MINUTES

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor K. Penner, Chair
• Councillor G-C. Carra, Vice-Chair
• Councillor A. Chabot
• Councillor P. Demong (Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. McLean
• Councillor S. Sharp
• Mayor J. Gondek

ABSENT:

• Councillor C. Walcott (Council Business)

ALSO PRESENT:

• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager D. Hamilton
• Senior Legislative Specialist J. Booth
• Legislative Specialist A. Lennox

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Penner called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, Councillor Sharp, and Councillor Penner

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Walcott

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Councillor Penner provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgment.

Councillor Penner welcomed members of the Blackfoot Confederacy.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Sharp

  That the Agenda for the 2025 March 20 Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, 2025 February 5

• Moved by Councillor Chabot

  That the Minutes of the 2025 February 5 Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

Memorandum of Understanding – The Blackfoot Confederacy and The City of Calgary, IGA2025-0096

• Moved by Councillor McLean

  That with respect to Report IGA2025-0096, the following be approved:

  That Committee hear from members of the Blackfoot Confederacy with respect to Item 7.1, Memorandum of Understanding – The Blackfoot Confederacy and The City of Calgary, IGA2025-0096.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Carol Mason, Blackfoot Confederacy, addressed Committee with respect to Report IGA2025-0096.

  
  
• Moved by Mayor Gondek

  That with respect to Report IGA2025-0096, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding on Communication and Cooperation and direct Administration to begin implementation.

  For: (7)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update - March 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0283

A document entitled "Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update – March 2025 (Verbal)" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report IGA2025-0283.

• Moved by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2025-0283, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council receive the document entitled "Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update – March 2025 (Verbal)" for the Corporate Record.

  For: (6)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

Alberta Municipalities Update - March 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0284

A document entitled "Alberta Municipalities Update - March 2025 (Verbal)" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report IGA2025-0284.

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2025-0284, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council receive the document entitled "Alberta Municipalities Update - March 2025 (Verbal)" for the Corporate Record.

  For: (7)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

7.4

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – 2025 March Board Meeting Update (Verbal), IGA2025-0332

A document entitled "Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - 2025 March Board Meeting Update (Verbal) - IGA2025-0332" was distributed with respect to Verbal Report IGA2025-0332.

• Moved by Mayor Gondek

  That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2025-0332, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council receive the document entitled "Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - 2025 March Board Meeting Update (Verbal) - IGA2025-0332" for the Corporate Record.

  For: (7)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

8.1

REFERRED REPORTS

None

8.2

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

None

9.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

10.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Sharp

  That pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting, at 10:07 a.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items: 

  • 10.1.1 Intermunicipal Update, IGA2025-0004
  • 10.1.2 Federal Update (Verbal), IGA2025-0285

  For: (7)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee reconvened in public meeting at 11:02 a.m. with Councillor Penner in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, Councillor Sharp, Mayor Gondek, and Councillor Penner

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Walcott

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sharp

  That Committee rise and report. 

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

10.1.1

Intermunicipal Update, IGA2025-0004

A Revised Attachment 6 was distributed with respect to Confidential Report IGA2025-0004.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report IGA2025-0004:

Clerks: J. Booth and A. Oloko. Law: C. Van Hell. Advice: C. Arthurs, D. Hamilton, K. Davies Murphy, K. Mcmillan, M. Van Ham, N. Younger, Q. Brown, S. Ohama, F. Snyders, K. Rowsell, C. Osuji, and S. Kongnetiman.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot

  That with respect to Confidential Report IGA2025-0004, the following be approved, after amendment:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendations 1 and 2 contained in the Confidential Report;
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, presentation, cover report, attachments, and Revised Attachment 6 be kept confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2035 March 20; and
  3. Notwithstanding Recommendation 2, publicly release the Recommendations, Cover Report, and Attachments 3, 4, and Revised Attachment 6 once Council approves the Heads of Agreement (Attach 2), and Wheatland County has received written confirmation of Council's decision.

  For: (7)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2

Federal Update (Verbal), IGA2025-0285

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report IGA2025-0285:

Clerks: J. Booth and A. Oloko. Law: S. Swinn. Advice: C. Arthurs, D. Hamilton, H. Kathol, F. Snyders, E. Bird, K. Mcmillan, and J. Proche.

• Moved by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report IGA2025-0285, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council direct that the Confidential Presentation and Closed Meeting discussions be kept confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2026 March 20.

  For: (7)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

10.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

11.

BRIEFINGS

11.1

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – 2025 January Governance Committee Meeting Update, IGA2025-0206

11.2

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – 2025 February Board Meeting Update, IGA2025-0257

11.3

2025 February City of Calgary – City of Chestermere Intermunicipal Committee Update, IGA2025-0260

12.

ADJOURNMENT

  

• Moved by Councillor Sharp

  That this meeting adjourn at 11:04 a.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following Items have been forwarded to the 2025 April 29 Regular Meeting of Council:

  CONSENT AGENDA

  • Memorandum of Understanding – The Blackfoot Confederacy and The City of Calgary, IGA2025-0096
  • Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Update - March 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0283
  • Alberta Municipalities Update - March 2025 (Verbal), IGA2025-0284
  • Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – 2025 March Board Meeting Update (Verbal), IGA2025-0332
  • Intermunicipal Update, IGA2025-0004
  • Federal Update (Verbal), IGA2025-0285

  The next Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee is scheduled to be held on 2025 April 9 at 9:30 a.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON