- 9.2.3 Anti-Racism Program Update, C2023-0091
- Content: Provides an update on the city's anti racism initiatives and progress.
- Benefits: Strengthens inclusivity and equity, resulting in a more harmonious community environment; Ward 5 benefits from enhanced social justice programs.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Reflects commitment to equity and a proactive, inclusive vision for the city.
- 7.9 2023 and 2024 Family & Community Support Services Funding Recommendations, CD2023-0004
- Content: Outlines multi year funding recommendations to enhance family and community support services.
- Benefits: Strengthens social services, directly improving quality of life; Ward 5 benefits from bolstered support programs that lift vulnerable residents.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Emphasizes the value of long term investments in community health and social stability.
- 9.2.3 Multisport Fieldhouse Committee, C2023-0174 (Proposed Bylaw 8M2023)
- Content: Proposes establishing (or enhancing) a committee to oversee the operations of the Multisport Fieldhouse.
- Benefits: Improves facility management and community sports participation; Ward 5 benefits from enhanced recreational opportunities and improved local infrastructure.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Encourages active community engagement and better maintenance of public recreational assets.
- 9.3.3 Notice of Motion - Strengthening Provincial Regulations to Improve Safety of Unlicensed Private Day Homes, EC2023-0090 (Multiple Councillors)
- Content: Aims to tighten regulations on unlicensed private day homes to protect residents.
- Benefits: Enhances safety and quality standards for care services; Ward 5 benefits from increased oversight and improved home-based service provision.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Advances higher safety benchmarks to protect community members while supporting innovative care solutions.
- 7.8 Advancing the Downtown Strategy through Incentive Program Expansion, EC2023-0102
- Content: Proposes expanding incentive programs to stimulate downtown revitalization.
- Benefits: Drives local economic growth, boosts property values, and enhances public amenities; Ward 5 benefits from improved commercial vibrancy and increased job opportunities.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports initiatives that catalyze economic growth and urban renewal for a stronger local economy.
- 7.12 Multisport Fieldhouse Update, MSF2023-0240
- Content: Provides an update on the performance and future plans of the Multisport Fieldhouse.
- Benefits: Enhances community health and sports participation; Ward 5 benefits from updated facility standards and increased local recreational options.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Endorses continuous improvement in community infrastructure that fosters health and social cohesion.
- 9.2.2 2023 Local Improvement Projects, C2023-0302 (Proposed Bylaw 1R2023)
- Content: Reviews a series of local improvement projects aimed at enhancing neighborhood infrastructure.
- Benefits: Leads to better local aesthetics, safer streets, and improved public facilities; Ward 5 directly benefits from targeted community enhancements.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Focuses on tangible, on-the-ground improvements that raise the quality of life in every neighborhood.
- 9.3.3 Notice of Motion - Recognizing Bow Valley College by Renaming a C-Train Platform, EC2023-0248 (Councillor Wong)
- Content: Proposes renaming a C Train platform to honor Bow Valley College.
- Benefits: Enhances community identity and celebrates local educational contributions; Ward 5 benefits from strengthened local pride and improved transit wayfinding.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Emphasizes community recognition and ties between educational institutions and local development.
- 7.10 Delivering Results for Calgarians - 2022 Performance Report, EC2023-0065
- Content: Summarizes service delivery outcomes and achievements from the 2022 Performance Report.
- Benefits: Enhances transparency, improves accountability, and guides future service delivery improvements; Ward 5 benefits from more efficient municipal operations.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Upholds a commitment to measurable results and continuous community improvement.
- 7.15 2022-2023 White Goose Flying Annual Progress Update, EC2023-0206
- Content: Provides an update on the progress of the White Goose Flying initiative, highlighting cultural and recreational outcomes.
- Benefits: Boosts local arts and recreational programming, inspiring community creativity; Ward 5 benefits from increased cultural engagement and active public spaces.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports innovative cultural initiatives that enrich community life and stimulate local participation.
- 9.3.8 Notice of Motion - Enhancing Investment in Mobility Infrastructure through Seasonal Operational Savings, EC2023-0463 (Councillor Demong)
- Content: Proposes using seasonal operational savings to reinvest in mobility infrastructure.
- Benefits: Improves roads, transit, and pedestrian safety across the city; Ward 5 benefits from more reliable, well-maintained transportation infrastructure.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Champions smart fiscal policies that reinvest savings to create lasting improvements in urban mobility.
- 9.3.9 Notice of Motion - Re-invest On-street Parking Revenue for Streets Service, EC2023-0464 (Councillor Demong)
- Content: Suggests reinvesting on-street parking revenue into street maintenance and enhancement services.
- Benefits: Leads to better maintained public spaces and improved urban appearance; Ward 5 benefits from enhanced local street quality and aesthetics.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports financial reinvestment strategies that cyclically boost service quality and neighborhood appeal.
- 7.8 Annual Flood Resilience Update, CD2023-0293
- Content: Reviews progress in implementing flood resilience measures, including infrastructure and emergency plans.
- Benefits: Strengthens the city's ability to withstand extreme weather events; Ward 5 benefits from proactive infrastructure projects that protect local communities.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Endorses proactive resilience measures that safeguard lives and community assets.
- 9.3.2 Dismantling Systemic Racism, Transforming Lives: The City of Calgary Anti-Racism Strategic Plan (2023-2027), C2023-0480
- Content: Outlines a strategic plan to dismantle systemic racism via education, policy reform, and community engagement.
- Benefits: Creates a more inclusive, equitable community; Ward 5 benefits from enhanced social cohesion and equal opportunity initiatives.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Reflects a commitment to transformative social policies that ensure fairness and long-term societal progress.
- 7.2 2022 Civic Partners Annual Report - Delivering Results for Calgarians, CD2023-0402
- Content: Reviews the role and achievements of civic partners in delivering municipal services.
- Benefits: Strengthens collaborative partnerships that enhance service quality; Ward 5 benefits from coordinated community efforts and effective local projects.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Recognizes the importance of partnerships in driving effective, community-centered outcomes.
- 7.4 Calgary Transit Fare Innovations, IP2023-0369
- Content: Explores innovative fare models to optimize revenue and transit accessibility.
- Benefits: Improves transit affordability and sustainability; Ward 5 benefits from modernized, cost-effective transit services that stimulate local mobility.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Favors progressive fare models that balance economic efficiency with enhanced accessibility.
- 7.20 Calgary Police Service 2022 Annual Report, CD2023-0318
- Content: Presents performance data and strategic highlights from the Calgary Police Service.
- Benefits: Enhances public trust and safety through transparency and improved policing; Ward 5 benefits from reliable and community-responsive law enforcement.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Advocates for accountability and quality in public safety measures that directly protect community residents.
- 7.22 Indigenous Affordable Housing Recommendations, CD2023-0239
- Content: Presents recommendations tailored to improve affordable housing opportunities for Indigenous Calgarians.
- Benefits: Enhances inclusivity and culturally sensitive housing solutions; Ward 5 benefits from targeted initiatives that address local housing inequities.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Upholds equitable housing policies that nurture diverse, thriving communities.
- 7.23 Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, CD2023-0585
- Content: Details an action plan to expedite housing development and streamline approval processes, with some details confidential.
- Benefits: Accelerates housing supply and innovation; Ward 5 benefits from increased housing availability and supportive economic growth initiatives.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports fast tracking measures that deliver real, timely benefits to urban development.
- 9.3.2 Indian Residential School Permanent Memorial Project Update (Verbal), C2023-0595
- Content: Provides a verbal update on the progress of the memorial project honoring survivors and history.
- Benefits: Strengthens community healing and acknowledgement, with lasting cultural and educational benefits; Ward 5 gains from increased cultural sensitivity and public remembrance initiatives.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Underlines the importance of healing, reconciliation, and community memory as foundations for a positive future.
- 9.4.3 Notice of Motion - Setting a Standard for Pavement Quality in Calgary, EC2023-0608
- Content: Proposes establishing uniform standards for pavement quality and maintenance.
- Benefits: Ensures reliable, long-lasting infrastructure that enhances mobility and safety; Ward 5 benefits from consistent, well-maintained local roads.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Aims to uplift city infrastructure standards that produce measurable improvements in everyday travel.
- 7.3 Addressing Noisy Vehicles Through Calgary Traffic Bylaw Enforcement, CD2023-0582
- Content: Proposes amendments to reduce excessive noise from vehicles via stricter traffic bylaw enforcement.
- Benefits: Creates a quieter, more pleasant environment; Ward 5 benefits directly from reduced noise pollution and improved urban livability.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Emphasizes quality of life improvements through refined enforcement standards.
- 7.6 Action Plan to Minimize Negative Impacts of Waste and Recycling Sites Update, IP2023-0501
- Content: Provides an update on the action plan to mitigate adverse effects from waste and recycling facilities.
- Benefits: Promotes cleaner, more sustainable waste management and reduces environmental impacts; Ward 5 benefits from improved environmental quality and community health.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports proactive measures that enhance environmental sustainability for long term community health.
- 7.7 Calgary Transit's 30-Year Strategic Plan (RouteAhead), IP2023-0584
- Content: Outlines a long term vision for transit development, identifying key projects and investments for the next 30 years.
- Benefits: Builds a robust transit network that supports economic growth and mobility; Ward 5 benefits from strategic investments leading to modern and reliable transit services.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Endorses forward looking planning that secures lasting benefits for community mobility.
- 7.12 Renaming City Hall CTrain Station, EC2023-0556
- Content: Proposes renaming a C Train station to “City Hall” to reflect its proximity to municipal administration.
- Benefits: Improves wayfinding and civic identity; Ward 5 benefits from clearer navigation and a stronger connection with civic institutions.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Recognizes the symbolic and practical value of naming in reinforcing municipal identity and enhancing user experience.
- 7.17 Code of Conduct Program Audit, AC2023-0537
- Content: Initiates an audit of the Code of Conduct Program to assess ethical compliance and overall effectiveness.
- Benefits: Enhances accountability and bolsters ethical governance within city administration; Ward 5 benefits indirectly from a robust, principled public service culture.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Upholds strong ethical standards that resonate positively throughout all community services.
- 8.1 (Postponed) Notice of Motion - Implementation of Residential Parking Permit Fees, C2023-0723
- Content: Originally proposed to introduce fees for residential parking permits—currently postponed pending further review.
- Benefits: Will eventually help manage parking demand and generate revenue for local infrastructure improvements in Ward 5 and beyond.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For (anticipated when revisited)
- Voting Rationale: Anticipates that, once refined, the measure will support better urban planning and infrastructure upkeep without burdening residents.
- 9.4.2 Making Calgary Safer - Addressing Catalytic Converter Theft, CD2023-0578 (Proposed Bylaw 30M2023)
- Content: Proposes a bylaw aimed at reducing catalytic converter theft through improved enforcement.
- Benefits: Enhances community security and reduces economic losses; Ward 5 benefits from safer, more secure environments and property protection.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports crime prevention measures that protect local assets and contribute to overall safety.
- 9.4.3 Notice of Motion - Community Sign Repair, EC2023-0643
- Content: Proposes repairing and updating community signage to maintain clear and accurate public information.
- Benefits: Improves communication and navigational clarity, uplifting civic aesthetics; Ward 5 benefits from reliably maintained public infrastructure.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Ensures that every element of local infrastructure supports community engagement and efficient communication.
- 9.4.4 Notice of Motion - Noise Policy to Protect the Health and Quality of Life of Calgarians, EC2023-0642
- Content: Proposes a dedicated noise policy targeting the reduction of chronic noise levels in the city.
- Benefits: Directly contributes to healthier, quieter living environments; Ward 5 benefits from a more peaceful atmosphere and improved resident well being.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Prioritizes human health and quality of life through proactive policy measures.
- 7.2 Connected Communities: Asset-Based Community Development, CD2023-0393
- Content: Focuses on leveraging local community assets to fuel neighborhood development and community projects.
- Benefits: Stimulates local economic growth and reinforces social bonds; Ward 5 benefits from strengthened community networks and increased localized development.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Endorses community-led initiatives that build on existing strengths for sustainable local progress.
- 7.3 2023 Stormwater Management Strategy Update, CD2023-0735
- Content: Updates on measures to improve stormwater management, infrastructure upgrades, and green solutions.
- Benefits: Reduces flood risk and improves water quality; Ward 5 benefits from proactive environmental resilience and improved public utilities.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports smart, forward looking infrastructure investments that mitigate climate risk.
- 14.2 Alberta 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid Exploration Concluded, C2023-0937
- Content: Summarizes findings from the exploration phase of Calgary’s bid for the Commonwealth Games.
- Benefits: Informs future large scale event participation that could boost local economies and community pride; Ward 5 benefits from infrastructure investments linked to mega event preparations.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Recognizes the potential for long term economic uplift through high profile events.
- 7.4 Citywide Growth Strategy - Proactive Approaches for Growth Opportunities, IP2023-0882
- Content: Expands on measures to capture emerging growth opportunities as part of the broader Citywide Growth Strategy.
- Benefits: Fosters sustainable economic expansion and innovation; Ward 5 benefits from enhanced investment and service improvements driven by proactive planning.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Champions bold, forward looking policies that create resilient urban growth.
- 7.9 Family and Community Support Services Funding Increase and Recommendations, CD2023-0953
- Content: Presents recommendations to significantly boost funding for family and community services.
- Benefits: Directly improves social services and support systems; Ward 5 benefits from increased community resources and stronger local programs.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Prioritizes human and community capital as the cornerstone of urban vitality.
- 7.10 Drought Resilience Plan, CD2023-0756
- Content: Outlines comprehensive measures to enhance the city's resilience against drought conditions.
- Benefits: Ensures sustainable water management and public resource protection; Ward 5 benefits from reliable water supplies and improved emergency preparedness.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Endorses proactive environmental strategies that safeguard long term resource security.
- 7.12 Public Transit Safety Strategy, CD2023-0896
- Content: Proposes enhancements to safety protocols for Calgary's public transit system.
- Benefits: Improves rider safety and reliability; Ward 5 benefits from secure, well maintained transit routes that promote everyday mobility.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Advances community confidence in public transportation through robust safety measures.
- 7.11 Secondary Suite Amnesty Extension, CD2023-0897
- Content: Proposes an extension to the period during which owners can voluntarily register secondary suites without penalty, aimed at promoting affordable housing and legal compliance.
- Benefits for Ward 5 & the City: Encourages the development of more affordable housing options and enhances residential diversity; Promotes housing affordability and supports orderly, compliant urban development practices.
- Ward 5: Encourages the development of more affordable housing options and enhances residential diversity.
- Citywide: Promotes housing affordability and supports orderly, compliant urban development practices.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports measures that expand housing options while simplifying compliance, thereby improving affordability and community resilience.
- 9.3.1 2023 November Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, C2023-1148
- Content: Adjustments to service plans and budgets to optimize municipal spending over 2023 - 2026.
- Benefits: Enhances fiscal discipline and service delivery effectiveness; Ward 5 benefits from efficient allocation of public resources that improve municipal services.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports strategic financial planning that maximizes benefits across all city services.
- 9.4.1 Improving Enforcement of the Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw
- Content Summary: Proposes enhanced enforcement measures for the Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw (Proposed Bylaw 55M2023) to ensure better compliance and safety along major roadways.
- Benefits for Ward 5 & the City:
- Ward 5: Results in safer highways leading into and out of the ward, benefiting residents and commuters alike.
- Citywide: Increases overall roadway safety and ensures a more orderly environment for temporary signage operations.
- Raj Dhaliwal's Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Endorses robust enforcement protocols that enhance road safety and ensure efficient public information management.
- 14.2 Safer Mobility Plan Annual Briefing 2023
- Content Summary: Provides an annual briefing on the Safer Mobility Plan, which reviews progress on initiatives designed to improve transportation safety and reduce traffic-related incidents in Calgary.
- Benefits for Ward 5 & the City:
- Ward 5: Enhances local transportation safety, reducing accidents and promoting smoother transit movements in the ward.
- Citywide: Contributes to an overall reduction in traffic-related hazards and supports a more secure and efficient mobility system.
- Raj Dhaliwal&aspos;s Vote: For
- Voting Rationale: Supports continuous improvement in transportation safety, reinforcing the priority of proactive measures that protect residents and improve quality of life.