MINUTES

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor G-C. Carra
• Councillor C. Walcott
• Councillor E. Spencer
• Councillor K. Penner
• Councillor T. Wong
• Councillor J. Wyness
• Councillor J. Mian
• Councillor S. Sharp
• Councillor R. Pootmans
• Councillor P. Demong
• Councillor D. McLean
• Councillor R. Dhaliwal
• Councillor A. Chabot
• Councillor S. Chu
• Mayor J. Gondek

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
• A/City Solicitor and General Counsel L. Davies
• Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• A/Chief Financial Officer T. Doruch
• General Manager D. Morgan
• A/General Manager D. Hamilton
• General Manager M. Thompson
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Legislative Coordinator M. A. Cario
• Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks and Councillor Spencer provided a traditional land acknowledgment.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

None

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Chabot

Topic: Remediation timelines of neighbouring properties due to a house explosion in Marlborough.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Briefing C2023-1024, Council add a Revised Briefing, 2023 Grey Cup and 2024 Quebec Carnival Representatives, to Item 14.1 on today’s Agenda.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Agenda for the 2023 October 24 Organizational Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That Council accept late applications for consideration for appointments at the 2023 October 24 Organizational Meeting of Council to the following Boards, Commissions and Committees:

  1. Arts Commons Advisory Committee; and
  2. Event Centre Committee.
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That standard recess times for the 2023 October 24 Organizational Meeting of Council be modified and set to the Call of the Chair.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

None

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Items 7.2, 2023 Public Member Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, N2023-0817, 7.3, Public Member Appointments to Calgary Salutes Committee, Saddledome Foundation and Ward Boundary Commission, N2023-0870, and 7.4, Civic Partner Appointments Report, N2023-0952, the following be adopted:

  That Council postpone Items 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 to be heard as the first Items in Closed Meeting.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Penner introduced a group of Grade 6 students from St. Augustine School (Ward 11), along with their teacher Iylish Franssen.

  Councillor Penner introduced a group of Grade 6 students from R. T. Alderman School (Ward 11), along with their teacher Alicia Lunau.

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1.

  
  

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

7.2

2023 Public Member Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, N2023-0817

This Item was dealt with following the Rise and Report motion under Item 9.3.8. 

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report N2023-0817:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and A. De Grood. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and S. Swinn. Advice: S. Dalgleish, J. Fraser, T. Woo, K. Saparin, A. Bogatyrev, C. Coulombe, and C. Nelson.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report N2023-0817:

• Confidential document 1;
• Confidential document 2;
• Revised Confidential Attachment 4a;
• Revised Confidential Attachment 20a; and
• Revised Confidential Attachment 21a.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report N2023-0817, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  5. Amend the Anti-Racism Action Committee Terms of Reference to allow the appointment of up to two Indigenous members who may reside outside of Calgary but are residents of the Treaty 7 Region and/or people living in Calgary who identify culturally as Métis; notwithstanding and including citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government: Métis Nation Battle River Territory – Calgary Nose Hill Métis District 5 & Calgary Elbow Métis District 6;

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report N2023-0817, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint Public Members to the following Boards, Commissions and Committees for terms set out in Confidential Attachments 1a-18a:

  1. 1. Advisory Committee on Accessibility (Confidential Revised Attachment 1a)
     2. Anti-Racism Action Committee (Confidential Attachment 2a)
     3. Assessment Review Board (Confidential Revised Attachment 3a)
     4. Audit Committee (Revised Confidential Attachment 4a)
     5. Beltline Community Investment Fund Committee (Confidential Attachment 5a)
     6. BiodiverCity Advisory Committee (Confidential Revised Attachment 6a)
     7. Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (Confidential Attachment 7a)
     8. Calgary Airport Authority (Confidential Attachment 8a)
     9. Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee (Confidential Attachment 9a)
     10. Calgary Planning Commission (Confidential Revised Attachment 10a), effective 2023 November 6;
     11. Calgary Police Commission (Confidential Revised Attachment 11a)
     12. Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board (Confidential Attachment 12a)
     13. Climate Advisory Committee (Confidential Attachment 13a)
     14. Community Peace Officer Oversight Committee (Confidential Revised Attachment 14a)
     15. Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board (Confidential Revised Attachment 15a)
     16. Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee (Confidential Attachment 16a)
     17. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (Confidential Revised Attachment 17a)
     18. Urban Design Review Panel (Confidential Attachment 18a)

  2. Direct that the Confidential Recommendation in Confidential Distribution 3 be adopted;

  3. Appoint Public Member nominees to the following Boards, Commissions and Committees for terms set out in Confidential Attachments 20a-22a:

  1. Arts Commons Advisory Committee (Revised Confidential Attachment 20a)
  2. Event Centre Committee (Revised Confidential Attachment 21a)
  3. Multisport Fieldhouse Committee (Revised Confidential Attachment 22a)

  4. Direct that, unless otherwise noted, Public Member appointments and nominations be released publicly following applicant notification by the City Clerk's Office, no later than end of day Friday, 2023 October 27, except Public Member appointments to the Calgary Police Commission, which can only be released publicly upon successful completion of security clearance checks;

  6. Request that the Chairs of the following Boards, Commissions and Committees re-screen Public Member candidates and present recommendations to Council through the Nominations Committee to expand their Reserve Lists no later than Q1 2024:

  1. 1. Calgary Planning Commission;
     2. Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; and
     3. Community Peace Officer Oversight Committee.

  7. Direct that the Confidential Recommendation in Confidential Distribution 5 be adopted;

  8. Direct that the Confidential Recommendation in Confidential Distribution 4 be adopted;

  9. Authorize the destruction of all confidential ballots;

  10. Direct that Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Distributions, Confidential Presentation, and Confidential Attachments 1a – 22b remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and

  11. Thank Public Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees for their service during the past term.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report N2023-0817, the following Motion Arising be adopted: 

  That Council direct Administration to collaborate on governance best practices and Council policy updates for Governance and Appointments of Boards, Commissions, and Committees as well as Investing in Partnerships as it pertains to board succession planning, term limits, evaluation and performance reviews, director and member screening and selection processes, including the participation of senior leadership in director or member selections.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wyness
  Seconded by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report N2023-0817, the following Motion Arising be adopted: 

  In accordance with Section 5.11.13 of the Governance and Appointments of Boards, Commissions and Committees Policy, the following Boards, Commissions and Committees will be supported by Administration and a third-party recruiter:

  • Audit
  • Assessment Review Board
  • Calgary Police Commission
  • Calgary Planning Commission
  • Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

Public Member Appointments to Calgary Salutes Committee, Saddledome Foundation and Ward Boundary Commission, N2023-0870

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report N2023-0870:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and A. De Grood. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and S. Swinn. Advice: S. Dalgleish, J. Fraser, T. Woo, K. Saparin, A. Bogatyrev, C. Coulombe, and C. Nelson.

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report N2023-0870, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Appoint Public Members to the Ward Boundary Commission for terms set out in Revised Confidential Attachment 3a;

  3. Direct Administration to forward the name of the nominated Public Member, in Revised Confidential Attachment 2a to the Saddledome Foundation for appointment to the Board of Directors for a three-year term expiring at the 2026 Organizational Meeting of Council;

  For: (13)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (2)	Councillor Chu, and Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report N2023-0870, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint Public Members to the Calgary Salutes Committee for terms set out in Revised Confidential Attachment 1a;

  4. Direct that Public Member appointments to the Calgary Salutes Committee and Ward Boundary Commission be released publicly following applicant notification by the City Clerk's Office, no later than end of day Friday, 2023 October 27;

  5. Direct that the Public Member nomination to the Saddledome Foundation be released publicly following their appointment by the Saddledome Foundation;

  6. Authorize the destruction of all confidential ballots; and

  7. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Distributions, and Confidential Attachments 1, 2 and 3 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

7.4

Civic Partner Appointments, N2023-0952

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report N2023-0952:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and A. De Grood. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and S. Swinn. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Kerr, J. Fraser, T. Woo, K. Saparin, A. Bogatyrev, C. Coulombe, and C. Nelson. 

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report N2023-0952:

• Confidential Distribution Revised Attachment 12; and
• Confidential Distribution Revised Attachment 13.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Report N2023-0952, the following be adopted, after amendment:

   That Council: 

  1. Direct that the Confidential Recommendation in Confidential Distribution 1 be adopted;
  2. Appoint Public Members to the Calgary Public Library Board’s board of directors for the terms outlined in Confidential Attachment 4;
  3. Appoint Public Members to Heritage Calgary board of directors for the terms outlined in Confidential Attachment 6;
  4. Appoint Public Members to the Silvera for Seniors board of directors for the terms outlined in Confidential Attachment 8;
  5. Appoint a Public Member to Tourism Calgary’s board of directors for the terms outlined in Revised Confidential Attachment 10;
  6. Appoint Public Members to the Calgary Sports and Major Events Committee for the terms outlined in the Confidential Distribution Revised Attachment 12;
  7. Direct that the Confidential Recommendation in Confidential Distribution 2 be adopted;
  8. Direct that Public Member appointments to Civic Partners be released publicly following applicant notification by the City Clerk's Office, no later than end of day Friday, 2023 October 27; and
  9. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Distributions, and Confidential Attachments 2 to 13 and selection materials related to this report remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.8.

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

None

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

2023 Pro-tem Membership Committee Recommendations for Standing Policy Committee Appointments, C2023-0863

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report C2023-0863:

• A document entitled "Standing Policy Committee on Community Development Committee"; and
• A document entitled "Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure and Planning Committee".

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report C2023-0863, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint Councillor Penner and Councillor Sharp, as the two Chairs of the Standing Policy Committees, and Councillor Wong and Councillor Spencer as selected by public draw, to the Pro-tem Membership Committee to recommend seven Councillors for appointment to each Standing Policy Committee.
  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the Organizational Meeting of Council now recess, to reconvene at the Call of the Chair, and that pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Pro-tem Membership Committee now move into Closed Meeting, at 9:51 a.m. in the Council Lounge, for the purpose of nominating seven Councillors to each of the two Standing Policy Committees.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

• Council reconvened in public meeting at 10:05 a.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair. 

  Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Pro-tem Membership Committee rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report C2023-0863, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Appoint seven Councillors recommended by the Pro-tem Membership Committee to each of the following Standing Policy Committees, for terms expiring at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council:

  a. Community Development Committee

  • • Councillor Carra
    • Councillor Dhaliwal
    • Councillor McLean
    • Councillor Pootmans
    • Councillor Walcott
    • Councillor Wong
    • Councillor Wyness
    • Mayor as Ex-Officio

   

  b. Infrastructure and Planning Committee

  • • Councillor Chabot
    • Councillor Chu
    • Councillor Demong
    • Councillor Mian
    • Councillor Penner
    • Councillor Sharp
    • Councillor Spencer
    • Mayor as Ex-Officio

  3. Authorize the destruction of all confidential ballots following the conclusion of this meeting; and
  4. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions of the Pro-tem Membership Committee and Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (14)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Carra

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That the Organizational Meeting of Council now recess at 10:12 a.m., to reconvene at the Call of the Chair, for the purpose of electing Chairs and Vice-Chairs to each of the two Standing Policy Committees.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 10:17 a.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2023-0863, Council reconsider its decision with respect to all Standing Policy Committee appointments.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect C2023-0863, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Appoint seven Councillors recommended by the Pro-tem Membership Committee to each of the following Standing Policy Committees, for terms expiring at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council, after amendment:

  a. Community Development Committee

  • • Councillor Carra
    • Councillor Dhaliwal
    • Councillor McLean
    • Councillor Pootmans
    • Councillor Walcott
    • Councillor Wong
    • Councillor Penner
    • Mayor as Ex-Officio

   b. Infrastructure and Planning Committee

  • • Councillor Chabot
    • Councillor Chu
    • Councillor Demong
    • Councillor Mian
    • Councillor Wyness
    • Councillor Sharp
    • Councillor Spencer
    • Mayor as Ex-Officio

  For: (14)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Carra

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the Organizational Meeting of Council now recess at 10:20 a.m., to reconvene at the Call of the Chair, for the purpose of electing Chairs and Vice-Chairs to each of the two Standing Policy Committees.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 10:38 a.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  
  

9.3.2

Establishing a Council Compensation Review Committee, C2023-1025

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report C2023-1025, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 49M2023 in Attachment 1 to establish a Council Compensation Review Committee.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 49M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 49M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 49M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 49M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.3

2023 Administration Member Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2023-0851

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Report C2023-0851, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint Administration Members to Boards, Commissions and Committees as set out in Attachment 1;
  2. Nominate the individuals listed in Attachment 2 for appointment as Administration Members by Civic Partners; and
  3. Confirm the appointments of Administration Members to Boards, Commissions and Committees who have continuing terms or are appointed by virtue of their position at the City, as set out in Attachment 3.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.4

2024 Council Calendar and Deputy Mayor Roster, C2023-1022

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2023-1022, Recommendation #2 be amended, as follows:

  That Council replace Councillor Chu’s January 2024 Deputy Roster appointment with Councillor Wong. 

  For: (9)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (6)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report C2023-1022, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the proposed 2024 Council Calendar in Attachment 1; and
  2. Adopt the amended proposed 2024 Deputy Mayor Roster, as follows:

  January	Councillor Wong
  February	Councillor Chabot
  March	Councillor Wyness
  April	Councillor Spencer
  May	Councillor Demong
  June	Councillor Penner
  July	Councillor Walcott
  August	Councillor Dhaliwal
  September	Councillor Pootmans
  October	Councillor Sharp
  November	Councillor Mian
  December	Councillor McLean

  For: (12)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (3)	Councillor Chu, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.5

2023-2024 Council Chamber Seating Plan, C2023-0893

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report C2023-0893, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Councillor Chabot and Councillor Carra switch seats.

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Mayor Gondek

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report C2023-0893, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council adopt the amended proposed 2023-2024 Council Chamber seating plan as set out in Attachment 2, effective the first Regular Meeting of Council following the 2023 Organizational Meeting of Council, until the conclusion of the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council with the following amendment:

  • Councillor Chabot and Councillor Carra switch seats.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.6

Calgary Assessment Review Board Bylaw Amendments, C2023-1150

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report C2023-1150, the following be adopted:

  That Council amend the Calgary Assessment Review Board Bylaw 15M2018 by giving three readings to proposed amending Bylaw 52M2023 in Attachment 1.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 52M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 52M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 52M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 52M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.7

Authorization to Cover Meeting Costs of Council Representative to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, C2023-1023

• Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report C2023-1023, the following be adopted:

  That Council agrees to cover all reasonable costs, incurred in accordance with the Councillors’ Budgets and Expenses Bylaw 36M2021, of attendance at meetings of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board of Directors for its Member of Council Representative to the Board of Directors; such costs are to be charged to Corporate Costs.

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Demong

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.8

2023 Council Member Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2023-0852

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council move into Closed Meeting, at 11:11 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 7.2, 2023 Public Member Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, N2023-0817
  • 7.3, Public Member Appointments to Calgary Salutes Committee, Saddledome Foundation and Ward Boundary Commission, N2023-0870
  • 7.4, Civic Partner Appointments, N2023-0952
  • 9.3.8, 2023 Council Member Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2023-0852
  • 9.3.9, Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Appointments, C2023-0951
  • 12.2.1, 2024 Appointment of Chair, Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, C2023-1069
  • 12.2.2, 2024 Designation of General Chair, Calgary Assessment Review Board, C2023-1070
  MOTION CARRIED

• Council recessed in Closed Meeting at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 12:45 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Council recessed in Closed Meeting at 3:05 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:30 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 5:01 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Wyness, and Mayor Gondek

  Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.2.

  
  

• This Item was dealt with following Item 7.4.

  Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2023-0852:

  Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and A. De Grood. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and S. Swinn. Advice: S. Dalgleish, J. Fraser, T. Woo, K. Saparin, A. Bogatyrev, C. Coulombe, and C. Nelson.
  Moved by Councillor McLean
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That with respect to Report C2023-0852 the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint Councillors to the following Standing Specialized Committees, for terms to expire at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council unless otherwise indicated below, as follows:

  • Audit Committee

              Councillor Pootmans  – for a two-year term

              Councillor Wyness – for a two-year term

              Councillor Spencer – for a two-year term

              Councillor Walcott – for a two-year term

  • Council Services Committee

              Councillor Chabot

              Councillor Dhaliwal

              Councillor Sharp

              Councillor McLean

              Councillor Wong

  • Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

              Councillor Carra

              Councillor Chabot

              Councillor Demong

              Councillor McLean

              Councillor Penner

              Councillor Pootmans

              Councillor Walcott

  • Nominations Committee

              Mayor Gondek

              Councillor Mian

              Councillor Penner

              Councillor Pootmans

              Councillor Spencer

              Councillor Walcott

              Councillor Wong

  2. Receive for information the Mayor’s appointment of Councillors Mian, Penner and Carra as Councillors-at-Large to the Executive Committee, for terms to expire at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council;

  3. Appoint Members of Council to the Boards, Commissions and Committees for terms to expire at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council unless otherwise indicated below, as follows:

  • Alberta Municipalities

  Councillor Demong – for a two-year term

  Councillor Demong – Designate as Vice-President for Calgary for a 1-year term

  • Arts Commons Advisory Committee

  Councillor Carra

  Councillor Dhaliwal 

  Councillor Penner

  • Business Advisory Committee

  Councillor Sharp

  Councillor Spencer

  • Calgary Climate Innovation Fund Executive Advisory Committee

  Councillor Spencer – for a two-year term

  • Calgary Convention Centre Authority

  Mayor Gondek

  Councillor Wong

  • Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB)

  Mayor Gondek

  Councillor Carra – Alternate
  

  • CMRB Governance Committee

  Councillor Pootmans

  Councillor Carra - Alternate

  • CMRB Land Use and Servicing Committee

  Councillor Carra

  Councillor Pootmans - Alternate

  • Calgary Planning Commission, effective 2023 November 6

  Mayor Gondek

  Councillor Dhaliwal

  Councillor Carra

  • Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee

  Councillor Carra

  Councillor Penner

  • Calgary Stampede Board

  Mayor Gondek – for a two-year term

  Councillor Dhaliwal – for a two-year term

  Councillor Penner – for a two-year term

  • City of Chestermere and City of Calgary Intermunicipal Committee

  Councillor Carra

  Councillor Chabot

  • Event Centre Committee

  Councillor Chabot

  Councillor Sharp

  Councillor Wong

  • Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta

  Councillor Penner

  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities

  Councillor Walcott

  • Foothills County and City of Calgary Intermunicipal Committee

  Councillor McLean

  Councillor Spencer

  Councillor Demong – Nominee for the position of Co-Chair

  • Inter-City Forum on Social Policy

  Councillor Penner

  • Multisport Fieldhouse Committee

  Councillor Dhaliwal

  Councillor Mian

  Councillor Wong

  • Prairie Economic Gateway Committee (formerly the Annexation Negotiation Committee - Rocky View County)

  Mayor Gondek

  Councillor Spencer

  Councillor Penner 

  • Rocky View County and City of Calgary Intermunicipal Committee

  Councillor Dhaliwal

  Councillor Pootmans

  • Trilateral Joint Planning Area 1 Committee (Airdrie, Calgary, Rocky View)

  Councillor Carra

  Councillor Dhaliwal

  • Trilateral Joint Planning Area 2 Committee (Calgary, Chestermere, Rocky View)

  Councillor Carra

  Councillor Spencer

  4. Appoint Councillor Spencer as Chair and Councillor Pootmans as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee for terms to expire at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council;

  5. Appoint Councillor Sharp as Chair and Councillor Spencer as Vice-Chair of the Business Advisory Committee for terms to expire at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council;

  6. Appoint Councillor Sharp as Chair of the Event Centre Committee for a term to expire at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council;

  7. Appoint Councillor Carra as Chair of the Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee for a term to expire at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council;

  8. Authorize the destruction of all confidential ballots following the conclusion of this meeting; 

  9. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  10. Accept Councillor Dhaliwal's resignation from the Calgary Police Commission, effective the day a new member of Council is appointed to the Commission, and thank him for his service;

  11. Accept Councillor Penner's resignation from Silvera for Seniors, thank her for her service, and appoint Councillor Wong for a two-year term, set to expire 2025 October 31; and

  12. Accept Councillor Mian's resignation from the Calgary Library Board and thank her for her service.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.3.9

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Appointments, C2023-0951

​​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2023-0951:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and A. De Grood. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and S. Swinn. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Kerr, J. Fraser, T. Woo, K. Saparin, A. Bogatyrev, C. Coulombe, and C. Nelson.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2023-0951, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Confirm and approve Council and Administration member nominations for appointment to the boards of directors of The City’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, as follows, for terms to expire at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council:

  Attainable Homes Calgary Corporation
  

  • Mayor Gondek
  • Councillor Walcott

  Calgary Arts Development Authority Ltd.

  • Councillor Wong

  Calgary Economic Development Ltd.
  The Mayor and the Member of Council appointed to the Calgary Economic Development Ltd. Board of Directors also serve on the Board of Directors for Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Ltd. 

  • David Duckworth, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Councillor Pootmans

  Calgary Municipal Land Corporation Ltd. 

  • Mayor Gondek
  • Councillor Mian
  • Councillor Walcott

  2. Authorize the Mayor, or in the Mayor’s absence, the Deputy Mayor, to execute a resolution on behalf of the shareholder of The City’s wholly-owned subsidiaries appointing the Council and Administration nominees for the terms specified to the respective board of directors; and

  3. Direct that Attachment 2 and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

None

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

None

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

2024 Appointment of Chair, Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, C2023-1069

​​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1069:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and A. De Grood. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and S. Swinn. Advice: S. Dalgleish, J. Fraser, T. Woo, K. Saparin, A. Bogatyrev, C. Coulombe, and C. Nelson.

A confidential presentation entitled "2024 Appointment of Chair, Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board" was distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1069.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1069, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1 in the Confidential Distribution; and

  2. Direct that the Confidential Report, Confidential Distribution and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2

2024 Designation of General Chair, Calgary Assessment Review Board, C2023-1070

​​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1070:

Clerks: K. Martin, M. A. Cario, and A. De Grood. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: L. Davies and S. Swinn. Advice: S. Dalgleish, J. Fraser, T. Woo, K. Saparin, A. Bogatyrev, C. Coulombe, and C. Nelson.

A presentation entitled "2024 Designation of General Chair, Calgary Assessment Review Board" was distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1070.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1070, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1 in the Confidential Distribution; and

  2. Direct that the Confidential Report, Confidential Distribution and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

None

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

None

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

2023 Grey Cup and 2024 Quebec Carnival Council Representatives, C2023-1024

A Revised Briefing was distributed with respect to Report C2023-1024.

14.2

2023 Boards, Commissions and Committees Recruitment Campaign Statistics, C2023-0864

15.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That this Council adjourn at 5:37 p.m.

   

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON 

  MOTION CARRIED