makes those recommendations public, improving transparency.
Directs City Administration to begin implementing the Utilities Affordability Act by January 1, 2025 and achieve full compliance by March 17, 2025, while keeping Attachment 1 confidential for review by December 31, 2024.
Council is asked to advance the process by giving three readings to Proposed Bylaw 34M2024, which would amend the Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023.
Council approves the recommendations in the confidential IP2024-0757 report (including Recommendation 2) and directs that the report and attachment remain confidential under the FOIP Act.
Council directs administration to extend current BiodiverCity Advisory Committee terms until 2025 Q2 and not recruit new members in 2024. By 2025 Q2, update the Climate Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to include biodiversity and add biodiversity expertise, and, effective 2025 Q2, disband the BiodiverCity Advisory Committee.
Council would update the Audit Committee Bylaw and City Auditors Bylaw to clarify external audit planning, fee discussions, and reporting to Council, with amendments requiring three readings to adopt.
This motion would adopt bylaw amendments to update the Green Line Board governance, by giving three readings to the proposed changes described in Attachment 2 of EC2024-0886 (as amended).
The City Council will appoint the recommended candidates to the Anti-Racism Action Committee for the terms in the confidential attachment and publish the appointments after the appointees accept. It also keeps the related closed meeting discussions and some attachments confidential under FOIP.
Moves forward a bylaw to create the Council Advisory Committee on Housing and directs Administration to recruit its members through The City Clerks Office Boards, Commissions and Committees annual recruitment campaign.
Council directs Administration to apply lessons from the water feeder main break restrictions to improve current bylaws and to report back with amendments by Q1 2025.
City Council will adopt the ENMAX performance measures, have Independent Utilities Advisors prepare a confidential report for a closed meeting and attend ENMAX shareholder meetings, and keep Attachments 1-4 confidential with a review deadline of 2025-12-31.
Directs that Report CD2024-0417 and attachments be held confidential under FOIP Sections 23 and 24, with a review due by May 22, 2025, and that the report be received for the corporate record.
Council will adopt the confidential recommendations from the confidential distribution for the verbal report EC2024-0736, after making the specified amendments.
Council will adopt the confidential recommendations in the EC2024-0736 report and maintain confidentiality for the report, attachments, and related discussions under FOIP.
Direct Administration to change the hosting provisions of Bylaw 36M2021 so hosting allowances are set as a recommended amount rather than a fixed amount, and update it to reflect current market conditions. Amendments to be brought to the Council Services Committee by Q4 2024.
Council is moving to advance a new bylaw that establishes the Tax Incentive Appeal Board and sets out its procedures; the bylaw will proceed through three readings for potential adoption.
Directs Administration to prepare a final report with recommendations to abolish the Business Advisory Committee and its subcommittees and rescind its Terms of Reference, due by September 6, 2024.
Council will adopt changes to the governance policy CP2016-03, updating how boards, commissions and committees are appointed and governed.
Council will advance Proposed Bylaw 125D2022 by granting it second and third readings, a key step toward its enactment as city bylaw.
Adopts the confidential recommendations from Confidential Distribution 2, adds a standing closed-meeting item for regular CAO-Council discussions at every Regular Council Meeting, and keeps related discussions confidential under the FOIP Act.
Council will appoint the recommended candidate to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility for a two-year term, publicly disclose the public member appointment after confirmation, and record appointments of administration to the Calgary Planning Commission and the Pension Governance Committee. Closed meeting discussions and confidential attachments will remain confidential.
Council approved the confidential recommendations and ratified the 2024 Calgary Awards recipients as recommended by juries. It kept related confidential materials and closed meetings confidential, and directed that the winners be publicly announced after the June 12 awards ceremony.
Adds provisions to prohibit expensing greeting-only signs to Councillors' Ward Budgets and defines what counts as a Sign for this rule.
Endorses the policy that sets how public members serving on council-established boards, commissions and committees will be paid and reimbursed, effective January 1, 2026. Directs Administration to reduce indirect costs, streamline reimbursements, and prepare a Mid-Cycle budget adjustment to support implementation, while keeping confidential attachments and discussions private.
Direct Administration to prepare an amending bylaw to change speaker procedures for council meetings and public hearings. The change will use rotating panels of speakers (for, against, neither), with each speaker allowed five minutes and questions held until the panel finishes, and will apply to both public hearings and committee meetings.
Council directs Administration to consult on the metrics in Attachment 2 with Members of Council and return a report to the 2024 June 25 Strategic Meeting of Council.
It directs Administration to consult Council on the metrics in Attachment 2 and bring a report back to the 2024 June 25 Strategic Meeting. This replaces Recommendations 1–3.
This amendment lets councillors attend Council Committee meetings remotely under defined conditions. It updates who may participate remotely and how attendance is counted under the Procedure Bylaw.
Direct Administration to clarify how the Council Community Fund and the Council Innovation Fund operate by updating their Terms of Reference (due by Q2 2024) and to report back on two previous items within 12 months of project completion.
Council is approving the updated policy that governs fees for city services. This formalizes how fees are determined and charged to residents and businesses, as described in Attachment 2.
The bylaw would let councillors regularly participate remotely in meetings if they disclose to and follow guidance from the Ethics Advisor, for accommodations based on protected grounds under the Alberta Human Rights Act. It also adds a requirement to disclose such accommodations for ethics oversight while preserving in-person attendance where feasible.
Council approves the recommended appointments to multiple advisory committees for specific terms, acknowledges a subcommittee appointment, and advances three readings of Bylaw 11M2024 to amend the Calgary Salutes Committee Bylaw. Appointment details will be published, with certain confidential attachments kept private.
Council directs Administration to publicly release the confidential report EC2024-0111 and the specified confidential attachments (1, 3, 4, 5) and distributions (1a and 1b), despite recommendation 3.
It directs the Integrity and Ethics Office to work with the City's internal and external anti-racism bodies and the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee to assess how changes to remote participation affect equity and accessibility, and to report back with suggested adjustments to Procedure Bylaw 35M2017 by the end of 2024.
The motion would enact bylaw changes (Proposed Bylaw 12M2024) to amend the Procedure Bylaw and Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, allowing Members to participate remotely with guidance from the Ethics Advisor when accommodated due to protected grounds, and expanding approved reasons for missing meetings (urgent matters, city business, or protected-ground accommodations).
The bylaw would be updated to delete the current Image 2.1 in Schedule B and insert Revised Image 2.1, ensuring the document reflects the corrected content.
City Council directs Administration to create a clear framework for evaluating the strategy and to report back to Council by March 31, 2024.
Council approves the plan and schedule for public input on the project referenced in Report WBC2024-0042, setting out how and when residents can participate.
Council will initiate the formal three-reading process for two proposed bylaws: 5M2024 amending Municipal Assessor Bylaw 49M2007, and 6M2024 amending the Chief Financial Officer, City Treasurer & Deputy City Treasurer Bylaw 34M2021. These amendments modify governance rules for assessment and financial administration.
Direct the Returning Officer to deliver by Q3 2024 recommendations on adjusting Calgary ward boundaries so they align with recent land annexations.
Council approves the recommendations in Attachment 3 and directs that Attachments 8 and 9 be kept confidential under FOIP sections 17, 23, 24, and 25, to be reviewed by January 30, 2039.
This motion appoints public members to the Council Compensation Review Committee for specified terms, requires that the appointments be publicly released after notification, and keeps related closed‑meeting materials confidential under FOIP.
The motion adds a requirement to publish Confidential Attachment 3 alongside Attachment 2, increasing public access to reported information and transparency.
Council directs that closed meeting discussions and confidential materials remain confidential under FOIP Section 24, with a review by December 12, 2028.
Council will consider releasing the Integrity Commissioner’s report as the reprimand for Councillor McLean, have the Integrity and Ethics Office informed when sanctions are completed, and keep related closed meeting discussions confidential under FOIP Section 24.
City Council will appoint public members to the Calgary Convention Centre Authority for the specified terms, approve a Tourism Calgary reserve-list candidate, keep related discussions and materials confidential, and publicly release the appointed members after Administration notifies applicants (by December 15, 2023).
Council will appoint a Public Member for the term ending at the 2024 Organizational Meeting and nominate Public Members for three-year terms ending at the 2026 Organizational Meeting. The City Clerk will publicly disclose the appointments after notifying the appointees, and confidential materials related to these appointments will remain confidential.
Designates the 2024 General Chair of the Calgary Assessment Review Board, keeps the confidential report and related discussions private, and authorizes destroying confidential ballots after the meeting.
Council asks Councillor McLean to accept responsibility for his actions and to issue a public letter of apology to Calgarians within 30 days, with the apology published.
Council appoints the 2024 Chair of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, keeps the confidential report and related materials private, and authorizes destroying confidential ballots after the meeting.
This motion orders that the closed meeting discussions, the supplementary handout, and the presentation stay confidential under FOIP Section 24, with a review date set for 2024-06-03.
Council appoints a Public Member to the Ward Boundary Commission for a term ending when the commission's final report is presented to Council. The appointment will be publicly disclosed after notification; confidential ballots will be destroyed after this meeting; and related closed meeting discussions and confidential attachments will remain confidential.
Council approved the recommendations in Confidential Report C2023-1285, and directed that the report and Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential under FOIP, that Attachment 3 and the Closed Meeting discussions stay confidential, to be reviewed by January 2, 2024.
Council approved two confidential recommendations and directed that the report, its attachments, and closed meeting discussions remain confidential under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and not be released.
Council approves the recommendations in Confidential Report C2023-1284 and directs that the report and Attachments 1 and 2, as well as Closed Meeting discussions and Attachment 3, remain confidential under FOIP until January 2, 2024.
Council will move forward with the proposed Records Retention and Disposition Bylaw 54M2023 by giving it the required three readings after making amendments.
This motion approves making the first Residential Parking Permit Type 1 and the First Visitor Permit free for 2024, 2025 and 2026, and directs Administration to revise Calgary Parking Policies CP2021-04 to reflect this new fee approach, to be reported to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q1 2024.
Adopts an amendment that replaces the multi-year 'per year for the next 3 years after 1 per cent' language in Recommendation 1 of Report C2023-1148 with wording that refers to the year 2024 only.
The city will use a third-party recruiter to fill vacancies on five boards (Audit, Assessment Review Board, Calgary Police Commission, Calgary Planning Commission, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board) in line with policy Section 5.11.13. This directs administrative action to support board appointments.
The city council approves the 2024 meeting calendar and assigns a Deputy Mayor for each month, establishing who chairs meetings and represents the city when the Mayor is unavailable.
City Council asks the Mayor to write to the provincial Minister of Public Safety to fast-track granting transit and peace officers expanded authority to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances.
Council directs Administration to return to the Community Development Committee by 2026 Q2 with a summary of possible municipal, provincial, and federal rule changes that would grant more authority to peace officers to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances.
Council directs Administration to work with the Mayor to send a letter to the provincial Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services requesting an expedited process to grant transit and peace officers greater authority to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances.
The City will prepare and present a report detailing potential municipal, provincial, and federal rule changes that would give peace officers broader authority to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances, and return to the Community Development Committee by 2026 Q2.
Requests Administration to report back in Q2 2026 with an update on the AI-Enhanced Pedestrian Safety Platform as part of the Safer Mobility Plan, and in Q3 2026 with the funding requirements.
Requires staff to study how other cities handle open drug-use bans and community courts, summarize Calgary’s Community Court funding and setup, and prepare budget submissions to sustain current services and pilot an expanded Community Court in 2026.
Council directs Administration to prepare a report by January 2026 assessing higher, tiered fines for the open display of weapons and escalating penalties for repeat offenders. Return by Q2 2026 with options for peace officers to seize, transport, and dispose of weapons, and an analysis of how other municipalities regulate or ban certain weapons.
Admin will study how other cities address banning open drug use and use court-diversion programs, summarize Calgary's Community Court and funding, and prepare a 2026 budget submission plus a plan for an expanded Community Court pilot funded through 2030.
Council will move the proposed changes to the Public Behaviour Bylaw forward through all three readings, enabling the amendments to be considered for enactment.
Council approves using up to $28 million in 2025 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to offset police funding shortfalls caused by lower traffic-fine revenue, and directs Administration to work with the Calgary Police Commission to develop a plan that separates traffic-fine revenue from police expenditures and report back in the 2025 adjustments.
Council directs Administration to assist the Calgary Police Commission in identifying funding shortfalls and options, including directing photo radar revenue to a traffic-safety reserve, exploring changes to enforcement-revenue ties, advocating to Alberta to lift photo radar prohibitions, and presenting a report on speed, traffic calming costs, and photo radar effectiveness.
Directs Administration (with support from the Calgary Police Commission) to report back on Community Safety Investment Framework funding and future allocations, present the CPS operating and capital budgets separately, and pursue an $8 million CPS contribution to CSIF for a total $16 million. It also requires updating CSIF governance to emphasize anti-racism and community-based prevention, and provides a status update on Wittman Report recommendations and race-based use-of-force data.
It would advance a bylaw amendment to better regulate vehicle noise in Calgary by updating Traffic Bylaw 26M96 (Proposed Bylaw 48M2024). The bylaw would be considered through three readings for final adoption.
This amendment deletes Investment Option 5, which proposed addressing vehicle noise and community traffic safety through enforcement, changing the list of recommended investments in Report C2023-1148.
Direct Administration to audit all climate-related operating and capital spending across City of Calgary departments, and report back by 2025-12-15 with cost, timing, auditor, and scope, including an assessment of alignment with Council priorities.
Council directs an audit of all climate-related city spend (operating and capital) to assess value-for-money and asks Administration to report back by December 15, 2025 through the Executive Committee with costs, timing, auditor, scope, and any identified savings or duplications.
Council directs Administration to conduct a comprehensive value-for-money audit of all climate-related operating and capital expenditures across all departments. The report, due by December 15, 2025 through the Executive Committee, will confirm cost, timing, whether the auditor is internal or external, and scope, including recommendations to align climate spending with core municipal responsibilities and financial sustainability.
This motion revokes the Climate Emergency declaration. It ends the heightened focus and any actions or funding that were prompted by declaring an emergency.
Administration must publicly report back by Sept 2026 with plain-language explanations and recommendations on climate-related expenditures for the 2027–2030 Service Plans and Budgets, so Council and Calgarians can judge whether the spending provides value for money.
The motion, adopted after amendment, directs the City Clerk to share the Climate Advisory Committee’s letter related to EC2025-0859 and to add it to the Corporate Record.
Administration must report back by end of Q1 2026 with a recommendation for an accelerated program to replace declining poplars within 3 metres of sidewalks with trees that have less invasive roots. The report should address impacts on the urban tree canopy, include a policy to plant a poplar elsewhere for every tree removed, outline sidewalk and tree-related costs to be funded by the city (no cost to residents), and incorporate poplar lifecycle planning into the Urban Forestry Strategic Plan update.
Direct Administration to focus tree planting in equity-deserving neighborhoods under the 2 Billion Trees program, develop an annual planting plan with community-specific targets aligned to Calgary's canopy goals, and report yearly on progress, challenges, and milestones.
Council directs Administration to create a Hail Resilience Improvement Network, develop hail exposure maps, and conduct a Hail Equity Impact Analysis. It also asks the Mayor to advocate for provincial funding and policy changes to support low-income homeowners with hail-protection upgrades.
The City Council directs Administration to create and apply new tools and incentives to help private-property owners retain, plant, and maintain trees, in line with Attachment 3.
Direct Administration to develop a private tree protection bylaw, provide a status update and Phase 2 recommendations by no later than Q4 2026, and bring forward 2026 mid-cycle budget requests to support the Phase 2 work.
Council would give three readings to Bylaw 12M2025 to cut the monthly Blue Cart fee and start Extended Producer Responsibility, and direct Administration to assess the resulting changes and options to update the waste and recycling rate structure, reporting back by Q2 2026.
Council directs Administration to evaluate the outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and equity of the previous Resilient Roofing Rebate Program, and to report by Q2 2025 with recommendations, timelines, and funding options to implement a similar program. The report should consider monetary and non-monetary incentives to reduce hail risk for households and how to coordinate with other governments and industry.
Administration will study private tree conservation tools and incentives, including a possible private tree protection bylaw, and report back with recommendations, budget estimates, and public education needs to the Community Development Committee by 2025 Q1.
Advertise and bring forward the bylaw for a public hearing to consider its repeal. Develop a framework to evaluate and report on the waste-diversion strategy and plan waste-management infrastructure and communications focused on single-use items and bin accessibility, with a report to Council due by March 31, 2024.
Council will advertise a public hearing to consider repealing a bylaw and will develop waste-management infrastructure and communications to promote diversion, including improving access to blue and green bins and addressing single-use items.
Administration is directed to prepare a business-case analysis to support the Single-Use Items Charter Bylaw 1H2023, with presentation to Council by the end of Q1 2024.
The council will enter a confidential session to discuss the 2026 target revenue for local access and franchise fees and the Chief Administrative Officer’s performance and updates. It also authorizes keeping certain documents confidential, permits an external consultant to attend, and changes the dinner break to the Call of the Chair.
Direct Administration to conduct a comprehensive value-for-money audit of all City climate-related expenditures (operating and capital) since the Climate Emergency declaration, and report back by December 15, 2025 with cost, timing, auditor, and scope.
The motion directs Council to adopt two confidential recommendations and forward the report and its budget request to the November 2026 budget adjustments for consideration. It also directs further budget work to prioritize investments in future service plans, and requires keeping the related closed meeting materials confidential until 2035.
Administration must identify a sustainable funding source to raise the merged reserve funding from 2.6% to 5.0% of annual property tax revenue using an alternate source, and report back with a recommendation as part of the 2027–2030 budget process.
Council directs Administration to adjust the 2025 November budget adjustments for the 2023-2026 plans to (a) add $62.2 million to the 2026 capital budget funded by a one-time investment gain to the Fiscal Stability Reserve, and (b) identify a sustainable long-term funding source to increase the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade from 2.6% to 5.0% of annual property tax revenue, with recommendations due in the 2027-2030 budgets.
The City would amendment bylaws to increase and extend its guarantee of AHCC’s revolving loan facility and to borrow funds if the guarantee is called. It also delays further readings until advertising requirements are met, updates related agreements, and keeps Attachment 5 confidential with a review due by July 15, 2028.
Council gives first reading to Bylaw 6B2025, which would amend and repeal bylaws to reduce the City's surplus borrowing authority by $25,479,000. Second and third readings will be withheld until advertising requirements under the Municipal Government Act are fulfilled.
The city will use $7 million of one-time Housing Accelerator Funds to support the Shallow Utility Burial Pilot starting in 2025. It also directs Administration to review the pilot and consider a funding source for a permanent program in upcoming budget planning.
The motion asks Council to revisit its earlier instruction to direct Administration to consider 2026 operating investments needed to enable the East portion of Growth Application GA2024-008, and to prioritize those investments in the 2025 November budget adjustments.
Council is asking to revisit the previous directive to consider 2026 operating investments to enable Growth Application GA2024-006 when prioritizing investments for the 2025 November budget adjustments.
Council will adopt a bylaw redefining the Calgary Salutes Committee's mandate and approve its annual budget drawn from the Partnerships budget and Neighbourhood Support service line.
Council will re-examine its earlier recommendation and direct staff to evaluate whether 2026 operating funds are needed to enable Growth Application GA2023-005, to be prioritized in the 2025 November budget adjustments.
Council will revisit its prior directive to have Administration consider 2026 operating investments to enable Growth Application GA2024-005 as part of the 2025 November budget adjustments.
Council directs Administration to implement a comprehensive hail resilience program. It also asks that future one-time operating investments be considered in the 2027-2030 service plans and budgets.
Council is asked to revisit its previous decision and instruct Administration to assess what 2026 operating funding would be needed to support Growth Application GA2024-004 as part of the 2025 November budget adjustments.
The motion asks Council to reopen its prior decision on Recommendation 6 and ensure any new operating or capital costs identified from business cases or ASP approvals are brought into the annual budget planning process.
It directs Administration to keep the current voluntary public disclosures publishing for gifts, personal benefits, budget/expense disclosures, meetings, and fundraising, and to proceed with three readings of Proposed Bylaw 38M2025 amending Councillors Budgets and Expenses Bylaw 36M2021.
Direct Administration to prepare a line-item list of November 2025 budget adjustments that result from new provincial requirements or funding cuts, showing each item's dollar value and its share of the budget.
Direct Administration to compile a list of November 2025 budget adjustments arising from new provincial requirements or funding cuts, showing each item in dollars and its share of the total budget increase.
Council approves the additional 2025 capital budget requests listed in Attachment 4, as amended in Report C2025-0397. This authorizes funding for capital projects in 2025.
Council approves three budget-related policy updates: CP2025-03 Budget Spend Authorization and Delegation, translating 2025–2026 budgets from service lines to departments, and revisions to CFO004 Multi-Year Budgeting policy. These changes affect how budgets are approved, reported, and planned over multiple years.
Council directs Administration to remain within the previously approved 3.6% increase in property tax revenue for existing properties.
This motion approves using the city’s available financial capacity to fund high-priority items identified in the November 2025 budget adjustments.
Administration must identify the 10-year capital needs of civic partners and report back by Q3 2026 to inform the 2027-2030 Budget.
Council directs Administration to amend the merged terms of reference for the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade to increase the annual funding from 2.6% to 5%, and report back to the Executive Committee by July 22, 2025.
The City would borrow up to $25 million and loan up to $25 million to the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) for capital projects, and amend the loan bylaw to allow additional financing sources beyond the Alberta government. Second and third readings would be withheld until required advertising is completed, and Administration would enter into or amend agreements with CMLC in line with policy.
City Council approves a one-time transfer of $60 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to the Fund, to be disbursed in four annual installments of $15 million from 2025 through 2028. OCIF will review the funding commitments and results annually before each disbursement.
City Council would authorize borrowing up to $224.984 million to fund ENMAX's 2025 capital projects related to its regulated operations. The funding is allocated across four bylaws with different terms (5, 10, 20, and 25 years) for technology, fleet equipment, non-residential development, and electric system/building improvements, plus a companion municipal loan bylaw.
Council will adopt two bylaws: one providing a tax exemption for machinery and equipment, and one establishing a levy rate for the Rivers District revitalization. It also directs Administration to estimate invoicing costs related to property taxes and bill the Government of Alberta for their proportional share.
This motion would advance Proposed Bylaw 1M2025, the 2025 Special Tax Bylaw, by giving it three readings (Attachment 2).
Council will advance the proposed 2025 Property Tax Bylaw (13M2025) after three readings, adopting the city’s property tax framework for 2025.
Council approves a $15 million increase to the Capital Conservation Grant program budget funded from the Reserve for Future Capital in 2025, and delays the CCG grant round application intake until 2026.
Council will approve the 2025 Business Improvement Areas tax bylaw and budgets, set the 2025 BIAs tax rates, appoint the 15 BIAs boards, and send appreciation letters to new and retiring board members; the list of appointees will be kept confidential until Council decides.
Council approves up to $130,000 in one-time funding from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2025 and 2026 to accomplish the work outlined in EC2025-0117.
Council directs Administration to assess whether short-term rentals in non-primary residences should be taxed at the non-residential rate, and report back by Q2 2025 with the legal and technical steps needed to implement it.
Council will revisit its previous decision to amend the plan to allocate $2.5 million in one-time funding in 2025 for parks and playground upgrades, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital.
This amendment transfers $1.5 million from the Council Innovation Fund to the Council Community Fund, reallocating funds within council accounts to support community-focused activities.
Council directs Administration to issue a rebate for the 2025 residential portion of property taxes, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, and to make the necessary budget changes and performance measures to implement this rebate.
This amendment reserves $480 million for five service lines, imposes tax increases of $160 million per year starting in 2025 for three years, and requires a Q1 2025 report on how the funds will be allocated to Parks, Streets, Facilities, and Public Transit.
Council directs Administration to reconstitute the Finance and Budget Committee. The committee will have a mandate to review every operating budget in detail over the four-year term and oversee service planning and budgeting.
The City will adjust its 2025-2026 plan and budget to fund cultural events (Grey Cup and Carnaval) for two years, move the Civic Partner Community Safety Grant Program to base funding, boost Family and Community Support Services due to higher demand, and approve capital investments in pavement rehabilitation and recreation projects funded from reserves. It also reverses a planned relinquishment and reinstates up to $400,000 in one-time operating funding for 2025-2026.
Authorizes a one-time funding allocation of $2.5 million in 2025 to upgrade parks and playground amenities, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital.
Council directs Administration to include in the 2026 Adjustments a detailed staffing report, breaking down each service by total FTEs and limited-term positions, permanent vs temporary staff, front-line vs office roles, and union vs management-exempt status.
Allocates two one-time grants of $500,000 each from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2025 and 2026: $500,000 to City Planning and Policy for Downtown Service Level Enhancement and $500,000 to support city services, and grants for community festivals, events, and activations, especially in the greater downtown area.
Council directs Administration to add the Contemporary Calgary Arts Society to the Civic Partner Operating Grant Program and bring back recommendations in the 2025 November service plans and budgets to allocate 2026 operating funding to Contemporary Calgary, including any additional funds required.
Approve a one-time $65,000 operating-budget allocation in 2025 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to fund HMCS Calgary's 30th Anniversary events and ongoing Calgary Salutes support, funded by an estimated favorable year-end variance.
Sets the 2025 tax-share shift at 0.5% instead of 1%, reducing the amount of tax burden moved from non-residential (business) properties to residential (home) property owners in that year.
This amendment changes the funding source for the Firearms Range, shifting $9.5 million from the Community Safety Investment Framework to the Fiscal Stability Reserve and approves the related adjustments.
This reverses the relinquishment of a one-time $400,000 operating budget in 2025–2026 for the Inglewood facility and reinstates funding of up to $400,000 for operating in 2025–2026 and up to $400,000 for capital upgrades in 2025, all funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Council will approve the parking fee schedule shown in Attachment 4I, fund the $560,000 shortfall using the 2025 tax base, and exempt this schedule from the City’s User Fee Policy CP2024-02 and Calgary Parking Policies CP2024-01.
The amendment reduces the Calgary Police Service's 2025 base budget by $4 million (to reflect an operating variance) and increases the Community Strategies service base budget for 2025-2026 by $4 million to support the Community Safety Investment Framework, an oversubscribed program with $39M in requests and only $8M available.
This amendment adds $15 million in capital funding (split 7.5M in 2025 and 7.5M in 2026) to Recreation Opportunities (Budget ID A446551) for unfunded recreation projects needing initiation, repair, or maintenance. The funds would come from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, which is projected to have a sizable favorable year-end variance.
Council approves a one-time $775,000 operating investment to support Strengthening Transparency: Improving Engagement with Calgarians, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a report on Corporate Management Team hosting, meals, entertainment, and travel expenses for the last two years and set a target to reduce these costs by 50% in 2025, with the report due in Q1 2025.
City council directs the Chief Administrative Officer to find $2.5 million in base savings within the CAO and Chief Operations Officer operating budgets and to report back in Q1 2025 on where the savings were found.
Direct Administration to produce a Council briefing by the end of Q1 2025 that compares positive year-end variances year-over-year and defines an acceptable volatility level for year-end results, acknowledging that the city cannot operate at a deficit.
Shifts $2 million for the Civic Partner Community Safety Grant Program from one-time funding in 2025 and 2026 into ongoing base funding starting in 2025, within the Economic Development and Tourism service line. This establishes a permanent budget commitment funded from the net base budget increase.
Council would reduce the Calgary Police Service 2025–2026 base budget by $4 million and increase the Community Strategies budget by $4 million to support the Community Safety Investment Framework, an oversubscribed program with $39 million in requests and only $8 million available.
Amends the budget to provide two one-time allocations of $25,000 in 2025 and $25,000 in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to support the Grey Cup Committee (Arts and Culture) and the Carnaval Committee (Arts and Culture) for their annual events, funded from FSR; and directs using actual 2025 and 2026 expenditures to plan base funding for 2027–2030.
This amendment removes the $20 million budget request for the Transit Oriented Development Strategy (Multiple Properties) in 2025, reducing the city’s TOD funding as outlined in IP2024-1225.
The amendment changes the fee schedule to set Street Use Permit charges for Seasonal Cafes/Patios at $0 for 2025 and 2026, replacing the previous $7.00 per square foot rate.
The city will provide $1.3 million in 2025–2026 as one-time funding to City Planning and Policy and to Common Revenue services to support a tax cancellation program for designated historic resource properties, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve. The resolution also directs using the 2025–2026 pilot results to inform base funding for ongoing cancellation in the 2027–2030 budget cycle.
Shifts funding for Calgary's Mental Health and Addictions strategy: reduces the 2025 amount from Community Strategies by $6M and provides $6M in 2025 and $6M in 2026 from the Fiscal Reserve as one-time operating funding.
Council approves budget and capital adjustments for 2025-2026, including one-time funding for the Grey Cup and Carnaval committees from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, moving a Civic Partner Community Safety Grant to base funding, additional operating funds for Family and Community Support Services, and capital allocations for pavement rehabilitation and recreation projects funded from reserves; the 2025-2026 actual expenditures will inform base funding for these committees in 2027-2030.
This amendment adds a $20 million capital budget allocation in 2025 for improved pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital.
Adds a new capital-budget allocation to fund Recreation Opportunities projects: $7.5 million in 2025 and $7.5 million in 2026, sourced from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to support unfunded initiation, repair, or maintenance needs.
Amends the plan to reduce the 2025 shift of property tax burden from non-residential to residential from 1% to 0.5%.
The amendment restores one-time funding: up to $400,000 for operating in 2025-2026 for the Inglewood facility and up to $400,000 for capital upgrades in 2025, all funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, reversing the previous relinquishment.
This amendment reallocates $1.5 million within city funds by transferring it from the Council Innovation Fund to the Council Community Fund.
This amendment adds a one-time $65,000 operating allocation in 2025 to support HMCS Calgary's 30th anniversary and ongoing Calgary Salutes activities, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve (FSR) due to an anticipated year-end surplus.
Approve two separate one-time allocations from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2025 and 2026: $500,000 to City Planning and Policy to support Downtown Service Level Enhancement, and $500,000 to enable city services and grant funding for community-based festivals, events, and public activations in the greater downtown area.
Council directs Administration to provide a rebate to residential property taxes in 2025, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, to offset the tax share shift. It also directs the preparation of the necessary budget changes and performance metrics to implement these adjustments.
The CAO must present a two-year summary of Corporate Management Team hosting, meals, entertainment, and travel expenses and establish a 50% reduction target for 2025, to be pursued starting in Q1 2025.
The motion would reallocate $4 million over 2025-2026 from the Police Service's base budget to the Community Strategies service to fund the Community Safety Investment Framework, a high-demand program with $39 million in requests and only $8 million available.
The amendment changes the Streets fee table to remove the $7.00 per square foot charge for Seasonal Cafes/Patios on Street Use Permits in 2025 and 2026, effectively making these permits free for that period.
This amendment shifts 4 million from the Calgary Police Service budget to the Community Strategies budget for 2025 and 2026 to support the Community Safety Investment Framework, an oversubscribed program with more requests than funding.
Council will go into a private session to discuss confidential changes proposed to the 2023-2026 service plans and budgets.
Earmarks $480 million for five service lines (parks/open spaces, streets and sidewalks/pathways, facilities management, and public transit) with $160 million in annual tax increases beginning in 2025, and requires Administration to report back in Q1 2025 on how the funds will be allocated and prioritized for maintenance and upgrades.
Amends Recommendation 1.a to allocate two years of one-time funding ($25,000 in 2025 and $25,000 in 2026) from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to the Grey Cup Committee and the Carnaval Committee for their annual events, and to use those expenditures to inform base funding in 2027-2030.
The amendment adds a recommendation to allocate $2.5 million in one-time funding in 2025 from the Reserve for Future Capital to upgrade parks and playground amenities.
The city will adopt the proposed parking fee schedule and cover the resulting $560,000 shortfall by using the 2025 tax base, and will exempt the parking fees from the City’s User Fee Policy and Calgary Parking Policies.
Allocates a total of $1.3 million in one-time funding (split between City Planning and Policy and Common Revenue services) to support a Designated Historic Resource Property Tax Cancellation pilot, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve. The plan also uses the pilot amounts to inform ongoing base funding for this tax cancellation program in the 2027–2030 budget cycle.
This amendment shifts $9.5 million earmarked for the Firearms Range from the Community Safety Investment Framework into the Fiscal Stability Reserve and approves the related adjustments.
Council directs Administration to report back with a detailed staffing breakdown by service as part of the 2026 Adjustments, including FTEs and limited-term positions, permanent versus temporary staff, front-line versus office staff, and union versus management-exempt staff. This information will support budget planning and staffing decisions.
The CAO must locate $2.5 million in base savings within the CAO and COO operating budgets and report in Q1 2025 on where the savings were found.
Council will revisit its plan to allocate $2.5 million in one-time funding in 2025 for parks and playground amenities upgrades, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital, as referenced in Report C2024-1097.
Direct Administration to include Contemporary Calgary Arts Society in the Civic Partner Operating Grant Program and bring recommendations in the 2025 November Service Plans and Budgets for allocating 2026 operating funding to Contemporary Calgary, including any additional funds needed to include them in the Program.
City Council approves a one-time $775,000 operating investment to improve transparency and engagement with Calgarians, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
The council would begin consideration of Bylaw 7B2024, which would reduce the City’s surplus borrowing authority by about $59.28 million. Final readings would be postponed until the required advertising under the Municipal Government Act is completed.
City Council approves $50,000 in one-time funding to the Calgary Salutes Committee to plan and host the 30th Anniversary HMCS Calgary events in 2025, including venue, entertainment, logistics, and food/beverage costs. It also approves $15,000 in total travel funding for the Mayor and Councillors to attend the Victoria event in June 2025, and directs Administration to report back in Q2 with a recommended ongoing annual budget for the Calgary Salutes Committee.
Council would create a tax‑cancellation incentive for Municipal Historic Resource designations (15% of the municipal tax levy), funded by a base $600,000 in 2025 and $100,000 in 2026, to support about 20 new designations per year, and would establish a policy and explore a historic-resource subclass in assessment/tax systems.
Council updates the Calgary Parking Policy CP2021-04 (Attachment 1) retroactively to January 1, 2024, closes the Calgary Parking Long-Term Investment Fund, and distributes its remaining balance: $20M to the Fiscal Stability Reserve, $23M to the Reserve for Future Capital, and the rest to the Calgary Parking Capital Reserve Fund; budget adjustments will follow in November 2024 mid-cycle.
Direct Administration to amend the 2024 Mid-Cycle Budget with updates based on Council's Green Line decision. It also directs Administration to prepare a year-end presentation on Calgary's population growth, including trends, where growth comes from, revenue/expenditure implications, and how federal/provincial immigration policy may affect the city.
Council is reopening its prior decision to set January 1, 2027 as the start date for the Quantity-Only Franchise Fees model, allowing the timeline to be delayed or revised.
Council directs Administration to add a $14 million operating investment to the base budget to sustain the Low-Income Transit Pass Program, to be considered during the November Mid-Cycle Adjustments.
Council will go into a private meeting to review budget-related items, including financial capacity, proposed mid-cycle budget adjustments, and the municipal fiscal gap. An external facilitator is authorized to attend the mid-cycle budget discussion.
Council will cancel municipal and provincial property taxes and related penalties for CHC-owned properties that are not exempt under COPTER, with the cancellation taking effect by November 30, 2024.
Direct Administration to add the costs for a recruitment search consultant for Public Members to the mid-cycle budget submission, and keep Confidential Attachment 1 confidential until June 18, 2029.
The City would cancel the 2024 municipal property tax for roll 202762597 (amounting to $11,391.76) and asks the Province to cancel the provincial requisition portion for 2024 by having the Mayor write to the Education and Municipal Affairs ministers.
Council will not review or approve the capital and operating investments needed to enable Growth Application GA2023-001 during the Mid-Cycle Adjustment to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets.
Council directs Administration not to consider funding (capital or operating) for Growth Application GA2023-006 in the Mid-Cycle Adjustment to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets.
Directs Administration to review 2023 operating variances (recurring and non-recurring) to determine if 2025 base budgets can be reduced where efficiencies persist, commit to 2025 budget reductions tied to 2023 efficiencies, and prepare these reductions for the 2024 November Mid-Cycle Adjustments. It also directs transfers of 2023 variances—$137.7M from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to the Reserve for Future Capital; $35M from the ENMAX dividend variance from the Legacy Parks Reserve to the Reserve for Future Capital; and $34.6M for the 2023 Franchise Fee variance—to the Reserve for Future Capital.
Council directs Administration to prepare a concise summary of the cumulative budget, resource, and workplan implications resulting from the final amendments to CPC2024-0213. The summary must be brought to the 2024 June 11 Executive Committee for review.
This motion would authorize the city to borrow funds for capital projects. It would give second and third readings to Borrowing Bylaws 1B2024, 2B2024, 3B2024, 4B2024 and Loan Bylaw 7M2024.
Direct Administration to engage with Alberta’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs about the City’s funding gap, report back with 2023 financial details (ENMAX dividend, Local Access Fees, variances), and prepare recommendations to reduce the 2025 base budget and move eligible 2023 funds into the Fiscal Stability Reserve to cover inflationary and capital pressures.
Council will move forward with three readings for two bylaws: one providing exemptions for machinery and equipment, and another setting a levy rate to fund the Rivers District Community Revitalization.
The council moves to advance the proposed 2024 property tax bylaw through the third reading. If enacted, the bylaw will set the city’s property taxes for 2024.
Council will advance the proposed Special Tax Bylaw 8M2024 through the three readings, moving it toward potential adoption and tax impact.
Council increases the 2024 budget by about $6.1 million for Public Services Capital Program 147-148 and proceeds with three readings for Proposed Bylaw 1R2024.
Council directs Administration to design and implement a Quantity-Only model for collecting Local Access Fees and franchise fees from electricity and natural gas starting January 1, 2027, and to obtain all necessary approvals (including the AUC). The model must provide revenue stability, protect affordability, minimize shifts between user classes, and maintain budget sustainability, while also establishing a $10 million annual funding stream for energy poverty and affordability initiatives in 2025–2026 funded from any positive variance in the Local Access Fee budget.
Direct Administration to prepare a scoping study to estimate the cost of changing Local Access Fees, and postpone the decision until the end of Q2 or until the minister introduces the new default-rate process.
This motion approves the plan and schedule for mid-cycle adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets. It also keeps the related closed meetings and confidential materials confidential until 2026, with limited sharing with Corporate Planning and Performance to support next steps.
Council will meet privately to review confidential matters related to the 2023-2026 service plans and budgets, board appointments, and a verbal collective bargaining update before any public discussion or decisions.
Directs Administration to cap the property tax increase for 2025 at 3.6% (roughly 5.5% for residential and 1.4% for non-residential) and for 2026 at 3.1% (roughly 5.0% for residential and 0.9% for non-residential). This aligns with previously approved targets and limits tax bills for residents and businesses.
City Council directs Administration to seek reasonable operating budget reductions that could reduce the property tax required, while also evaluating opportunities for targeted investments in priority areas.
Council directs Administration to return with a plan showing one-time, operating, and capital budget adjustments totaling $23.1 million to reduce the 2024 budget and rebate residential taxes due to the 2024 tax-share change, and to identify $23.1 million in ongoing 2025 adjustments to offset the bow-wave effects from the one-time change.
Council approves Borrowing Bylaw 11B2023 in its second and third readings, authorizing the city to borrow funds for approved capital projects.
This motion directs Administration to use a standing Executive Committee item to confirm the goal of delivering 2025 service efficiencies, evaluate how those changes would affect Calgarians' services next year, and publish the final service level changes by September 2024 to guide the 2025 Mid-Cycle Adjustment discussions in November.
Administration must incorporate feedback from the 2023 Strategic Meeting into a plan and schedule for the 2024 mid-cycle adjustments to the 2023-2026 service plans and budgets. It also requires releasing confidential attachments after the meeting, keeping discussions confidential under FOIP, and sharing those confidential items with Corporate Planning and Performance only as needed to support next steps.
Directs Administration to publish a public release using non-sensitive information from confidential attachments about potential changes to local access fees and related budget impacts. It also sets a January 19, 2024 deadline for further questions, keeps the confidential materials under FOIP review through December 31, 2026, and allows sharing with Corporate Planning and Performance only as needed to support next steps.
Council approves the reserve recommendations in Attachments 3 and 4 and approves the list of reserves to be reviewed in 2024 as part of the Triennial Reserve Review.
This motion moves Borrowing By-law 12B2023 to its final two readings, authorizing the city to borrow funds as needed.
This amendment lowers the ongoing annual base funding for Investment Option 2, which accelerates capital projects for the Green Line, from $8 million to $4 million in 2024.
The amendment moves $27 million from the base ongoing funding for Corporate Inflationary Pressures into a one-time funding allocation for 2024-2025, using the 2023 positive operating variance to cover the inflationary pressures.
Council would begin considering a bylaw to increase the Project's borrowing limit from $30 million to $55.63 million and transfer $500,000 from the Council Innovation Fund to the Council Community Fund. Second and third readings would be withheld until advertising requirements under the Municipal Government Act are met.
This amendment creates a new ongoing funding option to boost street cleanliness in the Greater Downtown area and all Business Improvement Areas, allocating $2 million annually to the Streets service starting in 2024 and doubling the current level of cleanliness.
Direct Administration to prepare a mid-2024 report that (a) shares lessons from the 2023 Budget Adjustments process, (b) recommends improvements to the 2024 Mid-Cycle Adjustments process, and (c) provides a public timeline for developing the 2024 Mid-Cycle Adjustments.
Amend Recommendation 1 to shift 1% of the property tax share from non-residential to residential properties each year for three years, reflecting the 2024 impact shown in Attachment 3 Option A.
The amendment removes the $27 million base budget for Investment Option 10 and uses the positive 2023 operating variance to cover corporate inflationary pressures, reallocating existing funds instead of allocating new spending.
The amendment approves moving $500,000 from the Innovation Fund into the Community Fund, reallocating funds to support community-focused initiatives.
The amendment changes the recommendation so the 1% change applies only in 2024, removing the plan to apply it per year for the next three years.
This amends Recommendation 2 to remove Investment Option 13 (Human Resources Support) from the proposed options. As a result, that HR-related initiative would not be pursued.
This amendment removes Investment Option 23 to permanently fund Calgary’s Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, reducing the city’s budget by $6 million.
Administration to return in Q2 2024 with recommendations on using net revenues from the Market Permit program to support community associations within Residential Parking Permit zones, through the Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program.
Direct Administration to provide a 2024 residential property tax rebate funded from the 2023 Operating Variance. Also delay or cancel non-critical investments (excluding affordable housing and public safety) to maintain the 2024 property tax revenue, and bring back to Council before budget finalization which investments from Attachment 5 can be delayed, plus implement the necessary budget changes and performance measures.
The motion directs city staff to develop options for the funding envelope for the 2024 mid-year budget adjustments and bring a recommendation to Council by 2024-07-30.
This amendment deletes Investment Option 8, which funds Building Strong Community Connections Through Asset-Based Community Development, from Recommendation 2 in Report C2023-1148, removing that funding option from the plan.
This amendment changes the proposed annual impact in Report C2023-1148 from 1% per year for the next three years to 0.5% per year for the next six years, spreading the effect over a longer period.
This amendment removes permanent funding for Calgary's Mental Health and Addictions Strategy and replaces it with one-time funding, reducing the overall budget by $6 million.
This amendment removes the $27 million base funding for Investment Option 10, Corporate Inflationary Pressures, and reclassifies it as one-time funding for 2024-2025, funded by the positive operating variance from 2023.
The amendment reallocates property tax shares each year, increasing the residential tax share and decreasing the non-residential share by 1% for three years, with 2024 impact details shown in the attachments.
City Council would direct Administration to present an investment proposal to the Executive Committee during the next budget discussion. It would create a one-time operating request for the November 2024 midcycle budget to fund a two-year pilot that expands the Fair Entry program for Calgarians in need, including identifying a funding source and amount.
The amendment moves $500,000 from the Innovation Fund to the Community Fund, reallocating resources to support community programs funded by the Community Fund. This is a transfer between city funds and does not increase overall city spending.
Amends Recommendation 2 in Report C2023-1148 by removing Investment Option 8, Building Strong Community Connections Through Asset-Based Community Development.
This amendment deletes Investment Option 13 (Human Resources Support) from Recommendation 2 in Report C2023-1148, removing that budget item from the proposed package.
This amendment changes the proposed budget increase: it switches from a 1% per year increase for 3 years to a 0.5% per year increase for 6 years.
Council asks Administration to return in Q2 2024 with recommendations on using net revenues from the Market Permit parking program to support community associations in Residential Parking Permit zones through the existing Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program.
This amendment deletes Investment Option 5, which proposed funding for enforcement to reduce vehicle noise and improve traffic safety. As a result, that enforcement-focused investment is removed from Recommendation 2 in Report C2023-1148.
Cancels the $27 million base budget for Investment Option 10 and uses the positive 2023 operating variance to finance corporate inflationary pressures.
Administration must obtain guidance from Council on the amount available for the 2024 mid-cycle budget adjustments, with a report due no later than the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting.
Council approves adjustments to the 2023-2026 budgets and service plans, funding changes, and related operating/capital actions, including carrying forward a 2023 one-time operating budget to 2024, updating user fees, police funding adjustments, and transit funding; it also gives first reading to the Compost Expansion Borrowing By-law to raise borrowing from $30M to $55.63M (with second/third readings to follow after advertising requirements), and transfers $500,000 from the Council Innovation Fund to the Council Community Fund.
This creates a new ongoing funding option of $2 million per year to the Streets service to improve downtown street cleanliness, doubling the current level across Greater Downtown and all BIAs as part of Clean to the Core.
Direct Administration to provide a rebate funded from the 2023 Operating Variance to offset the 2024 residential property tax shift, return to Council with investments that can be delayed or cancelled to preserve 2024 tax revenues (excluding affordable housing or public safety), and implement the budget changes and performance measures needed to enact these adjustments.
Administration must report back by 2024 Q2 with lessons from the 2023 Budget Adjustments, recommendations to improve the 2024 Mid-Cycle Adjustments process, and a public document outlining the milestones and timing for the 2024 Mid-Cycle Adjustments.
Council directs Administration to allow United Place to bypass the program’s property-classification requirement and to consider converting the building to residential units in future rounds, evaluating it alongside other applications and approving only the highest-scoring ones.
If approved, allocate a one-time $7.5 million in the 2026 budget to convert the Barron Building to residential use. It also directs creating a program to accept applications, negotiate funding agreements with winners, and perform due diligence on applicants.
Council directs Administration to evaluate how density bonusing has been used to incentivize affordable housing, including the processes for negotiating agreements, the types and numbers of units created, any subsidies, and the resources required to administer and enforce these arrangements. The review should include a jurisdictional scan and provide recommendations to Council by Q3 2026.
Direct Administration to report back to Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q3 2026 with recommendations to adjust density bonusing for affordable housing. Options include removing the Affordable Housing Units bonus, introducing cash-in-lieu contributions to an Affordable Housing Fund, and allowing these funds to be used city-wide via the Corporate Housing Reserve or another appropriate fund.
Council directs Administration to create a policy that limits short-term rentals in secondary suites developed or upgraded through the City’s incentive program. Applicants must acknowledge and agree to the restriction to receive funding, and a monitoring/enforcement mechanism will be established; a policy framework report is due by May 31, 2025.
Council will pass a bylaw to exempt non-market housing properties owned by non-profit organizations from municipal property taxes, and adopt a tax-mitigation policy to provide relief during construction or renovation. The bylaw calculations will be amended to use 90% of the median instead of 80% of the average.
Administration must identify potential off-street locations for people living in recreational vehicles and deliver a scoping report by the end of Q3 2025 outlining steps to designate and rezone sites (if needed), engage the public, plan upgrades, explore financing, and identify a third-party operator.
Council directs Administration to prepare a scoping report, a detailed workplan, and a budget request for a Vacant Property Tax Program aimed at incentivizing development on vacant land and derelict properties. The program would include eligibility criteria, a communications strategy to inform property owners, recommendations on possible residential sub-classes and bylaw changes, and a plan to direct net tax revenue to the Housing Land Fund for Affordable Housing after the program costs are recovered.
Council directs Administration to prepare a scoping report, a workplan, and a budget request for a new purpose-built rental tax exemption program in existing market-ready TOD locations, using Bill 20 authorities, to be returned to the Executive Committee by Q2 2026 for consideration in the 2027-2030 budgets.
Staff will prepare a scoping report, workplan, and budget request for a city-wide tax program to promote multi-residential housing. The plan will outline how taxes and assessments reflect density and service costs, and be returned to Executive Committee by Q2 2026 for consideration in the 2027-2030 budgets.
Council will approve the administration's short-term rental policy tools identified in Attachment 3 and give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 53M2024 to amend the Business Licence Bylaw 32M98.
This amendment removes $4 million in funding for the Secondary Suites/Backyard Suites incentive program for 2025 and 2026, reversing part of an earlier approval.
The amendment removes $4 million in funding for the Secondary Suites/Backyard Suite incentive program for 2025 and 2026, reversing part of a prior approval and requiring renumbering of Recommendations.
Council would give three readings to bylaw amendments to the Banff Trail Area Redevelopment Plan and to rezone a small parcel at 2016-2020 17 Avenue NW from Residential Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) to Housing Grade Oriented (H-GO). This change enables potential housing development on that site and updates the plan accordingly.
Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council give three readings to a bylaw redesignating a 0.10 ha site at 1007 6 Ave SW from Direct Control to Direct Control to permit a multi-residential development, with guidelines (Attachment 2). The report is to be forwarded to the 2024 October 8 Public Hearing.
This bylaw amendment expands housing-related decision-making to include land and building development, adds input from the real estate industry and housing-minded economists, and replaces the Director, Partnerships with a Chief Housing Officer to lead housing initiatives and align with the council's goals.
Council approves the terms of reference for the Secondary Suite Incentive Program, outlining how the program will be run, governed, and evaluated.
Council will consider three readings for two bylaws: (1) amending the Forest Lawn-Forest Heights/Hubalta Area Redevelopment Plan, and (2) redesignating a 0.06 ha parcel at 2201 46 Street SE from Residential Grade-Oriented Infill to Housing Grade Oriented.
Council directs Administration to work with the HomeSpace Society to identify a suitable City-owned parcel, assess it, and complete the land transaction at nominal value to develop a high-support place-based housing facility, with all eligible costs funded by the Housing Land Fund.
The property at 8224 Elbow Drive SW would be redesignated from RC1 to H-GO, allowing housing-oriented development once the bylaw process is completed through three readings.
Advances a bylaw to redesignate the 0.05 ha parcel at 2624 Granville St SW from R-C1 to H-GO, enabling housing-oriented development. Council would give three readings.
The amendment lowers the base funding for Investment Option 14 (Housing Strategy) by $4 million, specifically allocating it toward the secondary suite incentive program.
The council would amend the plan to set Secondary Suite, Backyard Suite, and Secondary Suite Registry fees to zero for 2024, 2025, and 2026, by revising the referenced attachments as specified.
This amendment waives secondary suite, backyard suite fees, and the Secondary Suite Registry fee for 2024, 2025 and 2026, and updates the attachment references in the recommendation.
This amendment cuts $4 million from the Housing Strategy's secondary suite incentive program, reducing the city's base funding for that initiative.
Council directs Administration to acknowledge the benefits of the Wild Rose Motocross Association, include it in the Emerging and Evolving Sport Study, explore interim land-use options for the organization, and provide updates on the timing of the South Central Bus Garage and 50 Avenue SE extension projects.
Council will advance a bylaw to designate the Sibley Block as a Municipal Historic Resource, moving the designation through all three readings to protect its heritage value.
This amendment changes the pilot for Area Structure Plans to use the K - North Regional Context Study portion of Cell B, and adds that new or amended ASPs must start only after an ASP in progress is completed.
Council directs Administration to develop a formal process to approve ASP boundary changes, modeled on the existing developer-funded approach, with pilots using the Douglas Homes East Stoney ASP and the North Regional Context Study Cell B proposals.
Directs Administration to use the current ASP intake criteria and create a sequential workplan so a new or amended ASP can start once an in-progress ASP is finished, giving applicants who have been reviewed but not approved more predictable timelines.
Council approved the Growth Application GA2024-004 with amendments, allowing the proposed development to proceed according to the modified plan.
Administration will amend the Land Use Bylaw IP2007 to permit child-care services as a discretionary use in existing approved buildings within low-density residential districts, and bring the bylaw updates to the September 9 public hearing.
Council approves Growth Application GA2024-006, as amended in Report IP2025-0198, allowing the associated development to proceed under Calgary's planning rules.
Directs administration to amend the Land Use Bylaw to add neighbourhood activation to Special Function Class 1, allowing more types of events.
Council directs administration to amend the Land Use Bylaw so that a secondary suite in a multi-residential district uses the low-density residential rules.
Council approves Growth Application GA2024-005 with the proposed amendments, allowing the associated development to proceed under the amended terms.
Council approves Growth Application GA2024-007, following amendments to Report IP2025-0335.
Council approves Growth Application GA2024-005, replacing the previous Recommendation 1 from Report IP2025-0196 as part of Report IP2025-0535.
Direct Administration to amend the Land Use Bylaw to remove the mobility storage locker requirement in R-CG and H-GO districts, reducing housing construction costs while keeping Class 1 Storage. The updated bylaw will be brought to the September 9 Public Hearing.
If a growth project does not require any new capital investments in mobility, emergency services, or utilities, Administration may consider and approve it at any time. Projects that require capital must wait for the annual budget planning cycle.
Direct Administration to amend the Land Use Bylaw by expanding the health care service definition to allow overnight stays for medical purposes. Also require that the updated bylaw be advertised and brought to the September 9 public hearing.
Council approves the east portion of Growth Application GA2024-008 as amended, enabling development on that portion as shown in Attachment 2, Map 2.
Direct Administration to consider growth applications for approval at any time when no new capital investments in mobility, emergency services, or utilities are required; those that require capital must wait for the annual budget planning cycle, and significant future operating and capital investments will need approval in future budget cycles.
Council approves Growth Application GA2023-005, replacing the previous Recommendation 1 from Report IP2025-0197 with this new recommendation.
Administration will amend the Land Use Bylaw to remove the temporary extension on development permit start dates for cannabis licenses and to fix outdated or unclear wording. The updated bylaw will be advertised and brought to the September 9 public hearing.
Council approves Growth Application GA2023-005 as amended, allowing the associated development project to proceed.
Directs administration to update the Land Use Bylaw by removing the redundant 21-day appeal period reference and clarifying online advertising for permits with relaxations, with the updates going to the Sept. 9 Public Hearing.
Council, after amendment, approves Growth Application GA2024-006 and replaces the previous Recommendation 1 in Report IP2025-0198 with this new recommendation.
After amending the related recommendation, Council approves the east portion of Growth Application GA2024-008 (Map 2), allowing development in that area.
Council approves Growth Application GA2024-007, replacing the prior Recommendation 1 in Report IP2025-0335 with a new Recommendation 1. This moves forward with the proposed growth development.
Directs administration to amend the Land Use Bylaw to reduce Class 1 bicycle parking requirements for multi-residential developments from 1.0 to 0.5 stalls per unit and per suite, enabling more flexibility in parking design to meet demand and accessibility.
Council approves Growth Application GA2024-004, replacing the previous Recommendation 1 in Report IP2025-0195 as part of the amendment to Report IP2025-0535.
Council directs administration to amend the Land Use Bylaw to remove unclear rear setback language in the R-G district, align parcel coverage in the R-CG and H-GO districts where no garage exists, allow two-unit development in the H-GO district with standard landscaping, and apply consistent fence rules in the R-CG district (excluding rowhouses); bylaw updates will be brought to the Sept 9 Public Hearing.
City council directs administration to amend the Land Use Bylaw to remove the Court of Appeals reference from the provision that withholds releasing a development permit. This changes the process for delaying or withholding permits.
Administration is directed to produce a factfinding report by Q3 2026 evaluating supply-management options (such as caps) to control future TNDL growth, and to analyze legal, economic, and service impacts—including effects on outer-urban and wheelchair-accessible service, market competition, and existing contracts—with budgeting and staffing implications, integrated with the VFH fee review and Transitional Strategy workplan.
Council would give three readings to six proposed bylaws to designate specific sites as Municipal Historic Resources. This designation provides heritage protection and may affect future changes to these sites.
Council directs Administration to prepare a fact-finding report by Q3 2026 assessing whether supply-management tools (e.g., caps) could feasibly manage future growth in TNDLs, including potential benefits, risks, and resource needs.
Council directs Administration to prepare amendments to City policies, the Land Use Bylaw, and the terms of reference for funding sources and reserves, including the Beltline ARP (Parts 1 and 2), Chinatown ARP, East Village ARP, the Corporate Housing Reserve, and the Incentive Density Funds of the Commercial Residential District, and to return with recommendations to Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q3 2026.
Directs City Administration to study possible tools to manage future growth in TNDLs, assess legal, economic and service impacts (including outerurban and wheelchair-accessible service and existing contracts), and align findings with the VFH fee review and Transitional Strategy, while identifying any needed budget or staffing changes.
Council will advance three readings of Proposed Bylaw 11M2025 to amend the Traffic and Street Bylaws. Administration will explore provincial advocacy to address predatory tow-truck practices, and a confidential public submission will be kept private under FOIP.
Council directs Administration to amend the Municipal Development Plan and the Northeast Industrial Area Structure Plan to allow residential uses in the Northeast Industrial area and to apply a Comprehensive Planning Overlay to LOC2024-0171 lands. The amendments would go directly to the March 4, 2025 Public Hearing for three readings, with a report outlining next steps and dates for CPC and Council, and a Public Hearing no later than March 31, 2026; the items may advance to Council without prior CPC consideration.
This change updates the bylaw text by swapping a reference in the sixth preamble from 257 to 258, resulting in a minor textual correction.
This motion changes the date in section 6 of Bylaw 53M2024 from January 1, 2025 to April 1, 2025, delaying when that part of the bylaw takes effect.
Council will give three readings to two bylaws: one to repeal the existing designation of the Walter Hargrave Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource, and one to designate the Walter Hargrave Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource.
Calgary Planning Commission approves Development Permit DP2024-05327 for a large, mixed-use development including a Coliseum, licensed restaurants, drinking establishments, entertainment, retail, outdoor seating, offices, parking, and athletic facilities at multiple SE addresses, subject to conditions.
The motion would approve two land-use amendments (rezonings) to allow updated development on sites in Tuxedo Park and Parkdale (Ward 7).
The motion seeks three actions: (1) approval of amendments to the Inglewood Area Redevelopment Plan; (2) approval to close a 0.02 hectare segment of road adjacent to 45 New Street SE; and (3) redesignation of the 0.11 hectare site at 45 New Street SE from Residential Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) and Undesignated Road Right-of-Way to Housing Grade Oriented (H-GO) District.
Calgary Planning Commission approves a Development Permit for a new mixed-use building (residential with ground-floor retail) at 1121 2 Street SW, subject to conditions outlined in Attachment 2.
The Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council give three readings to a proposed bylaw that amends the Banff Trail Area Redevelopment Plan. If approved, the bylaw would move toward adoption.
It would rezone a 0.41-hectare parcel at 627 Heritage Drive SW from Special Purpose Recreation to Mixed Use General (MU-1f3.0h25), enabling different uses and development; Council would proceed with three readings to pass the bylaw.
Council would give three readings to a bylaw that redesignates a 0.31 ha site at 914 11 Street SE from Commercial Corridor 2 to Direct Control, to allow General Industrial Light with guidelines.
Forward CPC2024-1108 to the 2024 December 3 Public Hearing and recommend three readings of bylaws to (1) amend the Cliff Bungalow Area Redevelopment Plan, and (2) redesignate the 0.19 ha parcel at 537 20 Ave SW from M-CGd111/M-C2 to M-H1f3.3h21.
Plan Commission recommends Council pass a bylaw to rezone about 0.57 hectares at 423 58 Avenue SE from Commercial Corridor to Direct Control to permit a self-storage facility, with attached guidelines.
This motion supports advancing a bylaw to change the zoning of a 0.06 ha parcel at 2371 20 Ave NW from R-CG to Direct Control to permit rowhouse development, per Attachment 2 guidelines.
City Council approves a development permit for a new Performing Arts Centre, conference/event facility, and licensed restaurant at 222 8 Avenue SE, subject to conditions outlined in Revised Attachment 2.
Calgary Planning Commission approves a new two-building multi-residential development at 810 9A Street NW, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 2.
Adds a note in the Riley Communities Local Area Plan section clarifying that the word 'should' is directive (not optional) and directs readers to the policy interpretation guidance before other chapters.
Council directs Administration to develop a Nose Creek Park Strategy by late 2026 to study locating a regional park in the Nose Creek Valley. The strategy should include Indigenous engagement, ecological protections, water quality and stormwater considerations, trail and transit connections, cross‑municipal coordination, and alignment with existing policies and the White Goose Flying Report.
City Administration will apply to the provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs to amend the AVPA Regulation, following approval of a development permit for a School Use at 4311 12 Street NE.
Council directs Administration to prioritize higher density around Transit Oriented Development sites in the Riley Communities Local Area Plan, and to plan for growth that improves multi-modal mobility and walkability, with a report back by Q2 2025.
This motion adds four paragraphs to Section 1.3 to describe the local identity and sense of place for Hounsfield Heights-Briar Hill, West Hillhurst, Hillhurst, and Sunnyside. The new text should be read with Maps 3 and 4 and the growth policies to guide future development and site use.
Council would change the land-use designation at 3939 17 Avenue SW from Commercial Corridor 1 to Direct Control to allow a digital sign with an electric vehicle charging facility, following revised guidelines.
Amends the subdivision approval to place a restrictive covenant on specified lots that prohibits front driveway access to Belvedere Boulevard SE. Access will be from adjacent lanes (or from another adjacent street if a lane isn’t provided).
Authorize the bylaw redesignating a small 0.08 ha parcel at 1116, 1120, and 1124 17 Avenue SW from Commercial Corridor to Direct Control to allow a digital sign with an electric vehicle charging facility, per the attached guidelines.
This bylaw would change the land use designation from Commercial C-C1 to Direct Control to permit a digital sign with an electric vehicle charging facility, following the guidelines in Attachment 2.
This rezones a small site from residential infill to mixed-use, enabling broader development options. The motion asks Council to proceed with the bylaw in three readings.
The Calgary Planning Commission approves the subdivision outline plan for about 15.6 hectares at 500 84 Street SE and recommends Council give three readings to a bylaw redesignating the site from Special Purpose FUD to Residential Low Density Mixed Housing (R-G), Residential Low Density Mixed Housing (R-Gm), Multi-Residential Low Profile (M-1), and Special Purpose School, Park and Community Reserve (S-SPR).
The bylaw would redesignate several SE parcels from one Direct Control district to another Direct Control district to permit a medical services facility, with guidelines attached.
This would change the property at 115-121 21 Avenue NE from Multi-Residential Contextual Low Profile (M-C1) to Multi-Residential Contextual Medium Profile (M-C2d296), enabling a different, higher-density residential design. Council would give three readings to adopt the bylaw.
Council would approve closing a 0.13-hectare road parcel (Plan 2410162, Area A) adjacent to 5615 14 Ave SW and redesignating it from Undesignated Road Right-of-Way to Special Purpose Community Institution, allowing a community facility, subject to conditions.
It would change the land-use designation for a 0.33 ha site at 4337 Macleod Trail SW to Direct Control to permit a digital sign with an electric vehicle charging facility, following attached guidelines.
Council would give three readings to bylaws: (1) amend the Revised East McKenzie Area Structure Plan, and (2) rezone a 0.79 ha site at 30 Copperpond Passage SE from Direct Control to Multi-Residential Low Profile (M-1), enabling new residential development.
Council is asked to give three readings to bylaws that (1) amend the Springbank Hill Area Structure Plan and (2) redesignate a 1.91-hectare parcel at 7755 17 Avenue SW to allow mixed-use development, with guidelines.
The city would change the zoning of a small site at 111 28 Avenue NW from Multi-Residential Contextual Low Profile to Direct Control to allow an office, with the attached guidelines. The Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council advance the bylaw to the three readings.
This motion changes the land-use designation for 2640 Capitol Hill Crescent NW in Banff Trail to allow a different development on that site. It will affect what can be built and how the property can be used.
This would redesignate two downtown parcels to Direct Control to allow a heritage density transfer, under the accompanying guidelines, and forwards the bylaw to the January 2025 Public Hearing for Council decision.
Gives three readings to a bylaw that redesignates a 0.17-hectare parcel at 1155 17 Avenue SW from Commercial Corridor to Mixed Use Active Frontage, enabling potential new development under MU-2 zoning.
This would rezone the parcels at 5268 Memorial Drive NE and 211 52 Street NE from Direct Control to Commercial Neighbourhood 2, enabling different commercial uses under a bylaw.
It recommends Council give three readings to a bylaw redesignating a 0.40 ha site at 2341 20 Ave NE from Industrial General to Direct Control, to allow Vehicle Rental Major and Vehicle Sales Major with guidelines.
This bylaw would change the zoning on about 25.45 hectares along NE 36 Street and NE 40 Street from S-SPR and I-G to a mix of Industrial General, Special Purpose School/Park/Community Reserve, and Commercial Corridor 3 districts, enabling new development options.
This would change the land-use designation at 12787 40 Street SE from Industrial Business to Industrial-Commercial, allowing different development possibilities within that site. The bylaw would proceed through three readings before it can be adopted.
This would change the land-use designation of about 1.38 hectares at 3690 Westwinds Drive NE from Direct Control to Commercial Community 1, allowing the bylaw to proceed through all three readings toward adoption.
Calgary Planning Commission approves DP2023-06646 to permit one new multi-residential building at 1878 Naa Drive SW, subject to attached conditions.
The Calgary Planning Commission approves forwarding report CPC2024-1028 to the 2024 October 8 Public Hearing and recommends Council give three readings to the proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007.
This would rezone a 1.09-hectare site (318 Nolanridge Crescent NW) from Industrial Commercial to Direct Control to permit kennel operations, in line with guidelines in Attachment 2.
Directs Administration to prepare a scoping report for Council, via the Infrastructure and Planning Committee, to evaluate undertaking the following work.
Direct Administration to present by year-end on Calgary's population growth, including past trends, future projections, sources of growth, revenue and expenditure implications, and how immigration policy could affect the city.
Council would approve three readings for two bylaws: amendments to the Inglewood Area Redevelopment Plan and the rezoning of a 0.32 ha parcel at 1439 17 Avenue SE from Industrial Edge to MU-1f4.0h22 and MU-1f5.0h45.
Forward the CPC report to the 2024-10-08 Public Hearing and recommend Council pass a bylaw changing the property at 118 8 Street NE from MU-2f3.0h16 to Direct Control to allow health care services and a financial institution at grade, with the attached guidelines.
Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council pass three readings to redesignate the property at 118 8 Street NE from MU-2f3.0h16 to Direct Control, to allow a health care service and a financial institution on the ground floor, with guidelines attached.
Approve amendments to the Inglewood Area Redevelopment Plan and rezone about 0.53 hectares at 1401 17 Avenue SE from Industrial Edge to Mixed Use General. This change allows updated development options on the site under a new land-use category.
Rezones the site at 1212 34 Avenue SE from Industrial General to Direct Control to permit retail sales, with guidelines; Council would need to approve after three readings.
Council would close a 0.02 ha portion of road near 3816 Edison Crescent SW and rezone the land from Undesignated Road Right-of-Way to Residential Grade‑Oriented Infill (R-CG), enabling potential housing development. The actions would require three readings for the road closure and the redesignation bylaw, subject to attached conditions.
The Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council give three readings to the bylaw that amends the Bridgeland-Riverside Area Redevelopment Plan.
This motion would give three readings to a bylaw amending the Parkhill/Stanley Park Area Redevelopment Plan and to redesignate a small parcel at 43 Avenue SW from R-CG to H-GO, enabling housing-oriented development in that area.
Council would approve amendments to the South Calgary/Altadore Area Redevelopment Plan and redesignate 1643 Altadore Ave SW from R-C2 to M-CGd77, enabling potential new multi-residential development on that site.
The outline plan to subdivide about 217.6 hectares at 72 Street SE is approved, with a road closure and conditions; council is asked to consider bylaws redesignating most of the site to residential and related districts (including a direct-control portion) and forwarding the matter to a public hearing.
Recommend that Council approve three readings of a bylaw to redesignate the site at 3505 35 Street NE and 3510 34 Street NE from Industrial f1.0 to M-C2 and S-CI, and forward the bylaw to the 2024 September 10 Public Hearing. The change would permit future development with multi-family housing and related community uses.
Council will designate the Jones Residence and the Magarrell Residence as Municipal Historic Resources, after three readings. This designation protects the buildings as historic resources and may limit future alterations or development on those properties.
Council is advancing two bylaws: 38P2024 to amend the Bowness Area Redevelopment Plan, and 163D2024; both will proceed to second and third readings to become law.
Council will advance Proposed Bylaw 64P2024, which amends the Calgary Planning Commission Bylaw 28P95, by giving it three readings. This moves toward updating how the Planning Commission is governed.
This would allow three readings of two bylaws: one to amend the Mission Area Redevelopment Plan and one to redesignate about 0.12 hectares at 206 26 Avenue SW from M-H2 to M-H3f8.5h56, paving the way for higher-density development at that site.
This would allow Council to proceed with a bylaw amendment changing the land-use designation for about 0.57 hectares at 35 11A Street NE from MU-1f4.0h50 to MU-1f4.6h52, enabling different development rules for the site.
The motion approves the land use amendments for Marlborough (Ward 10) and Sunalta (Ward 8). It also notes a clerical correction in the Sunalta report, changing 'Street' to 'Avenue'.
It would move three readings for bylaw changes to the Parkhill/Stanley Park Area Redevelopment Plan and to redesignate 0.24 ha at 3615–3627 Erlton Court SW from R-C2 to M-C2. This paves the way for potential higher-density, multi-residential development on that site.
This approves removing conditions 1 and 52 from Attachment 2 of the development approval and renumbering the remaining conditions accordingly.
The Calgary Planning Commission approved the outline plan to subdivide about 62.5 hectares (≈154 acres) in SW Calgary. It also recommends Council pass three readings of bylaws to amend the Providence Area Structure Plan and redesignate the site to permit residential development with multiple district classifications.
Redesignate the 1.8-hectare site at 8330 Macleod Trail SE from Commercial Corridor to mixed-use zones, enabling potential development. The motion also forwards the planning report to the public hearing and recommends Council approve three readings of the bylaw.
This bylaw would change the parcel at 2440 37 Street SW from M-C1 (Multi-Residential Contextual Low Profile) to C-N1 (Commercial Neighbourhood 1), enabling commercial uses on that site.
Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council grant three readings to the Hillhurst/Sunnyside Area Redevelopment Plan amendment and to redesignate 1020 2 Avenue NW to Direct Control to enable a multi-residential development, and forwards the report to the 2024 July 16 Public Hearing.
Change the land use on a 0.03-hectare site at 1134 20 Avenue NW from Residential Grade‑Oriented Infill (R-CG) to Direct Control (DC) to allow limited commercial uses, with guidelines. The report will be forwarded to the 2024 July 16 Public Hearing, and Council would give three readings to the bylaw if approved.
Direct Administration to speed up housing approvals and bring amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to exempt freehold/fee simple townhouse and rowhouse developments in newly developing greenfield communities from needing a development permit, by end of 2024 Q3.
Council directs Administration to speed up housing approvals and propose amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 to exempt townhouse and rowhouse developments in new greenfield communities from needing a development permit, with an update to Council by end of 2024 Q3. It also directs that any budget implications for the extra housing rezonings be considered first through the Housing Accelerator Fund, with any remaining funding gaps to be addressed in the upcoming mid-cycle adjustments.
Council directs Administration to use lessons from the water feeder main break to improve the current revisions of the bylaw, and to report back by Q1 2025.
Rezone about 6.2 hectares from Commercial C-C2 and Direct Control to Mixed-Use MU-1 districts, enabling a mix of uses and higher-density development on those parcels, advancing the bylaw to three readings.
Reclassifies four parcels on 19 Street NW from R-C2 to H-GO to allow housing-oriented development. If approved, the bylaw will proceed to three readings by City Council.
Authorizes three readings of a bylaw to change the land use designation for the site from C-C2f0.38h18 to C-C2f0.5h18, enabling higher density and more floor area.
The bylaw would change the land-use designation for four parcels in NE Calgary from Commercial Corridor and Multi-Residential High Density to Multi-Residential Low Profile (M-1), enabling new housing on those sites with a lower height/density.
Council will consider closing a portion of road near 221 101 Street SW and redesignating about 1.82 hectares of land for urban nature, a school/park reserve, and residential/multi-family uses.
The Commission approves the subdivision outline plan for about 8.89 acres at 2230-2231 81 St SW, with conditions. It also recommends Council amend the Springbank Hill Area Structure Plan and rezone the site from Direct Control to allow M-Gd65 (multi-residential at-grade), R-2M (low-density housing), and to designate S-SPR (school/park reserve) and S-UN (urban nature) uses, enabling housing, a school, a park, and a natural area.
This would change the zoning of a 1.54-hectare site from Commercial Regional 1 f0.2 to Multi-Residential M-2, enabling potential multi-family housing on the property.
The Calgary Planning Commission approves the subdivision outline plan for about 130 hectares in SE Calgary and recommends Council pass a bylaw to redesignate the land to several residential, mixed-use, commercial, and related districts, enabling future development.
This proposes changing the zoning on the 0.06 ha parcel at 134 Lissington Dr SW from R-C1 to R-C2, allowing one or two dwellings. Council would need to give three readings to the bylaw.
Council would authorize three readings for two bylaws: (1) amendment to the Montgomery Area Redevelopment Plan, and (2) redesignation of a 0.06 hectare parcel at 4440 20 Avenue NW from Direct Control to Housing Grade‑Oriented (H-GO).
Directs Administration to continue planning for future stages of capital infrastructure in the Glacier Ridge Area Structure Plan and to prioritize the North Water Servicing Option, with the goal of including related investments in mid-cycle budget adjustments to accelerate delivery.
The amendment directs Administration to continue working with the applicant on the next planning stages (outline plan and land use applications) to ensure GA2023-004 moves forward on schedule, and renumbers the recommendations accordingly.
Staff should push GA2024-001 through the next planning steps (outline plan and land use applications) and evaluate the capital and operating investments needed, to be considered in the mid-cycle adjustment to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets.
Council directs Administration to push GA2023-004 through outline plan and land use applications to move the growth project forward, and to assess the operating costs needed to enable GA2023-004 as part of the mid-cycle budget adjustments.
Direct Administration to continue working with the Applicant through the outline plan and land use stages for GA2024-003 to move the project forward promptly, and to consider the capital and operating investments needed for GA2023-003 in the upcoming mid-cycle budget adjustment.
Directs Administration to continue the planning steps for Belvedere 2022 open business cases (outline plan and land use applications) and to consider the capital and operating investments needed to enable these cases in the Mid-Cycle Adjustment of the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets.
Directs Administration to continue working with applicants on the next planning steps (outline plan and land use applications) to ensure Belvedere 2022 open business cases move forward in a timely manner.
This amendment directs Administration to continue working with the applicant through the next planning stages (outline plan and land use applications) to move GA2024-001 forward in a timely manner, and renumbers the existing recommendation accordingly.
Staff will continue working with the applicant on planning for future stages of capital infrastructure in the Providence Area Structure Plan, focusing on the timing of funding and delivery. The amendment also removes consideration of the capital infrastructure and operating investments needed to enable Growth Application GA2023-001 from the Mid-Cycle Adjustment to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets.
Council will continue working with the applicant to plan future capital infrastructure, including the timing of funding and delivery, to support growth under the Providence Area Structure Plan.
Directs staff to keep working with the applicant to plan future stages of capital infrastructure and determine the timing of funding and delivery, to support growth under the West View Area Structure Plan.
Directs Administration to continue working with the applicant on the outline plan and land use applications to ensure GA2024-003 moves forward promptly in the planning process.
Calgary Planning Commission approves a development permit for a new single-building multi-residential development with ground-floor retail at 1108 4 Street SW, subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment 2.
This would approve a policy and land-use amendment for two properties at 1301 and 1305 37 Street SE, Forest Lawn, allowing changes to their zoning and what can be built there. It could influence future development on those sites.
Directs Administration to monitor Development Permit applications on RC-G parcels city-wide to identify where increased densification requires infrastructure (water, roads, parks) and to propose the most suitable funding tool, with an annual report to Council via Infrastructure and Planning Committee.
Council asks the Mayor to write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs to shorten the development permit appeal period from 21 days to 14 days to speed up permit releases.
Council would give three readings to a bylaw redesignating a 0.39-hectare site at 1003-1013 11 Street SE from Direct Control to MU-2f6.3h38, enabling mixed-use development with active frontage.
This motion changes the parking requirements for new multi-unit projects with 20 or more units, reducing the required stalls per unit from 1.5 to 0.5. It could lower development costs and influence density and parking demand.
By changing the land use from MC1 and R-C2 to MU-1f3.6h23 for 0.22 ha at 407-413 27 Ave NE, this bylaw enables a future mixed-use development. Council would consider it in three readings.
This would approve amendments to the Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan and rezone a 0.13-hectare site at 215 14 Avenue SW to permit a Performing Arts Centre, with guidelines, and forward the report to the 2024 Public Hearing to seek three readings of both related bylaws.
This would rezone a small site from Residential Contextual One/Two Dwelling (R-C2) to Residential Grade-Oriented Infill (RCG), enabling a different infill housing form. The bylaw would advance to three readings by Council.
This motion approves two changes to land use rules for parcels in Parkhill (47 34 Avenue SW) and Westwinds (400-4774 Westwinds Drive NE), allowing potential rezoning and different development on those sites.
This bylaw redesignates a 0.06 ha parcel at 6435 33 Avenue NW from Residential Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1) to Residential Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG), enabling a different housing type. Council would give the bylaw three readings to adopt the change.
Forward the CPC2024-0494 report to the 2024 Public Hearing and recommend that Council give three readings to (1) bylaw amendments to the West Village Area Redevelopment Plan, and (2) the redesignation of 1215 9 Avenue SW (0.74 ha) from Direct Control to Direct Control to enable mixed-use development with guidelines.
The motion approves the outline plan to subdivide about 4.53 ha (11.20 ac) at 15505 Symons Valley Rd NW with conditions, and directs Council to give three readings to a bylaw redesignating about 0.57 ha (1.42 ac) of the same site from M-G and S-CRI to R-G and S-UN.
Approves a development permit for a new multi-residential project (three phases, two buildings) with an accessory clubhouse at 1550 Naa Drive SW, subject to specified conditions.
This motion directs Council to pass a bylaw that redesignates a 1.91-hectare site from Commercial Community 2 to Multi-Residential High Density, enabling higher-density housing at 6086 Country Hills Boulevard NE.
Council will give three readings to a bylaw amending the Bankview Area Redevelopment Plan and to redesignate a 0.02 ha parcel at 1612 25 Avenue SW from M-CGd72 to H-GO, as recommended by the Calgary Planning Commission.
Calgary Planning Commission approves Development Permit DP2022-07470 for a new 42-phase, 20-building multi-residential development at 1201 Naa Drive SW, including a vehicle parking canopy, subject to stated conditions.
The proposed bylaw would redesignate about 0.29 hectares on Bowwood Drive NW from M-C1 to H-GO, enabling housing-focused development. The motion asks Council to give the bylaw three readings to move the change forward.
Calgary Planning Commission approves the outline plan to subdivide about 9.43 hectares at 19515 Sheriff King Street SW. It also recommends Council pass three readings for a bylaw redesignating about 3.07 hectares to enable residential development, changing zones among R-G, S-SPR, and DC with guidelines.
It would change the zoning on four parcels along 17 Avenue NW from M-C1/R-C2 to M-H1, allowing higher-density multi-residential development.
Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council refuse the bylaw that would redesignate the 1.22-hectare site at 3300 88 Street SE from DC to DC to allow a smaller minimum parcel size. If not approved, the current parcel-size rules stay in effect for this site.
Approve a bylaw change to redesignate the 1.22-hectare site at 3300 88 Street SE from DC District to DC District with a reduced minimum parcel size, enabling a different lot configuration per the guidelines. This is a substantive land-use change requiring three readings by Council.
Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council give three readings to a bylaw redesignating approximately 7.57 hectares from Industrial Business (I-B f1.0) to Industrial Commercial (I-C) for the properties at 1790 3 Ave SE and 215/315 16 St SE, enabling a different mix of uses.
Advances two bylaws through the three-reading process: (1) an amendment to the Bowness Area Redevelopment Plan, and (2) redesignation of a 0.07 hectare parcel at 6307 35 Avenue NW from Residential Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) to Housing Grade Oriented (H-GO) to allow housing development.
Grants a development permit to build one dwelling unit at 1015 3 Avenue NW, subject to conditions listed in Attachment 2, following amendments to the related report.
This would change the zoning on a small property from Residential Contextual One/Two Dwelling (R-C2) to Multi-Residential Contextual Grade-Oriented (M-CG), enabling the potential for different, higher-density development on that site.
This motion asks Council to give three readings to a bylaw that would redesignate a 0.58 ha site at 107 42 Avenue SW from Industrial General to Industrial Commercial, enabling different commercial uses within the industrial zone.
Council is asked to approve two bylaw amendments: updating the South Calgary/Altadore Area Redevelopment Plan and redesignating 3701 14 Street SW from R-C2 to H-GO. This would enable the planned redevelopment and introduce housing-oriented zoning for the parcel.
Directs Administration to revisit the development plan and address the building frontage on 3rd Avenue NW to create an activated street edge, exploring commercial retail or residential uses or design solutions, and report back by July 4, 2024.
Council would approve changes to the land use designation and related policies for the property at 1336 40 Street SE, guiding what can be built there. This follows LOC2024-0024 and CPC2024-0443 proposals.
Direct Council to give three readings to two bylaws: (1) amendments to the South Calgary/Altadore Area Redevelopment Plan, and (2) redesignation of five parcels at 1505–1523 33 Avenue SW from RC-2/M-CGd72 to MU-1f3.6h24, enabling mixed-use development.
Council would close a small road near 6939 32 Ave NW and rezone 0.30 ha (including the closed road) from Direct Control and Undesignated Road Right‑of‑Way to Industrial Commercial (I‑C), with three readings for the related bylaw.
Council would give three readings to a bylaw redesignating about 0.74 hectares at 7810 Macleod Trail SE from Commercial Corridor to Direct Control to permit a self-storage facility. The proposal includes guidelines attached to guide development.
The motion asks Council to approve three readings of the bylaw amendments to the Parkdale Neighbourhood Activity Centre Area Redevelopment Plan and to rezone the property at 3416 3 Avenue NW from Direct Control to Mixed Use General (MU-1f4.0h28).
Calgary Planning Commission approves the proposed outline plan to subdivide about 4.7 hectares at 15153 37 Street SW with conditions. It also recommends Council pass a bylaw to redesignate about 1.9 hectares from DC/M-H1 and R-G to R-G and DC with guidelines.
The Commission approves the outline plan to subdivide the 1.62-hectare site at 13616 30 Street NW and recommends that Council pass a bylaw redesignating the property to R-G, M-G, and S-UN for residential and related uses.
This motion approves the subdivision outline plan for about 8.13 hectares in SE Calgary and asks Council to pass bylaws amending the Barlow Area Structure Plan and redesignating the site to higher-density residential and mixed-use zones.
Plans to change the land-use designation of a 1.48-hectare site at 820 59 Ave SE from Industrial General to Industrial Business f1.0h18. The recommendation moves the bylaw to Council for three readings.
Change the zoning of 114 and 118 19 Street NW from R-C2 to MU-1f1.5h12, enabling future mixed-use development.
Calgary Planning Commission approves the SE outline plan to subdivide about 14 hectares and redesignate the land for mixed-use, approves road closures, and recommends first readings for bylaws amending the Municipal Development Plan, Calgary Transportation Plan, and Heritage Communities Local Area Plan, with second/third readings withheld until MRB approval.
Adds a new Condition of Approval requiring all public trees to be planted in accordance with the approved Boulevard and Median Tree Line Landscape Construction Drawing, with subsequent conditions renumbered.
This would approve updates to the Albert Park/Radisson Heights Area Redevelopment Plan and change the zoning on a small parcel at 1103 36 Street SE from R-C2 to M-C1, enabling potential higher-density housing on that site.
This would change the land use on about 1.5 hectares at 5440 1 Street SW from Industrial General to Industrial Business f1.0, advancing the bylaw to three readings.
Council would approve three readings of a bylaw to amend the Sunalta Area Redevelopment Plan and to redesignate five parcels on 12 Avenue SW (1707-1717) from M-CGd111 to M-C2f1.5, enabling the zoning change.
Council will advance a proposed bylaw (17M2024) that would amend Bylaw 36M2021 by giving it three readings. This moves the bylaw through the formal approval process.
Administration will review how local improvement charges are assessed on individual properties and return to the Community Development Committee by Q4 2024 with options and recommendations to address the growing complexity of built forms in new and redeveloping communities.
The motion cancels the April 22 Public Hearing Meeting and directs Administration to plan for a city-wide blanket rezoning vote to be held alongside the October 20, 2025 Municipal Election.
The motion delays the April 22, 2024 public hearing to June 24, 2024 and directs Administration to plan a city-wide blanket rezoning vote to be held with the October 20, 2025 municipal election.
The proposal would adopt amendments to the Albert Park/Radisson Heights Area Redevelopment Plan and redesignate three parcels to permit a grade-oriented residential development within the S-SPR and Direct Control designations, with guidelines.
Calgary Planning Commission approves the outline plan to subdivide about 1.92 hectares at 2026 81 Street SW with conditions and forwards the report to the 2024 Public Hearing; it also recommends Council redesignate the site from Direct Control to MU-1f5.0h35, M-H1h25 and S-SPR.
The motion forwards CPC report CPC2024-0279 to the 2024 Public Hearing, approves three readings for amendments to the Bridgeland-Riverside Area Redevelopment Plan and for the land-use redesignation of the 1.93-hectare site at 10 11A Street NE to MU-1f4.5h40/55/86 and S-CS, and directs Major Development Permits for this site to be reviewed by the Calgary Planning Commission.
Calgary Planning Commission approves Development Permit DP2023-03797 for a new building at 615 17 Avenue SW that includes a dwelling unit and retail/consumer service space, subject to conditions.
Council would approve a change to the administration’s recommendation: after first reading, delete subsections 1(d), 1(i), 1(k), and 1(l) from the proposed bylaw and renumber the remaining subsections.
This would allow bylaw changes to modify the Erlton Area Redevelopment Plan and rezone a block from M-CGd72 and S-CS to M-C2, enabling higher-density residential development.
The Calgary Planning Commission approves the outline plan to subdivide a large NW Calgary site (about 67 hectares/166 acres) into parcels, subject to conditions (Attachment 2).
The motion approves proposed textual amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 and redesignates multiple parcels to new housing districts, and forwards the report to the 2024 April 22 Public Hearing for three readings.
Council refers Report CD2024-0017 back to Administration to develop bylaw amendments allowing Recreational Vehicle parking on residential front driveways for up to three consecutive days, followed by at least three days without the RV. It also asks Administration to consider rules for on-street and off-street parking to minimize nuisances and safety concerns, and to report back to Council through the Community Development Committee by Q4 2024.
Council will designate the Cross Residence, Lawless Residence, Nimmons Residence, and Plaza Theatre as Municipal Historic Resources by adopting four bylaws after three readings.
This motion asks Council to give three readings to a bylaw that changes the property's zoning from Residential Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) to Direct Control (DC) to permit rowhouse development, following the guidelines in Attachment 2.
The Planning Commission approves the outline plan to subdivide about 1.91 hectares at 850–870 81 Street SW with conditions, and recommends Council pass a bylaw in three readings to redesignate the site from Direct Control to Residential One Dwelling, Multi-Residential At Grade, and Special Purpose School, Park and Community Reserve uses.
Two bylaws would move to Public Hearing: one to amend the Bankview Area Redevelopment Plan, and one to redesignate the site at 2131-2135 16A Street SW from R-C2 to H-GO, enabling housing-oriented development.
Council would approve updates to the Forest Lawn-Forest Heights/Hubalta Area Redevelopment Plan and rezone the small parcel at 1306 36 Street SE from R-C2 to H-GO, enabling housing-oriented development in that area.
Council is being asked to change the zoning/land use designation at 3438 37 Street SW, which would authorize a different type or density of development than currently allowed. The change could affect what is built on the site and how the surrounding area develops.
Approve, after amendment, Calgary Planning Commission's recommendation to give three readings to a bylaw redesignating about 0.21 hectares at 1501-1515 25 Avenue SW from R-C2 to Direct Control. The change would preserve the existing historic houses and allow for additional development under the guidelines in Revised Attachment 2.
Council would approve a bylaw change to redesignate a small site at 1540–1602 10 Ave SW from DC to DC to permit a new mixed-use development, including a relaxation clause and attached guidelines.
Administration is asked to add a new public road connection from Saddlehaven Drive NE through Block 29 to Block 30 for better fire/public access; amend approval condition 40 to reference Block 30 after Block 29; review commercial land uses for access and alignment with the ASP; and review street standards to allow more housing variety and limit front-drive garages, with a report due by April 25, 2024.
The bylaw would redesignate a 0.13 ha site from M-CGd72 to M-C1, changing development rules for housing on that property. Council would grant three readings to the proposed bylaw.
This bylaw would change the land-use designation for two adjacent parcels (201 and 203 17 Avenue NE) from M-X2 (Multi-Residential Medium Profile with Support Commercial) to M-C2 (Multi-Residential Contextual Medium Profile), enabling a proposed mid-density residential development. The Calgary Planning Commission recommends three readings to pass the bylaw.
Planning Commission recommends Council pass a bylaw in three readings to redesignate the 1.07-hectare site at #300, 5126 126 Avenue SE from Industrial General to Industrial Commercial.
Approve changes to the land-use designation and related policy for 3432 Cascade Road NW in Banff Trail to enable the proposed development.
Recommend Council rezone a 0.06 ha site at 501 29 Ave NW from R-C2 to H-GO and forward the bylaw to the 2024 March 5 Public Hearing for three readings.
This would start the bylaw change to reclassify the land at 9852 and 10010 Bearspaw Dam Road NW from a transportation/utility corridor to a city and regional infrastructure designation, allowing new uses under that zoning.
The proposal would redesignate a 0.04 ha parcel from a low-density residential area to a Direct Control zone to allow a child care service, subject to the attached guidelines.
Calgary Planning Commission approves the outline plan to subdivide about 11.7 hectares in NE Calgary with conditions, and recommends Council pass a bylaw to redesignate the parcels to Commercial Community 1, Multi-Residential Low Profile, Residential Low Density Mixed Housing, and Special Purpose School/Park/Community Reserve.
Change the zoning on the specified parcels from Residential Grade‑Oriented Infill (R-CG) and Direct Control (DC) to Housing Grade Oriented (H-GO), enabling housing‑focused development. Council would give the bylaw three readings to adopt the change.
Requests Administration to refine the South Hill TOD corridor plan to (a) improve east-west pedestrian connections between the future Green Line station and Riverbend, (b) enhance 24 Street SE connectivity to the Glenmore Inn TOD and Ogden Road Main Street toward Quarry Park, (c) balance 24 Street SE as an industrial route with its future TOD role including transit integration, and (d) improve green spaces and housing interfaces, with a report back by May 9, 2024.
It would allow Council to consider a bylaw changing a small parcel from a multi-residential district to a Direct Control district to permit limited commercial uses, with guidelines attached.
Council is asked to give three readings to two bylaws: one amending the Forest Lawn-Forest Heights/Hubalta Area Redevelopment Plan, and one redesignating the 1336 36 Street SE site from RC-2 to H-GO to support housing-oriented development.
Calgary Planning Commission recommends Council give three readings to the bylaw that redesignates the site from Small Holding (SH) to Multi-Residential Medium Profile (M-2d65), enabling future housing development on the property.
The Calgary Planning Commission approves Development Permit DP2023-02496 for a new multi-residential building with retail space at 855 10 Street SW, subject to the conditions specified in the report.
Approve a bylaw redesignating about 0.77 hectares at 7211 5 Street SE from Industrial General (I-G) to Special Purpose Community Institution (S-CI). This change would allow the site to be used for community-institution purposes.
The resolution would change the land-use designation for four sites (Inglewood, West Springs, West Hillhurst, and Forest Lawn) to allow a different type of development, enabling potential redevelopment or changes to building density at those locations.
The Calgary Planning Commission approves an outline plan to subdivide about 134.88 hectares in SE Calgary and supports closing a portion of 56 Street SE. It also recommends Council give three readings to a road closure and to a bylaw redesignating the land from existing zones to residential and related districts to enable development.
Council is being asked to adopt a bylaw redesignating a 0.07 ha site from a low-density residential district (R-C2) to a multi-residential district (MCGd75). This would enable a higher-density, grade-oriented housing form on the site.
This would approve a change to the land-use designation for the parcel at 458 33 Avenue NW in Highland Park. It enables the associated development proposal LOC2023-0256 and CPC2023-1330.
Council would rezone two parcels at 104 Smith Street NW from one Direct Control designation to Direct Control to permit a mixed-use development on part and a self-storage facility on the other, subject to the attached guidelines.
Council would give three readings to two bylaws: amendments to the Millican-Ogden Area Redevelopment Plan and redesignation of a 0.30 hectare parcel at 7820 24 Street SE from Direct Control to Multi-Residential High Density Low Rise (M-H1).
The proposal would change the land use on a small parcel (about 0.06 hectares) from a single-family residential zone to a multi-family, grade-oriented zone, enabling potential higher-density housing on that site.
Requests three readings for a bylaw changing the zoning of a small parcel at 339 Greenfield Rd NE from R-C2 (Residential Contextual One/Two Dwelling) to R-CG (Residential Grade-Oriented Infill), enabling a different housing form on that site.
The bylaw would redesignate the 0.78-hectare site from Industrial General to Direct Control to permit additional commercial uses, subject to guidelines attached as Attachment 2. The proposal recommends three readings by Council.
Approve three readings of the bylaws to amend the Millican-Ogden Area Redevelopment Plan and redesignate about 0.28 hectares on Ogden Road SE from Direct Control to MU2f7h40, enabling mixed-use development.
Council is asked to pass a bylaw to change the zoning of a small site at 1336 10 Avenue SE from R-C2 to H-GO, allowing more housing options on that parcel.
The motion would adopt changes to the Hillhurst/Sunnyside Area Redevelopment Plan and rezone a small parcel at 201 10 Street NW to allow a mixed-use development under revised guidelines.
This would authorize three readings of a bylaw to change the zoning of a small site at 7820 Elbow Drive SW from Multi-Residential Contextual Grade-Oriented to Housing Grade Oriented, enabling housing-focused development at that location.
Council is asked to approve a bylaw changing the land use designation for the 1023 Cameron Ave SW site to allow a slope-adaptive, multi-unit residential project with flexible building setbacks, as recommended by the Calgary Planning Commission. This enables the intended housing development on a small parcel.
Change the land-use designation for a small parcel at 1914 17 Avenue NW (0.06 ha) from Residential Contextual One/Two Dwelling (R-C2) to Housing Grade Oriented (H-GO), enabling different housing options. Council should give three readings to the bylaw per CPC2023-1257.
Council will pass a bylaw designating the Stewart Livery Stable as a Municipal Historic Resource after completing three readings, officially recognizing its historic status.
Council will advance the proposed bylaw to update temporary sign rules on highways and require Administration to report back by end of 2024 on enforcement progress and success rate of Bylaw 29M97.
Council would advance the process to amend the Calgary Planning Commission Bylaw by giving three readings to Proposed Bylaw 84P2023. This moves the amendment toward final adoption.
Waives charges for the first Residential Parking Permit Type 1 and the first Visitor Permit in 2024–2026, and directs Administration to update Calgary Parking Policies CP2021-04 to reflect the new fee philosophy, with revisions due to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q1 2024.
The motion approves two confidential recommendations from the Intergovernmental Affairs report, keeps the related discussions and materials confidential under specified exemptions until September 30, 2027, and allows Administration to share the information as needed.
Council adopts amended recommendations, replaces numerical references in Attachments 1 and 2 with a first-page summary table, and endorses the pre-budget submissions to the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada, authorizing Mayor Gondek to sign and submit on behalf of Council.
Direct Administration to notify relevant authorities of Calgary’s proposed boundary adjustment with Foothills County, start negotiations for an annexation agreement, and provide a draft terms and budget plan by Q1 2026.
Directs Calgary to forward the annexation map to Foothills County for a consent letter by Sept 12, 2025; upon consent, Calgary would request an expedited annexation process from the Minister of Municipal Affairs. After ministerial confirmation, Calgary would notify the Land and Property Rights Tribunal before notifying Foothills County, consider adjacent lands to strengthen housing and services, and adjust the timing to Q2 2026.
Council approves endorsing the pre-budget submissions to the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada (Attachments 1 and 2) and directs Mayor Gondek to sign and submit them on behalf of Council.
Council directs Administration to invite Alberta Municipalities to present their research findings, clearly indicate in 2026 budget materials whether funding requests come from other orders of government, and start a chart showing the share of funding from other governments for 2027–2030.
Direct Administration to have Alberta Municipalities present their municipal financial research findings and to continue sharing related information. Starting with the 2026 budget, clearly indicate in report materials if funding requests are due to or linked with other orders of government, and from 2027–2030 develop a chart showing the share of funding from other orders of government for budget adjustments.
Direct Administration to apply the Context Studies for JPA 1 and JPA 2 to guide a trilateral intermunicipal development plan and intermunicipal collaboration framework with Calgary’s neighbouring municipalities.
It approves removing the Terms of Reference for Context Study Joint Planning Area 1 and 2, which dissolves the associated trilateral committees and thanks their members for their service.
It keeps the closed-meeting Intergovernmental Affairs report and attachments confidential under the Access to Information Act and files the report in the Corporate Record. It also sets a review date of 2035-06-19 and allows a summary to be shared with affected regional partners.
Council will back Stettler's resolution calling on Alberta Municipalities to press the province to raise the per-capita grant to $6.94 (a $1.34 increase). It also asks that the population-based grant be indexed to inflation and latest population data.
Council adopts two confidential recommendations and directs that related discussions and documents remain confidential until 2035, while agreeing to publicly release certain materials (the Recommendations, Cover Report, Attachments 3 and 4, and Revised Attachment 6) once the Heads of Agreement is approved and Wheatland County confirms Council's decision.
Council will approve the confidential recommendations from the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, keep closed-meeting discussions and related materials confidential until 2035-03-20, and publicly release the specified documents once the Heads of Agreement is approved and Wheatland County provides written confirmation of Council's decision.
Council will formally log the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update March 2025 (Verbal) document in the Corporate Record. No policy changes or funding decisions are made.
Council directs that the confidential verbal presentation and related closed meeting discussions be kept confidential under FOIP sections 21 and 24, with the review due by March 20, 2026.
Council will approve a Memorandum of Understanding on communication and cooperation with other governments and direct Administration to start implementing it.
Administration will calculate the costs associated with invoicing for property taxes (including labour and materials) and bill the Government of Alberta for their proportional share.
The City will negotiate and sign a Prairie Economic Gateway deal with Rocky View County, including a financial framework and an oversight committee, with oversight by the CAO and CFO. It will seek private-sector and provincial/federal commitments and adopt a regional-growth approach with related bylaw amendments.
This motion recognizes the listed organizations and individuals as participants in intergovernmental and economic development discussions. It clarifies who represents these groups at the council table.
Administration must provide monthly updates on tariffs and supply-chain disruptions, review procurement policies to prioritize local/Canadian goods where possible, and work with regional partners and other orders of government to support local supply chains. It also directs advocacy to eliminate inter-provincial trade barriers and to consider tariffs when selecting non-Canadian financial services, with potential bylaw amendments as needed.
Council asks the Mayor to write to the Government of Alberta urging reforms to the Insurance Act to reduce taxi insurance costs in Calgary. If enacted, these reforms could lower insurance rates for taxi operators.
Council approves the confidential recommendation and directs that the closed-meeting presentation and discussions remain confidential under FOIP Section 21, with a review due in 2034.
Directs the Mayor to write a letter to the Province's Premier and Minister outlining the points, and to publicly release the downtown alignment report by AECOM, the financial summary submitted to Council, and the Terms of Reference of the Working Group (with redactions to protect future procurements) to enable public feedback and consultation.
The City will keep negotiating with the Province on the proposed alignment, but only if the Province agrees to share delivery risk and any cost overruns. The resolution notes higher risk for downtown delivery compared with the southeast.
The City will push to keep negotiating the Province’s proposed alignment, but only if the Province agrees to share delivery risk and cost overrun liability, acknowledging higher downtown delivery risk.
City Council requires continued negotiations on the Alberta alignment with due diligence, directs sharing of the recommendation with the Green Line Working Group, and asks the Mayor to write to the Premier and Minister. It also requests the Province publicly release the downtown alignment report (redacted as needed), the financial summary, and the Working Group terms to enable public feedback, while keeping confidential materials restricted under FOIP until 2039.
Directs Administration to publish a public statement that explains the difference between the City's cost estimates for Eau Claire-Shepard Green Line alignment and the Province's cost analysis.
Council directs the Mayor to write to Alberta Municipal Affairs asking for a waiver of Section 358.1 of the Municipal Government Act until Calgary's residential and non-residential assessments are balanced, to avoid tax shifts and stay under the 5:1 ratio.
Council asks the Mayor to write a letter to the Government of Alberta requesting that the low-income transit pass program be taken over by the province and funded in its budget.
Instructs the Mayor's office to write a letter to the province urging permanent funding for Calgary's Mental Health and Addictions Strategy.
Directs the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to forward the IGA2024-1250 verbal report to the 2024-11-26 Regular Meeting for the corporate record, asks Calgary Metropolitan Region Board representatives to consider Calgary Economic Development's presentation at the 2024-11-22 CRMB meeting, and ensures that closed‑meeting discussions remain confidential under FOIP.
Council will formally receive the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update - November 2024 (Verbal) for the Corporate Record; no policy changes or funding are approved.
Council asks the Mayor to write to Municipal Affairs requesting a temporary waiver of MGA Section 358.1 until Calgary's residential and non-residential assessment ratio returns to balance, in order to avoid tax shifts that would keep the city under the 5:1 maximum tax rate ratio.
Directs the Mayor's Office to send a letter to the province asking for ongoing, permanent funding for Calgary's Mental Health and Addictions Strategy.
Council directs the Mayor to write a letter to the Alberta government requesting that the province assume responsibility for the low-income transit pass program and include funding for it in the provincial budget.
City Council directs the Mayor to write to the Alberta government urging adherence to Recovery-Oriented SCS Standards for Sheldon Chumir, asks for data on site usage and related services, and requires public engagement led by Alberta Health before any future changes.
City Council asks the Mayor to write to Alberta’s government to encourage decisions about the Sheldon Chumir supervised consumption site that follow Recovery-Oriented SCS Standards. It also asks for the specific data and information listed in the resolution, plans for client support if changes occur, and publicly led engagement by Alberta Health.
Council will cover reasonable travel and related costs for its Member of Council to attend Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board of Directors meetings, charged to Corporate Costs under Councillors Budgets and Expenses Bylaw 36M2021.
The amendment requires Alberta to formally take over delivery and project risks for the Green Line LRT, cover the burn rate during the province’s review, work with City Administration on contractor and staff retention, and communicate its commitment in writing by September 23, 2024.
Council instructs the Mayor to send final recommendations to the provincial and federal governments and to meet Minister Fraser to obtain a written response on Alberta's termination of the Green Line and next steps.
Council will place the Federation of Canadian Municipalities update in the Corporate Record as information; no policy, funding, or program changes are approved.
Council approves endorsing the pre-budget submissions to the provincial and federal governments (Attachments 1 and 2) and directs Mayor Gondek to sign and submit them on behalf of Council.
The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee would approve Recommendations 2–4 from the confidential presentation and forward the confidential materials to the 2024 September 10 Public Hearing. It would keep the related closed‑meeting discussions confidential under FOIP until 2034 September 5.
Council asks the Mayor to contact the Premier and send a letter outlining concerns about Alberta's changes to the Green Line Stage 1 project. It also directs Administration to prepare recommendations for the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting on how to wind down the project and transfer wind-down costs and risks to Alberta.
City staff will prepare recommendations to transfer responsibility and the risks of the Green Line Stage 1 project from the City of Calgary to the Government of Alberta, due to unclear costs and implications of the scope change.
The city directs Administration to press the province for more funding for the Low-Income Transit Pass program and a longer funding term. It also orders that a Confidential Presentation and Closed Meeting Discussions be kept confidential under FOIP Section 21, to be reviewed by 2025-06-18.
Council asks the Mayor to write to the Government of Alberta to explore the merits of establishing a provincial transit body that would play a more direct role in delivering, funding, and managing risks for major transit projects.
Council will reconsider two past decisions: adopt Option 2 from the confidential presentation related to the July 2023 decision, and dissolve the Foothills County Annexation Negotiation Committee.
Council directs that the confidential verbal report and related closed-door discussions remain confidential under FOIP Section 21, with a review due by July 18, 2025.
Council would adopt the confidential recommendation from the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and keep the related presentation and discussions confidential under FOIP Section 21 until June 20, 2034.
Council will adopt the policy position in Revised Confidential Attachment 2 regarding how the City participates in Alberta Utilities Commission proceedings. It will keep the Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments, and Closed Meeting discussions confidential until April 30, 2028, but release Revised Confidential Attachment 2 publicly on 2024 June 30.
Council would approve the Prairie Economic Gateway MOU with Rocky View County and have the Mayor sign it. It also authorizes intergovernmental outreach to provincial and federal officials to activate the gateway and allows confidential documents to be shared with those officials under NDAs once the MOU is fully executed.
Council approves in-principle regional water, wastewater and stormwater servicing for the Prairie Gateway area and directs Administration to begin negotiating a Master Servicing Agreement in line with the Council Policy on Regional Servicing and the Prairie Economic Gateway Initiative.
Council will receive the Prairie Economic Gateway May 2024 Update (Verbal) for the Corporate Record, per the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee's recommendation.
Calgary Council will forward a resolution to Penhold and submit to a provincial conference, urging the Government of Alberta to amend the Local Authorities Election Act to allow permanent residents to vote in elections.
Council asks Alberta Municipalities to urge the provincial government to amend the Traffic Safety Act to strengthen penalties in school and playground zones. This could include doubling fines and adjusting demerits to improve safety.
Directs that the confidential presentation and closed meeting discussions be kept confidential under FOIP Section 21, with a review by March 31, 2025.
This motion approves that the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will receive the verbal presentation and place it in the corporate record.
Directs that the confidential IGA2024-0429 presentation be received for the corporate record, forwarded to the 2024-04-09 Public Hearing, and that all related closed‑meeting discussions remain confidential until 2026-03-31.
The City agrees, in principle, to provide wastewater servicing to the Town of Cochrane and directs Administration to begin negotiations on a Master Servicing Agreement based on the proposed service area. It also keeps related closed-session discussions confidential.
Council will receive the Alberta Municipalities Update February 2024 (Verbal) from the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and place it in the Corporate Record.
The motion directs that the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee's closed meeting discussions be kept confidential under FOIP Section 21. This keeps deliberations from being publicly disclosed.
Council approves the amended confidential recommendations from the Intergovernmental Affairs report (Recs 1-4). It also directs that related closed‑meeting discussions and materials stay confidential under FOIP, with communication to relevant parties as needed to support next steps.
Council adopts the updated policy for regional water, wastewater and stormwater servicing and, in principle, approves Rocky View County's wastewater servicing request, directing Administration to begin Master Servicing Agreement negotiations based on the proposed service area.
Direct Administration to create an advocacy plan to secure permanent ongoing provincial funding for mental health and addictions, and have the Mayor send a letter to the province requesting this funding; report back with the plan by 2024 Q2 to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
This approves keeping the confidential presentation and related closed meeting discussions for IGA2023-1234 secret under FOIP Section 21, with a review due by 2024-03-31.
The Council approves keeping the Confidential Distribution and Closed Meeting discussions confidential under FOIP Section 21, with a review due by March 31, 2024.
Direct Administration to develop an advocacy plan to secure ongoing provincial funding for Calgary's Mental Health and Addictions Strategy and have the Mayor write to the province requesting permanent funding.
This amendment adds the MAX Purple Extension (52 Street East to 84 Street East) and notes a provincial contribution of $38.3 million and a federal contribution of $38.3 million to support its funding, updating the funding bullets in the related attachments.
Council approved an ongoing budget increase of $140,000 for Calgary Transit beginning in 2026, funded from municipal tax revenue.
Administration is directed to prepare a factfinding report by Q3 2026 examining the potential legal, economic, and service impacts of TNCs and taxi licensing, including wheelchair-accessible service and existing contracts, and to identify any budget or staffing needs. The report should assess administrative efficiency options, such as aligning renewal dates for plates and licences and potentially extending TNDL and Taxi Driver Licence terms to two years while maintaining safety checks, and integrate findings with the VFH fee review and Transitional Strategy workplan.
Council will adopt three readings for Proposed Bylaw 28M2025, which would modify Transit Bylaw 4M81. If enacted, the bylaw changes would take effect immediately.
Directs Calgary Transit to install safety signage on all vehicles (including consequences for non-compliance) and upgrade driver shields with up to $15 million in funding. It also requires reviewing safety and training practices, reporting potential 2026 budget adjustments, and adding an annual safety status/progress report in Route Ahead updates.
Approve a $3 million one-time investment in Calgary Transit to address growth pressures and fund safety upgrades (including new signage and driver-shield upgrades up to $15 million). Direct Administration to prioritize the RouteAhead 10-Year Implementation Plan in the 2026 budget and to bring forward any related 2026 budget adjustments; require safety reviews and progress reports in every RouteAhead update.
Directs Administration to attach a package of transit improvements to the RouteAhead update, including longer fare validity, real-time data and signage enhancements, GPS for operators, disruption procedures, transit etiquette, and expanded transit data sharing.
Council is moving to begin changes to the rules governing livery transport (taxis and related services) by giving first reading to the proposed amendment in Attachment 3 of the Livery Transport Bylaw 20M2021.
The City will start a concurrent development process to plan a south-to-north LRT route, beginning with the Downtown segment (Event Centre/Grand Central Station through Downtown) and kicking off a functional plan in 2025.
Council endorses a south-to-north LRT from 160 Avenue North to Seton, with connections to the Red and Blue Lines and a new event centre. Administration is instructed to manage a concurrent development process, begin construction in phases as ICIP funding is confirmed, prepare preliminary design for the broader route, and establish a joint governance committee with Alberta while coordinating with federal partners.
The City will work with the Government of Alberta to prepare and submit a refreshed business case to the federal government by February 14, 2025, aiming to secure ICIP funding for concurrently developing the SE and Downtown transit segments.
Directs Administration to begin a Functional Plan for the Downtown LRT segment, including design progress, cost validation, stakeholder engagement, and assessments of flooding, noise, property access, CPTED, traffic, and service impacts, with a report to Council by end of 2026 and quarterly updates.
Directs City Administration to release a statement that explains the difference in cost analyses between the Eau Claire–Shepard Green Line alignment and the Provincial alignment.
Undo the fare freeze, reinvest $3 million to advance the Primary Transit Network under RouteAhead, and approve a net-zero adjustment to align budgeted revenues and expenses, including updating the User Fee Table.
Council directs Administration to gather information on how other Alberta cities subsidize transit, including provincial funding amounts and shares. A briefing is to be returned to Council by the end of Q1 2025.
This motion directs Administration to start education and awareness campaigns in 2025 about transit safety, including commitments since 2022 (budget, hiring, Transit Peace Officers, Public Transit Safety Strategy), how to use Transit text line 74100 and emergency phones, fare evasion consequences, and support for vulnerable riders via the Community Outreach Team.
The amendment removes a directive to cut funding for Transit-Oriented Development design ($2.5M in 2025) and an infrastructure study ($2M in 2026), preserving those budget requests.
The City will remove battery electric buses from its transit fleet plan and cancel all active and planned battery electric bus procurements and related infrastructure contracts. It will also notify federal partners not to pursue adding battery electric transit vehicles to Calgary's fleet.
Instructs Administration to stop pursuing battery electric buses, cancel active and planned battery electric bus procurements and related infrastructure contracts, and inform federal authorities not to pursue battery electric transit vehicles for Calgary.
Reverses the November 2023 transit fare freeze, reallocates $3,000,000 to advance the Primary Transit Network under RouteAhead, and makes related net-zero budget adjustments and updates the Distribution 6 User Fee Table.
The City will gather examples of subsidized transit programs from other Alberta municipalities, including how much provincial funding they receive, and provide a briefing to Council by the end of Q1 2025.
This amendment removes proposed funding for Transit-Oriented Development design and infrastructure study ($2.5 million in 2025 and $2.0 million in 2026), effectively cancelling those budget requests.
This amendment removes the requested $20 million 2025 budget for the Transit Oriented Development Strategy (Multiple Properties), meaning funding for this project would not be approved in 2025 as proposed.
Council directs Administration to launch a 2025 education and awareness campaign about transit safety and rider assistance, covering progress on safety commitments since 2022, how to use Transit text line 74100 and emergency phones, fare evasion consequences, and support for vulnerable riders through the Community Outreach Team.
Council would approve giving the proposed bylaw three readings and amend Transit Bylaw 4M81, with the changes taking effect immediately.
The City reaffirms its commitment to collaborating with Alberta and other governments to deliver a Green Line replacement LRT and directs the creation of a multi-government working group to develop a status update within 90 days to advance the project.
Directs Administration to prepare and release a confidential revised Attachment 7 for Report EC2024-0809 on Green Line governance, corporate risk and financials, from the 2024 July 30 Regular Meeting.
