Recorded votes on EC2022-0358

That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-0358, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That Council direct: That Administration develop a pilot program that activates parks designated land with pop up retail, food, entertainment, and arts opportunities for local vendors to run from approximately June 1 to September 30, 2022; and The program be designed in such a way as to have minimal barriers for businesses to secure opportunities and requirements to organize, market, and/or participate; and As needed, engage with the Business and Local Economy team, the Business Advisory Committee, local business and/or community associations, or other external parties, to learn from and potentially partner with for the design and delivery of a low barrier program, location identification, and ways to best promote the opportunity to local art, handcraft, food, and musical vendors to ensure the enhancement of the park experience for all users; and Work is coordinated among business units as required to enable this pilot program, to ensure safety, mobility, and accessibility for vendors and participants; and That Calgary Parks investigate opportunities for this pilot program to be delivered alongside or to complement already approved and ongoing City of Calgary programs and/or initiatives scheduled or permissible in City parks. Report back through Community Development Committee by 31 October 2022 with uptake of the program and recommendations for programming in future years.