MINUTES

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF COUNCIL

Monday, October 26, 2020 at 9:30 A.m. - Friday, November 06, 2020 at 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
• Councillor D. Farrell (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Gondek (Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Keating
• Councillor J. Magliocca (Remote Participation)
• Councillor W. Sutherland
• Councillor E. Woolley (Remote Participation)

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen (Partial Remote Participation)
• Deputy City Clerk T. Mowrey
• Governance & Policy Coordinator J. Dubetz
• Legislative Advisor G. Chaudhary
• Legislative Agenda Assistant C. Coulombe

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

OPENING REMARKS

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

ROLL CALL

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

3.

RECOGNITIONS

3.1

Retirement of Councillor Eric (Ray) Jones

Mayor Nenshi and Councillor Keating, on behalf of Council, congratulated Councillor Jones on his tremendous contributions over 27 years of service and wished him all the best in his retirement. Councillor Jones joined the call remotely and provided remarks.

4.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Woolley
  Seconded by Councillor Farkas

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by adding item 9.1.2.29, Beltline Community Investment Fund as an item under item 9.1.2, Appointments to Other BCCs.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Woolley
  Seconded by Councillor Farkas

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by dealing with the following items immediately before the Consent Agenda:
  11.4. Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference Update, C2020-1018
  11.5. Amending Bylaw 25M97, the Police Commission Bylaw, C2020-1217

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Keating
  Seconded by Councillor Farkas

  That the Agenda for the 2020 October 26 Organizational Meeting of Council be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.4.

  
  

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

This item was dealt with following Item 11.5.

Item 5.2.5, Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee was pulled from the Consent Agenda to be discussed in Closed Meeting.

• Moved by Councillor Farkas
  Seconded by Councillor Chahal

  That Council:

  1. Adopt the Consent agenda, in an omnibus motion, as follows:

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

5.1.1

Procedural Request to change start time Day 2, 2020 November 02 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m., C2020-1228

5.1.2

Procedural Request to change noon recess from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., 2020 October 26, C2020-1229 

5.1.3

Procedural Request Councillor Jones' Retirement, C2020-1230

In accordance with section 161(4) of the Municipal Government Act, the City Manager reports that, on Monday, October 19th, 2020, he received a letter from Councillor Jones announcing his retirement.

5.2

Boards, Commissions and Committees Public Member Appointments, N2020-1041

5.2.1

Advisory Committee on Accessibility

5.2.2

Assessment Review Board

5.2.3

Audit Committee

5.2.4

BiodiverCity Advisory Committee

5.2.6

Calgary Airport Authority

5.2.8

Calgary Planning Commission

Citizen appointments are effective beginning 2020 November 06.

5.2.9

Calgary Police Commission

• That Council appoint four Public Members, subject to the mandatory Calgary Police Service security check, where required, for terms to begin on November 1, 2020 and to expire on October 31, 2022, or when a successor is appointed, whichever is later. Upon successful completion of the security check, names shall be made public.

5.2.10

Calgary Technologies Inc. (Platform Calgary)

5.2.11

Calgary Transit Access Eligibility Appeal Board

5.2.12

Calgary Transit Public Safety Citizen Oversight Committee

5.2.13

Combative Sports Commission

5.2.14

Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board

5.2.15

Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee

5.2.16

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

5.2.17

Urban Design Review Panel

5.3

Anti-Racism Action Committee and Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee Appointments - N2020-1100

5.3.1

Anti-Racism Action Committee

5.3.2

Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee

5.4

Saddledome Foundation Public Member Appointments - N2020-1042

5.4.1

Saddledome Foundation

5.5

Civic Partners Appointment Report, N2020-1050

5.5.1

Calgary Public Library

5.5.2

Calgary Sports and Major Events Committee

5.5.3

Silvera for Seniors

5.5.4

Calgary Heritage Authority

• 2. Direct that, unless otherwise noted, Public Member appointments and nominations be released publicly following applicant notification by the City Clerk's Office, no later than end of day Wednesday 2020 October 28.

