MINUTES

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Mayor N. Nenshi, Chair (Remote Participation)
• Councillor G-C. Carra, Vice-Chair (Remote Participation)
• Councillor G. Chahal (Remote Participation)
• Councillor P. Demong (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Farkas (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Gondek (Remote Participation)

ABSENT:

• Councillor E. Woolley (Remote Participation)

ALSO PRESENT:

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Vice-Chair Carra called the Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

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

ROLL CALL:

Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Gondek

Absent at Roll Call: Councillor Woolley (joined Remote Meeting at 9:34 a.m.) and Mayor Nenshi

Following nomination procedures, Councillor Demong was elected as Acting Vice-Chair for today's meeting, by acclamation.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Agenda for the 2021 May 13 Intergovernmental Affairs Committee be confirmed, after amendment, by postponing Item 7.1, IGA2021-0294 to be heard immediately following Item 7.3, IGA2021-0616.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, 2021 April 15

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Minutes of the 2021 April 15 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

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update – May 2021, IGA2021-0710

5.2.2

Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Update – May 2021, IGA2021-0692

A clerical correction was noted on 

5.2.3

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board – April and May 2021 Board Meeting Updates, IGA2021-0653

5.2.4

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board - April 2021 Land Use and Servicing Committee Update No. 2, IGA2021-0601

• For: (6)

  Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Councillor Demong

  MOTION CARRIED

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

Affordable Housing Intergovernmental Affairs Update, IGA2021-0294

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.3.

Mayor Nenshi assumed the Chair remotely at 10:33 a.m. and Vice-Chair Carra returned to his regular seat on Committee remotely.

Councillor Gondek left the Remote Meeting at 10:34 a.m.

A presentation entitled "Affordable Housing Advocacy Goals - UPDATE Intergovernmental Affairs Committee 2021 May 13" was distributed with respect to Report IGA2021-0294.

• Moved by Councillor Carra

  That with respect to Report IGA2021-0294, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee affirm the Affordable Housing Advocacy Goals and endorse the related 2021-2022 Priorities set out in Attachment 1.

  For: (6)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Councillor Demong

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2

Financial Task Force Recommendations - Provincial Engagement Plan, IGA2021-0615

A presentation entitled "Provincial Engagement Plan re Financial Task Force Recommendations Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, May 13" was distributed with respect to Report IGA2021-0615.

• Moved by Councillor Gondek

  That with respect to Report IGA2021-0615 the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee:

  1. Endorse the engagement plan laid out in this report and attachments to support the 2021 Q2 Semi-Annual Financial Task Force Implementation Update report to the Priorities and Finance Committee; and
  2. Direct Administration to report back to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee with a progress update by Q1 2022.

  For: (4)	Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, and Councillor Carra
  Against: (2)	Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Demong

  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

Fiscal Framework Vote on a Question - Update, IGA2021-0616

Mayor Nenshi joined the Remote Meeting at 10:05 a.m.

​A presentation entitled "Follow-up re Fiscal Framework Vote on a Question: Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, May 13" was distributed with respect to Report IGA2021-0616.

• Moved by Mayor Nenshi

  That with respect to Report IGA2021-0616 the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Receive this report for the Corporate Record.
  2. Approve in principle the addition of this question to the ballot and direct administration to work on questions based on option 4, returning to the next Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
  3. Direct Attachment 2 remain confidential pursuant to Section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2021 December 31.

  For: (6)	Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Councillor Demong
  Against: (1)	Councillor Farkas

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee then dealt with Item 7.1.

  
  

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 Carra

  That pursuant to Sections 21 (Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting at 10:57 a.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Item:

  • 10.1.1 Update on the Final Drafts of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Growth and Servicing Plans (Verbal), IGA2021-0675

  And further, that the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee add Item 10.2.1 Federal Government (Verbal Update) - IGA2021-0794 as Confidential Urgent Business.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Gondek rejoined the Remote Meeting at 11:48 a.m.

  Committee reconvened in Public Meeting at 12:06 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

  
  
• 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 Final Drafts of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Growth and Servicing Plans (Verbal), IGA2021-0675

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report IGA2021-0675:

Clerks: L. Gibb and D. Williams. Law: H. Oh, Advice: K. Black, N. Kuzmak, D. Shearer, C. Blaschuk, J. Zukowski, M. Van ham, M. Atkinson, I. Campbell, C. Ferguson, M. Rac, N. Younger, C. Arthurs, K. Cote, A. McIntyre, D. Corbin, M. Hulsker, J. Clarke, V. Veenstra, F. Snyders and M. Surgenor-Sands.

• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That with respect to Report IGA2021-0675 the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Committee recommends:

  1. That Mayor Nenshi be encouraged to consider the deliberations of Intergovernmental Affairs during the Board discussions and final vote of the Growth and Servicing Plans.

  2. 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 May 13.

  MOTION CARRIED

  ROLL CALL:
  Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek and Mayor Nenshi

  Absent at Roll Call: Councillor Woolley

  
  

10.2

URGENT BUSINESS

10.2.1

Federal Government (Verbal Update) - IGA2021-0794

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report IGA2021-0794:

Clerks: L. Gibb and D. Williams. Law: H. Oh, Advice:  N. Kuzmak, D. Shearer, C. Blaschuk, J. Zukowski, M. Van ham, M. Atkinson, I. Campbell, C. Ferguson, M. Rac, N. Younger, C. Arthurs, K. Cote, A. McIntyre, D. Corbin, M. Hulsker, J. Clarke, V. Veenstra, F. Snyders and M. Surgenor-Sands.

• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2021-0794 the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend:

  That the Closed Meeting discussions confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from Officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  For: (6)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Carra, and Councillor Demong

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee recognized the retirement of Diane Shearer thanked her for tremendous work and 21 years of service to The City of Calgary.

  
  

11.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Carra

  That this meeting adjourn at 12:16 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following item has been forwarded on to the 2020 May 31 Combined Meeting of Council:

  CONSENT

  • Fiscal Framework Vote on a Question - Update, IGA2021-0616

  The next Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee is scheduled to be held on 2021 June 17 at 9:30 a.m..

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON