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High impact
Council directs Administration to draft amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 to tighten the R-CG district: reduce density to 60 units per hectare, lower lot coverage to 55%, cap building height at 10 metres, add contextual setbacks, and remove zero-lot lines. It also restricts rowhouses to one primary building per parcel and bans mid-block rowhouses and townhouses, while retaining parking minimums (1:1 in post-1960s areas and 0.5–1 in pre-1960s areas) and preparing housekeeping amendments across related bylaws (78P2024 and 58P2025–63P2025, plus 48P2025).
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
9 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0995
Council approves first reading of a bylaw that would let the City borrow up to $52.5 million to buy vehicles and equipment; final readings will wait until required advertising under the Municipal Government Act is completed.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0940
This motion would advance a bylaw to officially designate the Burn Block as a Municipal Historic Resource, protecting its historic features. It does not involve funding and would limit certain alterations or developments on the block as defined by the designation.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: IP2025-0937
The city will provide a one-time $10 million allocation from the Housing Land Fund, within the 2025 Chief Housing Office operating budget, to acquire a private-sector-built apartment building for up to 176 permanent mixed-income homes in Ward 4.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0965
Council would increase Calgary Housing's borrowing authority and authorize up to 87.525 million in financing for affordable housing projects, including a City loan and a guarantee. Readings are withheld until advertising requirements are met, and Administration will update related agreements and maintain Attachment 7 as confidential until a formal review by December 31, 2026.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0912
Administration will create a comprehensive framework of zoning tools to enable missing-middle and affordable housing, restore Land Use Bylaw districts to their pre-reading state with exemptions, ensure housing approvals keep pace during the transition, and align with federal funding programs, with a report to Council by Q2 2026.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
6 For
8 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0995
Directs Administration to draft an amending bylaw that restores Divisions 1–8 of Part 5: Low Density Residential Districts (R-1 and R-2) and updates the related Land Use Bylaw maps.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
3 For
11 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0995
Council asks Administration to develop a plan to significantly increase public involvement in development decisions. It also requests updates and a go-forward strategy for managing government grants that could be at risk if Blanket Rezoning is fully repealed, with a report due by February 11, 2026.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0995
Direct Administration to amend the land use maps (Bylaw 1P2007) to allow R-CG, R-G or H-GO zoning in Major and Community Activity Centres and within 600 metres of the Primary Transit Network. This would enable new housing-friendly zoning in key areas near transit.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
2 For
12 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0995
Administration to report back with options to tighten enforcement against illegal fireworks sales, improve coordination among police, fire, and bylaw services, and expand safety education with community groups; also explore City-supported safe celebrations and identify funding sources, including potential bylaw changes and budget needs. The report is due by Q3 2026.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0996
Council would adopt a bylaw to borrow up to $600 million (with each loan term not exceeding one year) during 2026–2030 to cover operating costs as needed, and approve changes to the funds-management bylaw to specify where City funds can be held, who can sign negotiable instruments, and that signing can be done electronically.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0939
This amendment changes the Land Use Bylaw by lowering the maximum density from 75 to 60 residential units per hectare. This could limit how densely new housing developments are built in affected areas.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0995
Direct Administration to prepare an amending bylaw that restores land use districts and designations to their pre-21P2024 state, with exemptions for parcels with prior approvals or active applications, and to report back on updated infrastructure capacity assessments and a parking strategy no later than Q1 2026, and bring the amended bylaw to the March 2026 Public Hearing.
Dec 15, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
12 For
2 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0995
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 funding for it in the provincial budget.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
13 For
1 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
It would move 0.25 percentage points of the city's property tax burden from non-residential properties (businesses) to residential properties (homes) each year for eight years starting in 2027, as part of the 2027-2030 Budget Cycle.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Council would approve a 2026 budget amendment for the Calgary Fire Department, adding $4.5 million in ongoing operating costs for the fire engine and $2.2 million in capital funding from a corporate grant, plus ongoing operating funds for a Training Coordinator, four training officers, and six mechanics (all funded from property taxes except the capital grant).
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Directs Administration to prepare a report on establishing a new Standing Policy Committee on Finance, Budget and Corporate Services to oversee the 4-year budget implementation, review each department’s budget over the term, and report back by the end of Q1 2026.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
10 For
4 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This motion transfers $1.0 million in capital funding to the Heritage Asset Sustainment Program in 2026 to cover security and consulting costs, enabling refined maintenance planning and deferred repairs for Beltline’s historic buildings (YWCA site and former Beltline Pool site).
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment approves allocating $7.55 million in the 2026 capital budget to the Safety Improvements program (Vision Zero) within Operational Services (P127_141), funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
12 For
2 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This motion directs the Mayor to write to the Alberta government advocating for incorporating and fully funding a community court within the provincial court system.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
12 For
2 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Allocates $11.25 million in capital funding to Operational Services for bus purchases in 2026. The funding is drawn from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Merged to accelerate bus procurement.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Directs City Administration to ensure the 2026 property tax adjustment is 0% by freezing the proposed tax increase for existing residential and non-residential properties, funded through budget adjustments and savings, and not by reducing funding for police, fire, or transit.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
5 For
9 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Refer to Administration to bring forward in the 2027-2030 budget process an amendment to allocate $45 million in capital funding for bus purchases (P665_02W) to advance the procurement of buses, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve (FSR) with an expected favorable year-end variance.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
11 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment approves transferring $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.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Council approves 2026 Fire Department funding, including ongoing operating costs funded by property taxes and specified staffing and capital needs, plus $11.25M in capital for bus purchases funded from reserves. It also allocates $3.0M to the Heritage Incentive Reserve and $5.0M to the Heritage Calgary Reserve Fund, directs three readings for Proposed Bylaw 51M2025, and keeps closed meetings confidential.
Dec 3, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
11 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
The amendment lowers the 2026 ongoing operating budgets for five City of Calgary departments by 2.4%, totaling $9.5 million. It lists the Chief Administrator's Office, Chief Operating Office, Corporate Planning & Financial Services, People, Innovation & Collaboration Services, and Law, Legislative Services & Security as the affected units.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
5 For
9 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Sets aside $1 million in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to fund the Washroom Attendant Program at Devonian Gardens, Century Gardens Park, and Central Memorial Park, and directs Administration to consider ongoing funding in the 2027-2030 Budget.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
11 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Reallocate $3 million in capital funding from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade merged fund to the Parks and Playgrounds Amenities Program in Infrastructure Services, for park and playground upgrades in 2026.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment removes a proposed $2 million ongoing operating increase in 2026 for the Chief Housing Office's Home is Here Strategy, reducing 2026 ongoing operating expenditures by $2 million.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The city would fund $2.0 million in 2026 from corporate capital grants to install new traffic signals and pedestrian corridors, including two Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons per ward. Locations would be determined by safety need with input from communities and area Councillors.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment reduces the 2026 Planning and Development Services operating budget by $9 million by eliminating one-time expenditures funded from Climate and Environment.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
9 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Allocates $6 million in ongoing operating funding to Calgary Transit. It divides the funding as $1 million for the Primary Transit Network and $5 million for the base/local network, funded through property taxes.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
12 For
2 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment adds approval for $65 million in the 2026 capital budget for Infrastructure Services, funded from the Community Investment Reserve, to deliver the Northeast Athletic Complex under the GamePLAN program more quickly and cost-effectively.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The City will allocate $3 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to YMCA Calgary through Civic Partners to support detailed design and permitting for the West District YMCA and Library.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
13 For
1 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
City will provide $9 million in 2026 from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to improve C-Train safety, deploying a tiered security model with Transit Peace Officers, corporate security, and contracted guards, increasing community outreach, and reporting back in Q3 2026 on perceived safety.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Allocates a $24 million capital budget (funded from off-site levies) for a new Glacier Ridge Emergency Response Station and directs Administration to begin 2026 design, confirm costs through 2027-2030, include operating costs in 2027-2030, and coordinate with developers to align timelines.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901, IP2025-0337
Authorizes a $28.7 million capital budget allocation in 2026 to Infrastructure Services, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, to plan and design upgrades and new amenities for GamePLAN priority facilities.
Dec 2, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment would remove the planned expansion of the Community Court and take $2.7 million in a one-time adjustment from the Community Services 2026 budget.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
4 For
10 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Amendment reduces the Downtown Office Conversion Program funding for 2026 from $40 million to $35 million and reallocates funds to the Downtown Non-Market Office Conversion Program in the Chief Housing Office (including $10 million).
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
10 votes
4 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment eliminates $5.7 million in one-time operating funds for the Calgary Police Service in 2026, which were originally proposed to address the 2025 reserve deficit related to fleet and helicopter needs.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
1 For
13 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment reverses the 2023 transit fare freeze, adds to the planned 2026 fare increase, and uses $12.8 million in savings to boost frequency on key routes. It also reduces the projected property tax increase and approves Distribution 2, the User Fee Table.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment would end the Downtown Free Fare Zone, saving about $5.2 million, and use $12.8 million in additional transit savings to increase frequency on key routes, reducing the planned property tax increase.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
A new amendment would override the Council Reserves Policy to reduce the amount of investment income allocated to reserves by $50 million in 2026, and directs Administration to return with policy amendments to the Executive Committee by December 9.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
10 For
4 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Changes the program's funding by removing $6 million in ongoing operating funds for Mental Health and Addictions in Community Services and replacing it with a one-time $6 million allocation in 2026, drawn from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
9 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment lowers the Downtown Office Conversion Program's 2026 one-time funding from $40M to $35M and redirects $5M within Planning and Development Services.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
9 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
It approves adding $13 million to the 2026 capital budget, funded by corporate capital grants under the Operational Capital Improvement Program (A481355). This money will fund the top three priority projects: Memorial Drive and 5th Ave Flyover, 16th Ave and 68 St NE, and McKnight Boulevard and 68th Street NE intersections.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment removes the free-fare program for children 12 and under starting July 1, 2026, using the resulting savings to increase transit frequency on key routes and reduce the city’s planned property tax increase.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
6 For
8 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment removes the proposed one-time $40 million operating adjustment for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from the Planning and Development Services 2026 Budget.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
6 For
8 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment removes $7.5 million in one-time operating funding for the Barron Building Residential Conversion Grant Program from the Planning and Development Services 2026 budget and returns the funds to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
6 For
8 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The council would lower the proposed one-time software licensing cost in the 2026 Mitigating Operating Risk budget from $24.6 million to $14.6 million, adjusting the budget amount for that line item.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
1 For
13 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment cancels the previously planned 1% shift of property tax burden from non-residential to residential properties in 2026, maintaining the current tax distribution.
Dec 1, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Transfers $1 million in capital funding from reserves to the Heritage Asset Sustainment Program in 2026 to cover security and consulting costs, enabling refined planning and execution of deferred maintenance for the City’s historic buildings, including the Beltline YWCA and former Beltline Pool site.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment approves transferring $8 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve: $3 million to the Heritage Incentive Reserve and $5 million to the Heritage Calgary Reserve Fund.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment would provide $1 million in 2026 as a one-time funding from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to support washroom attendants at three city parks, and directs Administration to consider making this funding ongoing in the 2027-2030 budget.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
11 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment directs $11.25 million in capital funding in 2026 to Operational Services for bus purchases, funded from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade Merged, to advance the bus procurement.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Council asks Administration to report on creating a new Standing Policy Committee on Finance, Budget and Corporate Services. The committee would oversee the 4-year budget, review each department's budget over the term, and report back by the end of Q1 2026.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
10 For
4 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Allocates $28.7 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to Infrastructure Services to plan upgrades and new amenities for the listed GamePLAN facilities.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Direct Administration to bring forward a $45 million capital investment for new buses for consideration in the 2027-2030 Business Plans and Budgets, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve, with $11.25M in 2026, $11.25M in 2027, and $22.5M in 2028.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
11 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Amends the plan to provide $2 million in 2026 capital funding to install two Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) per ward as part of new traffic signals and pedestrian corridors, funded from corporate capital grants, with locations chosen by safety need and input from communities and councillors.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment cuts the 2026 ongoing operating budgets by 2.4% for a total of $9.5 million, applying to the Chief Administrator's Office, Chief Operating Office, Corporate Planning & Financial Services, People, Innovation & Collaboration Services, and Law, Legislative Services & Security.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
5 For
9 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Council would authorize $65 million in 2026 capital funding for Infrastructure Services, funded from the Community Investment Reserve, to deliver the Northeast Athletic Complex GamePLAN project more quickly and cost-effectively.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment directs 7.55 million in the 2026 capital budget to the Safety Improvements program (P127_141) within Operational Services as part of the Vision Zero package, funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
12 For
2 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Approve the 2026 Calgary Fire Department budget as amended. It adds $4.5M in ongoing operating funds (engine) and $230k for a Training Coordinator, $860k for four training officers, and $900k for six mechanics (all funded by property taxes), and includes $2.2M in capital funding funded by a corporate grant.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The city will provide $6 million each year to Calgary Transit: $1 million for the Primary Transit Network and $5 million for the base/local network, funded from property taxes.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
12 For
2 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment cuts $9 million in one-time Climate and Environment operating expenditures, reducing the 2026 Planning and Development Services operating budget.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
9 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The city would allocate 2026 funding to the Fire Department for ongoing operations, training staff and mechanics, and capital expenses (buses), and transfer funds to Heritage Incentive Reserve and Heritage Calgary Reserve Fund. The motion also calls for three readings of Proposed Bylaw 51M2025 and maintains confidentiality for certain closed meetings.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
11 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Reverse the 2023 fare freeze and implement the planned fare increases (including the 2026 increase). Use $12.8 million in savings to increase frequency on key transit routes, which lowers the expected property tax increase.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Approve amending the budget to move $3 million in capital funding from the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance to the Parks Upgrades program in Infrastructure Services for 2026, to upgrade parks and playground amenities.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment lowers the 2026 one-time operating funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million and redirects $10 million to the Downtown Non-Market Office Conversion Program within the Chief Housing Office.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment removes the $7.5 million one-time operating funding for the Barron Building Residential Conversion Grant Program from the Planning and Development Services 2026 Budget. The funds would be returned to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
6 For
8 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment lowers the proposed one-time operating funding for software licensing in the Mitigating Operating Risk 2026 Budget. This reduces the allocation from $24.6 million to $14.6 million under Recommendation 1 of Report C2025-0901.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
1 For
13 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment cancels the previously directed 1% shift of the property tax burden from commercial/non-residential properties to residential properties planned for 2026, preserving the current tax split.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
14 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Council approves a $24 million capital budget for an emergency response station in Glacier Ridge, funded from off-site levies. Administration will begin conceptual design in 2026, refine cost estimates through 2027-2030, include operating costs in the 2027-2030 budgets, and continue coordinating with developers to align timelines with utility and station delivery.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901, IP2025-0337
This motion overrides the Council Reserves Policy to reduce the investment income allocated to reserves by $50 million in 2026, and directs Administration to return to the Executive Committee of Council on December 9 with amendments to the policy to support this direction.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
10 For
4 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment adds $13 million to the 2026 capital budget, funded from corporate capital grants. It will fund three priority infrastructure projects: Memorial Drive and 5th Ave Flyover; 16th Ave and 68 St NE; and McKnight Boulevard and 68th Street NE intersection upgrades.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment changes funding for the Mental Health and Addictions Program by removing $6 million in ongoing operating funds and providing $6 million as a one-time allocation in 2026, sourced from the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
9 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
This amendment lowers the 2026 one-time operating funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million and reallocates the $5 million back to the Fiscal Stability Reserve.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
11 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Uses $12.8 million in fare savings to reduce ongoing transit operating costs and increase frequency on key routes. It also eliminates the downtown Free Fare Zone at a $5.2 million cost, with the aim of lowering the property tax increase.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment trims the 2026 one-time operating funding for the Downtown Office Conversion Program from $40 million to $35 million and reallocates funds, directing $25 million to the Downtown Office Conversion Program in Planning and Development Services.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
9 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
End the Free Fares for Children 12 and Under program (effective July 1, 2026) to save $3.6 million. Use $12.8 million in related savings to reduce ongoing operating costs by $14 million, enabling increased transit frequency on key routes and lowering the projected property tax increase.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
6 For
8 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment would remove a proposed one-time $40 million operating adjustment from the 2026 Planning and Development Services budget, effectively eliminating the Downtown Office Conversion Program funded by that amount.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
6 For
8 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment would remove the Community Court expansion program and apply a one-time $2.7 million adjustment to the 2026 Community Services budget.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
4 For
10 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The amendment deletes $5.7 million in one-time operating funding for the Calgary Police Service in 2026, which had been proposed to help cover the 2025 reserve deficit for fleet and helicopter costs.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
1 For
13 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
An amendment to the report would remove a proposed $2 million ongoing operating increase for the Chief Housing Office in 2026, cutting total ongoing expenditures for that year by $2 million.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The city allocates $3 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve in 2026 to YMCA Calgary through Civic Partners to fund the detailed design and permitting for the West District YMCA and Library.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
13 For
1 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Directs City Administration to set the 2026 property tax increase to 0% for existing residential and non-residential properties, with the revenue shortfall offset by budget adjustments and savings, and not by cutting police, fire, or transit funding.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
5 For
9 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
Approve a one-time $9 million operating funding in 2026 to enhance transit safety, focusing patrols at C-Train stations during afternoon rush hour, a tiered security model (TPOs, corporate security, and contracted guards), phased staffing, adding six community-outreach officers, and a Council report in Q3 2026 on safety outcomes.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
8 For
6 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
The city would gradually move 0.25 percentage points of property tax burden from non-residential (business) properties to residential properties each year for eight years, starting in 2027, as part of the 2027-2030 budget cycle.
Nov 10, 2025
High Impact
14 votes
7 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0901
If adopted, the motion would immediately rescind Calgary's Climate Emergency declaration, removing its emergency status and the associated climate action priorities.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
4 For
9 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0859
City Administration will prepare a report by January 2026 proposing higher fines for openly displayed weapons, with fines varying by weapon type and increased penalties for repeat offenders. It will also report back by Q2 2026 on possible changes to allow peace officers to seize, transport, and dispose of weapons, and on how other Canadian municipalities' bans might apply to Calgary.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
11 For
2 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0856
This motion moves Proposed Bylaw 6B2025 through the second and third readings, as noted in Report C2025-0829. Once readings are complete, the bylaw would be eligible for final passage.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
11 votes
11 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0829
Council will give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 40M2025 to designate the Sibley Block as a Municipal Historic Resource, protecting it under heritage bylaws.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: IP2025-0777
Council will move Bylaws 39M2025 and 7B2025 to their second and third readings, bringing the bylaws closer to enactment.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
12 votes
12 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0828
The City would designate the Director of Law as the second Head of the Local Public Body under the Access to Information Act and move forward with amending the City Clerk Bylaw (Bylaw 49M2025) by giving three readings.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0882
Directs Administration to (a) study how other Canadian municipalities handle open drug-use bans and court diversion programs, (b) summarize Calgary’s current Community Court partnership and funding, and (c) prepare budget submissions to sustain current levels and to pilot an expanded Community Court in 2026 with funding through 2030.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
8 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0856
Council directs Administration to report back by 2026 Q2 with analyses of other cities' approaches to banning open drug use and court diversion programs, plus a summary of Calgary’s current Community Court partnership and funding. It also directs preparation of a 2025 budget adjustment submission to sustain current funding and a plan to pilot expanded Community Court in 2026 with funding through 2030.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
9 For
4 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0856
Establishes how a vacant councillor seat would be filled, updates the Councillor Assistants Policy (PAC005), and advances Proposed Bylaw 45M2025 through three readings.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: CSC2025-0534
Direct Administration to seek $7.5 million in one-time funding in the 2026 budget for converting the Barron Building to housing, establish an application window for related funding, and perform due diligence on applicants.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
10 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0857
This motion advances Proposed Bylaw 144D2024 by granting it second and third readings, moving the bylaw closer to becoming law.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
11 votes
10 For
1 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0798
Council directs Administration, with the Mayor, to send a letter to the provincial Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services requesting a quicker process to grant transit and peace officers greater authority to seize, transport, and dispose of unknown substances.
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
9 For
4 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0856
Prioritize $7.5M for Barron Building residential conversion in 2026 budget
Sep 16, 2025
High Impact
2 votes
2 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0857
City Administration will report back by the end of Q1 2026 with a plan to accelerate replacing declining poplar trees within 3 metres of sidewalks with alternative species that have less invasive roots. For every removed poplar, a new poplar will be planted in a more suitable location, and the report will assess impacts on the urban canopy and sidewalks, include the financial implications funded by the city (no cost to residents), and incorporate poplar lifecycle planning into the Urban Forestry Strategic Plan update.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0739
It directs Administration to hire an independent consultant to review the City's organizational realignment—costs, new positions, staff impacts, outcomes, and whether the realignment delivered its intended efficiencies—with findings released to Council by Q4 2026 and funded in the 2025 budget adjustments.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
6 For
7 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0746
Amends bylaw to increase and extend The City's guarantee of AHCC's revolving loan facility and to authorize borrowing if the guarantee is called; directs updates to related agreements and keeps Attachment 5 confidential, with second and third readings postponed until advertising requirements are met.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Calgary will begin a formal annexation process with Foothills County to adjust the boundary, engage in negotiations on an annexation agreement, and provide a draft of the terms and a status update to Council by Q1 2026.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
8 For
5 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0748
Council directs Administration to provide $7 million in one-time Housing Accelerator Funds to advance the Shallow Utility Burial Pilot Program starting in 2025. It also directs Administration to evaluate the pilot and identify a potential funding source for a permanent program when prioritizing investments in the 2025 budget adjustments or future Service Plans and Budgets.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
10 For
3 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0761
The City is proposing a bylaw to amend and repeal bylaws to cut surplus borrowing authority by $25.479 million. Second and third readings will be withheld until advertising requirements under the Municipal Government Act are completed.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0610
Council directs Administration to adjust the 2025 November adjustments to the 2023–2026 Business Plans and Budgets by adding $62.2 million to the 2026 capital budget, funded from a one-time gain on investments. It also directs staff to identify a sustainable long-term funding source to increase the Reserve for Future Capital and Lifecycle Maintenance and Upgrade to 5% of annual property tax revenue, with a recommendation for 2027–2030 budgets.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0727
Council would give three readings to Bylaw 34M2025 to repeal Bylaw 29M2007. If passed, the old bylaw would be repealed and replaced by the new bylaw.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
12 votes
12 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0643
Amends the report to thank Alberta for submitting the Metro-Regional EOI and seek ongoing support, and adds the MAX Purple Extension (52 St E to 84 St E) with $38.3M provincial funding and $38.3M federal funding.
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: IGA2025-0731
Authorize city guarantee and borrowing for AHCC revolving loan facility
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
2 votes
2 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Allocate $7M to expand shallow utility burial pilot program
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
2 votes
2 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0761
Increase 2026 capital budget by $62.2M to address infrastructure maintenance gap
Jul 29, 2025
High Impact
2 votes
2 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0727
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.
Jun 24, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
12 For
1 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: CD2025-0492
Council would advance the proposed amendment to the Public Behaviour Bylaw by giving it three readings (Bylaw 33M2025), changing rules on public conduct.
Jun 24, 2025
High Impact
12 votes
11 For
1 Against
Split Decision
Candidates who voted:
Report: CD2025-0510
Administration will prepare bylaw amendments to remove the temporary rule extending development permit commencement dates for cannabis licenses and to correct outdated text, with updates to be considered at the September 9 Public Hearing.
Jun 24, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EC2025-0654
Council is to advance three proposed bylaws by giving them second and third readings. This moves the bylaws closer to becoming law.
Jun 24, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: C2025-0634
City Council will give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 36M2025 to amend the Emergency Management Bylaw 25M2002 (to take effect immediately) and will approve the Municipal Emergency Plan.
Jun 24, 2025
High Impact
12 votes
12 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: EM2025-0632
Council approves Growth Application GA2024-007 (as amended), authorizing the associated development as proposed.
Jun 24, 2025
High Impact
13 votes
13 For
Unanimous
Candidates who voted:
Report: IP2025-0335
Council will adopt Proposed Bylaw 37M2025 to establish a revised mandate for the Calgary Salutes Committee and approve the committee's annual budget drawn from existing Partnerships and Neighbourhood Support funds.