Recorded votes on EC2024-1248
Main motion at the Regular Meeting of Council, November 26, 2024. Carried 11–0.
Resolution
That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2024-1248, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to bring a report to the Community Development Committee no later than Q1 2025 to: Address predatory behaviors by towing companies at vehicle collisions potentially including amendments to the Business License Bylaw 32M98 and other regulations as appropriate, such as: A prohibition on towing companies or their agents stopping within a recommended radius of a collision unless called upon by Calgary Police Service (CPS), Calgary Fire Department or a party to the collision; and Establish a fine structure that will act as an effective deterrent to chaser or poacher behaviors by towing companies, including escalating fine amounts for repeat offenders.
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 | Terry Wong | Yes |
| Ward 8 | Courtney Walcott | Yes |
| Ward 10 | Andre Chabot | Yes |
| Ward 12 | Evan Spencer | Yes |
| Ward 13 | Dan McLean | Yes |
| Ward 14 | Peter Demong | Yes |
Recorded votes on EC2024-1248
| Meeting | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|
Nov 26, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council | Procedural That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by setting Item 9.4.2, Notice of Motion - Tow Truck Tricks, EC2024-1248, to be dealt with immediately following Item 12.2.4, Calgary Police Commission… | Carried 14–0 |
Nov 26, 2024 (this vote) Regular Meeting of Council | Main motion Council direct Administration to bring a report to the Community Development Committee no later than Q1 2025 to: Address predatory behaviors by towing companies at vehicle collisions potentially in… | Carried 11–0 |