EC2022-1098

That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-1098, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1. That Council direct Administration to return to Council in Q2 2023 with a scoping report including: An overview of potential bylaw changes that could increase the ability of enforcement authorities to enforce laws and bylaws addressing vehicle noise; An overview of potential changes to the structure of fines and penalties related to vehicle noise that could aid in deterring vehicle noise; A workplan and budget request, including equipment, training, and staffing requests as necessary, to support the expansion of traffic stop enforcement efforts to include Calgarys Community Peace Officers; 2. That Council direct Administration to initiate: Discussions to acquire the relevant permissions from law enforcement and the Government of Alberta to authorize Calgarys Community Peace Officers to perform traffic stops; Discussions with the Calgary Police Service to gauge the viability of a joint pilot campaign between Calgarys Community Peace Officers and the Calgary Police Service regarding vehicle noise enforcement to potentially be launched in the Summer of 2023; 3. That Council direct Administration to return to Council in Q1 2024 with: A report summarizing progress made towards improving vehicle noise enforcement; A review of automated systems being piloted in other jurisdictions, and the technical and legal viability of their applicability in Calgary.