Calgary Motions

Calgary council passes bylaw to formalize the Access Design Subcommittee and allow compensation for public members; appointments are set for October 20, 2026.

Calgary passes a bylaw to form the Community Safety and Wellbeing Advisory Committee, replacing the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee and keeping current members, approved at third reading July 28, 2026.

Calgary council passes a bylaw to establish the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Advisory Committee. It shifts governance from terms of reference to the bylaw and clarifies procedures.

Motion to fund $17.2 million annually for 58 FCSS programs in 2027-2028 approved by Calgary City Council.

Calgary bylaw would remove Foxtail Barley height rule after third reading on July 28, 2026.

Council approves bylaw to send tax notices electronically to opt-in taxpayers via a secure myTax account. Traditional mail stays for those who prefer.

Calgary council approves motion to raise tribunal fees starting January 1, 2027

Motion to rescind seven policies passes in Calgary on July 28, 2026. Two public-appointee policies were already rescinded by 2025 law changes.

Resolution by Calgary City Council approves $355,000 grant to Meadowlark Park Community Association for a gathering plaza and bike park, July 28, 2026.

Motion would provide Mount Pleasant Community Association a $500K grant for a hall renovation in Calgary, part of a roughly $3 million project including accessibility and energy upgrades.

Council approves a $200,000 one-time grant to Willow Ridge Community Association for the Greener Grounds Project.

Motion to receive the Planning and Development Services budget overview was approved by Calgary City Council. It notes fees haven't risen since 2016 and may increase from 2027 to 2030.

Calgary City Council approves a motion to receive the 2023–2026 Community Services and Civic Partners budget report, showing 2026 operating budgets of $671M and $157M and a $491M capital plan.

Council approves bylaw to guarantee Platform Calgary's credit facilities up to $4.968 million, covering a $3.968 million loan and a $1 million line of credit.

Calgary council directs the CAO and Ethics Advisor to review lobbying registry options and report to the Executive Committee by Q4 2026.

Motion directs the CAO to study seating arrangements for Calgary's council chamber and report options by the end of 2026.

Calgary City Council voted to exit CSMI and fund Forest Lawn Creek with its $55 million budget. The move would forfeit about $1.5 million in CSMI contributions by 2026.

Motion approves a non-binding MOU with Bearspaw First Nation on July 28, 2026, establishing a Technical Committee to guide joint work.

Motion would direct Calgary staff to partner with Airdrie to study regional transit fare integration and report back in Q1 2027.

City Council approves a growth-planning motion to enable about 831 homes and a commercial site. Later land-use and development approvals remain required.

Motion to dispose seven city-owned sites below market value to non-profit housing providers; reports on prices and 500+ units due within 90 days after each closing.

Calgary council passes two zoning bylaws affecting hundreds of properties, switching districts for about 247 and restoring districts for about 50 parcels.

Calgary council bans rear-yard main residential buildings on midblock R-CG parcels starting August 5, 2026; density remains at 75 units per hectare.

Calgary council approves bylaw making secondary and backyard suites permitted uses in low-density districts, effective August 5, 2026.