Mike Jamieson

Council will formally receive the Bearspaw South Feedermain Independent Panels final report for the corporate record and direct Administration to return with an implementation plan and resource requirements at a future Executive Committee meeting.

The city directs $1 million in 2026 from reserves to the Heritage Asset Sustainment Program to cover security and consultant costs, helping refine maintenance needs and plan deferred repairs for the Beltline YWCA site and other historic City buildings.

The amendment directs $300,000 in capital funds from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Merged to fund accessibility improvements for the West Hillhurst Civic Centre Renovation, within the Recreation Facility Lifecycle in 2026.

Council would authorize $3 million in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to fund the detailed design and permitting of the West District YMCA and Library, delivered through Civic Partners.

The city would spend $2 million in 2026 to install two Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) per ward as part of new traffic signals and pedestrian corridors. Locations will be selected based on safety need with input from communities and area councillors, funded from corporate capital grants.

Approve funding of $28.7 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to advance planning and design for upgrades and new amenities at listed GamePLAN priority facilities.

Authorizes a $65 million capital allocation in 2026 for Infrastructure Services, funded from the Community Investment Reserve, to deliver the Northeast Athletic Complex GamePLAN project more quickly and cost-effectively.

Adds $13 million to the 2026 capital budget, funded by corporate capital grants for the Operational Capital Improvement Program (A481355), to finance three priority infrastructure projects: Memorial Drive and 5th Ave Flyover; 16th Ave and 68 St NE; and McKnight Boulevard and 68 Street NE intersections.

Council approves a $24 million capital budget for a Glacier Ridge emergency response station funded from off-site levies. It directs Administration to start conceptual design in 2026, finalize cost estimates, include operating costs in 2027-2030, and coordinate timelines with developers.

Allocates $2.0 million of corporate capital funding in 2026 to install two Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) per ward, at safety-prioritized locations with input from communities and area Councillors.

It approves $65 million in the 2026 capital budget for Infrastructure Services, funded from the Community Investment Reserve, to speed up and lower the cost of the Northeast Athletic Complex GamePLAN project.

Amends the 2026 capital budget to allocate $7.55M to Operational Services for the Safety Improvements program (P127_141) to support Vision Zero projects, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

The amendment moves $3 million from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade into the Parks and Playgrounds Amenities Program in Infrastructure Services, to be spent in 2026 on parks and playground amenities upgrades.

Council approves adding $13 million to the 2026 capital budget, funded by corporate capital grants for the Operational Capital Improvement Program (A481355), to fund three priority road/intersection projects: Memorial Drive and 5th Ave Flyover, 16th Ave and 68 St NE, and McKnight Boulevard and 68th Street NE.

The amendment directs allocating $300,000 of capital funds to cover accessibility upgrades for the West Hillhurst Civic Centre renovation. It is funded by the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Merged and will be used in the Recreation Facility Lifecycle project in 2026.

The City would allocate $28.7 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to fund planning and design for upgrades and new amenities at GamePLAN priority recreation facilities.

The City would allocate $1 million from reserves to the Heritage Asset Sustainment Program in 2026 for the Beltline YWCA site and Beltline Pool site to cover security and consulting costs and refine maintenance needs, supporting planning and completion of deferred maintenance for historic buildings.

The Audit Committee directs that discussions from the closed meeting stay confidential under Section 29 of the Access to Information Act, meaning those discussions will not be disclosed.

This motion amends CP2016-07 to delete the rules about flying national flags and flags for visiting dignitaries, redefine National Day, add a new rule restricting foreign flags at solemn occasions, and renumber the remaining sections accordingly.

Council will receive the Public Report and Confidential Distribution #1, and keep the Closed Meeting Discussions, Confidential Recommendations, and Confidential Attachments confidential until the transaction closes, to be reviewed by 31 December 2039.

The motion asks Council to prepare a report on creating a new Standing Policy Committee on Finance, Budget and Corporate Services. The committee would oversee the 4-year budget and annual adjustments, thoroughly review each department's budget over the term, and report back to Council by the end of Q1 2026.

Administration will start planning a zero-based review of city business units using third-party consultants and report back to Council by the end of Q1 2026 with a work plan, unit selection criteria, a prioritized list of business units, and a 2026-2028 review schedule.

This motion approves the City Auditor's Office 2026 Audit Plan and its Data Analytics Priority Areas of Focus, and directs the report to be received for the Corporate Record for both administration and Council information.

The Audit Committee appoints Public Member Kim, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Jamieson to the City Auditors Performance Evaluation Working Group, and directs that closed meeting discussions remain confidential under the Access to Information Act.

The Audit Committee approved that discussions from a closed meeting stay confidential under Section 29 of the Access to Information Act (Advice from Officials).

This motion directs that the content of the Audit Committee's closed meeting stay confidential under the Access to Information Act.

Direct Administration to withhold publication of certain public submissions until Council reviews them and obtains legal advice on release. Also impose rules for audio-visual submissions: they must be submitted by noon on 2025-11-20, be five minutes or less, follow City Clerk submission methods, and be presented by the submitter at the meeting.

Council directs Administration to create a new Standing Policy Committee (SPC) to oversee the 4-year budget and annual budget adjustments, and to conduct a detailed review of every department's budget over the term, with a report back by the end of Q1 2026.

Council directs Administration to begin scoping a city-wide zero-based review program, including outside consultants, and to return a plan with timelines, governance, unit-selection criteria, a prioritized unit list, and a 2026-28 review schedule by the end of Q1 2026.

The motion approves councillor appointments to standing committees (Audit, Council Services, Intergovernmental Affairs, Nominations) for terms through 2026, and assigns councillors to various boards and commissions (e.g., Alberta Municipalities, FCM, Calgary Police Commission, Calgary Public Library Board) with specified terms and roles.

Council appoints Councillors Wyness, Tyers, Yule, and McLean to a temporary Pro-tem Membership Committee that will propose seven councillors to sit on each Standing Policy Committee.

The motion approves Calgary's 2026 council meeting calendar and assigns the deputy mayor roster for 2026, establishing when meetings occur and who serves as deputy mayor.

Council will appoint seven Councillors to each Standing Policy Committee (Community Development and Infrastructure & Planning) for terms ending at the 2026 Organizational Meeting, with Mayor Farkas as Ex-Officio.

This motion authorizes Administration members to be appointed to Council committees, boards, commissions, and civic partners according to the attached lists, and to confirm continuing or position-based appointments.

Council will appoint the Chairs and Vice-Chairs for two committees for a term ending at the 2026 Organizational Meeting: Dhaliwal as Chair and Tyers as Vice-Chair of the Community Development Committee; Chabot as Chair and Pantazopoulos as Vice-Chair of the Infrastructure and Planning Committee.

Council appoints Councillor McLean to serve as chair of the Pro-tem Membership Committee.

Council approves Councillor Chabot filing nomination papers to run for President of Alberta Municipalities, to meet section 6.02 of Alberta Municipalities Bylaw No. 1.

The motion adopts the proposed Council Chamber seating plan for 2025-2026 and directs the City Clerk to consult councillors about accessibility and ergonomic needs, bringing any changes to the December 4, 2025 Regular Meeting if needed.

Appoints Public Members to the Calgary Police Commission for a two-year term (Nov 1, 2025 – Oct 31, 2027), with public release after security clearance. Keeps certain attachments and discussions confidential and thanks the outgoing members for their service.

Council approves Administration and Councillor nominees to sit on the boards of City-owned subsidiaries for terms ending at the 2026 Organizational Meeting, and authorizes the Mayor or Deputy Mayor to finalize the appointment resolution. Closed meeting discussions will remain confidential.

Direct Administration to draft an amending bylaw that reverts land use districts and designations to their original state before the 21P2024 Citywide rezoning, with exemptions for parcels with prior approvals or active applications, and to report back on updated infrastructure capacity and parking strategy, and bring the bylaw to the March 2026 Public Hearing.

Direct Administration to create a simple opt-in process that allows existing R-CG and R-G property owners to apply to have their land-use designation remain unchanged.

The motion asks Administration to draft amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 to tighten density, setbacks, and housing form (lower lot coverage from 60% to 55%, height limit to 10 meters, remove zero-lot lines, restrict rowhouses and mid-block rowhouses, limit parcels to one primary building, maintain parking minimums, and reduce units per hectare from 75 to 60). It also authorizes housekeeping amendments to several related bylaws (Bylaws 78P2024, 58P2025, 59P2025, 60P2025, 61P2025, 62P2025, 63P2025, and 48P2025).

Direct Administration to draft an amending bylaw that restores Divisions 1–8 of Part 5: Low Density Residential Districts (R-1 and R-2) in Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 and update the zoning maps accordingly.

Direct Administration to prepare amendments to Bylaw 1P2007 to allow R-CG, R-G and H-GO zoning within Major and Community Activity Centres and within 600m of the Primary Transit Network, guiding future development.

Administration must report back with a plan to significantly increase public engagement in development decisions and a strategy for addressing government grants that could be at risk if Blanket Rezoning is repealed, due by February 11, 2026.

This amendment reduces the maximum density allowed in the Land Use Bylaw from 75 to 60 units per hectare, effectively slowing higher-density development. It applies to future rezonings and development permits under the bylaw.

Council would designate the Burn Block as a Municipal Historic Resource, giving it official historic status and protections. The bylaw must pass three readings to take effect.

The motion is amended to require that the parking recommendations also address private lots and a public parking strategy.

The motion advances the proposed Bylaw 57M2025 to its third reading, moving the bylaw closer to adoption (as outlined in Attachment 2 and Report CD2025-0982).

Council gives first reading to a bylaw authorizing The City to borrow up to $52.5 million to finance the purchase of vehicles and equipment; second and third readings will be withheld until advertising requirements under the Municipal Government Act are met.

Council approves the cancellation of property taxes as outlined in Attachment 2, totaling $253,911.78. This means eligible property owners will not be billed for that amount this year, and the city will receive $253,911.78 less in tax revenue.

City Council would authorize borrowing up to $600 million over 2026–2030 to cover operating expenses as needed. It would also set rules for where uninvested City funds are kept, who may sign cheques, and allow electronic signing.

Amends Report C2025-0901 to transfer $8.0 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve: $3.0 million to the Heritage Incentive Reserve and $5.0 million to the Heritage Calgary Reserve Fund.

Adds $7.55 million in 2026 capital funding to the Safety Improvements program (Vision Zero package) under Operational Services, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

Direct Administration to shift 0.25 percentage points of the city's tax share from non-residential to residential properties each year for eight years starting in 2027, as part of the 2027-2030 Budget Cycle. This would gradually increase residential property taxes while reducing non-residential taxes.

The amendment approves 2026 funding for the Calgary Fire Department under Community Services, including $4.5M in ongoing operating funding for engine operations and $2.2M in capital funded by a corporate grant. It also funds staff: Training Coordinator ($230k), four Training Officers ($860k total), and six Mechanics ($900k total), all ongoing operating funding from property taxes.

City Council approves 2026 budget changes including Fire Department operating and capital funding and funds for bus purchases from reserves, and allocations to Heritage Reserve funds. It also sets three readings for Proposed Bylaw 51M2025 and keeps related closed meetings confidential.

Directs Administration to keep property taxes flat in 2026 and offset the cost of the previously approved 1.64% increase through budget adjustments and savings, without reducing funding for police, fire, or transit.

Moves $3 million in capital funding from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade to the Parks and Playgrounds Amenities Program (Park Upgrades Activity 420200) in Infrastructure Services for park upgrades in 2026.

Council approves a $1 million one-time transfer from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to fund the Washroom Attendant Program at Devonian Gardens, Century Gardens Park, and Central Memorial Park, and directs Administration to consider continuing funding in the 2027-2030 Budget.

Allocates a one-time $750,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to the Civic Partnership Operating Grant program and directs Administration to distribute the funds following the program's Terms of Reference to partners such as Platform Calgary.

Provide a one-time $150,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to fund the Dermot Baldwin Way cleaning program through Operational Services. Administration should review and consider continuing funding in the 2027-2030 budget.

The amendment would cut the Planning and Development Services 2026 operating budget from $38 million to $29 million by eliminating $9 million in one-time Climate and Environment expenditures.

The city would set aside $900,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to Community Services to fund programming celebrating the National Music Centre's 10th anniversary.

Cuts the 2026 ongoing operating budgets of five city departments by 2.4%, totaling $9.5 million. Affected departments are the Chief Administrator's Office, Chief Operating Office, Corporate Planning & Financial Services, People, Innovation & Collaboration Services, and Law, Legislative Services & Security.

Council approves removing $7.5 million in one-time operating funding for the Barron Building Residential Conversion Grant Program from the 2026 Planning and Development Services budget, returning the funds to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

Amends Report C2025-0901 to lower the proposed one-time software licensing operating adjustment from $24.6 million to $14.6 million in the Mitigating Operating Risk 2026 budget.

The amendment removes a one-time operating allocation of $750,000 for Intermunicipal Initiatives (Foothills Annexation) from the Planning and Development Services 2026 budget.

Direct Administration to provide detailed information on software licensing funding by Q1 2026 for further study, with potential addition to the 2027 budget if Council deems it appropriate.

The amendment reduces the 2026 one-time operating funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million and reallocates the funds to other uses, including a $25 million allocation back to the Downtown Office Conversion Program in Planning and Development Services.

This motion overrides the Council Reserves Policy to reduce the amount of investment income directed to reserves by $50 million in 2026. It also directs Administration to report back to the Executive Committee on December 9 with amendments to the reserves policy to support this change.

This amendment cuts the 2026 one-time operating funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million and directs $5 million to be returned to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

This motion changes the amendment language by removing the $35 million cap and shifting funding language from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to support the Downtown Post-Secondary Institution Program in Planning and Development.

This amendment eliminates $5.7 million of one-time operating funding for the Calgary Police Service in 2026, funds that were proposed to cover the 2025 reserve deficit for fleet and helicopter costs.

The amendment removes the Community Court expansion program and makes a one-time $2.7 million adjustment within the 2026 Community Services budget.

The amendment removes a proposed one-time $40 million operating adjustment for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from the Planning and Development Services 2026 budget. This means funding for the program will not be included in 2026.

This amendment stops $6 million in ongoing operating funding for the Mental Health and Addictions Program and provides a $6 million one-time allocation for 2026, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

This amendment cancels the previously directed 1% shift of property tax burden from non-residential (commercial) properties to residential properties in 2026, maintaining the current tax distribution for taxpayers.

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

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

Directs the City Clerk to circulate supplementary materials and public submissions for the 2026 budget item and to apply public-submission requirements, including redaction of third-party personal data, the audio-visual submission deadline, and the requirement that AV submissions be presented by the submitter at the meeting.

The amendment reduces the proposed one-time software licensing adjustment in the 2026 Mitigating Operating Risk budget from $24.6 million to $14.6 million.

The amendment would remove a one-time $5.7 million operating funding for the Calgary Police Service in 2026 that had been proposed to cover the 2025 reserve deficit for fleet and helicopter.

The amendment directs $6 million in ongoing operating funds to Calgary Transit, allocating $1 million to the Primary Transit Network and $5 million to the base/local network, funded by property taxes.

The amendment asks Administration to supply detailed information about the funding for software licensing by the first quarter of 2026 so Council can study it and decide whether to include it in the 2027 budget if appropriate.

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

This amendment removes a one-time $750,000 operating allocation for Intermunicipal Initiatives (Foothills Annexation) from the Planning and Development Services 2026 budget.

This amendment reduces the 2026 Planning and Development Services operating budget by $9 million by eliminating one-time Climate and Environment expenditures. The cut is a near-term budget reduction that could limit climate-related programs and activities funded through that line item.

The amendment ends funding for the Community Court expansion and applies a $2.7 million one-time adjustment to the 2026 Community Services budget.

The amendment trims the 2026 ongoing operating budgets for five departments—Chief Administrator's Office, Chief Operating Office, Corporate Planning & Financial Services, People, Innovation & Collaboration Services, and Law, Legislative Services & Security—by 2.4% (about $9.5 million).

The city would keep property taxes for 2026 at 0% and offset the cost using budget adjustments and savings, while avoiding reductions to police, fire, and transit funding.

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

This amendment lowers the 2026 one-time funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40M to $35M and redirects the funds, including a $10M transfer to the Downtown Non-Market Office Conversion Program in the Chief Housing Office.

The amendment changes the Council Reserves Policy to reduce the 2026 investment income allocated to city reserves by $50 million and directs Administration to report back to the Executive Committee with amendments by December 9.

The amendment cancels a previously directed plan to shift 1% of property tax revenue from commercial (non-residential) properties to residential properties in 2026, maintaining the current tax burden distribution.

Amends the 2026 budget for the Downtown Office Conversion Program by reducing the one-time operating funding from $40 million to $35 million, with the remaining $5 million reallocated back to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.

The motion provides $1 million in 2026 as a one-time funding from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to Operational Services to support the Washroom Attendant Program at Devonian Gardens, Century Gardens Park, and Central Memorial Park. It also directs Administration to consider ongoing funding in the 2027-2030 Budget.

This amendment would transfer $900,000 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to Community Services to fund programming for the National Music Centre's 10th anniversary.

The amendment approves 2026 funding for the Calgary Fire Department, including $4.5M in ongoing operating costs funded by property taxes for engine operations, $230k for a Training Coordinator, $860k for four training officers, $900k for six mechanics (all funded from property taxes), and $2.2M in capital (P044_D02) funded by a corporate capital grant.

This amendment adds $750,000 in one-time funding from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to the Civic Partnership Operating Grant and directs Administration to distribute it to partners such as Platform Calgary using the program’s Terms of Reference.

Direct Administration to shift 0.25 percentage points of the property tax burden from non-residential (business) properties to residential properties each year for eight years, starting in 2027. This would be implemented as part of the 2027-2030 Budget Cycle.

The resolution approves 2026 operating and capital funding for the Calgary Fire Department, allocates funds to the Heritage Incentive Reserve and Heritage Calgary Reserve Fund, and authorizes $11.25 million in capital for bus purchases. It also calls for three readings of Proposed Bylaw 51M2025 and maintains confidentiality for certain Closed Meeting discussions.

Council will adopt confidential Recommendations 1-2 from the report and direct staff to consider additional budget requirements for future investments in service plans. The related closed meeting materials will remain confidential under the Access to Information Act until September 4, 2035.

Council will enter a confidential session to discuss the 2026 budget adjustments within the 2023-2026 service plans and budgets.

The amendment removes $6 million per year from the Mental Health and Addictions Program and instead provides $6 million in one-time funding in 2026, drawn from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, for Community Services.

The amendment cuts the 2026 one-time funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million and redirects the saved $5 million to increase funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program within Planning and Development Services.

Council will cover all reasonable travel and related expenses for the Member of Council attending Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board of Directors meetings, with costs charged to Corporate Costs per Councillors Budgets and Expenses Bylaw 36M2021.

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

The City would borrow more and guarantee loans for Calgary Housing to fund affordable housing projects, up to roughly $87.5 million in financing and a $9 million guarantee. It also withholds second/third readings until required notices are published, directs updates to related agreements, and keeps Attachment 7 confidential with a review by the end of 2026.

Directs Administration to revert zoning to the pre-third-reading state of Bylaw 21P2024 (with exemptions) and, by Q2 2026, develop a comprehensive Multi-Tool Zoning and Housing Enablement Framework. The framework will enable missing-middle, multi-unit, and affordable housing while ensuring compliance with federal housing funding programs and providing transitional measures.

The amendment removes a $2 million ongoing operating increase for the Chief Housing Office in 2026 to support the Home is Here Strategy, reducing total ongoing housing expenditures in 2026 by $2 million.

The amendment removes the proposed ongoing $2.0 million operating increase for the Chief Housing Office in 2026, reducing the city's housing operating expenditures for that year by $2.0 million.

Council will back two Alberta Community Partnership grants to update the Intermunicipal Development Plan and to develop the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Chestermere and Rocky View County.

Council asks the Mayor to write to the Alberta government urging them to add a community court to the provincial system and provide full funding.

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

Council agrees in principle to fully restore Calgary's share of provincial traffic-fine revenue and review the reduction in photo-radar funding. Any restored revenue would be directed to traffic-safety improvements, and Administration will report back with options to fund priority safety projects once provincial decisions are known, with the Mayor engaging provincial ministers.

The City asks the Mayor to write to the Government of Alberta to urge including community courts in the provincial court system and to provide full funding. This is a political advocacy action, not a City budget or policy change.

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

Approve restoring Calgary's share of provincial traffic-fine revenue and earmarking restored funds for traffic-safety improvements; ask the mayor to pursue a new provincial funding framework and direct Administration to report back with options to allocate funds to priority safety capital projects once decisions are made.

Administration will study stronger enforcement against illegal fireworks sales, better coordination among police, fire, and bylaw staff, and a public education plan. It will also consider safe, city-supported celebration options and funding or budget needs, including possible amendments to the Fireworks Bylaw, with a report due by Q3 2026.

Approve a $24 million capital budget for a new Glacier Ridge Emergency Response Station funded by off-site levies, and direct Administration to begin conceptual design in 2026, finalize cost estimates, incorporate operating costs into the 2027-2030 budget, and coordinate with area developers to align timelines.

Council directs Administration to work with RESAC to review the program’s Terms of Reference and report back by Q2 2026 with recommendations on funding limits, incentive delivery methods, a return threshold, and a competitive rate-per-square-foot option (up to $60/sf residential, $75/sf non-residential).

Council directs Administration to partner with the Real Estate Sector Advisory Committee to review the Terms of Reference for the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program and report back by Q2 2026 with recommendations on funding limits, incentive delivery methods, a base return threshold, and per-square-foot caps for residential ($60) and non-residential ($75) conversions.

This amendment allocates $11.25 million in capital funding to Operational Services for bus purchases in 2026. The funds are to be drawn from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Merged to accelerate the bus procurement program.

Proposes a $45.0 million capital allocation for new buses, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, with $11.25M in 2026, $11.25M in 2027, and $22.5M in 2028, to advance procurement and be considered in the 2027-2030 Budget process.

An amendment to allocate $6.0 million per year in operating funding to Calgary Transit, with $1.0 million for the Primary Transit Network and $5.0 million for the base/local network, funded by property taxes.

Allocates $9.0 million in one-time operating funding from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to Community Services in 2026 to improve transit safety. Directs Administration to focus security enhancements on C-Train stations during afternoon rush hours, implement a Tiered Security Model (Transit Peace Officers, Corporate Security, and contracted guards), phase staffing until officers are hired, add six officers to the Community Outreach Team, and report back to Council in Q3 2026 on safety results.

Reverse the 2023 fare freeze and raise transit fares (in addition to the 2026 increase), using $12.8 million in savings to reduce ongoing operating costs and fund more frequent service on key routes, while lowering the proposed property tax increase. It also approves Distribution 2, the User Fee Table.

The amendment eliminates the Free Fares for Children 12 and Under program, saving about $3.6 million, and uses $12.8 million in savings to decrease ongoing operating costs by $14 million, enabling increased transit frequency on key routes and reducing the projected property tax increase.

Transit fares will be changed, using $12.8 million in savings to reduce ongoing operating costs by $14.0 million, enabling increased frequency on key routes and lowering the expected property tax increase. The amendment also eliminates the downtown Free Fare Zone, a $5.2 million cost.

The amendment uses fare savings to increase frequency on key transit routes and reduce the projected property tax increase. It also removes the Free Fares for Children 12 and Under program starting July 1, 2026.

Adopt an amendment to reverse the 2023 fare freeze, increase transit fares in 2026 as previously approved, apply $12.8 million in savings to boost frequency on key routes, and reduce the property tax increase; also approve Distribution 2, User Fee Table.

The amendment would end the downtown free-fare zone, saving about $5.2 million, and apply $12.8 million in additional savings to lower ongoing operating costs and increase transit frequency on key routes, reducing the projected property tax increase.

Provide a $9 million one-time funding from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to Community Services to improve transit safety. Implement a tiered security model at C-Train stations (focusing on afternoon rush hours), expand Transit Peace Officers, corporate security fixed posts, and contracted guards, phase deployments, add six Community Outreach Team officers, and report back in Q3 2026 on safety perceptions.

This amendment to Report C2025-0901 allocates $11.25 million in capital funding to Operational Services for bus purchases in 2026, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Merged.

Staff would prepare an amendment to allocate $45 million in capital funding for bus purchases, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, to be considered as part of the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets at the 2026 Regular Meeting.