MINUTES

PRIORITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Mayor N. Nenshi, Chair
• Councillor S. Chu, Vice-Chair (Remote Participation)
• Councillor G-C. Carra (CPS Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Davison (T&T Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Gondek (PUD Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor W. Sutherland (UCS Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor E. Woolley (Audit Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. Farrell (Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Keating (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Magliocca (Remote Participation)

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager D. Duckworth (Remote Participation)
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen (Remote Participation)
• A/General Manager C. Arthurs (Remote Participation)
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male (Remote Participation)
• A/General Manager D. Morgan (Remote Participation)
• General Manager M. Thompson (Remote Participation)
• Deputy City Clerk Jeremy Fraser
• Legislative Advisor A. de Grood

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Nenshi called the Meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Nenshi provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Chu, Councillor Carra, Councillor Davison, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Keating and Mayor Nenshi.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That the Agenda for the 2021 May 18 Priorities and Finance Committee be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Priorities and Finance Committee, 2021 April 27

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That the Minutes of the 2021 April 27 Regular Meeting of the Priorities and Finance Committee be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

5.2

BRIEFINGS

5.2.1

Status of Outstanding Motions and Directions, PFC2021-0677

• MOTION CARRIED

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

Calgary Economic Development - Economic Strategy Update, PFC2021-0556

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0556:

• A Revised Attachment 2; and
• Presentation entitled "Calgary in the New Economy. Annual Progress Update"

• Moved by Councillor Davison

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0556, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (9)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2

Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Terms of Reference, PFC2021-0608

A presentation entitled "Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund" was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0608.

Councillor Keating left the Remote Meeting at 10:18 a.m.

Councillor Magliocca left the Remote Meeting at 10:19 a.m.

• Moved by Councillor Davison

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0608, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Approve the revised Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Terms of Reference included as Attachment 3;
  2. Approve the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Investment Policy Statement included as Attachment 4;
  3. Approve that Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Ltd. can direct up to $10 million in Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund monies to investment vehicles established and operated by third parties subject to terms and conditions in the Terms of Reference, Investment Policy Statement, and Operating and Funding Agreement; and
  4. Direct Administration to update the Operating and Funding Agreement with Opportunity Calgary Investment Ltd. as required.

  For: (7)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee then dealt with Item 7.4.

  
  

7.3

University of Calgary – Citizen Scientist Wearables Program – Update, PFC2021-0626

This item was dealt with following Item 8.2.3.

A presentation entitled "The Citizen Scientist Wearable Program" was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0626.

• Moved by Councillor Gondek

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0626, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (8)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.4

2020 Year-end Capital and Operating Budget Revisions Report, PFC2021-0571

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.2.

A presentation entitled "2020 Year-End Capital and Operating Budget Revisions Report" was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0571.

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0571, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommends that Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (7)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.5

2022 Budget Update (Verbal), PFC2021-0655

A presentation entitled "PFC2021-0655: 2022 Budget Update - Verbal" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report PFC2021-0655.

• Moved by Councillor Gondek

  That with respect to Verbal Report PFC2021-0655, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council receive the Verbal Update for the Corporate Record.

  For: (8)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.6

Affordable Housing Development Financing, PFC2021-0445

A presentation entitled "Affordable Housing Development Financing" was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0445.

• Moved by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0445, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Give first reading of Proposed Bylaw 7B2020 for $10.0 million for city owned units and Bylaw 8B2021 for $5.5 million for Rundle, a Calhome Properties Ltd. (operating as Calgary Housing Company (CHC)) owned units, authorizing The City to incur indebtedness for financing the construction of new affordable rental housing projects;
  2. Give first reading of Proposed Bylaw 39M2021, being a bylaw authorizing a loan in the amount of $5.5 million to CHC;
  3. Direct Administration to negotiate and execute all definitive documents and agreements and take all actions required to conclude the agreements, arrangements and transactions contemplated in Report PFC2021-0445, such definitive agreements and documents to be in content satisfactory to the GM of Community Services and Chief Financial Officer;
  4. Direct Administration to negotiate and enter into agreement(s) with CHC to appoint CHC to perform The City’s operational obligations with respect to the Portfolio pursuant to the terms and operational obligations and conditions of the loans;
  5. Direct Administration to transfer ownership of the Rundle affordable housing to CHC upon completion of construction;
  6. Direct Administration to amend any existing loan agreement(s) between The City and CHC as applicable and in accordance with the Credit Documentation – Loans and Loan Guarantees Policy and Procedures;
  7. Withhold second and third reading until the advertising requirements have been met; and,
  8. Direct that Attachment 6 remain confidential under Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to be reviewed by 2026 January 1

  For: (8)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.7

2021 Assessment and Tax Circumstances Report 1, PFC2021-0442

Councillor Woolley and Councillor Farrell left the Remote Meeting at 11:53 a.m.

