MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Councillor C. Walcott
  • Councillor R. Dhaliwal
  • Councillor S. Chu
  • Councillor R. Pootmans
  • Councillor T. Wong
  • Councillor J. Wyness
  • Councillor P. Demong
  • Councillor S. Sharp
  • Councillor K. Penner
  • Councillor A. Chabot
  • Councillor E. Spencer
  • Councillor G-C. Carra (Partial Remote Participation)
  • Councillor D. McLean
  • Councillor J. Mian (Remote Participation)
  • Mayor J. Gondek
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Chief Administrative Officer D. Duckworth
  • Chief Operating Officer S. Dalgleish
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Male
  • General Manager C. Arthurs
  • General Manager K. Black
  • General Manager D. Morgan
  • A/ General Manager D. Hamilton
  • General Manager M. Thompson
  • City Clerk K. Martin
  • Deputy City Clerk J. Fraser
  • Senior Legislative Advisor A. de Grood

Mayor Gondek called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.

ROLL CALL

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

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks.

Councillor Sharp provided a traditional land acknowledgement.

A presentation entitled "2023 Accessibility Awards Advisory Committee on Accessibility" was distributed with respect to Item 3.1.

Mayor Gondek recognized Accessible Housing's Bridge to Home Program and Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre as the recipients of The Advocacy Award.

Mayor Gondek recognized Fritz Peyerl with The Ability Workshop Society of Calgary as the recipient of the Transportation and Mobility Award. 

Mayor Gondek recognized Krooshl as the recipient of The Universal Design Award.

1. Councillor Wyness

Topic: Managing safety and adapting the strategy for the safety of unhoused people in Calgary suburbs.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Chu

    That the proposed amendment to today's Agenda, be amended by setting Item 11.1 2023 Triennial Reserve Review, EC2023-1211 to be dealt with following Item 12.2.4 Partnerships Update on Council Members Serving on Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (Verbal), C2023-1364.

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

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

    1. Adding Item 11.1 2023 Triennial Reserve Review, EC2023-1211 as an Item of Urgent Business, to be dealt with following Item 12.2.4, Partnerships Update on Council Members Serving on Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (Verbal), C2023-1364;
    2. Postponing Items 9.3.1 Public Member Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2023-1343 and 9.3.2 Civic Partner Appointments Update, C2023-1335 to be dealt with as the first Items in Closed Meeting; and
    3. Setting Item 12.2.4 Partnerships Update on Council Members Serving on Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (Verbal), C2023-1364, to be heard after Item 12.2.5 Performance Management Process Update (Verbal), C2023-1365.
    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 byCouncillor Pootmans
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That the Agenda for the 2023 December 12 Regular Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

    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 byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor McLean

    That the following Minutes be confirmed in an omnibus motion:

  • 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 byCouncillor Walcott
    Seconded byCouncillor Pootmans

    That the Consent Agenda be adopted as follows:       

  • 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 byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Report C2023-1351, the following be adopted:

    That Council schedule a Public Hearing Meeting of Council starting on 2024 April 22, 9:30 a.m. 

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

7.1.3 Procedural Request - Schedule a Public Hearing Meeting of Council starting on 2024 April 22 9:30 a.m., C2023-1351

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Pootmans

    That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations), and 23 (Local public body confidences) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 10:10 a.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

    • 9.3.1 Public Member Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, C2023-1343
    • 9.3.2 Civic Partner Appointments Update, C2023-1335
    • 12.2.2 2024 Appointment of Chair, Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, C2023-1273
    • 12.2.3 2024 Designation of General Chair, Calgary Assessment Review Board, C2023-1274
    For: (15)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wyness, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council reconvened in public meeting at 10:56 a.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

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


  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2023-1343:

Clerks: K. Martin and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Male, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, T. Woo, C. Nelson, J. Fraser, and L. Kerr.
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Report C2023-1343, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Appoint a Public Member nominee as set out in Confidential Attachment 2 for a term expiring at the 2024 Organizational Meeting of Council;
    2. Nominate Public Members for appointment to three-year terms, expiring at the 2026 Organizational Meeting of Council, as set out in Confidential Attachment 3;
    3. Direct the City Clerk to release the appointments publicly following notification of the appointees; and
    4. Direct that Closed Meeting Discussions and all Confidential Attachments be held confidential pursuant to sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy), 19 (Confidential evaluations) and 23 (Local public body confidences) 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

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2023-1335:

Clerks: K. Martin and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: C. Male, K. Black, S. Dalgleish, T. Woo, C. Nelson, J. Fraser, L. Kerr, K. Mustard, and J. Chase.
  • Moved byCouncillor Wong
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Report C2023-1335, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Appoint Public Members to the Calgary Convention Centre Authority for the terms outlined in Confidential Attachment 2;
    2. Approve the reserve list candidate presented by Tourism Calgary in Confidential Attachment 3;
    3. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Confidential Attachments 2 and 3, and selection materials related to this report remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and
    4. Direct that Public Member appointments to the Calgary Convention Centre Authority be released publicly following applicant notification by Administration, no later than end of day Friday, 2023 December 15.
    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 12.2.2.


This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.3.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-1211:

  • Cover Report;
  • Attachment 1;
  • Attachment 2;
  • Attachment 3;
  • Attachment 4;
  • Attachment 5; and
  • Attachment 6.

Mayor Gondek left the Chair at 11:08 a.m. and Deputy Mayor Wyness assumed the Chair.

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 11:08 a.m.

  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Report EC2023-1211, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Adopt the Reserve recommendations as outlined in Attachment 3 (in the Recommendations(s) for Approval column) and Attachment 4 (changes in red); and
    2. The list of reserves to be reviewed in the 2024 Triennial Reserve Review in Attachment 5.
    For: (14)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor Wyness
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Walcott
    Seconded byCouncillor Pootmans

    That Council recess at 11:25 a.m. and, pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council reconvene in Closed Meeting at 1:15 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

    • 12.2.1 Integrity Commissioner Report (Verbal), C2023-1340                      
    • 12.2.5 Performance Management Process Update (Verbal), C2023-1365
    • 12.2.4 Partnerships Update on Council Members Serving on Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (Verbal), C2023-1364

    And further, that Emily Laidlaw, Ethics Advisor, and Ellen-Anne O’Donnell, Integrity Commissioner, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.1, Integrity Commissioner Report (Verbal), C2023-1340.

    And further, that Sohail Thaker, External Consultant, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.5, Performance Management Process Update (Verbal), C2023-1365.

    And further, that Emily Laidlaw, Ethics Advisor, be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 12.2.4, Partnerships Update on Council Members Serving on Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (Verbal), C2023-1364.

    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 recessed at 3:13 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:46 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    Council reconvened in public meeting at 4:51 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

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

    Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

None

A confidential document was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1340.
People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1340:
Clerks: K. Martin. Law: J. Floen. External: E.A. O'Donnell and E. Laidlaw.
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Walcott

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1340, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    2. Request that Councillor McLean accept responsibility for his actions and issues a letter of apology to Calgarians within 30 days of today's date and that the letter be published;

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

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1340, the following be adopted:

    That Council:

    1. Consider the release of the Integrity Commissioner's Report as the recommended reprimand to Councillor McLean;

    3. That the Integrity and Ethics Office be informed when the sanctions are completed; and

    4. And further, 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: (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

    Council then dealt with Item 12.2.4.


This Item was dealt with following Item 9.3.2.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1273:

Clerks: K. Martin and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: K. Black, S. Dalgleish, T. Woo, C. Nelson and J. Fraser.
A confidential document was distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1273.
  • Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1273, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    1. Appoint a Chair of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for 2024, as set out in the Confidential Distribution;
    2. Direct that the Confidential Report, Attachments, Distribution, and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and
    3. Authorize the destruction of all confidential ballots following the conclusion of this meeting.
    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

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1274:

Clerks: K. Martin and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: K. Black, S. Dalgleish, T. Woo, C. Nelson, and J. Fraser.
A confidential document was distributed with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1274.
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot
    Seconded byCouncillor Pootmans

    That with respect to Confidential Report C2023-1274, the following be adopted, after amendment:

    That Council:

    1. Designate a General Chair of the Calgary Assessment Review Board for 2024, as set out in the Confidential Distribution;
    2. Direct that the Confidential Report, Attachments, Distribution, and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and
    3. Authorize the destruction of all confidential ballots following the conclusion of this meeting.
    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 byCouncillor Sharp
    Seconded byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to the amendment to the agenda, Council reconsider its decision to hear Item 11.1 2023 Triennial Reserve Review, EC2023-1211, following Item 12.2.4 Partnerships Update on Council Members Serving on Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (Verbal), C2023-1364, and set it to be dealt with following Item 12.2.3 2024 Designation of General Chair, Calgary Assessment Review Board, C2023-1274.

    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

    By General Consent, pursuant to Section 121 of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Council granted Mayor Gondek's request to change her vote from "Against" to "For".

    Council then dealt with Item 11.1


This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.1.

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1364:

Clerks: K. Martin, J. Fraser, and J. Booth. Chief Administrative Officer: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen and M. Tolfree. Advice: S. Dalgleish, K. Black, C. Male, J. Chase, K. Mustard, and L. Kerr. External: E. Laidlaw.
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1364, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 24 (Advice from officials) and 27 (Privileged information) 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
A confidential document was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1365.
People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1365:
Clerks: K. Martin. External: S. Thaker.
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report C2023-1365, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Confidential Distribution be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2028 December 12.

    For: (14)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 Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council then dealt with Item 15.


None

This Item was dealt with following Item 12.2.5.

  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans
    Seconded byCouncillor Sharp

    That this Council adjourn at 4:58 p.m.

     

    MOTION CARRIED

    CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON


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