MINUTES

SPC ON UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor W. Sutherland, Chair
• Councillor P. Demong. Vice-Chair (Remote Participation)
• