October 7, 2011 in Calgary Aldermen
Naheed Nenshi - City Mayor
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"Investing in the urban fabric and improving quality of life is the number one policy I would put forward to attract new people or businesses to Calgary."
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Pre-election Q&A
List the top two activities you been involved in that demonstrate your readiness for dealing with challenges unique to being the Mayor or Alderman as it applies to your candidacy?
- Consultant for large organizations and expert in non-profit management.
- Respected civic affairs commentator and proven consensus builder.
Please list Calgary's top two advantages (in order of importance) in terms of attracting and retaining people and businesses?
- Entrepreneurial mindset and cluster of expertise, especially in energy.
- Vibrant exciting city with great neighbourhoods to make a life in.
Identify the number one policy you would put forward to attract new people or businesses to Calgary?
- Investing in the urban fabric and improving quality of life. Calgary needs to be vibrant and diverse to attract the best global talent.
Please list the top two factors (in order of importance) you will use when setting policies that determine the level and types of housing product available to Calgarians.
- We have policy in place. It's time to work with industry to implement it.
- We must streamline processes to reduce cost and make development easier.
How important is consumer choice as a factor with respect to where they want to live and the type of home they want to live in when City Council makes decisions? (Scale 1 - high to 5 - low)
- 2
Do you believe that City policies and processes with respect to the home building and development process need to be streamlined?
- Yes
In terms of re-prioritization, please identify one area City Council needs to spend less money and one area City Council should invest more money?
- Spend less on - endless processes and ineffective procurement
- Invest more in - Mobility, including transit, road infrastructure and snow removal.
Identify City Council's most important contribution to Calgary's economic well being over the last three years?
- Passing the Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan, while weakened, sets the groundwork for our future prosperity.
If asked that same question in three years from now what would you like the answer to be?
- We're building vibrant neighbourhoods, a leading transit system, and we've made the city work more efficiently and effectively for citizens.
2010 Pre-Election Video Interview
Nenshi's Voting Record
Voting Record
| City Councillor | Agenda Item | Committee | Date | Agenda Title | Vote | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nenshi | 7.3 | CPC | 01/9/2012 | CPC2012-003, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WINDSOR PARK) AND BYLAW 3D2012 | Yes | Carried 8 - 4 |
| Nenshi | 7.6 AND 8.2 | CPC | 01/9/2012 | CPC2012-006 ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (PARKHILL) AND BYLAWS 1C2012 AND 6D2012 AND CPC2012-009, AMENDMENTS TO THE PARKHILL/STANLEY PARK AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (PARKHILL) AND BYLAW 3P2012 | Yes | Carried 10 - 4 |
| Nenshi | 6.5 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-005, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (PANORAMA HILLS) AND BYLAW 5D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 6.8 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-008, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (THORNCLIFFE) AND BYLAW 8D2011 | Yes | Carried12 - 2 |
| Nenshi | 8.1 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-012, AMENDMENT TO THE BELTLINE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (BELTLINE) AND BYLAW 9P2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 8.2 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-013, AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 AND BYLAW 7P2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 6.4 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-004, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WEST SPRINGS) AND BYLAW 4D2011 | Yes | Carried12 - 2 |
| Nenshi | 9.3.2 | LPT | 01/10/2011 | LPT2010-75, EXPANSION OF APPLYING THE BOUNDARY FOR APPLYING THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING GUIDELINES | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 5.8 | LPT | 01/10/2011 | LPT2010-76, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS | Yes | Carried13 -1 |
| Nenshi | 7.1 | CPS | 01/24/2011 | CPS2010-61, PROTECTION AGAINST RESIDENTIAL FIRES AND FIRE SPREAD IN THE CITY OF CALGARY | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenshi | 8.4 | CPC | 02/7/2011 | CPC2011-030, AMENDMENTS TO THE EAU CLAIRE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (EAU CLAIRE) AND BYLAW 18P2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 8.3 | CPC | 02/7/2011 | CPC2011-029, AMENDMENTS TO THE BELTLINE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (BELTLINE) AND BYLAW 8P2011 | No | Carried11 - 4 |
| Nenshi | 8.2 | CPC | 02/7/2011 | CPC2011-028, AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 AND BYLAW 13P2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenshi | 1.1.1 | Direct to council | 02/15/2011 | C2011-14, A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING GROWTH AND CHANGE | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenhsi | 8.3 | CPC | 03/7/2011 | CPC2011-033, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (CHAPARRAL) AND BYLAW 24D2011 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenhsi | 10.3.2 | LPT | 03/7/2011 | LPT2011-09LPT2011-09/2011 CENTRE CITY LEVIES UPDATE | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenhsi | 8.1 | CPC | 03/7/2011 | CPC2011-031, PROPOSED STREET NAME AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (SAGE HILL) AND BYLAW 22D2011 | Yes | Carried13 - 2 |
| Nenhsi | 9.1 | CPC | 03/7/2011 | CPC2011-037CPC2011-037, DISPOSAL OF RESERVE (COUGAR RIDGE) | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenhsi | 8.4 | CPC | 03/7/2011 | CPC2011-034CPC2011-034, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (MAHOGANY) AND BYLAW 25D2011 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenshi | 10.2.5 | LPT | 04/11/2011 | LPT2011-22, ROUNDABOUT POLICY | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenshi | 9.1 | CPC | 04/11/2011 | CPC2011-042, PROPOSED BIRD FRIENDLY URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES (CITYWIDE) | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenshi | 8.2 | CPC | 04/11/2011 | CPC2011-039, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (ROCKY RIDGE) AND BYLAW 29D2011 | Yes | Carried12 -3 |
| Nenshi | 9.2 | CPC | 04/11/2011 | CPC2011-043, PROPOSED CENTRE CITY ILLUMINATION GUIDELINE (DOWNTOWN, BELTLINE, EAU CLAIRE, CHINATOWN, EAST VILLAGE) | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenhsi | 8.1 | Direct to council | 05/9/2011 | E2011-03, SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT TO CPC2011-018 AMENDMENT TO THE BOWNESS AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (GREENWOOD/GREENBRIAR) AND BYLAWS 12P2011 AND 13D2011 | No | Carried13 - 2 |
| Nenhsi | 7.2 | CPC | 05/9/2011 | CPC2011-045, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WHITEHORN) BYLAW 33D2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenhsi | 10.3.1 | LPT | 05/9/2011 | LPT2011-30, INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE LAND USE BYLAW AND RELATED PROCESSES | No | Carried10 - 4 |
| Nenhsi | 7.3 | CPC | 05/9/2011 | CPC2011-046, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (HUNTINGTON HILLS) BYLAW 34D2011 | Yes | Carried13 - 2 |
| Nenhsi | 6.6 | LPT | 05/16/2011 | LPT2011-35/2011 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS | Yes | Refered |
| Nenhsi | 7.3.3 | CPS | 05/16/2011 | CPS2011-26, OPTIONS TO PRESERVE THE URBAN FOREST ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS | No | Carried9 - 5 |
| Nenhsi | 8.3 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-056, POLICY AMENDMENT AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (TUXEDO PARK) BYLAWS 23P2011 AND 39D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenhsi | 8.1 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-054, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WEST SPRINGS) BYLAW 37D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenhsi | 8.7 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-060, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (EVANSTON) BYLAW 43D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenhsi | 8.2 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-055, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (REDSTONE) BYLAW 38D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenhsi | 8.10 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-063, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (CFB-CURRIE) BYLAW 46D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenhsi | 10.1 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-065, AMENDMENTS TO THE SADDLE RIDGE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN (SADDLE RIDGE) BYLAW 20P2011 | Yes | Carried10 - 3 |
| Nenhsi | 7.3 | Direct to council | 06/13/2011 | E2011-07, TEXTUAL AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 TO ACCOMMODATE A CONTEXTUAL SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING | Yes | Carried12 - 2 |
| Nenhsi | 10.2 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-066, TEXTUAL AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 BYLAW 24P2011 | Yes | Carried11 - 3 |
| Nenhsi | 8.1.5 | Direct to council | 06/20/2011 | E2011-10, EXAMINATION OF SECONDARY SUITE REGULATIONS IN THE ALBERTA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES | Yes | Carried12 -0 |
| Nenshi | 7.5 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-072, POLICY AMENDMENT AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (HILLHURST) AND BYLAWS 28P2011 AND 52D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 7.7 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-074, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (HILLHURST) AND BYLAW 54D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 7.6 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-073, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (SPRUCE CLIFF) AND BYLAW 53D2011 | Yes | Carried12 - 2 |
| Nenshi | 7.1 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-068, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (PARKDALE) AND BYLAW 48D2011 | Yes | Carried13 -1 |
| Nenshi | 11.2.2 | LPT | 07/4/2011 | LPT2011-65, MAXIMIZING THE REDEVELOPMENT VALUE OF THE SW CORNER OF 17 AVE & 26 ST SE | Yes | Carried13 -1 |
| Nenshi | 7.8 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-075, POLICY AMENDMENT AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (SOUTH CALGARY) AND BYLAWS 29P2011 AND 55D2011 | No | Carried11 - 3 |
| Nenshi | 7.4 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-071, ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WEST SPRINGS) AND BYLAWS 6C2011 AND 51D2011 | No | Carried13 -1 |
| Nenshi | 11.2.1 | LPT | 07/4/2011 | LPT2011-63, CYCLING STRATEGY AND PATHWAY SAFETY REVIEW | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 9.1 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-077, SOUTH SHAGANAPPI COMMUNITIES AREA PLAN | Yes | Carried8 - 6 |
| Nenshi | 8.1 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | E2011-11, RESULTS OF FURTHER CONSULTATION REGARDING CPC2011-035 | Yes | Carried12 -0 |
| Nenshi | 9.2 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-078, URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK (CITYWIDE) INFORMATION ONLY | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Nenhsi | 7.2.1 | CPS | 07/25/2011 | CPS2011-33, RIVER PARK / SANDY BEACH / BRITANNIA SLOPES REGIONAL PARK MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PLAN | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenhsi | 7.1.2 | Direct to council | 07/25/2011 | C2011-70, SIDEWALK AND TREE GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenhsi | 10.7 | LPT | 07/25/2011 | LPT2011-55, FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CHANGE - PRINCIPLES AND IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH PLAN | No | Carried12 -3 |
| Nenshi | 7.9 | CPC | 09/12/2011 | CPC2011-087, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (MOUNT PLEASANT) AND BYLAW 65D2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenhsi | 9.1.1 | LPT | 09/12/2011 | LPT2011-75, REVIEW OF THE CORPORATE PLANNING APPLICATION GROUP (CPAG) DECISION MAKING MODEL | Yes | Carried15 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 8.3 | CPC | 09/12/2011 | CPC2011-093, TEXTUAL AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 (CITYWIDE) AND BYLAW 33P2011 | Yes | Tabled14 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 7.1 | CPC | 09/12/2011 | CPC2011-088, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (BELTLINE) AND BYLAW 66D2011 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenshi | 5.1 | PAC | 09/19/2011 | PAC2011-24, COUNCIL INNOVATION FUND APPLICATION 1ST STREET S.W. UNDERPASS: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO ENHANCING THE PUBLIC REALM | No | Carried12 - 3 |
| Nenshi | 8.5 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-101, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (INGLEWOOD) AND BYLAW 73D2011 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenshi | 7.3 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-092, BANFF TRAIL STATION AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENTS TO THE BANFF TRAIL / MOTEL VILLAGE AREA | Yes | Carried13 - 2 |
| Nenshi | 7.1 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-069, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (GLENBROOK) AND BYLAW 49D2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenshi | 8.2 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-098, ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WINDSOR PARK) AND BYLAWS 14C2011 AND 70D2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenshi | 9.1 | Direct to council | 10/3/2011 | E2011-14, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION REGARDING CPC2011-094, MONITORING OF THE CONTEXTUAL SINGLE DETACHED | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenshi | 7.2 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-086, POLICY AMENDMENT, ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (BANKVIEW) AND BYLAWS 34P2011, 10C2011 | Yes | Motion Lost4 - 11 |
| Nenshi | 9.2 | Direct to council | 10/3/2011 | E2011-15, GLENBROOK SITE ALTERNATIVES | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Nenshi | 7.3 | CPC | 11/7/2011 | CPC2011-091, PROPOSED ROCKY VIEW COUNTY / CITY OF CALGARY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN BYLAW 14P2011 | Yes | Carried 15 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 12.3.1 | FCS | 11/7/2011 | FCS2011-25, BUSINESS TAX CONSOLIDATION | Yes | Carried 14 - 1 |
| Nenshi | 12.5.1 | UE | 11/7/2011 | UE2011-24, CALGARY COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PLAN | Yes | Carried 15 - 0 |
| Nenshi | 8.1 | CPC | 11/8/2010 | CPC2010-121, TEXTUAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 AND BYLAW 39P2010 | Yes | Carried13 - 2 |
| Nenshi | 6.5 | LPT | 11/14/2011 | LPT2011-86, INCREASING FUNDING TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION | No | Carried 11- 4 |
| Nenshi | 6.6 | LPT | 11/14/2011 | LPT2011-87, CHARGES FOR REDEVELOPING COMMUNITIES | Yes | Carried 15 - 0 |
| Nenhsi | 4.1.1 | Direct to council | 11/29/2010 | E2010-26, FISH CREEK - LACOMBE LRT STATION AREA TOD PLAN | Yes | Carried14 - 1 |
| Nenshi | 10.3.6 | LPT | 12/6/2010 | LPT2010-71, INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE LAND USE BYLAW AND RELATED PROCESSES | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenshi | 7.6 | CPC | 12/6/2010 | CPC2010-131, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (RESIDUAL SUB-AREA 2C) AND BYLAW 113D2010 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Nenshi | 7.5 | CPC | 12/6/2010 | CPC2010-130, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (DOUGLASDALE/GLEN) AND BYLAW 112D2010 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
City of Calgary Profile
TOTAL POPULATION
1,090,936 an increase of 19,421 residents from 2010. This represents an increase of 1.81%. This volume of population growth is similar to what was experienced in 2001 and 2003.*
*2011 Calgary Civic Census Results
NET MIGRATION
Over the past 12 months, 9,563 more people moved to Calgary than moved away from Calgary. This is a significant increase over 2010 when Calgary experienced a negative net migration with 4,154 more people moving away from Calgary than to Calgary.
HOUSING
The number of dwellings both existing and under construction is 450,952. This is an increase of 5,497over April 2010.
The number of vacant dwelling units in Calgary decreased from 16,929 in 2010 to 16,180 in 2011. The overall vacancy rate in the city is 3.69%, down from 3.93% in April 2010. A vacant dwelling is defined as a dwelling that is suitable and available for occupancy and does not include those dwellings under construction or renovation.
There are now 422,290 occupied dwellings. Of this number, 296,020 or 70.1% are owner-occupied. In 2010, the comparable percentage was 70.65%.*
*2011 Calgary Civic Census Results
INCOME
Based on the 2006 Canadian Census, the Median Household Income (before Tax) in 2005 for Calgary was $67,238.
AGE AND GENDER
As per Census Policy, age and gender data was collected in 2011. The total number of males (547, 782) slightly exceeds the number of females (543, 154). In the breakdown of age groups, the largest age groups are 25-34 (16.79%) and 35-44 (16.68%).
EDUCATION
Based on the 2006 Canadian Census, the Calgary Population Aged 15 and Over by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree in 2006 was:
- 25.6% High School Certificate or equivalent
- 25.3% University Certificate/Degree (BA and above)
- 18.1% No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
- 17.7% College, CEGEP or other non-university Certificate/Degree
NUMBER OF EMPLOYED
As per Census Policy, the number of employed was collected in 2011. The total number of respondents 15 years of age and older who indicated they worked either part-time or full-time, including those who are self employed is 585,169. This represents 65.29% of the population 15 years of age and older.
ETHNOCULTURAL
Based on the 2006 Canadian Census, the top 5 Calgary Recent Immigrant Populations by Country of Birth in 2006 were:
- 16.7% China
- 10.4% India
- 10.1% Philippines
- 7.1% Pakistan
- 4.2% South Korea
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
2011 was the inaugural year for the mode of transportation question. One working respondent in each household was asked how they travelled to work. Results showed that the most common mode of transportation used was driving alone with 69.58% of working respondents indicating they drove to work alone.*
*2011 Calgary Civic Census Results
CALGARY COMMUNITIES
Panorama Hills continued to lead the way in growth with a population increase of 1952 residents. Four other communities also had an increase of more than 1000 residents. The communities with a population increase of more than 1000 are:
- PANORAMA HILLS (1952 residents)
- AUBURN BAY (1552 residents)
- NEW BRIGHTON (1236 residents)
- CRANSTON (1186 residents)
- SKYVIEW RANCH (1093 residents)
Four communities grew by 100% or more. The communities are:
- MAHOGANY (205% or 530 residents)
- WALDEN (183% or 384 residents)
- SKYVIEW RANCH (154% or 1093 residents)
- SAGE HILL (102% or 718 residents)*
*2011 Calgary Civic Census Results
Calgary Ward Map
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