MINUTES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Mayor J. Gondek, Chair
  • Councillor K. Penner, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor G-C. Carra (Councillor-at-Large) (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor J. Mian (Councillor-at-Large)
  • Councillor S. Sharp (Infrastructure and Planning Committee Chair)
  • Councillor E. Spencer (Audit Committee Chair)
  • Councillor C. Walcott (Community Development Committee Chair)
  • Councillor A. Chabot
  • Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor D. McLean
  • Councillor T. Wong
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
  • Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen, KC
  • A/Chief Financial Officer L. Tochor
  • A/General Manager S. Fleming
  • General Manager K. Black
  • General Manager D. Hamilton
  • City Clerk K. Martin
  • Senior Legislative Advisor A. de Grood

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Carra, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wong, and Mayor Gondek

2.
OPENING REMARKS

 

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

Mayor Gondek recognized 2025 January 24 as UN International Day of Education.

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer

    That the Agenda for the 2025 January 21 Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

4.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

4.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee, 2024 December 5

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2024-12-05-Executive Committee.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That the Minutes of the 2024 December 5 Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONSENT AGENDA

 

6.
POSTPONED REPORTS

 

None

7.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

7.1
ENMAX 2025 Borrowing Request, EC2025-0015

This item has attachments. 
1.ENMAX 2025 Borrowing Request - EC2025-0015.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Bylaw 1B2025 - EC2025-0015.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Bylaw 2B2025 - EC2025-0015.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Proposed Bylaw 3B2025 - EC2025-0015.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Proposed Bylaw 4B2025 - EC2025-0015.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Proposed Bylaw 4M2025 - EC2025-0015.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Key Metrics Summary - EC2025-0015.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer

    That with respect to Report EC2025-0015, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee:

    1. Forward this report to the 2025 January 28 Regular Meeting of Council.

    That the Executive Committee recommend Council:

    1. Give first reading to proposed Bylaws 1B2025, 2B2025, 3B2025, 4B2025, authorizing The City to borrow up to the maximum sum of $224.984 million for financing ENMAX’s 2025 capital spending, as further defined by the proposed Bylaws attached to this report and summarized as:
      1. 1B2025 – 5 Years - $36.561 million – Acquisition of Technology and Support Services;
      2. 2B2025 – 10 Years - $7.806 million – Acquisition of Fleet Equipment and Capital Tools;
      3. 3B2025 – 20 Years - $7.389 million – Non-Residential Development;
      4. 4B2025 – 25 Years - $173.228 million – Electric System and Building Improvements;
    1. Give first reading to proposed Bylaw 4M2025 – Authorizing Municipal Loans to ENMAX up to the maximum sum of $224.984 million to fund ENMAX’s 2025 capital spending in connection with its regulated operations;
    2. Withhold second and third reading of all proposed Bylaws until the advertising requirements have been met; and
    3. Should the proposed Bylaws be fully approved by Council, direct Administration to amend any existing agreements between The City and ENMAX, as applicable, and in accordance with the Credit Documentation – Loans and Loan Guarantees Policy and Procedures.
    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Wong
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2
Residential Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw Amendment, EC2024-1271

This item has attachments. 
1.Residential Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw Amendment - EC2024-1271.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - EC2024-1271.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Bylaw 3M2025 - EC2024-1271.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Presentation - EC2024-1271.pdf

Councillor Wong introduced a group of Grades 5 and 6 students from Sunnyside School (Ward 7), along with their teacher, Sally Lang.

  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer

    That with respect to Report EC2024-1271, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee:

    1. Direct Administration to publicly advertise Proposed Bylaw 3M2025 in Attachment 2 in accordance with sections 390.3(5) and 606 of the Municipal Government Act; and
    2. Forward this report to the 2025 April 8 Public Hearing Meeting of Council.

    That the Executive Committee recommend that Council:

          3. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 3M2025, following the advertising and public hearing.

    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Wong
    Against: (1)Councillor McLean
    MOTION CARRIED

7.3
Commercial Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw, EC2024-1272

This item has attachments. 
1.Commercial Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw - EC2024-1272.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - EC2024-1272.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Commercial Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw - EC2024-1272.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Presentation - EC2024-1272.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report EC2024-1272, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee:

    1. Direct Administration to publicly advertise Proposed Bylaw 2M2025 in Attachment 2 in accordance with sections 390.3(5) and 606 of the Municipal Government Act; and
    2. Forward this report to the 2025 April 8 Public Hearing Meeting of Council.

    That the Executive Committee recommend that Council:

          3. Give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 2M2025, following the advertising and public hearing.

    For: (8)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot
    Against: (2)Councillor McLean, and Councillor Wong
    MOTION CARRIED

8.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

 

8.1
REFERRED REPORTS

 

None

8.2
NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

 

8.2.1
Notice of Motion - Accelerating Housing Development: Bill 20 and Residential Sub-Classes, EC2025-0117

This item has attachments. 
1.Accelerating Housing Development Bill 20 and Residential Sub-Classes - EC2025-0117.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Notice of Motion Checklist - EC2025-0117.pdf

Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 10:36 a.m.

  • Moved byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0117, the following be approved:

    That Notice of Motion EC2025-0117 be forwarded to the 2025 January 28 Regular Meeting of Council for consideration.

    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

8.2.2
Notice of Motion - GamePLAN Support for Third Party-Delivered Athletic Facilities, EC2025-0123

This item has attachments. 
1.GamePLAN Support for Third Party-Delivered Athletic Facilities - EC2025-0123.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Notice of Motion Checklist - EC2025-0123.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0123, the following be approved:

    That Notice of Motion EC2025-0123 be forwarded to the 2025 January 28 Regular Meeting of Council for consideration.

    For: (5)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (6)Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION DEFEATED

8.2.3
Notice of Motion - Northeast Industrial Area Structure Plan Amendment, EC2025-0121

This item has attachments. 
1.Northeast Industrial Area Structure Plan Amendment - EC2025-0121.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Notice of Motion Checklist - EC2025-0121.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0121, the following be approved:

    That Notice of Motion EC2025-0121 be forwarded to the 2025 January 28 Regular Meeting of Council for consideration.

    For: (10)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor Wong
    MOTION CARRIED

8.2.4
Notice of Motion - People Living in Recreational Vehicles on Public Roadways, EC2025-0094

This item has attachments. 
1.Notice of Motion - People Living in Recreational Vehicles on Public Roadways - EC2025-0094.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Notice of Motion Checklist - EC2025-0094.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0094, the following be approved:

    That Notice of Motion EC2025-0094 be forwarded to the 2025 January 28 Regular Meeting of Council for consideration.

    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

9.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

10.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

11.
BRIEFINGS

 

None

12.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Walcott

    That this meeting adjourn at 10:49 a.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    The following Items have been forwarded to the 2025 January 28 Regular Meeting of Council:

    ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

    • ENMAX 2025 Borrowing Request, EC2025-0015
    • Notice of Motion - Accelerating Housing Development: Bill 20 and Residential Sub-Classes, EC2025-0117
    • Notice of Motion - Northeast Industrial Area Structure Plan Amendment, EC2025-0121
    • Notice of Motion - People Living in Recreational Vehicles on Public Roadways, EC2025-0094

    The following Items have been forwarded to the 2025 April 8 Public Hearing Meeting of Council:

    OTHER REPORTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

    • Residential Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw Amendment, EC2024-1271
    • Commercial Clean Energy Improvement Program Bylaw, EC2024-1272

    The next Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee is scheduled to be held on 2025 February 11 at 9:30 a.m.

    CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON


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