  3. Accept the resignations of the following Public Members, and that they be thanked for their service:

  • Shelly Bischoff, Advisory Committee on Accessibility
  • Heather Cameron, Calgary Planning Commission
  • Meghana Valupadas, Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee

  4. Thank all individuals who have put their names forward; and

  5. Direct that all confidential discussions and confidential selection materials 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.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Council reconsidered the Consent Agenda omnibus motion in order to pull Item 5.2.7, Calgary Parking Committee, to be discussed in the Closed Meeting.

  
  

5.2

Boards, Commissions and Committees Public Member Appointments, N2020-1041

5.2.5

Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee

This item was dealt with under Item 9.2.1.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report N2020-1041

Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Dubetz, C. Coulombe, and A. Degrood. Law: J. Floen and S. Swinn.

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report N2020-1041, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint five public members to the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee;
  2. Direct Administration to release the citizen member appointee names publicly following applicant notification by the City Clerk’s Office, no later than end of day 2020 October 28; and
  3. Direct that all confidential discussions and confidential selection materials 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.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 5.2.7.

  
  

5.2.7

Calgary Parking Committee

This item was dealt with under Item 9.2.1.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2020-1041:

Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Dubetz, C. Coulombe, and A. Degrood. Law: J. Floen and S. Swinn.

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report N2020-1041, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint five public members to the Calgary Parking Committee;
  2. Direct Administration to release the citizen member appointee names publicly following applicant notification by the City Clerk’s Office, no later than end of day 2020 October 28; and
  3. Direct that all confidential discussions and confidential selection materials 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.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.1.

  
  

6.

APPOINT AND CONVENE A PRO-TEM COMMITTEE

• Moved by Councillor Sutherland
  Seconded by Councillor Farkas

  That Councillors Carra, Davison, Gondek and Sutherland be appointed to the Pro-Tem Committee with Mayor Nenshi as an Ex-Officio member.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sutherland
  Seconded by Councillor Gondek

  That Council recess and the Pro Tem Committee convene at 10:13 a.m. 

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Davison

  That, pursuant to Section 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, the Pro-Tem Committee Members move into Closed Meeting, in the Council Lounge, at 10:13 a.m. for the purpose of nominating seven Councillors to each of the four Standing Policy Committees (SPCs).

  MOTION CARRIED

  The Pro-Tem Committee reconvened in the Council Chamber at 10:24 a.m.

  ROLL CALL:

  Councillor Gondek, Councillor Carra, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Davison, and Mayor Nenshi.

  Administration in attendance during the Pro-Tem Committee Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Appointments to Standing Policy Committees: 

  Clerks: T. Mowrey and A. Degrood.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Sutherland

  That the Pro-Tem Committee rise with respect to the appointment of Standing Policy Committee Members and

  1. Forward the proposed Standing Policy Committee member nominations to the Organizational Meeting of Council for consideration; and
  2. Direct that the closed meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  MOTION CARRIED

  The Pro Tem Committee adjourned and Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at 10:25 a.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

  
  

7.

REPORT OF THE PRO-TEM COMMITTEE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SPC MEMBERS

7.1

SPC on Community and Protective Services

• Moved by Councillor Sutherland
  Seconded by Councillor Gondek

  With respect to Recommendation 1 of Report C2020-1043 (Item 9.1), the Pro-Tem Committee recommends that Council appoints the following Councillors to the SPC on Community and Protective Services, including the Emergency Management Committee, with terms effective 2020 October 26 and expiring at the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council:

  Councillor Carra
  Councillor Chahal
  Councillor Chu
  Councillor Farkas
  Councillor Keating
  Councillor Magliocca
  Councillor Woolley

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2

SPC on Planning and Urban Development

• Moved by Councillor Sutherland
  Seconded by Councillor Carra

  With respect to Recommendation 1 of Report C2020-1043 (Item 9.1), the Pro-Tem Committee recommends that Council appoints the following Councillors to the SPC on Planning and Urban Development, with terms effective 2020 October 26 and expiring at the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council:

  Councillor Carra
  Councillor Demong
  Councillor Farrell
  Councillor Gondek
  Councillor Keating
  Councillor Sutherland
  Councillor Woolley

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

SPC on Transportation and Transit

• Moved by Councillor Carra
  Seconded by Councillor Gondek

  With respect to Recommendation 1 of Report C2020-1043 (Item 9.1), the Pro-Tem Committee recommends that Council appoints the following Councillors to the SPC on Transportation and Transit, with terms effective 2020 October 26 and expiring at the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council:

  Councillor Chu
  Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Councillor Davison
  Councillor Farkas
  Councillor Gondek
  Councillor Keating
  Councillor Magliocca

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.4

SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services

• Moved by Councillor Davison
  Seconded by Councillor Gondek

  With respect to Recommendation 1 of Report C2020-1043 (Item 9.1), the Pro-Tem Committee recommends that Council appoints the following Councillors to the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services, with terms effective 2020 October 26 and expiring at the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council:

  Councillor Chahal
  Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Councillor Davison
  Councillor Demong
  Councillor Farrell
  Councillor Keating
  Councillor Sutherland

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

RECESS TO CONVENE 4 STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

By General Consent, as per Recommendation 2 of C2020-1043 (Item 9.1), Council recessed at 10:38 a.m., to the Call of the Chair, in order for the Standing Policy Committees to conduct the election of Chairs, Vice-Chairs and other business.

8.1

SPC on Community and Protective Services

8.2

SPC on Planning and Urban Development

8.3

SPC on Transportation and Transit

8.4

SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services

Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at 10:49 a.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

9.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Sutherland
  Seconded by Councillor Keating

  That pursuant to Sections 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (Confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into Closed Meeting at 10:51 a.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • 9.1 Councillor Appointments to BCCs, C2020-1043
  • 9.2.1. Consent Agenda Items Selected for Debate
  • 9.2.2 2021 Calgary Assessment Review Board - Appointment of General Chair - C2020-1128
  • 9.2.3 Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Appointment of Chair - C2020-1123
  • 9.3 Personnel Matter (Verbal), C2020-1231
  • 11.1. Boards, Commissions and Committees Administration Member Appointments, C2020-1046
  • 11.2 Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Appointments Report, C2020-1054

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council recessed in Closed Meeting at 12:48 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 2:05 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL:

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

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Gondek (joined at 2:44 p.m.).

  Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 3:47 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL:

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

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Farrell

  Council, by General Consent, waived notice and added an Item of Urgent Business, Item 11.14. Amending Bylaw 28M2020, the Calgary Parking Authority Bylaw, C2020-1243.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Keating
  Seconded by Councillor Sutherland

  That Council rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.1

 Boards, Commissions and Committees Council Member Appointments, C2020-1043

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2020-1043:

Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Dubetz, C. Coulombe, and A. Degrood. Law: J. Floen and S. Swinn.

9.1.1

Appointments to Standing Specialized Committees

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  With respect to Recommendations 3 and 5 of Report C2020-1043, the following be adopted:
  That Council:
  1. Appoints Members of Council as set out below, with terms to expire at the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council unless otherwise indicated, and appoints a Chair and Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee:

9.1.1.1

Audit Committee

• Councillor Colley-Urquhart
• Councillor Davison
• Councillor Farkas - Vice-Chair
• Councillor Woolley - Chair
• Mayor Nenshi – Ex-Officio

9.1.1.2

Gas, Power and Telecommunications Committee

• Councillor Chu
• Councillor Farrell
• Councillor Keating
• Councillor Magliocca
• Mayor Nenshi – Ex-Officio

9.1.1.3

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

• Mayor Nenshi - Chair 
• Councillor Carra (IMC-Chestermere and CMRB Representative)
• Councillor Chahal (IMC-Rocky View and Chestermere Representative)
• Councillor Demong (AUMA and IMC-Foothills Representative)
• Councillor Farkas
• Councillor Gondek
• Councillor Woolley (FCM Representative)

9.1.1.4

Priorities and Finance Committee

• • Mayor Nenshi, Chair
  • Councillor Chu, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor Carra (Chair of the SPC on Community and Protective Services)
  • Councillor Davison (Chair of the SPC on Transportation and Transit)
  • Councillor Gondek (Chair of the SPC on Planning and Urban Development)
  • Councillor Sutherland (Chair of the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services)
  • Councillor Woolley (Chair of Audit Committee); and

  2. Direct that all confidential discussions and confidential selection materials 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.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.1.2

Appointments to Other BCCs

• With respect to Recommendations 4 and 6 of Report C2020-1043, the following be adopted:
  That Council:
  1. Appoints Members of Council as set out below, with terms to expire at the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council unless otherwise indicated, and appoints a Chair and Vice-Chair of the Business Advisory Committee:

9.1.2.1

Alberta Urban Municipalities Association

• Councillor Demong – continuing term to the 2021 Organizational Meeting
• Councillor Sutherland – 2-year term to the 2022 Organizational Meeting

9.1.2.2

Arts Commons Advisory Committee

• Councillor Carra
• Councillor Farrell
• Councillor Gondek

9.1.2.3

Business Advisory Committee

• Councillor Davison, Vice-Chair
• Councillor Sutherland, Chair

9.1.2.4

Calgary Convention Centre Authority

• Mayor Nenshi
• Councillor Colley-Urquhart

9.1.2.5

Calgary General Hospital Legacy Fund Review Committee

• Councillor Carra – continuing term with no set end

9.1.2.6

Calgary Homeless Foundation

• No 2020 appointment

9.1.2.7

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (and its Sub-Committees)

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB)

• Mayor Nenshi
• Councillor Carra (alternate)

CMRB Sub-Committee, Advocacy Committee

• Councillor Chahal
• Councillor Carra (alternate)

CMRB Sub-Committee, Governance Committee

• Councillor Chahal
• Councillor Carra (alternate)

CMRB Sub-Committee, Land Use Committee

• Councillor Carra
• Councillor Chahal (alternate)

CMRB Sub-Committee, Intermunicipal Servicing Committee

• Councillor Carra
• Councillor Chahal (alternate)

CMRB Sub-Committee, Voluntary Policing Services

• Councillor Farkas

9.1.2.8

Calgary Parking Committee

• Councillor Magliocca
• Councillor Chu

9.1.2.9

Calgary Planning Commission

• Mayor Nenshi
• Councillor Gondek
• Councillor Woolley

9.1.2.10

Calgary Police Commission

That Council appoint one Councillor, subject to the mandatory Calgary Police Service security check, for completion of a term to begin on November 1, 2020 and to expire on October 31, 2021, or when a successor is appointed, whichever is later. Upon successful completion of the security check, names shall be made public.

That Council appoint one Councillor, subject to the mandatory Calgary Police Service security check, for a term to begin on November 1, 2020 and to expire on October 31, 2022, or when a successor is appointed, whichever is later. Upon successful completion of the security check, names shall be made public.

9.1.2.11

Calgary Public Library Board

Continuing terms to the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council:

• Councillor Farrell
• Councillor Woolley

9.1.2.12

Calgary Stampede Board

• Mayor Nenshi
• Councillor Gondek
• Councillor Sutherland

9.1.2.13

Community-Based Action On Mental Health And Addiction Stewardship Group

• Mayor Nenshi
• Councillor Colley-Urquhart

9.1.2.14

Coordinating Committee of the Councillors’ Office

• Councillor Colley-Urquhart
• Councillor Farrell
• Councillor Gondek
• Councillor Keating
• Councillor Woolley

9.1.2.15

Corporate Pension Governance Committee

• Councillor Colley-Urquhart – continuing term with no set end

9.1.2.16

Emergency Management Committee

• The membership of the SPC on Community and Protective Services is the membership of the Emergency Management Committee
• Councillor Carra, Chair
• Councillor Chahal
• Councillor Chu
• Councillor Farkas
• Councillor Keating
• Councillor Magliocca
• Councillor Woolley, Vice-Chair

9.1.2.17

Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta

• Councillor Woolley

9.1.2.18

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Term from the Annual General Meeting to the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities:

• Councillor Woolley

9.1.2.19

Foothills Athletic Park Redevelopment Advisory Committee

• Councillor Carra
• Councillor Chahal
• Councillor Sutherland

9.1.2.20

Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee

• Councillor Carra

9.1.2.21

Green Line Committee

• Mayor Nenshi
• Councillor Carra (Designate from the SPC on Community and Protective Services)
• Councillor Davison (Designate from the SPC on Transportation and Transit)
• Councillor Farrell (Designate from the SPC on Planning and Urban Development)
• Councillor Gondek, Vice-Chair
• Councillor Keating, Chair
• Councillor Sutherland (Designate from the SPC on Utilities and Corporate Services)

9.1.2.22

Inter-City Forum on Social Policy

• Councillor Woolley

9.1.2.23

Inter-Municipal Committee – Chestermere

• Councillor Carra
• Councillor Chahal

9.1.2.24

Inter-Municipal Committee – Foothills

• Councillor Colley-Urquhart
• Councillor Demong
• Councillor Keating

9.1.2.25

Inter-Municipal Committee – Rocky View

• Councillor Magliocca
• Councillor Chahal

9.1.2.26

Local Emergency Committee

• Mayor Nenshi

9.1.2.27

Nominations Committee

• Mayor Nenshi, Chair
• Councillor Chahal
• Councillor Colley-Urquhart
• Councillor Davison
• Councillor Farkas

9.1.2.28

Pathways and Bikeways Project Steering Committee

• Councillor Colley-Urquhart
• Councillor Farrell
• Councillor Gondek

9.1.2.29

Beltline Community Investment Fund

Continuing term with no set end:

• Councillor Woolley
• Councillor Farkas

• 2. Direct that all confidential discussions and confidential selection materials 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

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Keating
  Seconded by Councillor Sutherland

  That with respect to Report C2020-1043 and Item 9.1.2.10, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

  That Council confirm that Councillor Farkas’ current appointment to the Calgary Police Commission expires on 2020, October 31, in accordance with section 3(2) of the Police Commission Bylaw 25M97.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

9.2

PUBLIC MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO BCCs

9.2.1

Consent Agenda Items Selected For Debate

Items selected for debate:

• Item 5.2.5. Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee
• Item 5.2.7. Calgary Parking Committee

9.2.2

2021 Calgary Assessment Review Board - Appointment of General Chair, C2020-1128

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2020-1128:

Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Dubetz, C. Coulombe, and A. Degrood. Law: J. Floen and S. Swinn.

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1128, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Designate Mr. John Mathias to serve as Chair of both the Local Assessment Review Board and the Composite Assessment Review Board for 2021; and
  2. Direct that Attachment 1 and related closed meeting discussions remain confidential under sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and shall remain confidential indefinitely.
  MOTION CARRIED

9.2.3

2021 Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Appointment of Chair, C2020-1123

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2020-1043:

Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Dubetz, C. Coulombe, and A. Degrood. Law: J. Floen and S. Swinn.

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1123, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint Mr. Bill Chomik as Chair of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) for 2021; and
  2. Direct that Attachment 1 and related closed session discussions remain confidential under sections 17 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy) and 19 (confidential evaluations) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act indefinitely.
  MOTION CARRIED

9.3

Personnel Matter (Verbal), C2020-1231

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2020-1231:

Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Dubetz, C. Coulombe, and A. Degrood. Law: J. Floen and S. Swinn.

• Moved by Councillor Farkas
  Seconded by Councillor Keating

  That with respect to Verbal Report C2020-1231, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Direct the Citizen-Led Selection Committee for the Integrity Commissioner to report on its selection at the 2020 November 2 Combined Meeting of Council; and
  2. Direct that all confidential 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.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

10.

RECESS TO CONVENE THE GREEN LINE COMMITTEE MEETING

Council recessed at 4:22 p.m., by general consent, to the Call of the Chair, in order to conduct the election of Chair and Vice-Chair. Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at 4:24 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

11.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

11.1

Boards, Commissions and Committees Administration Member Appointments, C2020-1046

This item was dealt with following Item 5.2.7.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2020-1046:

Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Dubetz, C. Coulombe, and A. Degrood. Law: J. Floen and S. Swinn.

A clerical correction was noted in Attachment 3 of Report C2020-1046, under the Green Line Board by deleting "Chief Financial Officer Carla Male "and substituting with "City Manager D. Duckworth".

