MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 06, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager D. Duckworth
• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
• General Manager C. Arthurs
• General Manager K. Black
• General Manager S. Dalgleish
• A/Chief Financial Officer L. Tochor
• General Manager D. Morgan
• General Manager M. Thompson
• City Clerk K. Martin
• Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
• Legislative Advisor A. de Grood
• Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. on 2023 June 6.

ROLL CALL

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

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor McLean (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:35 a.m. on 2023 June 6.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Councillor Walcott provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks and recognized National Indigenous History Month and Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary.

Mayor Gondek and Councillor Demong recognized Colton Allen from Chaparral Elementary School as the winner of the Ward 14 Essay Contest.

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

Environmental Leadership and Sustainability Award by Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators for Population over 100,000

A Clerical Correction was noted on the Agenda by deleting the number "1,000,000" and replacing with the number "100,000".

A presentation entitled "2023 CAMA Awards of Excellence: Environmental Leadership & Sustainability Award for a Population Over 100,000" was distributed.

4.

QUESTION PERIOD

1. Councillor Wong
Topic: Renewals, rates, and timelines for the Residential Parking Permit Program.

2. Councillor McLean
Topic: Communication of the water main break and boil water advisory in Ward 13.

3. Councillor Wyness
Topic: Managing difficulties with the supply chain and resources in weed control and landscaping.

5.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by:

  1. Adding the following Items of Urgent Business:

  • 11.1 Municipal Naming, Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy Update, EC2023-0506;
  • 11.2 Progressing the Implementation of the Downtown Strategy, EC2023-0644, to be dealt with as the first Item following Consent Agenda;

  2. Adding the following Items of Confidential Urgent Business:

  • 12.3.1 Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets (Verbal), EC2023-0447; 
  • 12.3.2 Legal Update (Verbal), C2023-0670; and

  3. Setting Item 9.3.2 Indian Residential School Permanent Memorial Project Update (Verbal), C2023-0595 to be dealt with as the first Item following the afternoon recess.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That the Agenda for the 2023 June 6 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

6.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council, 2023 May 9

6.2

Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of Council, 2023 May 16

• MOTION CARRIED

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows, as corrected:

  MOTION CARRIED

7.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

7.1.1

Procedural Request - Cancel the 2023 June 27 Strategic Meeting of Council, C2023-0639

7.2

2022 Civic Partners Annual Report – Delivering Results for Calgarians, CD2023-0402

7.3

Status of Emergency Preparedness Focus on Risk - Heat-Related Risks, EM2023-0299

7.9

Proposed Land Exchange (Ramsay) – Ward 09 (2109 6 ST SE & 1933 6 ST SE), IP2023-0509

7.10

Bridgeland Properties – Long Term Vision and Plan, IP2023-0508

7.11

City of Calgary – Rocky View County Annexation Negotiation Comm. April 2023 Update (Verbal), IGA2023-0532

7.12

Intermunicipal Cooperation Update, IGA2023-0420

7.13

May 2023 Calgary – Foothills Annexation Negotiation Committee Update (Verbal), IGA2023-0534

7.14

Boards, Commissions and Committees to be Considered for Disbandment (EC2022-1371), EC2023-0473

7.15

Amendments to Council Policy on Recordings of Legislative Meetings, EC2023-0316

A clerical correction was noted on page 1 of Attachment 1 of Report EC2023-0316, in Section 1.3, third line, by deleting the words "section 3" and by substituting with the words "section 4".

7.16

City Manager's Quarterly Report Q1 2023, EC2023-0315

7.17

Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets (Verbal Update), EC2023-0273

7.18

Performance Management Process - Next Steps (Verbal), EC2023-0523

7.19

Naming of 12 City Parks, EC2023-0245

7.20

Calgary Police Service 2022 Annual Report, CD2023-0318

7.21

Key Performance Indicators from Calgary Police Commission, CD2023-0489

• MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That Items 7.22 Indigenous Affordable Housing Recommendations, CD2023-0239 and 7.23 Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, CD2023-0585 be postponed to be dealt with following Item 9.3.1, Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations, C2023-0415.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.2.

  
  

7.4

Calgary Transit Fare Innovations, IP2023-0369

This Item was dealt with following Item 11.2.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0369, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt ending the Airport Boarding Pass (special fare) and replacing it with Calgary Transit regular fares;

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0369, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  2. Adopt the guiding principles for reviewing, designing, and implementing fare products in the 2023-2026 Service Plan timeline.

  For: (11)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, and Councillor Wyness

  MOTION CARRIED

7.5

Assessing a Closed System as Part of The City of Calgary Transit Safety Strategy, IP2023-0368

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0368, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Assessing a Closed System as Part of The City of Calgary Transit Safety Strategy Report in Attachment 2 for information;
  2. Direct Administration to report back to Council in 2023 Q3 with a comprehensive multi-disciplinary transit safety strategy outlining the roles, responsibilities, and resources required for an integrated customer and safety service delivery model between Calgary Transit, Emergency Management and Community Safety, Corporate Security, Calgary Police Service and Community Partners to be included in the Standing Executive Committee Item—Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets for consideration as part of the Adjustments to service plans and budgets in 2023 November;

  For: (14)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, 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: (1)	Councillor McLean

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0368, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  3. Approve the one-time operating budget transfer of $3.4 million in 2023 to the Public Transit Services from the Fiscal Stability and Operating Budget Savings Account Merged Reserve to enable the immediate hiring of permanent staff as set out in Table 1 of Attachment 3, in anticipation of approving $6.7 million in additional base funding for these staff through the Adjustments to the service plans and budgets in 2023 November; and

  For: (11)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0368, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  4. Approve the one-time operating budget transfer of $5.3 million in 2023 to the Public Transit Service from the Fiscal Stability and Operating Budget Savings Account Merged Reserve for immediate safety and infrastructure improvements as set out in Table 2 of Attachment 3.

  For: (11)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (4)	Councillor Chu, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

7.6

Report Back on Practices for Communications and Engagement on Planning and Land Use Matters, IP2023-0377

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0377, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.7

Citywide Growth Strategy: 2023 Industrial Action Plan, IP2023-0346

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0346, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct Administration to undertake the proposed Citywide Growth Strategy: 2023 Industrial Action Plan as identified in Attachment 2.

  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

7.8

Financial Tools to Fund Growth-Related Investments in the Established Area, IP2023-0459

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0459, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  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

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.1.

  
  

7.22

Indigenous Affordable Housing Recommendations, CD2023-0239

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

By General Consent, this Item was postponed to the Call of the Chair.

Council then dealt with Item 7.23.

Council returned to this Item following Item 7.23.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0239, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Recommendation 2 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

  "2. Direct Administration to bring forward a funding request to the 2024 budget adjustment process and to the monthly standing Executive Committee item ‘Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets’ regarding funding for Indigenous housing." 

  For: (12)	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: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.3.

  
  

• Council returned to this Item following Item 11.1.

  Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0239, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Endorse Attachment 2 and direct Administration to begin immediate implementation of actions that have no new funding requirement;
  2. Direct Administration to bring forward a funding request to the 2024 budget adjustment process and to the monthly standing Executive Committee item ‘Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets’ regarding funding for Indigenous housing.
  3. Direct Administration to bring forward funding requests to the next four-year budget cycle, if required, to implement the medium- and long-term actions in Attachment 2.

  For: (12)	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: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.

  
  

7.23

Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, CD2023-0585

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.22.

• Councillor Carra (Remote Member) left the meeting at 5:46 p.m. on 2023 June 6.

  Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 5:48 p.m. on 2023 June 6, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 7.23 Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, CD2023-0585.

  For: (13)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor McLean (Remote Member) left the meeting at 5:49 p.m. on 2023 June 6.

  By General Consent, Council modified the dinner recess to the Call of the Chair.

  Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0585:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Booth. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and T. Wobeser. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, T. Ward, A. Szpecht, C. Noble, J. Chase, J. White, C. Berry, T. Mahler, S. McMullen, N. Marchut, L. Lau, T. Fan, C. Ferguson, and L. Kahn.

   

  Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 6:11 p.m. on 2023 June 6 and joined at 6:21 p.m. 

  Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 6:29 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra and Councillor McLean.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0585, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Approve the Confidential Recommendations contained in the Confidential Report; and
  2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Report and Confidential Attachments remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), Section 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), Section 24 (Advice from officials) and Section 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until such time that all relevant agreements are executed or that The City agrees to disclose portions for communications purposes

  For: (12)	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: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Council modified the dinner recess to shorten it to 45 minutes.

  Council recessed at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 7:15 p.m. on 2023 June 6.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra and Councillor McLean

  Council then returned to Item 7.22

  
  

8.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS SELECTED FOR DEBATE

7.4   Calgary Transit Fare Innovations, IP2023-0369
7.5   Assessing a Closed System as Part of The City of Calgary Transit Safety Strategy, IP2023-0368
7.6   Report Back on Practices for Communications and Engagement on Planning and Land Use Matters, IP2023-0377
7.7   Citywide Growth Strategy: 2023 Industrial Action Plan, IP2023-0346
7.8   Financial Tools to Fund Growth-Related Investments in the Established Area, IP2023-0459
7.22 Indigenous Affordable Housing Recommendations, CD2023-0239 
7.23 Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, CD2023-0585

9.2

OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.3

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

9.3.1

Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations, C2023-0415

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.8.​

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report C2023-0415:

• A revised Attachment 3;
• A Letter from Marlys Jordan; 
• A package of Public Submissions; and
• A presentation of supplementary slides.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That Item 9.3.1. Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations, C2023-0415 be postponed to the Call of the Chair.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 11:58 a.m. and reconvened at 1:20 p.m. on 2023 June 6 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair. 

  ROLL CALL

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

  Council then dealt with Item 12.2.2.

  Council returned to this Item following Item 12.2.2.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That Item 9.3.1. Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations, C2023-0415 be postponed to the Call of the Chair.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 3:14 p.m. and reconvened at 3:48 p.m. on 2023 June 6 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Wong

  Council then dealt with Item 9.3.2.

  
  

• Council returned to this Item following Item 9.3.2.

  Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2023-0415, the following amendment be adopted:

  That recommendation 2 be deleted in its entirely and replaced with the following:

  "2. Direct Administration to provide updates quarterly at Community Development Committee on the implementation plan based on the Recommendations that have no new funding requirement, commencing in Q4 2023."

  and further, that recommendation 4 be deleted in its entirety, and the remaining recommendation be renumbered accordingly.

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report C2023-0415, the following amendment be adopted:

  That the following be inserted after the words “(Attachment 2)” in recommendation 1:

             “for information.”

  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 Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report C2023-0415, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Actions (“Recommendations”) (Attachment 2), for information.
  2. Direct Administration to provide updates quarterly at Community Development Committee on the implementation plan based on the Recommendations that have no new funding requirement, commencing in Q4 2023.
  3. Direct Administration, as required, to bring forward specific actions for further consideration and deliberation through committee to Council, including those that require additional budget resources to the monthly standing Executive Committee item “Strategic Discussion on and Delivering on Plans and Budgets”.
  4. Disband the Housing and Affordability Task Force and thank its members for their time and professional advice.

  For: (7)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (8)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION DEFEATED

  Council then dealt with Item 7.22.

  
  

• The following motions were dealt with following Item 12.3.1 on 2023 June 7.

  Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report C2023-0415, Council reconsider its decision on the main motion, as amended. 

  For: (10)	Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (5)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, and Councillor Chabot

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2023-0415, the following amendment be adopted:

  That Council replace the recommendations in their entirety with the following:

  1. Receive the Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Actions (“Recommendations”) for information (Attachment 2);
  2. Disband the Housing and Affordability Task Force and thank its members for their time and professional advice;
  3. Direct Administration to incorporate the Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Actions into the revisions presently underway on the Corporate Affordable Housing Strategy, which is scheduled to return to Community Development Committee in September 2023;
  4. Direct Administration, as part of the September 2023 Committee presentation, to clearly identify which Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Actions were incorporated into the Corporate Affordable Housing Strategy, the corporate-wide implications (including but not limited to changes to base land use district, parking requirements, or funding for the downtown incentive program), and the decisions required from Council as a result;
  5. Direct Administration to bring forward specific actions for further consideration and deliberation through committee to Council, including those that require additional budget resources to the monthly standing Executive Committee item “Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets”.
  6. Direct Administration to report on the status of the implementation of the updated Corporate Affordable Housing Strategy on a quarterly basis, through Community Development Committee to Council, commencing in Q4 2023.

  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 Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report C2023-0415, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Receive the Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Actions (“Recommendations”) for information (Attachment 2);
  2. Disband the Housing and Affordability Task Force and thank its members for their time and professional advice;
  3. Direct Administration to incorporate the Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Actions into the revisions presently underway on the Corporate Affordable Housing Strategy, which is scheduled to return to Community Development Committee in September 2023;
  4. Direct Administration, as part of the September 2023 Committee presentation, to clearly identify which Housing and Affordability Task Force Recommendations and Actions were incorporated into the Corporate Affordable Housing Strategy, the corporate-wide implications (including but not limited to changes to base land use district, parking requirements, or funding for the downtown incentive program), and the decisions required from Council as a result;
  5. Direct Administration to bring forward specific actions for further consideration and deliberation through committee to Council, including those that require additional budget resources to the monthly standing Executive Committee item “Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets”.
  6. Direct Administration to report on the status of the implementation of the updated Corporate Affordable Housing Strategy on a quarterly basis, through Community Development Committee to Council, commencing in Q4 2023.

  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

  Council then dealt with Item 15.

  
  

9.3.2

Indian Residential School Permanent Memorial Project Update (Verbal), C2023-0595

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

A presentation entitled "Indian Residential School Permanent Memorial Project Update (Verbal)" was distributed with respect to Report C2023-0595.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report C2023-0595, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive the presentation for the Corporate Record.

  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 returned to Item 9.3.1.

  
  

9.3.3

Ward Boundary Commission Review of Council Composition and Effectiveness, C2023-0496

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.22.

Councillor Sharp (Remote Member) left the meeting at 7:24 p.m. on 2023 June 6 and joined at 7:27 p.m.

Councillor McLean (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 7:36 p.m. on 2023 June 6.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report C2023-0496, the following be adopted, after amendment:

  That Council:

  1. Direct Administration to:
     1. Recruit a Ward Boundary Commission through the 2023 Boards, Commissions and Committees process to review the effectiveness of the 14-ward system with no change to the number of Councillors as set out in Attachment 1;
     2. Include one-time funding of $176,000 to the City Clerk’s Office 2024 budget for the operation of the Ward Boundary Commission for consideration during the 2024 One Calgary budget adjustment deliberations; and,
     3. Consult with the Ward Boundary Commission to prepare a service and financial impact analysis of the Ward Boundary Commission’s recommendations, to be presented with the Ward Boundary Commission’s final report in Q3 2024.
  2. Give three readings to Bylaw 28M2023 to establish a Ward Boundary Commission and set out the terms of reference of the Commission (Attachment 3); and, give three readings to Bylaw 28M2023 to establish a Ward Boundary Commission and set out the terms of reference of the Ward Boundary Commission (Attachment 3); and,
  3. Rescind “Schedule A” from Ward Boundary Determination and Review Policy (CP2019-04) (Attachment 4).

  For: (10)	Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
  Against: (3)	Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, and Councillor Penner

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 28M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 28M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 28M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 28M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.4.1

Access Closure Bylaw for 8775 – 17 Avenue SE, IP2023-0270

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Report IP2023-0270, the following be adopted

  That Council:

  1. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 4C2023 to remove the existing all-turns access for 8775 – 17 Avenue SE onto 17 Avenue SE (Attachment 2); and
  2. Direct Administration to modify the existing easterly access or facilitate the negotiation of an alternate solution with the landowners and the Ward Councillor’s office no later than June 30, 2023.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 4C2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 4C2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 4C2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 4C2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.2

Improving Short Term Rental Community Impact and Safety, EC2023-0354

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0354, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to the bylaw amendments in Proposed Bylaw 29M2023 (Attachment 3) to amend the Business Licence Bylaw 32M98.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 29M2023 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 29M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 29M2023 a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 29M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.3

Notice of Motion - Setting a Standard for Pavement Quality in Calgary, EC2023-0608

Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 8:03 p.m. on 2023 June 6 and Deputy Mayor Pootmans assumed the Chair.

• Moved by Councillor Demong
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0608, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council directs City Administration to review opportunities to allocate an appropriate funding increase for the surface overlay program to help reduce seasonal street repairs and improve mobility for all modes such as vehicles, bicycles, and transit buses.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to report back through budget deliberations with a recommended Pavement Quality Index and minimum annual capital budget to achieve an established Pavement Quality Index for the City of Calgary.

  For: (12)

  Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.4

Notice of Motion - 2023 Calgary Housing Company (CHC) Property Tax Relief, EC2023-0609

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0609, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the 2023 property taxes for the Calgary Housing Company (CHC) properties be cancelled for the Municipal portion of $ 1,594,522.67, representing the 12 months in 2023;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City Council request that the Mayor write a letter to the Government of Alberta requesting that the provincial requisition portion of the property taxes on CHC properties be cancelled for the 2023 tax year, with City Administration following through on this request with the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City Council consider passing a bylaw to exempt properties owned by Calgary Housing Company, from property tax, in future years.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED as part of the promised Provincial review of Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation that The City continue to advocate for reforms to exempt CHC and other non-profit housing providers from municipal and provincial property taxes, working with Alberta Municipalities and through other avenues as needed.

  For: (12)

  Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.5

Notice of Motion - Re-Establishing Calgary Salutes, EC2023-0610

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 8:07 p.m. on 2023 June 6. 

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0610, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to:

  1. Establish, by bylaw, a new ‘Calgary Salutes Committee’, including:

  a. A structure featuring a parent committee with the mandate to coordinate the support and planning of local military ceremonial and community through the activities of three sub-committees, namely;

  a. the existing Friends of HMCS Calgary, with increased membership;

  b. two further sub-committees with mandates to:

  i. Support military heritage and history education programs; and

  ii. Support coordination of local social and employment programs;

  b. a draft terms of reference, to be refined in consultation with the military and veteran community during its first year.

  2. Bring the proposed Bylaw contemplated in recommendation 1 to the 25 July 2023 Public Hearing of Council, to allow sufficient time for Administration to work with community-based organizations and military associations to bring forward nominees for consideration during the 2023 annual recruitment process for Boards, Commissions, and Committees.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.4.6

Notice of Motion - 2023 Tax Cancellation for Silvera for Seniors' Property Under Construction, EC2023-0612

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0612, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 2023 Municipal portion of the property taxes for roll number 202762597 be cancelled for all of 2023 in the amounts of $11,739.45.

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that The City of Calgary request the Mayor to write a letter to the Ministers of Education and Municipal Affairs requesting that The Province cancel the Provincial requisition portion of the property taxes on The Property for the 2023 tax year.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED

10.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

10.1

BYLAW TABULATIONS

10.1.1

Bylaw Tabulation 5B2023, 6B2023, 9M2023, 10M2023 - Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, C2023-0654

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report C2023-0654, the following be adopted:

  That Council give:

  1. Borrowing Bylaws 5B2023 and 6B2023 second and third readings; and
  2. Loan Bylaws 9M2023 and 10M2023 second and third readings.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5B2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 5B2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6B2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 6B2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 9M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 9M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 10M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 10M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2

Bylaw Tabulation 11M2023 - Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited, C2023-0655

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report C2023-0655, the following be adopted:

  That Council give Guarantee Bylaw 11M2023 second and third readings.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 11M2023 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 11M2023 be read a third time.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.2

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

None

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.1

Municipal Naming, Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy Update, EC2023-0506

• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0506, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct Administration to return with an updated Municipal Naming, Sponsorship, and Naming Rights Policy by end of Q1 2024 to allow for additional time to finalize consultation with impacted parties.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then returned to Item 7.22.

  
  

11.2

Progressing the Implementation of the Downtown Strategy, EC2023-0644

This Item was dealt with following the Consent Agenda.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That with respect to Report EC2023-0644, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Direct Administration to amend the Arts Commons Transformation (ACT) tri-party Development Management Agreement between The City of Calgary, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), and Arts Commons to include Olympic Plaza and adjacent portion of 8 Avenue SE as shown in Figure 1, Attachment 2; and
  2. Approve Redirection & Reprioritization of Cultural Municipal Sustainability Initiative Budget Funds as outlined 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

  Council then dealt with Item 7.4.

  
  

12.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

This Item was dealt with following the final vote on Item 7.22.

• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 8:19 p.m. on 2023 June 6, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 12.2.1 Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program – Application Funding Request, C2023-0418; and
  • 12.3.2 Legal Update (Verbal), C2023-0670

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 8:55 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra and Councillor McLean

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Penner
  Seconded by Councillor Wong

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.1

CONSENT AGENDA

7.23 Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, CD2023-0585

12.2

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1

Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program - Application Funding Request, C2023-0418

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0418:

Clerks: K. Martin and J. Booth. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, T. Mahler, N. Marchut, S. Wirzba, S. Sinclair, and D. Romney.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Pootmans

  That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-0418, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Adopt Confidential Recommendations 1 and 2 contained in Confidential Report C2023-0418; and
  2. Direct that the Report, Closed Meeting recommendations 1 & 2, Closed Meeting discussion and presentation be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 19 (Confidential evaluations), 23 (Local public body confidences), and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2024 June 30.

  For: (12)	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: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 12.3.2.

  
  

12.2.2

Process to Exchange Information Between Council and Calgary Police Commission (Verbal), C2023-0662

This Item was dealt with following the postponement of Item 9.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Wong
  Seconded by Councillor Chabot

  That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 1:21 p.m. on 2023 June 6, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.2.2 Process to Exchange Information Between Council and Calgary Police Commission (Verbal), C2023-0662.

  And further, that the following External Members, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.2:

  • Amtul Siddiqui
  • Heather Campbell
  • Shawn Cornett
  • Heather Spicer
  • Corwin Odland
  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 1:29 p.m. on 2023 June 6 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL
  Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Penner, Councillor Spencer, and Mayor Gondek

  Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Sharp, Councillor Wong, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Councillor Dhaliwal, and Councillor McLean 

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That Council rise without reporting.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Mian

  That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:32 p.m. on 2023 June 6 in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.2.2 Process to Exchange Information Between Council and Calgary Police Commission (Verbal), C2023-0662.

  And further, that the following External Members, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.2:

  • Amtul Siddiqui
  • Heather Campbell
  • Shawn Cornett
  • Heather Spicer
  • Corwin Odland
  • Marilyn North Peigan
  MOTION CARRIED

  Council reconvened in public meeting at 2:03 p.m. on 2023 June 6 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Spencer
  Seconded by Councillor Walcott

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED
• People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0662:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and C. Doi. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: K. Black, L. Tochor, J. Lawlor, and J. Bailey. External: A. Siddiqui, H. Campbell, S. Cornett, H. Spicer, C. Odland, and M. North Peigan.
  Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Wyness

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0662, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 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

  Council then returned to Item 9.3.1.

  
  

12.3

URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1

Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets (Verbal), EC2023-0447

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.3.2.

• Moved by Councillor Mian
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:08 p.m. on 2023 June 7, in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 12.3.1 Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets (Verbal), EC2023-0447.

  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 1:42 p.m. on 2023 June 7 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

• Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2023-0447:

  Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Booth. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Arthurs, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, L. Tochor, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, C. Stewart, H. Kathol, M. Jankovic, C. Jacyk, and F. Bouchart.
  Moved by Councillor Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2023-0447, the following amendment be adopted:

  That recommendation 3 be deleted in its entirely and further that the remaining recommendations be renumbered accordingly.

  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 Walcott
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2023-0447, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments and Confidential Distributions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed no later than 2023 December 31;
  2. Direct that, notwithstanding recommendation 1, the Confidential Report, Confidential Attachments and Confidential Distributions be released to Corporate Planning and Performance, to be shared with Administration, only where required, to support next steps;
  3. Reconsider in part Council’s decision from the 2022 December 13 Strategic Meeting of Council to “direct Administration to add a standing Agenda Item entitled ‘Budget Process Refinement’ to the Executive Committee, beginning in 2023, in accordance with section B.6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017,” with respect to the 2023 July 18 Regular Meeting of Executive Committee; and
  4. Direct that the Standing Item – Strategic Discussion on Building and Delivering on Plans and Budgets go directly to the July 4 Regular Meeting of Council as a Confidential Item in lieu of the 2023 July 18 Regular Meeting of Executive 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

  Council then returned to Item 9.3.1.

  
  

12.3.2

Legal Update (Verbal), C2023-0670

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.1.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0670:

Clerks: K. Martin and J. Booth. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: L. Tochor and M. Thompson.

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans
  Seconded by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-0670, the following be adopted:

  That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (13)

  Councillor Chu, 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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed at 8:59 p.m. on 2023 June 6 and reconvened at 1:05 p.m. on 2023 June 7 with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

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

  Council then dealt with Item 12.3.1.

  
  

13.

ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

13.1

Response to Administrative Inquiry - City of Calgary Email Subscription, AI2023-0002

14.

BRIEFINGS

14.1

Alberta 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid Update, C2023-0630

15.

ADJOURNMENT

This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.1.

• Moved by Councillor Chabot
  Seconded by Councillor Sharp

  That this Council adjourn at 2:33 p.m. on 2023 June 7.

   

  MOTION CARRIED