MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL

RE: HMCS CALGARY

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 9:30 A.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Mayor N. Nenshi
• Councillor G-C. Carra (Remote Participation)
• Councillor G. Chahal (Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Chu (Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Davison (Remote Participation)
• Councillor P. Demong (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Farkas (Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. Farrell (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Gondek (Remote Participation)
• Councillor R. Jones (Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Keating (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Magliocca (Remote Participation)
• Councillor W. Sutherland (Remote Participation)
• Councillor E. Woolley (Remote Participation)

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Clerk L. Kennedy
• Legislative Advisor M. A. Cario

---

1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Nenshi called today's Meeting to order at 9:38 a.m.

ROLL CALL
Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Woolley

2.

OPENING REMARKS

​Mayor Nenshi gave opening remarks, called for a moment of quiet contemplation and provided a traditional land acknowledgment.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Davison

  That the Agenda for the 2020 May 12 Special Meeting of Council be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

4.1

Notice of Motion - Friends of the HMCS Calgary Committee, PFC2020-0478

Mayor Nenshi introduced guests from HMCS CALGARY:

1. Commodore Angus Topshee
2. Commander Alex Barlow
3. Lieutenant Commander Lorraine Sammut
4. Lieutenant Samantha Bayne

Mayor Nenshi recognized the role that HMCS CALGARY's ship and its crew has had protecting Canada's sovereignty, fulfilling successful missions and representing Canada around the world and in protecting the rights of all Calgarians. 

To commemorate the occasion, the painting that was presented to The City on the commissioning of HMCS CALGARY 25 years ago, was displayed in Council Chamber.

In celebration of the milestone birthday of Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY, Mayor Nenshi proclaimed 2020, May 12 as the 25th Anniversary of HMCS CALGARY.

The following documents were electronically distributed and displayed with respect to Report PFC2020-0478:

• The Proclamation entitled "HMCS CALGARY 25th Anniversary", dated 2020 May 12.
• A presentation entitled "Recognition by Council - HMCS CALGARY 25th Anniversary", dated 2020 May 12. 

A video was played showing HMCS CALGARY and crew, who offered congratulations on the 25th Birthday of the ship.

Three videos were played of children from the Ship to Shore program asking questions of Lieutenant Samantha Bayne.

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Davison

  That with respect to Notice of Motion PFC2020-0478, the following be adopted:

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council direct Administration to establish preliminary terms of reference for a “Friends of HMCS Calgary” committee that shall function as an official BCC of the City of Calgary and shall be advertised for public participation in time for the October 26, 2020 Organizational Meeting of Council;

  AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the “Friends of HMCS Calgary” Committee’s first order of business shall be to establish more robust terms of reference that may include:

  • Calgary-based charitable works;
  • Events designed to enhance awareness of the HMCS Calgary and the Ship-City Relationship;
  • Work with the Royal Canadian Navy to establish an HMCS Calgary-City of Calgary Canadian Leaders at Sea program; and,
  • The development of Calgary-based employment and wellness/support programs for retiring HMCS Calgary sailors.

  ROLL CALL VOTE:

  For: (15)

  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Woolley, and Mayor Nenshi

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

5.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

None

6.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Colley-Urquhart

  That this Council adjourn at 10:21 a.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON