MINUTES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Vice-Chair Spencer called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Carra.

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Demong and Mayor Gondek

2.
OPENING REMARKS

 

Vice-Chair Spencer provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

Vice-Chair Spencer recognized the first smudge to take place in Council Chamber prior to the start of today's meeting and acknowledged the launch of the City-led NameDrop app, which will allow City staff record how to pronounce their first and last name, their preferred pronoun, and record a video of their name in sign language.

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp

    That the Agenda for the 2023 October 11 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, 2023 September 6

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2023-09-06-Executive Committee.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Walcott

    That the Minutes of the 2023 September 6 Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Walcott introduced a group of Grade 10-12 students from Bishop Carroll High School (Ward 8), along with their teachers Michael Mahoney and Sean Wallace.


5.
CONSENT AGENDA

 

6.
POSTPONED REPORTS

 

None

7.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

7.1
Indigenous Gathering Place Q4 2023 Update (Verbal), EC2023-1122

This item has attachments. 
1.Indigenous Gathering Place Q4 2023 Update - Verbal EC2023-1122.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Verbal Report EC2023-1122, the following be approved:

    That Executive Committee recommend that Council receive this update report for the Corporate Record.

    For: (10)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2
Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Bylaw, EC2023-0880

This item has attachments. 
1.Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Bylaw - EC2023-0880.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - EC2023-0880.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Bylaw - EC2023-0880.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Presentation - Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Bylaw - EC2023-0880.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Report EC2023-0880, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee:

    1. Recommend that Council continue the Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board with its existing members and terms by giving three readings to the proposed Bylaw (Attachment 2); and
    2. Forward Report EC2023-0880 to the 2023 October 17 Regular Meeting of Council.
    For: (10)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

7.3
Improving Enforcement of the Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw, EC2023-0976

This item has attachments. 
1.Improving the Temporary Sign Management Service to Address Election Sign Complaints - EC2023-0976.pdf
2.Attach 1-Previous Council Direction-EC2023-0976.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Notice of Motion - EC2023-0976.pdf
4.Attach 3-Member of Council Discussion Summary-EC2023-0976.pdf
5.Attach 4-Municipal Scan-EC2023-0976.pdf
6.Attach 5-Proposed Wording for a Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 29M97-EC2023-0976.pdf
7.Distrib-Presentation-EC2023-0976.pdf

A presentation entitled "Improving Enforcement of the Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw" was distributed with respect to Report EC2023-0976.

Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 10:29 a.m.

  • Moved byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Report EC2023-0976, the Recommendations be amended by adding a new Recommendation 2, as follows:

    1. Direct Administration to report back through Community Development Committee by the end of Q4 2024 on the updates to enforcement, including but not limited to success rate, of Bylaw 29M97, Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw.
    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report EC2023-0976, the following be approved, as amended:

    That the Executive Committee recommends that Council:

    1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw, in Attachment 5, to amend the Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw 29M97; and
    2. Direct Administration to report back through Community Development Committee by the end of Q4 2024 on the updates to enforcement, including but not limited to success rate, of Bylaw 29M97, Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw.
    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

7.4
2023 Assessment & Tax Circumstance Report 2, EC2023-1064

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 Assessment and Tax Circumstance Report 2 - EC2023-1064.pdf
2.Attach 1-Previous Council Direction Background - EC2023-1064.pdf
3.Attach 2-List of Cancellations Related to Prior Years - EC2023-1064.pdf
4.Attach 3-Presentation - EC2023-1064.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Report EC2023-1064, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee recommend that Council, under the authority of Section 347 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) cancel property taxes and Business Improvement Area taxes (Attachment 2).

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

7.5
Tax Incentives for Renewable Generation Developments on Brownfield Sites, EC2023-1120

This item has attachments. 
1.Tax incentives for renewable generation developments on brownfield sites - EC2023-1120.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Previous Council Direction and Background - EC2023-1120.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Council Policy - EC2023-1120.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Presentation-EC2023-1120.pdf
5.Distrib-Revised Cover Report-EC2023-1120.pdf
6.Distrib-Revised Attach 2-EC2023-1120.pdf
7.Distrib-Attach 4-Letter of Support-EC2023-1120.pdf

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report EC2023-1120:

  • A Corrected Cover Report;
  • A Corrected Attachment 2; and
  • A new Attachment 4, letter from Sustainable Calgary.

Councillor Chabot (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 11:34 a.m.

  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer

    That with respect to Corrected Report EC2023-1120, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Adopt the proposed Council Policy 'Tax incentives for renewable power generation developments on brownfield sites' in Corrected Attachment 2.

    That the Executive Committee:

    1. Forward this report to the 2023 October 17 Regular Meeting of Council.
    For: (10)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (2)Councillor Sharp, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That the Executive Committee reconsider its decision to hear Item 7.6, Report EC2023-1124, as the last item on today's Agenda.

    For: (11)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That the Executive Committee set Item 7.6, Report EC2023-1124, as the next Item on today's Agenda.

    For: (12)Councillor Carra, Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Chabot, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

7.6
Anti-Racism Training and the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018), EC2023-1124

This item has attachments. 
1.Anti-Racism Training and the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018) - EC2023-1124.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Bylaw Amendment-EC202-1124.pdf

Committee recessed at 11:59 a.m. and reconvened at 1:05 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Carra, Councillor Dhaliwal, and Mayor Gondek.

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Demong

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report EC2023-1124, the following be approved, after amendment:

     That the Executive Committee: 

    1. Recommend that Council give three readings to the proposed Bylaw to amend the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018), outlined in Attachment 1;
    2. Forward this report to the 2023 October 17 Regular Meeting of Council; and
    3. Direct the Ethics Advisor to implement the anti-racism training plan.
    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

8.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

 

9.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

10.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting, at 1:25 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 10.1.1 Green Line – Development Phase Update (Verbal), EC2023-1112.

    And further, that Committee invite Don Fairbairn, Chair, Green Line Board, to attend the Closed meeting discussions with respect to this Item.

    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Committee reconvened in public meeting at 2:20 p.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

    Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Wong, Councillor Carra, Councillor Penner, and Mayor Gondek.

    Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Demong


  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans

    That Committee rise and report.

    For: (8)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Wong
    MOTION CARRIED

10.1
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

10.1.1
Green Line - Development Phase Update (Verbal), EC2023-1112

 
People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2023-1112:
Clerks: K. Martin and A. Degrood. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Law: J. Floen. Advice: D. Bhatti, W. Tynan, M. Thompson, D. Morgan, L. Tochor, and S. Dalgleish. External: D. Fairbairn.
  • Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report EC2023-1112, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee:

    1. Receive this update for the Corporate Record; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and Presentation be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure Harmful to Business Interests of a Third Party), 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body), and 27 (Privileged information) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, not to be released.
    For: (8)Councillor Carra, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Wong
    MOTION CARRIED

10.2
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

11.
BRIEFINGS

 

11.1
Roadside Naturalization Pilot Project Results, EC2023-1115

This item has attachments. 
1.Roadside Naturalization Pilot Project Results - EC2023-1115.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Executive Summary - EC2023-1115.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Council Innovation Fund Application - EC2023-1115.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Project Communications and Supporting Information - EC2023-1115.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Cost Comparison Table - EC2023-1115.pdf

11.2
Calgary in the New Economy Alignment Program, EC2023-1050

This item has attachments. 
1.Calgary in the New Economy Alignment Program - EC2023-1050.pdf

11.3
Annual Property Tax Cancellations and Exemptions, EC2023-1040

This item has attachments. 
1.Annual Property Tax Exemptions and Tax Relief Expenditures - 2022 - EC2023-1040.pdf

11.4
Boards, Commissions and Committees Update (Response to Motion Arising on C2023-0531), EC2023-0903

This item has attachments. 
1.Boards, Commissions and Committees Update (Response to Motion Arising on C2023-0531).pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Accessibility Looking Ahead 2023-2024.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Law Legislative Services and Security Response.pdf

12.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans

    That this meeting adjourn at 2:22 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    The following Items have been forwarded as Items of Urgent Business to the 2023 October 17 Regular Meeting of Council:

    • Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board Bylaw, EC2023-0880
    • Tax Incentives for Renewable Generation Developments on Brownfield Sites, EC2023-1120
    • Anti-Racism Training and the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw (26M2018), EC2023-1124

    The following Items have been forwarded to the 2023 November 28 Regular Meeting of Council:

    • Indigenous Gathering Place Q4 2023 Update (Verbal), EC2023-1122
    • Improving Enforcement of the Temporary Signs on Highways Bylaw, EC2023-0976
    • 2023 Assessment & Tax Circumstance Report 2, EC2023-1064

    The next Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee is scheduled to be held on 2023 November 01 at 9:30 a.m.

    CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON


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