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1046, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council:

  1. Appoint members of Administration to the Boards, Commissions and Committees contained in Amended Attachment 1, for terms commencing 2020 October 26, after amendment under the East Paskapoo Slopes Joint Advisory Committee, by selecting Mark Sasges as the representative; and
  2. Nominate members of Administration for appointment to Civic Partners, contained in Attachment 2.
  3. Receive into the corporate record the current Administration members that are continuing to serve on Boards, Commissions and Committees as contained in corrected Attachment 3.
  4. Direct the 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.
  MOTION CARRIED

11.2

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Appointments Report, C2020-1054

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2020-1054:

Clerks: T. Mowrey, J. Dubetz, C. Coulombe, and A. Degrood. Law: J. Floen and S. Swinn.

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1054, the following be adopted:

  That Council:

  1. Confirm and approve Council and Administration member nominations for appointment to the boards of directors of The City’s wholly-owned subsidiaries as set out below, with terms to begin upon execution of a written shareholder resolution, and to expire at the 2021 Organizational Meeting of Council unless otherwise indicated:
     • Attainable Homes Calgary Corporation:
       • Mayor Nenshi
       • Councillor Gondek 
     • Calgary Arts Development Authority Ltd.:
       • Councillor Woolley
     • Calgary Economic Development Ltd.:
       • Councillor Davison
       • City Manager David Duckworth
     • Calgary Film Centre Ltd.:
       • Councillor Davison;
     • Calgary Housing Corporation - Terms to expire at the 2023 Organizational Meeting of Council:
       • Councillor Farrell
       • Councillor Farkas
       • Director of Calgary Neighbourhoods Melanie Hulsker
       • Chief Financial Officer Carla Male
     • Calgary Municipal Land Corporation:
       • Mayor Nenshi
       • Councillor Davison
       • Councillor Gondek 
     • Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund:
       • Mayor Nenshi
       • Councillor Davison
  2. Authorize the Mayor, or in the Mayor’s absence, the Deputy Mayor, to execute a resolution on behalf of the shareholder of The City’s wholly-owned subsidiaries appointing the Council and Administration nominees for the term specified to the respective board of directors;
  3. Direct that Attachment 2 and 3 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 the 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.
  MOTION CARRIED

11.3

Authorization For Public Members Who Serve on More Than One BCC, C2020-1045

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1045, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council approve the following public members to continue to serve concurrently on more than one Board, Commission or Committee (BCC) of Council in accordance with section 5.13.4 of Council policy CP2016-003:

  • Eileen Clearsky;
  • Joe Lougheed;
  • Richard Pootmans; and
  • Kate Thompson.
  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then dealt with Item 11.6.

  
  

11.4

Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference Update, C2020-1018

This item was dealt with following Confirmation of Agenda.

• Moved by Councillor Farrell
  Seconded by Councillor Woolley

  That with respect to Report C2020-1018, the following be adopted:

  The Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Approve the amended Terms of Reference (Attachment 2);
  2. Appoint a member of the public with expertise in advancing gender-equity, recruited during the annual recruitment campaign, and
  3. Request Administration to solicit a nominee from the newly formed Anti-Racism Action Committee, for appointment by Council no later than Q1 2021.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

11.5

Amending Bylaw 25M97, the Calgary Police Commission Bylaw, C2020-1217

This item was dealt with following Confirmation of Agenda.

• Moved by Councillor Farkas
  Seconded by Councillor Gondek

  That with respect to Report C2020-1217, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Bylaw 39M2020

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 39M2020 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 39M2020 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 39M2020 a third time.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 39M2020 be read a third time.

  For: (13)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  Council then returned to the Amended Agenda to deal with the Consent Agenda.

  
  

11.6

Repeal of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Assessment Committee Bylaw, 28M2018, C2020-1101

This item was dealt with following Item 11.3.

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1101, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 36M2020 to repeal the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Assessment Committee Bylaw (28M2018).

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 36M2020 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 36M2020 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 36M2020 a third time.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 36M2020 be read a third time.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

11.7

Amending the City Clerk Bylaw 73M94, C2020-1188

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1188, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Bylaw 38M2020.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 38M2020 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Farkas
  Seconded by Councillor Keating

  That Bylaw 38M2020 be amended by deleting the words “City Solicitor and General Counsel” and by substituting with the words “City Manager, or designate”.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 38M2020 be read a second time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 38M2020 a third time, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 38M2020 be read a third time, as amended.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

11.8

Proposed Amendments to Councillor Assistants Policy, C2020-1227

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1227, the following be adopted:

  The Coordinating Committee of the Councillor’s Office recommends that Council: 

  1. Adopt the proposed amendments to Councillors Assistants Policy (PAC005) contained in Attachment 1;

  That Council postpone the following to the 2020 November 02 Combined Meeting of Council:

  1. Approve the Chair, Coordinating Committee of the Councillors Office (“CCCO”) as the employing Councillor during the Transition Period;
  2. Approve the Chair, CCCO as the signing authority for the corresponding Ward office during the Transition Period; and
  3. Direct that the Ward office budget remains intact during the Transition Period.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

11.9

Authorization to Cover Meeting Costs of Council Representative to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, C2020-1177

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1177, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council agrees to cover all reasonable costs, incurred in accordance with Council Policy CC008 and other relevant policies, of attendance at meetings of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board of Directors for its Member of Council representative to the FCM Board of Directors; such costs to be charged to Corporate Costs and subject to proactive disclosure.

  For: (12)	Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
  Against: (2)	Councillor Colley-Urquhart, and Councillor Farkas

  MOTION CARRIED

11.10

2021 Deputy Mayor Roster and Related Duties, C2020-1076

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1076, the following be adopted:

  That Council adopt the 2021 Deputy Mayor Roster from 2021 January to October, as amended:

  Deputy Mayor Roster

  2021 January Councillor Farrell

           February Councillor Gondek

           March Councillor Colley-Urquhart

           April Councillor Farkas

           May Councillor Demong

           June Councillor Davison

           July Councillor Sutherland

           August Councillor Chu

           September Councillor Woolley

           October 1-24 Councillor Keating

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

11.11

2021 Council Calendar, C2020-1023

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1023, the following be adopted, as amended:

  That Council adopt the 2021 Council Calendar for the 2021 calendar year as contained in Attachment 1, after amendment as follows:

  1. Amend the Audit Committee meeting dates for January, February and June to the following:

  • 2021 January 28
  • 2021 February 25
  • 2021 June 24

  2. Amend the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee meeting dates for January, February and June to the following:

  • 2021 January 21
  • 2021 February 18
  • 2021 June 17

  3. Add a Strategic Meeting of Council on 2021 October 28.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

11.12

2020-2021 Council Seating Plan, C2020-1181

• Moved by Councillor Farkas
  Seconded by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report C2020-1181, the following be adopted:

  That, given the Covid-19 Pandemic and remote meeting protocols, Council maintain the current 2019-2020 Council Seating Plan for another year, effective 2020 October 27 until the conclusion of the 2021 October Organizational Meeting of Council.

  For: (8)	Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Magliocca
  Against: (6)	Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley

  MOTION CARRIED

11.13

2020 BCC Recruitment Campaign Report, C2020-1047

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report C2020-1047, the following be adopted:

  That Council receive this report and Attachment for the Corporate Record.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

11.14

Amending Bylaw 28M2002, The Calgary Parking Authority Bylaw, C2020-1243

Bylaw 46M2020 was distributed with respect to Report C2020-1243.

• Moved by Councillor Magliocca
  Seconded by Councillor Davison

  That with respect to Report C2020-1243, the following be adopted:

  That Council give three readings to Bylaw 46M2020.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 46M2020 be introduced and read a first time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That Bylaw 46M2020 be read a second time.

  MOTION CARRIED
• That authorization now be given to read Bylaw 46M2020 a third time.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• That Bylaw 46M2020 be read a third time.

  For: (14)

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

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Sutherland
  Seconded by Councillor Keating

  That Council authorize the destruction of all confidential ballots following the conclusion of this meeting.

  MOTION CARRIED

12.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart
  Seconded by Councillor Farrell

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

  MOTION CARRIED

  CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON