Disclosure: real estate and financial holdings

As part of Mayor Nenshi's agenda to increase transparency at City Hall, City Council has adopted a new policy requiring Council members to disclose real estate and financial holdings.

You can read the Council disclosure policy here.

And you can view Mayor Nenshi's signed disclosure document here.

Finally, you can view the signed disclosure documents from the rest of City Council here.

Saddened at the passing of Martha Cohen

I was deeply saddened to learn today that Calgary lost one of our greatest community builders, Martha Cohen.

Martha was a true community visionary and dedicated so much of her life to making Calgary an exceptional place for everyone. Her passion for the arts led to development of one of the most treasured spaces in the city: the Calgary Centre for the Performing Arts, now Arts Commons. It is only fitting that Martha Cohen Theatre is the very heart of this great community space.

I have a long history with the Arts Commons, having been the Chair of the Board. I know how important the organization is to our community and how it would not have existed without the vision and leadership of Martha Cohen.

She and her late husband, Harry Cohen, were among some of the most generous people who have helped to build our city. They donated so much of their time to great organizations in Calgary, which is one reason why they were the first couple to receive the Order of Canada. The Cohens made the well-being of others in their community a priority.

Martha was an extraordinary member of the Calgary community and she will be truly missed.

- Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Interview: Mayor Nenshi and Celine Galipeau

On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Mayor Nenshi met with Radio-Canada's Celine Galipeau for a bilingual interview covering his approach to politics and public service. Here is the full interview as it appeared on television.

Council News in Brief: Feb. 23, 2015

Council News in Brief - Pilot
Regular Meeting of Council
February 23, 2015

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Funding Recommendations (item 6.1)
Council approved the 2015-2017 Family & Community Support Services funding allocations of $18 million. FCSS is a joint municipal/provincial program, administered by Community & Neighbourhood Services, that provides funding to non-profit organizations for the delivery of preventative social services. Along with the funding approval Council agreed that Mayor Nenshi would correspond directly with the Minister of Human Services and the Premier to request continued support and to consider an increase in FCSS funding in view of current economic circumstances.

Environmental Open Space Policies Progress Report (item 6.2)
Council received the Environmental Open Spaces Policies progress report. One of the main purposes of the report is to ensure that there is a consistent ruling on all Environmental Open Space policies, including wetlands and stream courses. Administration is working with the Alberta government to develop consistent guidelines and will ensure that all stakeholders are brought to the table on the work program, including developers, the Urban Development Institute, the legal community and community groups. Council directed Administration to report back to Committee with a project status update in October 2015 and to report back to Council on the work program no later than March 2016.

Business Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments (item 8.1.1)
Council approved several housekeeping amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw in order to improve clarity, correct inconsistencies and eliminate discrepancies within the bylaw.

St. Louis Hotel Property Bylaw (item 8.2.1)
Council approved bylaw updates in order to allow for the St. Louis Hotel property to remain a Municipal Historic Resource while releasing the adjacent vacant lands that were formerly part of the property.

Supplementary Property Assessment and Tax Bylaws (item 8.3.1)
The 2015 Supplementary Property Assessment and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaws provide The City with the authority to prepare supplementary assessments to record the increase in value for properties that became occupied or completed improvements in the current tax year. The 2015 Supplementary Property Assessment and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaws are very similar to the Bylaws presented to Council in 2014 with changes to reflect the 2015 dates. These minor wording amendments were approved by Council.

Public Art Funding – Councillor Notice of Motion (item 9.1.1)
A Notice of Motion was brought forward to Council to re-consider the recently approved budget in order to temporarily suspend Public Art funding. The motion was rejected by Council. Administration will continue undertaking its commitments to the strategies under the report entitled Leading Calgary Through Economic Change.

Acadia Tennis Centre (Notice of Motion - Verbal)
Council agreed to refer a Notice of Motion regarding the Acadia Tennis Centre to the Mayor’s Office in order to further explore options with the applicant. The Mayor’s Office will report back at Council’s next meeting.

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Media scrum on public art funding proposal

Following the Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions, Mayor Nenshi met with the media to answer questions about a proposal to suspend and reallocate public arts funding. This notice of motion will be discussed at City Council on Monday, February 23.

Mayor Nenshi has spoken about the value of public art many times before. Below is a video produced in 2011.

Committee news in brief - Feb. 18, 2015

Council News in Brief - Pilot
SPC on Transit and Transportation
February 18, 2015

Macleod Trail Corridor Study- Deferral (Item 3.1)

The Committee agreed to recommend Council approve Administration’s request to defer the Macleod Trail Corridor Study Report to no later than the 2015 May 20 meeting of SPC on Transportation and Transit.

North Central LRT – Centre City Options (Item 3.2)

Calgary Transit presented four options that were investigated for connecting the North Central LRT and the Southeast LRT in the Centre City, from approximately 24 Avenue N to 10 Avenue S:

• Option A- use the existing Centre Street bridge and build at-grade
• Option B- build a new bridge west of Centre Street bridge and tunnel to 24 Avenue N
• Option C- build a new bridge west of Centre Street bridge and remainelevated through the Centre City
• Option D- tunnel from 24 Avenue N to 10 Street S

The Committee approved the recommendation that Council direct Administration to investigate each of the four options in further detail to refine our understanding of various factors including construction costs and quality of operations, and return to the SPC on Transportation and Transit in Q4 2015.

As part of that approval, Administration is committed to analyse Option A with a separate bridge, in addition to Option A using the existing Centre Street bridge.

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Committee news in brief - Feb. 17, 2015

Council News in Brief - Pilot
Priorities & Finance Committee Meeting
2015 February 17

Status of Outstanding Motions and Directions, (Item 3.1)
The Priorities and Finance Committee received the Status of Outstanding Motions and Directions report for information. This report tracks outstanding motions and directions from the Priorities and Finance Committee to Administration and assists the Committee in proactively tracking and managing its work.

In response to the report, one question was raised about the Eamon’s Building Utilization since the deadline has now passed and there has been no interest in the building. Previously, Committee/Council had directed Administration to develop a new strategy (potentially including sale or demolition) of the Eamon’s building, if there is no interest in leasing the building in accordance with the special terms and conditions of the lease, from parties after 2015 February 01. Administration will now report back to the Priorities and Finance Committee in March 2015 on options.

Unified List of Unfunded Capital Requirements (Item 3.2)
In response to Council’s request for a unified unfunded capital list based on Council’s strategic priorities in the 2015-2018 business plans, Administration presented a list of capital funding requirements focusing on the top five priorities for each Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP) along with Police projects.

Currently, funded capital projects result first from allocation of available funding across departments. Funding is allocated across departments on the basis of grant restrictions, regulatory requirements and Council priorities. Each department then allocates their funding to projects through their Council approved Infrastructure Investment Plans, which are prioritized by the individual departments. IIP lists have been presented to Council for:

• Corporate Level (CLIIP);
• Culture, Parks and Recreation (CPRIIP);
• Emergency Response (ERIIP);
• Transportation (TIIP);
• Police;
• Water (WIIP); and
• Waste & Recycling (WRIIP).

The total value of unfunded capital projects identified in Action Plan 2015-2018 is $414 million in 2015, $474 million in 2016, $453 million in 2017, and $441 million in 2018. Note: the list is based on data prepared for Action Plan, so it may not fully represent the most current information available.

The purpose of having a unified unfunded capital list is to give Council a view of the top priority projects in the event that new money becomes available. However, if and when new funding comes available, consideration would first need to be given to any restrictions on funding before priorities could be determined. Other factors, such as the timing and readiness of projects, operating impacts of capital, and benefits to the economy in terms of the number of short term and long term jobs created, would also need to be taken into consideration in determining the overall priorities. The bottom line is that, if new money does come available, further work would be required in order to prioritize the list.

A number of questions were asked about the list and various projects. Committee members indicated that they were pleased to have received such a list for further discussion and debate.

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Media scrum: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015

Mayor Nenshi met with media following the Priorities and Finance Committee meeting on Feb. 17. Topics included:

• The creation of a list of unfunded capital projects
• Transit needs should the Provincial Government decide to relocate the new Cancer Centre to the South Health Campus
• Alignment options for the north central leg of the Green Line LRT

Happy Year of the Sheep!

Xīn Nian Kuai Le! Gong Hei Fat Choi! Happy Year of the Sheep to everyone! May your new year be wonderful and prosperous.

With the lunar new year approaching, many people are celebrating this weekend. I have a number of events planned over the next while to join in the celebration. If you're looking for a great family experience, consider attending the free public festivities at the Chinese Cultural Centre.

- Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Committee news in brief - Feb. 11, 2015

Council News in Brief - Pilot
SPC on Planning and Urban Development
February 11, 2015

St. Louis Hotel Property Bylaw (item 3.1)
The Committee approved bylaw updates in order to allow for the St. Louis Hotel property to remain a Municipal Historic Resource while releasing the adjacent vacant lands that were formerly part of the property.

Environmental Open Space Policies Progress Report (item 3.2)

The Committee received The Environmental Open Spaces report for information. One of the main purposes to the report is to ensure that there is a consistent ruling on all Environmental Open Space policies, including wetlands and stream courses. Administration is working with the Alberta government to develop consistent guidelines.

Committee recommended that Council also receive the report and direct administration to report back through the Committee with a status update in October 2015 and to report back on the Environmental Open Spaces work program no later than March 2016. Administration will ensure that all stakeholders are brought to the table to develop this report, including developers, the Urban Development Institute, the legal community and community groups.

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Leading Calgary through economic change: six strategies to keep Calgary strong

On Tuesday, February 10, Calgary City Council received The City’s plan “Leading Through Economic Uncertainty” which details Administration’s strategies and actions in response to the recent economic downturn related to low oil prices – and to prepare for success in Calgary’s recovery.

Presented by Action Plan manager Sarah Woodgate, and supported by City Manager Jeff Fielding and other members of City senior leadership, the clear message is that The City of Calgary is in a strong position to deliver continued services in 2015-2016, based on sound financial management, a committed workforce and projections of long-term growth. The plan outlines an approach to build on these strengths and create new opportunities for Calgarians during this time of economic change.

In particular, six strategies and 24 key actions were outlined that touched upon all aspects of City finances, operations and capital investment. Working across the entire City corporation, the following six strategies will focus The City’s response and recovery as economic circumstances evolve in 2015:

1. Continue to provide service delivery to Calgarians.
2. Focus on ensuring value for money in service delivery.
3. Monitor, understand and respond to changes in City finances.
4. Proceed with strategic infrastructure investment.
5. Work with local partners and government to understand what is required in the short term.
6. Create a more resilient local economy with a focus on long-term outcomes.

In order to deliver these, key actions include:

• Maintain service levels in 2015 by implementing The City’s Action Plan 2015-2018.
• Continue to focus on savings including the creation of an Investment Savings Account as well as ongoing work to find new efficiencies through zero-based reviews.
• Review and prioritize City capital projects that help Calgary catch up with growth, offer job creation opportunities and gain cost advantages.
• Provide new opportunities to create employment and expansion of Calgary’s economic base by investing in City owned Transit-Oriented Development areas, as well as launching new approaches for development approval processes for projects that align with The City’s strategic economic plan.
• Utilize City assets, such as industrial lands, to provide opportunities for businesses to expand and locate throughout the City.
• Undertake the strategic use of long-term debt and/or liquidity financing to take advantage of lower prices & availability of workforce to deliver capital projects.

City Administration will bring forward a proposal to Council for an investment savings account for consideration in Q1. The City will further develop the strategies identified above and bring back to Council an update to the report in early Q2.

For more information about this strategy, please download “Leading Through Economic Uncertainty” and today’s presentation.

Calgary Awards nominations! Deadline Feb. 27

For the past 20 years, the Calgary Awards has been one of the largest citizen recognition programs in our city. The deadline to nominate an amazing individual or organization is fast-approaching, so get your nomination in before February 27, 2015.

