October 7, 2011 in Calgary Aldermen
Richard Pootmans - Ward 6
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"Promoting Calgary internationally and working with other levels of Government to fund the necessary infrastructure needed to support our population growth."
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Eye on Pootman
2011 Year in Review
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2011 Post-Election Interview
Pre-Election Q&A
List the top two activities you been involved in that demonstrate your readiness for dealing with challenges unique to being an Alderman as it applies to your candidacy?
- 25 years successful business experience and 6 years with Economic Dev.
- Started Bus. Revitalization Zones and involved in numerous community initiatives.
Please list Calgary's top two advantages (in order of importance) in terms of attracting and retaining people and businesses?
- High quality of family life - desirable city to raise a family, opportunities for everyone
- AB Advantage for business, low tax environment, pro business culture, educated workforce
Identify the number one policy you would put forward to attract new people or businesses to Calgary?
- Re-consider business tax policy, foster growth, focus on our strength in energy, incl. renewables and green
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.
- Ensure clarity, City administration polices aligned, Council consistent, all with common vision
- Balance of public and industry sector needs, recognizing primacy of market
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 City purchases of development lands
- Invest more in - In Econ Dev and community development programmes
Identify City Council's most important contribution to Calgary's economic well being over the last three years?
- Promoting Calgary internationally and working with other levels of Government to fund the necessary infrastructure needed to support our population growth.
- All forms of infrastructure incl. transportation, transit, water treatment
If asked that same question in three years from now what would you like the answer to be?
- That City Council has balanced our confidence in our potential to grow successfully with prudent tax and budget policies.
2010 Pre-Election Video Interview
Richard Pootmans's Voting Record
Voting Record
| City Councillor | Agenda Item | Committee | Date | Agenda Title | Vote | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pootmans | 9.1 | CPC | 04/11/2011 | CPC2011-042, PROPOSED BIRD FRIENDLY URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES (CITYWIDE) | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 10.2.5 | LPT | 04/11/2011 | LPT2011-22, ROUNDABOUT POLICY | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 8.2 | CPC | 04/11/2011 | CPC2011-039, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (ROCKY RIDGE) AND BYLAW 29D2011 | Yes | Carried12 -3 |
| Pootmans | 9.2 | CPC | 04/11/2011 | CPC2011-043, PROPOSED CENTRE CITY ILLUMINATION GUIDELINE (DOWNTOWN, BELTLINE, EAU CLAIRE, CHINATOWN, EAST VILLAGE) | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 7.5 | CPC | 12/6/2010 | CPC2010-130, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (DOUGLASDALE/GLEN) AND BYLAW 112D2010 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 10.3.6 | LPT | 12/6/2010 | LPT2010-71, INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE LAND USE BYLAW AND RELATED PROCESSES | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 7.6 | CPC | 12/6/2010 | CPC2010-131, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (RESIDUAL SUB-AREA 2C) AND BYLAW 113D2010 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 8.2 | CPC | 02/7/2011 | CPC2011-028, AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 AND BYLAW 13P2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 8.4 | CPC | 02/7/2011 | CPC2011-030, AMENDMENTS TO THE EAU CLAIRE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (EAU CLAIRE) AND BYLAW 18P2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.3 | CPC | 02/7/2011 | CPC2011-029, AMENDMENTS TO THE BELTLINE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (BELTLINE) AND BYLAW 8P2011 | Yes | Carried11 - 4 |
| Pootmans | 1.1.1 | Direct to council | 02/15/2011 | C2011-14, A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING GROWTH AND CHANGE | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 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 |
| Pootmans | 5.8 | LPT | 01/10/2011 | LPT2010-76, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS | Yes | Carried13 -1 |
| Pootmans | 6.8 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-008, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (THORNCLIFFE) AND BYLAW 8D2011 | Yes | Carried12 - 2 |
| Pootmans | 6.5 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-005, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (PANORAMA HILLS) AND BYLAW 5D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.1 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-012, AMENDMENT TO THE BELTLINE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (BELTLINE) AND BYLAW 9P2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.2 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-013, AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 AND BYLAW 7P2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 6.4 | CPC | 01/10/2011 | CPC2011-004, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WEST SPRINGS) AND BYLAW 4D2011 | Yes | Carried12 - 2 |
| Pootmans | 7.1 | CPS | 01/24/2011 | CPS2010-61, PROTECTION AGAINST RESIDENTIAL FIRES AND FIRE SPREAD IN THE CITY OF CALGARY | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 7.5 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-072, POLICY AMENDMENT AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (HILLHURST) AND BYLAWS 28P2011 AND 52D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.1 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | E2011-11, RESULTS OF FURTHER CONSULTATION REGARDING CPC2011-035 | Yes | Carried12 -0 |
| Pootmans | 9.2 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-078, URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK (CITYWIDE) INFORMATION ONLY | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 11.2.1 | LPT | 07/4/2011 | LPT2011-63, CYCLING STRATEGY AND PATHWAY SAFETY REVIEW | No | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 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 |
| Pootmans | 7.8 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-075, POLICY AMENDMENT AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (SOUTH CALGARY) AND BYLAWS 29P2011 AND 55D2011 | Yes | Carried11 - 3 |
| Pootmans | 9.1 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-077, SOUTH SHAGANAPPI COMMUNITIES AREA PLAN | Yes | Carried8 - 6 |
| Pootmans | 7.7 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-074, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (HILLHURST) AND BYLAW 54D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 7.4 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-071, ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WEST SPRINGS) AND BYLAWS 6C2011 AND 51D2011 | Yes | Carried13 -1 |
| Pootmans | 7.1 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-068, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (PARKDALE) AND BYLAW 48D2011 | Yes | Carried13 -1 |
| Pootmans | 7.6 | CPC | 07/4/2011 | CPC2011-073, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (SPRUCE CLIFF) AND BYLAW 53D2011 | Yes | Carried12 - 2 |
| Pootmans | 10.7 | LPT | 07/25/2011 | LPT2011-55, FRAMEWORK FOR GROWTH AND CHANGE - PRINCIPLES AND IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH PLAN | Yes | Carried12 -3 |
| Pootmans | 7.1.2 | Direct to council | 07/25/2011 | C2011-70, SIDEWALK AND TREE GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 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 |
| Pootmans | 8.3 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-056, POLICY AMENDMENT AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (TUXEDO PARK) BYLAWS 23P2011 AND 39D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.7 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-060, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (EVANSTON) BYLAW 43D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.2 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-055, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (REDSTONE) BYLAW 38D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.1 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-054, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WEST SPRINGS) BYLAW 37D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.10 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-063, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (CFB-CURRIE) BYLAW 46D2011 | Yes | Carried14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 10.1 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-065, AMENDMENTS TO THE SADDLE RIDGE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN (SADDLE RIDGE) BYLAW 20P2011 | Yes | Carried10 - 3 |
| Pootmans | 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 |
| Pootmans | 10.2 | CPC | 06/13/2011 | CPC2011-066, TEXTUAL AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 BYLAW 24P2011 | Yes | Carried11 - 3 |
| Pootmans | 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 |
| Pootmans | 8.1 | CPC | 03/7/2011 | CPC2011-031, PROPOSED STREET NAME AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (SAGE HILL) AND BYLAW 22D2011 | Yes | Carried13 - 2 |
| Pootmans | 10.3.2 | LPT | 03/7/2011 | LPT2011-09LPT2011-09/2011 CENTRE CITY LEVIES UPDATE | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 8.4 | CPC | 03/7/2011 | CPC2011-034CPC2011-034, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (MAHOGANY) AND BYLAW 25D2011 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 9.1 | CPC | 03/7/2011 | CPC2011-037CPC2011-037, DISPOSAL OF RESERVE (COUGAR RIDGE) | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 8.3 | CPC | 03/7/2011 | CPC2011-033, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (CHAPARRAL) AND BYLAW 24D2011 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 7.2 | CPC | 05/9/2011 | CPC2011-045, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WHITEHORN) BYLAW 33D2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 7.3 | CPC | 05/9/2011 | CPC2011-046, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (HUNTINGTON HILLS) BYLAW 34D2011 | Yes | Carried13 - 2 |
| Pootmans | 10.3.1 | LPT | 05/9/2011 | LPT2011-30, INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE LAND USE BYLAW AND RELATED PROCESSES | Yes | Carried10 - 4 |
| Pootmans | 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 | Yes | Carried13 - 2 |
| Pootmans | 7.3.3 | CPS | 05/16/2011 | CPS2011-26, OPTIONS TO PRESERVE THE URBAN FOREST ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS | Yes | Carried9 - 5 |
| Pootmans | 6.6 | LPT | 05/16/2011 | LPT2011-35/2011 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS | Yes | Refered |
| Pootmans | 4.1.1 | Direct to council | 11/29/2010 | E2010-26, FISH CREEK - LACOMBE LRT STATION AREA TOD PLAN | Yes | Carried14 - 1 |
| Pootmans | 9.1.1 | LPT | 09/12/2011 | LPT2011-75, REVIEW OF THE CORPORATE PLANNING APPLICATION GROUP (CPAG) DECISION MAKING MODEL | Yes | Carried15 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 8.3 | CPC | 09/12/2011 | CPC2011-093, TEXTUAL AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 (CITYWIDE) AND BYLAW 33P2011 | Yes | Tabled14 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 7.1 | CPC | 09/12/2011 | CPC2011-088, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (BELTLINE) AND BYLAW 66D2011 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 7.9 | CPC | 09/12/2011 | CPC2011-087, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (MOUNT PLEASANT) AND BYLAW 65D2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 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 | Yes | Carried12 - 3 |
| Pootmans | 8.1 | CPC | 11/8/2010 | CPC2010-121, TEXTUAL AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE BYLAW 1P2007 AND BYLAW 39P2010 | Yes | Carried13 - 2 |
| Pootmans | 7.1 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-069, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (GLENBROOK) AND BYLAW 49D2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 7.2 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-086, POLICY AMENDMENT, ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (BANKVIEW) AND BYLAWS 34P2011, 10C2011 | No | Motion Lost4 - 11 |
| Pootmans | 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 |
| Pootmans | 8.2 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-098, ROAD CLOSURE AND LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WINDSOR PARK) AND BYLAWS 14C2011 AND 70D2011 | Yes | Carried14 -1 |
| Pootmans | 8.5 | CPC | 10/3/2011 | CPC2011-101, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (INGLEWOOD) AND BYLAW 73D2011 | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 9.1 | Direct to council | 10/3/2011 | E2011-14, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION REGARDING CPC2011-094, MONITORING OF THE CONTEXTUAL SINGLE DETACHED | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 9.2 | Direct to council | 10/3/2011 | E2011-15, GLENBROOK SITE ALTERNATIVES | Yes | Carried15 -0 |
| Pootmans | 7.3 | CPC | 11/7/2011 | CPC2011-091, PROPOSED ROCKY VIEW COUNTY / CITY OF CALGARY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN BYLAW 14P2011 | Yes | Carried 15 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 12.3.1 | FCS | 11/7/2011 | FCS2011-25, BUSINESS TAX CONSOLIDATION | Yes | Carried 14 - 1 |
| Pootmans | 12.5.1 | UE | 11/7/2011 | UE2011-24, CALGARY COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PLAN | Yes | Carried 15 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 6.5 | LPT | 11/14/2011 | LPT2011-86, INCREASING FUNDING TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION | Yes | Carried 11- 4 |
| Pootmans | 6.6 | LPT | 11/14/2011 | LPT2011-87, CHARGES FOR REDEVELOPING COMMUNITIES | Yes | Carried 15 - 0 |
| Pootmans | 7.3 | CPC | 01/9/2012 | CPC2012-003, LAND USE REDESIGNATION (WINDSOR PARK) AND BYLAW 3D2012 | Yes | Carried 8 - 4 |
| Pootmans | 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 |
Ward 6 Profile
TOTAL POPULATION
77,296 an increase of 1,654 residents from 2010.*
*2011 Calgary Civic Census Results
HOUSING
The number of dwellings both existing and under construction is 30,384.
The number of vacant dwelling units in Ward 6 is 832 in 2011. The overall vacancy rate in Ward 6 is 2.79%. 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. 346 were under construction at time of study.
There are now 29,206 occupied dwellings. Of this number, 23,971 or 82% are owner-occupied.*
*2011 Calgary Civic Census Results
INCOME
Based on the 2006 Canadian Census, the Median Household Income (before Tax) in 2005 for Ward 6 was $100,842.
AGE AND GENDER
As per Census Policy, age and gender data was collected in 2011. The total number of females (39,743) slightly exceeds the number of males (37,553). In the breakdown of age groups, the largest age groups are 35-44 (14,090) and 45-54 (12,999). It is also interesting to note the number of children aged 5-14 (10,593).
EDUCATION
Based on the 2006 Canadian Census, the Ward 6 Population Aged 15 and Over by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree in 2006 was:
- 35.7% University Certificate/Degree (BA and above)
- 21.5% High School Certificate or equivalent
- 18.5% 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 39,283. This represents 64.18% of the population 15 years of age and older.
ETHNOCULTURAL
Based on the 2006 Canadian Census, the top 5 Ward 6 Recent Immigrant Populations by Country of Birth in 2006 were:
- 22.7% South Korea
- 10.2% Philippines
- 7.6% United States
- 5.6% China
- 5.2% India
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
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 75.39% of working respondents indicating they drove to work alone.*
*2011 Calgary Civic Census Results
WARD 6 COMMUNITIES
New Communities:
- ASPEN WOODS, planned for 2,262 new homes
Existing Communities:
- CHRISTIE PARK
- COACH HILL
- COUGAR RIDGE
- DISCOVERY RIDGE
- GLAMORGAN
- GLENBROOK
- GLENDALE
- PATTERSON
- SIGNAL HILL
- SPRINGBANK HILL
- STRATHCONA PARK
- WEST SPRINGS
- West Springs planned for 1,073 new homes
- Springbank Hill planned for 486 new homes*
*2011 Calgary Civic Census Results
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