MINUTES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Councillor C. Walcott, Chair
  • Councillor T. Wong, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor G-C. Carra
  • Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Partial Remote Participation)
  • Councillor D. McLean
  • Councillor K. Penner
  • Councillor R. Pootmans
  • Councillor S. Sharp
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager K. Black
  • General Manager D. Morgan
  • Legislative Advisor A. de Grood
  • Legislative Advisor C. Doi

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Councillor Walcott called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

ROLL CALL

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

2.
OPENING REMARKS

 

Councillor Walcott provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans

    That the Agenda for the 2023 October 31 Regular Meeting of the Community Development Committee be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

4.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

4.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Development Committee, 2023 October 2

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes - 2023-10-02 - Community Development Committee.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That the Minutes of the 2023 October 2 Regular Meeting of the Community Development Committee be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp

    That the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

5.1
DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

 

None

5.2
Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-1128

 
  • For: (8)Councillor Carra, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Walcott introduced a group of Grade 4/5 students from North Haven School (Ward 5), along with their teacher Florin Panaitescu, and a group of Grade 6 students from North Haven School (Ward 5).


6.
POSTPONED REPORTS

 

None

7.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

7.1
Civic Partner Operating Grant Program, CD2023-0752

This item has attachments. 
1.Civic Partner Operating Grant Program - CD2023-0752.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - CD2023-0752.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Civic Partner Operating Grant Terms of Reference - CD2023-0752.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Civic Partner Operating Grant Funding Budget 2023-2026 - CD2023-0752.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Schedule 3 - Partnership Categories - CD2023-0752.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Civic Partner Engagement Results - CD2023-0752.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Presentation - CD2023-0752.pdf
8.Distrib-Revised Attach 6-CD2023-0752.pdf

A revised Attachment 6 entitled "Civic Partner Operating Grant Program" was distributed with respect to Report CD2023-0752.

  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Report CD2023-0752, the following amendment be approved:

    That Committee delete Recommendation 2 in its entirety and replace it with a new Recommendation 2 as follows:

    2. Direct Administration to begin developing guidelines and processes for the Civic Partner Grant Program in collaboration with Civic Partners and return to Community Development Committee no later than Q3 2024 with a program update, in preparation for implementation through the 2025 November Service Plans and Budgets.

    For: (7)Councillor Carra, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor Penner
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report CD2023-0752, the following be approved, as amended:

    That the Community Development Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Approve the Terms of Reference for a new Civic Partner Operating Grant Program; and
    2. Direct Administration to begin developing guidelines and processes for the Civic Partner Grant Program in collaboration with Civic Partners and return to Community Development Committee no later than Q3 2024 with a program update, in preparation for implementation through the 2025 November Service Plans and Budgets.
    For: (8)Councillor Carra, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2
Council Advisory Committee on Housing, CD2023-0909

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Advisory Committee on Housing - CD2023-0909.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Previous Council Direction - CD2023-0909.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Summary of Model Analysis - CD2023-0909.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Council Advisory Committee on Housing Proposed Terms of Reference - CD2023-0909.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Presentation - CD2023-0909.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Report CD2023-0909, the following amendment to Recommendation 2 be approved:

    That proposed Terms of Reference (Attachment 3) be amended in in Section 6 Composition, by adding the following bullet points, following the words "non-market tenancies":

    • Calgarians with knowledge of or lived experience related to housing for seniors, post-secondary students, and families with children
    • Calgarians with knowledge of or lived experience related to universal access design standards and housing for equity deserving communities including newcomers
    For: (6)Councillor Carra, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor McLean
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report CD2023-0909, the following amendment be approved:

    That Committee delete Recommendations 1 and 2 in their entirety and replace with a new Recommendation 1 as follows:

    1. Direct Administration to return to Council with a composition list of a Housing Advisory Working Group that incorporates members of the proposed Terms of Reference (Attachment 3) for approval no later than Q2 2024.
    For: (2)Councillor Carra, and Councillor Penner
    Against: (5)Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION DEFEATED
  • Moved byCouncillor Dhaliwal

    That with respect to Report CD2023-0909, the following be approved, as amended:

    That the Community Development Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Approve the establishment of a Council Advisory Committee on Housing; and
    2. Direct Administration to return to Council with the required bylaw to establish a Council Advisory Committee on Housing that incorporates the proposed Terms of Reference (Amended Attachment 3) for approval no later than Q2 2024.
    For: (6)Councillor Carra, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    Against: (1)Councillor McLean
    MOTION CARRIED

8.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

 

9.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

10.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Report CD2023-0751, the following be approved:

    That the Community Development Committee hear from members of the public prior to moving into Closed Meeting. 

    For: (6)Councillor Carra, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    ​The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0751:

    1. Jung-Suk Ryu, President and CEO of National accessArts Centre
    2. Jody Lynroll
    3. Rachel Harding
    4. Laura-Jeanne Stollery
    5. Michele Harding

    By General Consent, Committee modified the lunch recess to commence after hearing from members of the public.

    6. Alison Cherer
    7. Kacy Salkeld
    8. Kim Collins
    9. Allison Cherer
    10. Jason Striemer
    11. Amber Harriman
    12. Jorden Tyson
    13. Raewyn Reid


  • Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting, at 12:15 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 10.1.1 West Hillhurst Civic Centre Building Upgrades for National accessArts Centre, CD2023-0751.

    For: (7)Councillor Carra, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

    Committee recessed at 12:15 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 1:17 p.m. with Councillor Walcott in the Chair.

    Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 1:18 p.m.

    Committee recessed at 2:26 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 2:35 p.m. with Councillor Walcott in the Chair.

    Council reconvened in public meeting at 2:44 p.m. with Councillor Walcott in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

    Councillor Carra, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Walcott, and Councillor Wong


  • Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That Committee rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

10.1
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

10.1.1
West Hillhurst Civic Centre Building Upgrades for National accessArts Centre, CD2023-0751

 

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0751:

Clerks: A. Degrood, J. Fraser, and J. Booth. Law: L. Lau. Advice: D. Morgan, K. Black, J. Chase, T. Mowrey, S. Specht, H. Saunders, R. Meier, I. Fleming, A. Szaflarski, and M. Jankovic.
  • Moved byCouncillor Wong

    That with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0751, the following be approved, after amendment:

    That the Community Development Committee forward Report CD2023-0751 to the 2023 November 14 Public Hearing Meeting of Council and recommend that Council:

    1. Adopt Confidential Recommendation 1 contained in Confidential Report CD2023-0751; and
    2. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, report, and attachments be held confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2026 December 31.
    For: (7)Councillor Carra, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal
    MOTION CARRIED

10.2
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

11.
BRIEFINGS

 

None

12.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans

    That this meeting adjourn at 2:45 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    The following Item has been forwarded to the 2023 November 14 Public Hearing Meeting of Council:

    CONSENT

    • West Hillhurst Civic Centre Building Upgrades for National accessArts Centre, CD2023-0751

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

    CONSENT

    • Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-1128
    • Civic Partner Operating Grant Program, CD2023-0752
    • Council Advisory Committee on Housing, CD2023-0909

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

    CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON


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