Learn more at Calgary.ca/CalgaryAwards and do your part to celebrate the Calgarians who make our city a better place for everyone.

Deeply saddened about the passing of Michael Green

Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Michael Green, Karen Ball and Jason Kenney
at the Calgary 2012 launch party. Photo from Calgary 2012.

I am terribly saddened to learn about the passing of five people in a car accident yesterday, including four members of the arts and cultural community in Canada. Michele Sereda was well-known as an artist and mentor in Saskatchewan, and Lacy Morin-Desjarlais was a young artist and teacher of great talent and promise.

Elder Narcisse Blood was a pillar of the Kainai nation, as an academic and as an artist. Although I didn't know him well, his reputation as a filmmaker preceded him, and he was an integral part of the extraordinary Making Treaty 7.

We also lost Michael Green yesterday. I've watched Michael on stages since I was a teenager, and in recent years came to know him as a friend. It’s impossible to overstate his importance to the arts community and to the development of our city.

A fearless performer, an infuriating collaborator, a deft curator, a skilled administrator, and an unforgettable teacher, Michael has put us on the map. His work with One Yellow Rabbit has been extraordinary, and his curating of the High Performance Rodeo has raised the bar for the quality of art we expect on our stages. In recent years, he was the heart and soul of Calgary 2012 – the year we were Canada’s Cultural Capital. And his real passion – outside of his family – has been his work with Making Treaty 7, a powerful project that helps us all understand the land we live on and where we all come from.

So, through our tears, how do we honour these extraordinary people?

We live, we love, and we create. One Yellow Rabbit will still do stuff that hits you hard in the chest and the brain (like Michael did with his colleagues just last month in What the Thunder Said), the High Performance Rodeo will continue to attract the best talent to Calgary every winter, and Making Treaty 7 will continue to challenge us to rethink our past and our future. And in all of that, we will see and hear Michael.

- Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Council news in brief: Feb. 9, 2015

Council News in Brief - Pilot
Combined Meeting of Council
February 9, 2015

Land Use Items (item 7)
A number of land use items were considered and all were approved including four secondary suite applications.

New Land Use Created – Neighbourhood Restaurant (item 8.1)
Administration presented Land Use Bylaw updates to create a new land use option, Restaurant: Neighbourhood, to meet the needs of industry and community in addressing the potential negative impacts of neighbourhood Restaurants. Council approved the updates but removed one rule, opting instead to allow the restaurant kitchen to close prior to one hour before closing time.

Shaganappi Trail Corridor Study (item 10.1.1)
Council approved a study of the Shaganappi Trail corridor between north of 16 Avenue and Stoney Trail. The study looked at how best to accommodate all modes of transportation (walking, cycling, transit and driving), including High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, in a long-term vision for Shaganappi Trail.

Drainage, Wastewater and Water Utility Bylaw Amendments (item 10.2.1)
Administration presented a number of proposed updates to the Drainage, Wastewater and Water Utility Bylaws which were approved by Council. The updates support operational efficiency, simplify existing citizen expectations, clarify language related to billing, and provide improved response mechanisms for infractions that threaten the environment, infrastructure, and public safety. The terms of reference for a reclaimed water agreement was also included in the updates.

Ethical Conduct for Members of Council Policy Amendments (items 10.3.1)
Council approved updates to their Ethical Conduct Policy, adopting restrictions for alcohol expensing and consumption.

Integrity Commissioner (item 12.1)
Council approved the establishment of an independent Integrity Commissioner as a means to investigate allegations of Councillor misconduct. Council directed Administration to report back to the Priorities and Finance Committee to outline the role and recruitment strategy in more detail.

Provincial Regulations for Ride-Sharing Companies (Councillor Notice of Motion )
Council approved a proposal to engage the Province to develop a coordinated, provincial ride hailing strategy. The strategy would include engagement with other Alberta municipalities, industry and customers along with a review of safety and consumer protection considerations.

Glenmore Landing and Adjacent City Owned Land (Councillor Notice of Motion)
Council approved a proposal requesting that Administration work collaboratively with the Glenmore Landing Shopping Center on redevelopment plans, taking into account the future Southwest Transitway and adjoining City–owned lands.

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Media scrum - Monday, Feb. 9, 2015

During a break in the February 9 meeting of City Council, Mayor Naheed Nenshi met with media to answer questions on a variety of topics, including:

• City employee overtime costs associated with City Council meetings 
• Proposed naming of the new community of "Livingston"
• The proposed creation of an Integrity Commissioner
• Proposed rezoning to allow for a liquor store in Forest Lawn
• Responsibility for building schools in Calgary

Later in the day, Mayor Nenshi met with media again and covered the following topics:

• Explaining the voting for the rezoning to allow a liquor store in Forest Lawn
• Responding to a councillor's comments about city employees

During the Council dinner break, Mayor Nenshi also spoke with media on the following topics:

• The approved new ethical guidelines for City Council including alcohol rules
• The creation of a new Integrity Commissioner
• Council advocacy for a provincial taxi strategy

Video: Big city mayors on the future of Canada

On Thursday, February 5, mayors from the big cities across Canada met in Toronto to discuss the most pressing issues facing their citizens. "Canada's Cities, Canada's Future" confirmed that the prosperity of the country relies on successful cities, and the mayors agreed we need the following:

• A new era of cooperation between all orders of government focused on our most pressing challenges: jobs, the economy and our quality of life.
• Sustainable levels of infrastructure investment across all orders of government.
• A long-term plan for housing that does away with ad-hoc programs and places affordability at the top of the priority list.
• Dedication to cutting commute times including hard targets.

After the meeting, six of the mayors, including Mayor Nenshi did a special two-hour televised panel discussion about the issues. You can view that full special here. 

Committee news in brief - Feb. 4, 2015

Council News in Brief - Pilot
Special Meeting of the SPC on Community & Protective Services
February 4, 2015

2015-2017 FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS) CALGARY FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Item 2.1)
At a special meeting of the SPC on Community & Protective Services (Family and Community Support Services Board), Administration presented a report outlining FCSS funding recommendations for 2015-2017. FCSS is a joint municipal/provincial program, administered by Community & Neighbourhood Services, that provides funding to non-profit organizations for the delivery of preventative social services.

In addition to the request for $18M in FCSS funding for 2015-2017, Administration requested authorization to access up to $500,000 from the FCSS Stabilization Fund for one-time emerging issues and capacity building of funded agencies, as well as approval to circulate an annual report on FCSS previous year’s achievements every April, instead of at the same time the funding recommendations are brought forward.

The Committee approved the recommendations in the report with an amendment to add a fourth recommendation:

• Request Mayor Nenshi correspond directly with the Minister of Human Services and the Premier to request continued support and consider an increase in FCSS funding in view of current economic circumstances.

Regular Meeting of the SPC on Community & Protective Services
February 4, 2015

BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS (Item 3.1)
The SPC received a report with several housekeeping amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw. The amendments are intended to improve clarity, correct inconsistencies and eliminate discrepancies. These changes include updating references to The City Land Use Bylaw as well as name changes that have occurred with internal and external partner agencies. The amendment also proposes specific enhancements to streamline the licensing process for trade shows, an item raised through the Mayor’s Cut Red Tape Initiative.

The Committee approved the recommendations.

Regular Meeting of the Emergency Management Committee
February 4, 2015

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEFERRAL REPORT (Item 3.1)
The Emergency Management Committee received a report requesting deferrals of:
consequential changes required to the Emergency Management Bylaw stemming from CEMA’s move to its own business unit on 2015 January 1;

• the review of the Emergency Management Committee’s role; and
• the deferral of findings of the Conference Board of Canada’s independent review of the Recovery Operations Centre

The Committee moved to recommend that Council approve Administration’s request to defer the items to 2015 June.

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Mayor Nenshi's gift disclosure: July - December 2014

In 2013, Mayor Nenshi and Council agreed to a new ethics policy that includes the disclosure of gifts and benefits to members of Council (including event tickets and hosting given to their staff).

With this new policy, members of Council must disclose gifts they receive (physical gifts, event tickets, honoraria, donations, or event hosting) semi-annually. Although the policy states that this only applies to gifts over $150, Mayor Nenshi has chosen to disclose all gifts he receives.

Mayor Nenshi attends many events throughout the year. In many cases, he speaks or is representing The City of Calgary at that event. Such events are not listed in the disclosure.

Download and view the gift and benefits disclosure list for July - December 2014.

Committee news in brief - Feb. 3, 2015

Council News in Brief - Pilot
Priorities & Finance Committee Meeting
February 3, 2015

3.1 2015 Supplementary Property Assessment and Tax Bylaws, PFC2015-0138
Property assessments are used as the basis for municipal and provincial property taxes. The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires that each individual property assessment reflect the property’s value as of the July 01 market value date and the characteristics and physical condition of the property on December 31 of the year before the property tax is imposed. The property assessments are mailed early in January of the tax year.

In circumstances where the construction of an improvement to a property is completed or the improvement is occupied in the current tax year, a supplementary assessment is prepared to record the increase in value. Supplementary property assessments are also prepared for manufactured/mobile homes that are moved into Calgary in the current tax year. The supplementary assessed value is pro-rated to reflect the number of months during which the improvement is completed and/or occupied, or in the case of a manufactured home, is in Calgary.

The 2015 Supplementary Property Assessment and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaws provide The City with the authority to prepare 2015 supplementary property assessments in order to levy 2015 supplementary property taxes.

Council’s 2015 business plans and budgets incorporate the anticipated revenue from the supplementary property taxes. For 2015, the budget amount is $5.5 million in municipal supplementary property tax revenues.

The proposed 2015 Supplementary Property Assessment and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaws are very similar to the Bylaws presented to Council in 2014 with changes to reflect the 2015 dates. These minor wording amendments to the 2015 Supplementary Property Assessment and Tax Bylaws were carried.

Winter Walk Day 2015

What a great day! For Winter Walk Day, Mayor Nenshi joined with over 150 Calgarians for a lunch hour walk at the Village Square Leisure Centre.

Share your walk experience on Twitter using #yycwalk or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/WalkChallenge.

Now that Winter Walk Day has passed, take Mayor Nenshi's Walk Challenge and make walking a part of your daily schedule.

Mayor Nenshi awarded 2014 World Mayor Prize

The 2012 World Mayor Prize

The City Mayors Foundation has awarded Mayor Naheed Nenshi the 2014 World Mayor Prize.

“This is a wonderful, unexpected honour from The World Mayor Project. Thank you to the many Calgarians and people from around the world who took the time to nominate me for this award. It speaks to their own engagement, as citizens, in making our city a great place of opportunity for all. Of course, the most important indicator of success for any politician is the improvement of the lives the people they represent. I continue to work hard to make Calgary an even better city, and that work is far from over.”

- Mayor Naheed Nenshi

In December 2014, the City Mayors Foundation, a London-based international think tank, released a list of ten mayors from across the globe who they say stand out in terms of public support. Citizens were then given the opportunity to share why their mayor is the best.

Thousands of testimonials were received, according to the City Mayors Foundation, and were considered by the World Mayor jury.

Today the foundation declared Mayor Nenshi the winner followed by Daniël Termont, Mayor of Ghent, Belgium and Mayor Tri Rismaharini of Surabaya, Indonesia who was awarded the World Mayor Commendation.

“He (Mayor Nenshi) is an urban visionary who doesn’t neglect the nitty-gritty of local government,” said the City Mayors Foundation in a release. “For many in North America and indeed Europe, Mayor Nenshi is a role model for decisive management, inclusivity and forward thinking.”

The World Mayor Prize is awarded every two years. Mayor Nenshi is the first Canadian mayor to win the award.

Media scrum - Feb. 2, 2015

Mayor Naheed Nenshi meets with Calgary media to discuss:

• Being awarded the 2014 World Mayor Prize
• The coming Big City Mayors Caucus meeting
• Council salaries