Council News in Brief - January 26, 2015

Council News in Brief - Pilot
Regular Council Meeting
January 26, 2015

East Silverado Land Use Application – Resolution of Growth Management Issues (Item 7.1.1)

Council approved a follow-up report from administration that addresses previous issues identified with East Silverado’s Land Use application. The Growth Management Framework issues have now been resolved between the applicant, landowners and Administration. The necessary funds have been approved in the 2015-2018 Capital Budget.

Stephen Avenue Mall and Barclay Mall Maintenance (Item 7.1.2)

Council approved the annual Local Improvement Bylaws associated with enhanced maintenance for Stephen Avenue Mall and Barclay Mall. As important pedestrian corridors in Calgary’s city centre, improvements attract business, residents and tourism to the downtown and contribute to the Calgary economy overall. This program enables The City to improve the condition of street furniture and waste receptacles, and to provide a higher than normal level of maintenance including surface repairs, snow and ice control, street cleaning and street lighting.

Talisman Centre Flood Recovery Budget Increase (Item 7.1.3)

Council approved a $5 million increase to the 2013 Talisman Centre Flood Project due to higher than anticipated costs to repair the flood damage incurred at the Talisman Centre. All costs will be reimbursed through insurance coverage or the Disaster Recovery Program (DRP).

Action Plan Financing Bylaws (Item 8)

Council approved Capital Borrowing and Loan Bylaws associated with financing the City’s approved 2015-2018 Action Plan.

Transit Shelter Vandalism Report (Item 9.1)

Council received a report outlining actions being taken to reduce transit shelter vandalism. The current strategy consists of five key areas: prompt vandalism reporting and repair, public education, prevention, identification of and response to vandals and a focus on “high risk” locations. Council discussed additional options that could be further explored.

Clarification Requested Regarding Use of Alcohol During Work Hours and Expensing of Alcohol (Verbal)

Council received a verbal report regarding various Council perspectives on the debate at last week’s Priorities and Finance Committee (PFC) meeting. Per direction at last week’s meeting Administration will be returning to Council with policy amendments relating to alcohol expensing and substance use along with changes to the whistle-blower process.

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