Direct Administration to disclose Green Line wind-down costs in mid-cycle adjustments and obtain a legal opinion on transferring those costs to the Government of Alberta; also require a report on whether any remaining Green Line funds can be redirected to other Route Ahead transit projects and on heritage options for Ogden Block. It also requires drafting clear criteria for engaging with Alberta on any future LRT proposal to replace the Green Line.
Council directs Administration to include wind-down costs in mid-cycle adjustments for public transparency and to return by end of 2024 with a legal opinion on transferring those wind-down costs to the Government of Alberta. It also asks Administration to report on redirecting any remaining Green Line funds to other Route Ahead transit priorities, draft clear criteria for engaging Alberta on a future replacement LRT (including funding, spine design, station and bridge locations, accessibility, maintenance, and risk), and by end of Q1 2025 report on heritage options for Ogden Block after Alberta terminated the project.
The City reaffirms its commitment to delivering the Green Line LRT with Alberta and other governments. It asks for a cross-government working group and directs Administration to produce a 90-day work plan to advance the project.
Council authorizes winding down the Green Line program in response to a provincial communication and directs staff to preserve assets and information and to carry out wind-down actions that maximize value for Calgarians.
Requires transparent accounting of Green Line wind-down costs in Mid-Cycle Adjustments. Asks for a legal opinion on transferring those costs to the Government of Alberta; allows diverting unused wind-down funds to other Route Ahead transit projects; and directs developing criteria for any future Alberta-led LRT project, plus a heritage options report for Ogden Block due by Q1 2025.
Direct Administration to include Green Line wind-down costs in the mid-cycle budget for transparency and obtain a legal opinion on transferring those costs to Alberta after the project’s cancellation. It also directs reporting back on redirecting any remaining funds to other Route Ahead transit projects, drafting clear criteria for Calgary to engage with Alberta on future LRT proposals, and reporting on heritage preservation options for Ogden Block.
Direct Administration to cost the remaining Green Line segments (as approved in June 2020) and present an advocacy position plus a funding plan, including potential federal funds, by Q3 2024. Also require cost estimates and an advocacy plan for completing the full Green Line (as approved in May 2017) with a scoping report to Executive Committee no later than Q2 2025.
Council directs the Green Line Board to secure amendments to the funding agreement, obtain procurement waivers, and confirm full funding for the project, while informing federal and provincial governments of Council’s approval of recommendations 1–3. If these amendments or waivers are not secured by the end of Q1 2025, the Board must report back to Council.
Council directs Administration to prepare cost estimates, an advocacy position, and a scoping report to complete the Green Line as approved in May 2017, and to bring the scoping report to the Executive Committee by Q2 2025.
Council would grant first reading to Revised Proposed Bylaw 6B2024 to amend Bylaw 5B2020 and authorize the city to incur debt to finance Green Line Stage 1 capital costs, with advertising and a future return for second and third readings. Related reports and attachments would remain confidential under FOIP.
The city will fund Green Line Phase 1 with a total of $134 million in municipal funding, prioritizing 75% of any tax-supported operational savings (before reserve transfers) from 2025–2031 to cover shortfalls and reduce financing costs, with the CFO determining the funding specifics.
Council authorizes entering into definitive agreements for the new Green Line contracting strategy under the current funding arrangement, noting that amendments and waivers are not in place. It also directs the Green Line Board to update the Executive Committee in October, November, and December 2024.
Council approves the revised Phase 1 alignment and station locations for the Green Line, including two options for 4 Street S.E. and authorizes the Green Line Board to select the final option as a scope change under Bylaw 21M2020.
Administration will confirm cost estimates for the remaining Green Line segments and present Council with an advocacy position and a funding plan, including potential use of the federal Permanent Transit Fund, by Q3 2024.
Council approved delaying certain Phase 1 transit alignments and station locations as outlined in Building the Core Scenario attachment.
Direct Administration to provide the Council with a yearly update on any changes to the financial framework for the Green Line Stage 1 transit project.
Council approves continuing enabling works and related contracts, the LRV supply phase, and critical pre-construction activities (safety certification, planning, testing/investigation, and sourcing long-lead items), with the intent to negotiate definitive agreements and amend the borrowing bylaw.
Council broadens the Major Capital Projects Reserve to cover the Green Line transit program as a financial backup if provincial or federal funding does not materialize, subject to approval by the Chief Financial Officer.
Council directs phased construction of the Green Line Stage 1 and seeks confirmed funding commitments from Canada and Alberta, including amended grant agreements. It also approves a large budget increase and reallocates funds and reserves to the Green Line Fund to support the project.
Council will revisit earlier decisions on the Stage 1 Green Line alignment and station locations and approve the updated route and stations shown in the revised Attachment 3.
Council will reconsider its 2018 decision on the Green Line's delivery method and approves using Design-Build-Finance (DBF) for the project segment from 16 Avenue North to 126 Avenue Southeast.
City Council will enter a closed session to discuss confidential matters related to regulatory proceedings, municipal utilities, intergovernmental relations, transit, and legal updates.
Directs Administration to explore renaming the Fish Creek Lacombe CTrain station to include St. Marys University as part of the station name and report back to Council through the Executive Committee by Q4 2024.
This amendment deletes Investment Option 2, which would accelerate capital projects, and redirects $8 million to preparing the Green Line for operations.
Administration will report back by the end of Q2 2024 with an assessment of how the free transit for children 12 and under is performing, and a recommendation on whether to keep it as is or adjust it to better align with ridership goals.
The motion ends the option to permanently fund free transit for children 12 and under and reduces the transit budget by $3 million. It also amends Recommendation 4 to adjust attachments and adds a new bullet about fee adjustments related to removing this option.
The motion eliminates Investment Option 18, limits how much transit fares can increase, and reduces the Public Transit budget by $3 million. It also adds a fee-adjustment item tied to these changes to Recommendation 4.
Amends the plan by lowering the ongoing annual base funding for Green Line operations (Investment Option 2) from $8,000 ($000s) to $4,000, and removing the $8 million acceleration allocation for capital projects.
Removes the option that provides free transit for children 12 and under and reduces the transit budget by $3 million. It also adds a new bullet noting fee adjustments to Public Transit services resulting from removing Investment Option 24.
This motion removes Investment Option 18, caps transit fare increases, and reduces the transit budget by $3 million. It also adds a new directive to adjust transit fees related to removing Investment Option 18.
The amendment deletes Investment Option 2 (accelerating capital projects while preparing the Green Line operations with $8 million), altering the recommended approach by removing that acceleration.
City staff will evaluate the impact of permanently funding free transit for children 12 and under and provide a recommendation by end of Q2 2024 on whether to maintain the program as is or adjust it to better align with ridership goals.
Administration will review current intersection safety and performance, evaluate how proposed TUC boundary changes would affect them, identify additional safety improvements, and report on required funding and whether 2026 one-time funds could accelerate delivery within the Operational Improvements Capital Program, due by September 15, 2025.
Council directs Administration to create a citywide Infrastructure Reinvestment Program that identifies funding sources, sets criteria for prioritizing projects, and aligns reinvestment with redevelopment. It also requires regular reporting and a plan to implement the program, with a report due by Q3 2026 to inform the 2027-30 budget.
Directs Administration to develop options for a pilot program where external partners front-load funding and deliver community amenities, including funding mechanisms, costs, eligibility, processes, policy alignment, and legal considerations, with a report to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee by end of Q3 2025.
Council approves a one-time $1 million investment from the Fiscal Stability Reserve for urgent Safer Mobility improvements and directs funding priority in the 2026 budget. Administration will use AI predictive modeling and open data to improve road safety measures (e.g., stop controls, crosswalks, curb extensions, illumination, line painting, signage, and traffic signals) and must report back in Q3 2025 on how this analysis affects crossing safety and funding for additional measures in 2026.
Direct Administration to enhance road safety by installing measures such as crosswalks and traffic controls, and to apply AI near-miss modelling and open data analysis of pedestrian/vehicular use; report back in Q3 2025 on how this analysis affects safety measures and funding prioritization for 2026.
Administration is directed to develop a rolling 10-year capital plan to improve long-term visibility of capital needs and funding across the organization. A preliminary plan is due before the 2026 Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments, full implementation by Q2 2026 with annual Council updates, and a report on civic partners' 10-year capital needs for the 2027-2030 Budget.
Administration should create an implementation plan to naturalize major roadways, boulevards, and pathways focusing on biodiversity, climate benefits, and safety; include naturalization in 2026 road construction budgets and run an education campaign, with a report due by Q2 2026.
The city will begin the process to amend three bylaws (Water Utility, Wastewater, and Stormwater). It requires three readings to become law, updating rules for water services, wastewater management, and stormwater management.
The bylaw’s total funding amount is reduced from $5,695,833.12 to $5,430,741.57, and the Ward 10 asphalt paving entry (9.14m lane) is removed from Schedule A with the revised page provided.
Council approves a 2025 budget increase of $5,695,833 for Public Services Capital Program 147-148 and moves three readings for By-law 1R2025.
Council will adopt the GamePLAN vision for public recreation and establish Making Waves as the standard service level for recreation facilities. Administration will come back in 2026 with a prioritized capital projects list and an implementation plan to carry this out through future service plans and budgets.
After finishing the Downtown Segment Functional Plan and validating the Government of Alberta cost estimate, with broad public support from Calgarians and stakeholders, Council would seek direction to start construction, including enabling works, in 2027.
Council would authorize borrowing up to $224.984 million to fund ENMAX’s 2025 capital projects through four by-laws plus a separate loans by-law; second/third readings are paused until advertising requirements are met, and administration will amend ENMAX agreements if approved.
Direct Administration to assess the current state of major infrastructure in Bowness and Montgomery (age, capacity, repairs, and timelines) across water, sewer, parks, roads, and related systems; evaluate social, economic, and budget impacts and the effects of aging and densification; report back by June 2025 with interim updates, and hold new residential development permits until the scoping report informs necessary upgrades and contributions.
Council is asked to revisit its prior decision to permanently close the Inglewood Aquatic Centre. This could delay or alter the planned closure date of December 22, 2024 and keep the facility open longer.
The city would allocate $2.5 million from the Reserve for Future Capital in 2025 to upgrade parks and playground amenities (P500_006).
Council approves the Administration's plan to permanently close the Inglewood Aquatic Centre, with the closure taking effect on December 22, 2024.
Council removed the $4.1 million Cowboys Park Upgrade funding request from the capital budget and directed Administration to return in Q2 2025 with more information for a future funding decision.
This amendment approves dedicating $20 million in the 2025 capital budget to pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital Reserve (Streets Service Line Budget ID P128_132).
Council confirms the administration's plan to permanently close the Inglewood Aquatic Centre, with the closure taking effect December 22, 2024.
Authorizes spending of $2.5 million in 2025 to upgrade parks and playground amenities, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital.
The amendment eliminates the $4.1 million capital funding for Cowboys Park upgrade from the current plan and directs Administration to return in Q2 2025 with more information for a larger, future funding request before any funding decision.
City Council approves a new electricity franchise agreement and gives first reading to Bylaw 42M2024. It also keeps certain discussions and confidential attachments confidential until 2027, but allows releasing them to Corporate Planning and Performance as needed to support next steps.
Council approves a $300,000 grant to Silvera for Seniors to fund and oversee the construction of a sidewalk on 26th Street NE.
Council directs Administration to start sanitary design work in 2024 for the Providence Growth Application area (GA2023-001), complete the design in 2025, and prepare a funding request for 2026 construction.
Council will adopt the Winter Maintenance Policy, rescind the Snow and Ice Control Policy, and proceed with the Street By-law amendment (Proposed Bylaw 18M2024). It also directs $8.9 million from the Winter Maintenance Reserve to Pavement Rehabilitation in 2024-2025 and requires faster snow clearing on Priority 2 routes within 24 hours after snowfall stops.
The amendment directs Administration to transfer $8.9 million from the Winter Maintenance Reserve to fund street repairs. The funds will be used for the Pavement Rehabilitation Capital Program in 2024-2025.
Staff, in collaboration with regional partners, will prioritize the North Water Servicing Option and ensure the necessary capital and operating funding is included in the Mid-Cycle Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets to expedite the project.
Council supports the road connection between the 60 Street NE ramps and Range Rd 291 and directs Administration to work with Rocky View County, developers, City landowners, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors to confirm the design, obligations, and steps.
The motion would start the process to borrow up to $254.923 million for ENMAX to fund its 2024 capital projects, with second/third readings withheld until advertising requirements are met, and would direct Administration to amend existing ENMAX agreements if all bylaws are fully approved.
Waives the fee for the second Residential Parking Permit Type 1 for 2024–2026 and directs Administration to revise Calgary Parking Policies CP2021-04 to reflect a new fee philosophy, with the revisions going to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q1 2024.
The city will not charge for a second Residential Parking Permit Type 1 in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Administration is directed to revise Calgary Parking Policies CP2021-04 to reflect a new fee philosophy and bring the revisions to the Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q1 2024.
City Council approved updated governance rules for the Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program, clarifying how the program is administered as described in Attachment 3.
Amends Recommendation 1.a to convert $2M per year for 2025 and 2026 from one-time funding to base funding in 2025, within Economic Development and Tourism, funded by a net base budget increase.
Council approved the updated Terms of Reference for the Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Incentive Program (Attachment 2). The update clarifies how the program will operate.
The city would adopt a new bylaw to offer tax incentives to encourage renewable electricity development on brownfield sites, and repeal the current Tax Incentives for Renewable Power Generation Developments on Brownfield Sites policy CP2023-04.
The City will start a 2024 Main Streets grant pilot to support local businesses and report back on its outcomes in Q1 2025, and begin creating a policy to make construction processes more business-friendly, with the policy presented to Infrastructure and Planning Committee in Q1 2025.
Council will adopt the 2024 Business Improvement Area budgets, authorize budget amendments within reserves/expenditures, give three readings to the BIA tax bylaws and the tax rates bylaw, appoint nominees to all 15 BIA boards, and thank retiring board members. Attachment 5 will be held confidential pending Council decision.
The City will convene disability-serving partners to develop a pilot program and framework that shows how recruitment and hiring barriers for people with disabilities will be reduced, with a report back to Executive Committee beginning in Q2 2026.
The motion directs Administration to prepare a report for the Community Development Committee by Q4 2025 that examines the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits not sourced from local shelters or rescues and explores options such as a retail sales ban, advocacy to the Alberta government, public education, bylaw updates, or other policy tools.
Council approves the Family and Community Support Services funding allocations of $41.4M annually for 2025–2026 and $25M annually for 2027–2028, as detailed in Attachment 2, and authorizes using up to $1M from the FCSS Stabilization Fund in 2025 to support capacity-building for nonprofit organizations.
Direct Administration to provide one-time operating funding of $750,000 to Family and Community Support Services (via Community Strategies) for 2025 and 2026 to address higher demand and inflation on city funding that has not increased since 2023.
Authorize a one-time transfer of $750,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to Community Strategies to fund Family and Community Support Services operating costs for 2025 and 2026, to address higher demand and inflationary pressures since 2023.
Shifts $6M of the Mental Health and Addictions strategy funding from its regular budget in 2025 to one-time operating funding drawn from the Fiscal Reserve for 2025 and 2026.
Administration to prepare a one-time operating funding request for the November 2024 midcycle budget to finance a two-year pilot expanding the Fair Entry program for Calgarians in need, including the funding source and amount, to be discussed by Executive Committee during budget.
It moves funding for Calgary's Mental Health and Addictions Strategy from permanent to one-time funding and reduces the total budget by $6 million.
The amendment deletes Investment Option 23, ending permanent funding for the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, and reduces the city budget by $6 million.
Council receives the 2023-2024 White Goose Flying annual progress report for the corporate record and endorses updating the report and Indigenous Policy to be inclusive of Treaty 7 signatory First Nations, the Métis Nation, and urban Indigenous Calgarians.
Council directs Administration to bring back an update that includes the preferred design concept and a future funding request for the permanent Indian Residential School Memorial project, to be considered in the 2025 budget adjustment process.
Staff will begin a formal Protocol (Relationship) Agreement with the Blackfoot Confederacy and apply for Alberta Community Partnership funding to support implementation. They will report back with the agreement and a plan to sustain it beyond 2026.
Direct Administration to identify the resources required to support protocol agreements with Nations (starting with the Blackfoot Confederacy) and report back to Council by the end of Q2 2024, in line with Calgary's Truth and Reconciliation commitments.
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