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0442, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council, under the authority of section 347 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA):

  1. Cancel property and Business Improvement Area taxes as listed in Attachment 2; and
  2. Cancel municipal property taxes for the qualifying non-profit organizations as listed in Attachment 3.

  For: (6)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.8

Online Advertising – Public Works Notices, Property Tax Sale and Annual Report, PFC2021-0503

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0503, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Forward this report (PFC2021-0503) to the 2021 June 21 Combined Council Meeting to the Public Hearing portion of the Agenda;
  2. Give three reading to the proposed Charter bylaw (Attachment 1) to authorize online posting of public works notices and property tax sale advertisements; and
  3. Direct Administration to discontinue newspaper advertising for the annual report.

  For: (6)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.9

Administrative Penalties System Program Update, PFC2021-0781

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0781, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council defer development of an Administrative Penalties Bylaw, and other related and necessary bylaw amendments, for presentation at public hearing to no later than Q2 2022.

  For: (6)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.10

Green Line Board Q1 2021 Report, PFC2021-0774

This Item was dealt with following the rise and report on Item 10.1.3.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report PFC2021-0774:

Clerks: J. Fraser and L. Gibb. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: M. Thompson, S. McMullen, L. Adamo, W. Tynan, M A Bendfeld, C. Male, M. Perpeluk, T. Rathie, S. Brandt, D. Corbin, K. Ripley and M. Reid. External Advice: D. Fairbairn. 

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0774:

• Two confidential presentations; and
• A public presentation entitled "Green Line Board Q1 2021 Report."

Councillor Farrell left the Remote Meeting at 5:05 p.m.

Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 5:19 p.m. and Vice-Chair Chu assumed the Chair remotely.

• Moved by Councillor Keating

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0774, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Receive the presentations for the Corporate Record;

  2. Direct that the Closed Session discussion and presentation on the Financing Update remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed 2036 May 03; and

  3. Direct that the Closed Session discussion and presentation on the Project Update remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body), and Section 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed 2036 May 03.

  For: (5)

  Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Carra, and Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

8.1

REFERRED REPORTS

None

8.2

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

• Moved by Councillor Sutherland

  That the following Notices of Motion be forwarded to the 2021 May 31 Combined Meeting of Council for consideration:

8.2.1

Notice of Motion - 2021 Property Tax Cancellation for Calgary Housing Company Properties, PFC2021-0691

8.2.2

Notice of Motion - 2021 Tax Cancellation for Silvera for Seniors' Properties Under Construction, PFC2021-0776

• For: (6)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

8.2.3

Notice of Motion - Proposed Land Exchange - Minto Communities Inc., PFC2021-0778

• Moved by Councillor Sutherland

  That with respect to Notice of Motion PFC2021-0778, the following be approved:

  That Notice of Motion PFC2021-0417 be forwarded to the 2021 May 31 Combined Meeting of Council for consideration.

  For: (6)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee recessed at 12:04 p.m. and reconvened at 1:09 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL
  Councillor Chu. Councillor Carra, Councillor Davison, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Keating and Mayor Nenshi.
  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Woolley (joined Remote Meeting at 1:26 p.m.)

  Committee then dealt with Item 7.3.

  
  

9.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

10.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That pursuant to Section 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting at 1:26 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 7.10 Green Line Board Q1 2021 Report, PFC2021-0774
  • 10.1.1 Verbal Update on NOM PFC2019-1510 Calgary Parking Authority Efficient and Effective Parking Management (Verbal), PFC2021-0772
  • 10.1.2 Naming of Six City Parks, PFC2021-0631
  • 10.1.3 Local Authorities Election Act Update (Verbal), PFC2021-0791

  And further, that the following external participants be invited to attend the Closed Meeting:

  • Nicholas Kuhl, NoM Subcommittee Chair;
  • Shahid Qureshi, CPA Committee Chair
  • Kate Thrasher, NoM Subcommittee Member
  • Moe Houssaini, CPA GM
  • Andrew Donohoe, CPS Project Lead
  • Callum Macdonald, CPA project team member
  • Dianne Dickinson, CPA project team member
  • Don Fairbairn, Chair, Green Line Board
  • Doug Ewing, Acting Delivery Director, Green Line
  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee reconvened in public meeting at 3:21 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Chu, Councillor Carra, Councillor Davison, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, and Mayor Nenshi

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Woolley and Councillor Sutherland

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That Committee rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Committee suspended Section 78(2)(b) of the Procedure Bylaw in order to complete the remaining items prior to the afternoon recess.

  
  

10.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

10.1.1

Verbal Update on NOM PFC2019-1510 Calgary Parking Authority Efficient and Effective Parking Management (Verbal), PFC2021-0772

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report PFC2021-0772:

Clerks: J. Fraser and L. Gibb. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen, L. Davies and A. Henderson. Advice: D. Morgan, C. Male, C. Blaschuk, T. McLeod, R. Whyte, D. Hnatyshyn, A. Hart and L. Kerr. External Advice: N. Kuhl, S. Qureshi, K. Thrasher, M. Houssaini, A. Donohoe, C. MacDonald, D. Dickinson. 

• Moved by Councillor Davison

  That with respect to Verbal Report PFC2021-0772, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Direct that the Municipally Controlled Corporation Report be provided to the Priorities and Finance Committee no later than 2021 July 20 with the recommendation of the Calgary Parking Committee, to fulfill the direction of PFC2019-1510; and
  2. Direct that the presentation and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential under Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until such time as the Municipally Controlled Corporation Report is delivered to the Priorities and Finance Committee.

  For: (5)	Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Carra, and Councillor Chu
  Against: (2)	Councillor Gondek, and Councillor Woolley

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That pursuant to Section 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting at 3:26 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 7.10 Green Line Board Q1 2021 Report, PFC2021-0774
  • 10.1.2 Naming of Six City Parks, PFC2021-0631
  • 10.1.3 Local Authorities Election Act Update (Verbal), PFC2021-0791

  And further, that Don Fairbairn, Chair, Green Line Board, and Doug Ewing, Acting Delivery Director, Green Line, be invited to attend the Closed Meeting.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee reconvened in public meeting at 4:50 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chu, Councillor Carra, Councillor Davison, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Sutherland, Council Farrell, and Councillor Keating.

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Woolley.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That Committee rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2

Naming of Six City Parks, PFC2021-0631

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report PFC2021-0631:

Clerks: J. Fraser and L. Gibb. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Male, K. Ripley and M. Reid.

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0631, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Approve the Recommendations contained in Report PFC2021-0631; and
  2. Direct that the report and attachments be heard in closed meeting pursuant to Section 23 (Local public body confidences) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until Council rises and reports.

  For: (7)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Farrell

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.3

Local Authorities Election Act Update (Verbal), PFC2021-0791

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report PFC2021-0791:

Clerks: J. Fraser and L. Gibb. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen

• Moved by Councillor Gondek

  That with respect to Verbal Report PFC2021-0791, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

  For: (7)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Keating, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Farrell

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee then dealt with Item 7.10.

  
  

10.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

11.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Gondek

  That this meeting adjourn at 5:40 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following items have been forwarded on to the 2021 May 31 Combined Meeting of Council:

  CONSENT

  • Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Terms of Reference, PFC2021-0608
  • University of Calgary – Citizen Scientist Wearables Program – Update, PFC2021-0626
  • 2020 Year-end Capital and Operating Budget Revisions Report, PFC2021-0571
  • 2022 Budget Update (Verbal), PFC2021-0655
  • 2021 Assessment and Tax Circumstances Report 1, PFC2021-0442
  • Administrative Penalties System Program Update, PFC2021-0781
  • Naming of Six City Parks, PFC2021-0631
  • Green Line Board Q1 2021 Report, PFC2021-0774
  • Verbal Update on NOM PFC2019-1510 Calgary Parking Authority Efficient and Effective Parking Management (Verbal), PFC2021-0772

  ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

  • Affordable Housing Development Financing, PFC2021-0445
  • Notice of Motion - 2021 Property Tax Cancellation for Calgary Housing Company Properties, PFC2021-0691
  • Notice of Motion - 2021 Tax Cancellation for Silvera for Seniors Properties Under Construction, PFC2021-0776
  • Notice of Motion - Proposed Land Exchange - Minot Communities Inc., PFC2021-0778

  The following item has been forwarded on to the 2021 June 21 Combined Meeting of Council:

  PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

  • Online Advertising – Public Works Notices, Property Tax Sale and Annual Report, PFC2021-0503

  The next Regular Meeting of the Priorities and Finance Committee is scheduled to be held on 2021 June 08 at 9:30 a.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON