Recorded votes on EC2023-0642
Main motion at the Regular Meeting of Council, September 12, 2023. Carried 15–0.
Resolution
That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0642, the following be adopted, after amendment: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That Council direct Administration to return to Council in Q2 of 2024 with: A draft noise policy vision that includes the protection of public health and the importance of sound and acoustics in creating liveable and engaging urban spaces; A review of existing noise-related bylaws: evaluating their alignment with existing national and international health guidelines; and, surveying best practices in other municipalities, including mitigation measures related to weather events, entertainment events, and construction in or near residential areas; A scoping report that identifies potential funding sources, a workplan, and budget request to support: city-wide information collection (noise mapping) and public disclosure of noise exposure information, and plans for mitigation measures, to be updated at a regular interval; recommendations for applicable bylaw changes based on the above review; and a pilot project that engages Calgarians in soundscape assessment, drawing from existing local engagement methods and other community engagement work.
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jyoti Gondek | Yes |
| Ward 1 | Sonya Sharp | Yes |
| Ward 2 | Jennifer Wyness | Yes |
| Ward 3 | Jasmine Mian | Yes |
| Ward 4 | Sean Chu | Yes |
| Ward 5 | Raj Dhaliwal | Yes |
| Ward 6 | Richard Pootmans | Yes |
| Ward 7 | Terry Wong | Yes |
| Ward 8 | Courtney Walcott | Yes |
| Ward 9 | Gian-Carlo Carra | Yes |
| Ward 10 | Andre Chabot | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Kourtney Penner | Yes |
| Ward 12 | Evan Spencer | Yes |
| Ward 13 | Dan McLean | Yes |
| Ward 14 | Peter Demong | Yes |
Recorded votes on EC2023-0642
| Meeting | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|
Jul 4, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council | Main motion That Council postpone Notice of Motion EC2023-0642 to the 2023 September 12 Regular Meeting of Council. | Carried 13–0 |
Sep 12, 2023 (this vote) Regular Meeting of Council | Main motion Council direct Administration to return to Council in Q2 of 2024 with: A draft noise policy vision that includes the protection of public health and the importance of sound and acoustics in creatin… | Carried 15–0 |