MINUTES

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Mayor N. Nenshi, Chair (Remote Participation)
• Councillor G. Chahal (Remote Participation)
• Councillor P. Demong (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Farkas (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Gondek (Remote Participation)
• Councillor E. Woolley (Remote Participation)

ABSENT:

• Councillor G-C. Carra, Vice-Chair (Council Business)

ALSO PRESENT:

• A/General Manager C. Arthurs (Remote Participation)
• Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk
• Legislative Advisor L. Gibb

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, and Councillor Woolley.

Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Carra.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Nenshi provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

Councillor Chahal introduced a group of students from St. Wilfrid School in Ward 5 along with their teacher.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That the Agenda for the 2021 January 21 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, 2020 December 10

• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That the Minutes of the 2020 December 10 Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

5.2

BRIEFINGS

5.2.1

Business Improvement Area Regulation Advocacy Update, IGA2021-0074

5.2.2

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – December 2020 Board Meeting Update, IGA2021-0050

5.2.3

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - December 2020 Governance Committee Meeting Update, IGA2021-0101

5.2.4

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – December 2020 Land Use and Servicing Committee Update, IGA2021-0039

5.2.5

City of Calgary – City of Chestermere Intermunicipal Committee December 11, 2020 Meeting Update, IGA2021-0103

5.2.6

City of Calgary – Rocky View County Intermunicipal Committee December 2020 Meeting Update, IGA2021-0102

• MOTION CARRIED

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - January 2021 Advocacy Committee Meeting Update (Verbal), IGA2021-0111

Councillor Chahal provided a verbal update and was thanked by Committee.

7.2

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – January Board Meeting Update (Verbal), IGA2021-0136

Mayor Nenshi provided a verbal update and was thanked by Committee.

7.3

Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Verbal Update – January 2021, IGA2021-0119

Councillor Demong provided a verbal update and was thanked by Committee.

7.4

Government of Alberta’s Red Tape Reduction Report - Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP), IGA2021-0087

A presentation entitled "Government of Alberta’s Red Tape Reduction Report – Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP)" was distributed with respect to Report IGA2021-0087.

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report IGA2021-0087, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee receive the report and presentation for the Corporate Record.

  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 Gondek

  That pursuant to Section 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting at 10:25 a.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 10.1.1 Update on the Calgary Metropolitan Region Growth and Servicing Plans (Verbal), IGA2021-0085
  • 10.1.2 Strategy Update 2021 (Verbal), IGA2021-0107
  • 10.1.3 Bill 7 Property Tax Incentives (Verbal), IGA2021-0134

  For: (4)	Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, and Councillor Demong
  Against: (1)	Councillor Farkas

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee reconvened in public meeting at 12:11 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair (Remotely).

  ROLL CALL

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Demong, and Councillor Woolley.

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Carra, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Gondek

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That Committee rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

10.1.1

Update on the Calgary Metropolitan Region Growth and Servicing Plans (Verbal), IGA2021-0085

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report IGA2021-0085:

Clerks: J. Palaschuk and L. Gibb. Law: H. Oh. Advice: C. Arthurs, N. Kuzmak, D. Shearer, C. Blaschuk, J. Zukowski, J. Proche, M. Van Ham, H. Sandhu, S. Snell, M. Atkinson, J. Clarke, K. Cote, D. Corbin, A. McIntyre, and M. Surgenor-Sands.

 

A confidential presentation was displayed with respect to Verbal Report IGA2021-0085.

• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That with respect to Report IGA2021-0085, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee direct that the confidential presentation and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until reviewed by 2031 January 21.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2

Regional Strategy Update 2021(Verbal), IGA2021-0107

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report IGA2021-0107:

Clerks: J. Palaschuk and L. Gibb. Law: H. Oh. Advice: C. Arthurs, N. Kuzmak, D. Shearer, C. Blaschuk, J. Zukowski, J. Proche, M. Van Ham, H. Sandhu, S. Snell, M. Atkinson, J. Clarke, K. Cote, D. Corbin, A. McIntyre, and M. Surgenor-Sands.

 

A confidential presentation was displayed with respect to Verbal Report IGA2021-0107.

• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That with respect to Report IGA2021-0107, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee direct that the confidential presentation and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until reviewed by 2031 January 21.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.3

Bill 7 Property Tax Incentives (Verbal), IGA2021-0134

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report IGA2021-0134:

Clerks: J. Palaschuk and L. Gibb. Law: H. Oh. Advice: C. Arthurs, N. Kuzmak, D. Shearer, C. Blaschuk, J. Zukowski, J. Proche, M. Van Ham, H. Sandhu, S. Snell, M. Atkinson, J. Clarke, K. Cote, D. Corbin, A. McIntyre, and M. Surgenor-Sands.

 

A confidential presentation was displayed with respect to Verbal Report IGA2021-0134.

 

Councillor Farkas and Councillor Gondek left the Remote Meeting at 11:55 a.m.

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2021-0134, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee:

  1. Direct Intergovernmental and Corporate Strategy to advance the approach described in the confidential presentation and report back to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee by Q3 2021;
  2. Direct Administration to make a public presentation on this topic at the next Council Meeting; and
  3. Direct that the confidential presentation and Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until reviewed by 2021 December 31.
  MOTION CARRIED

10.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

11.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Woolley

  That this meeting adjourn at 12:14 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The next Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee is scheduled to be held on 2021 February 18 at 9:30 a.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTTEE ON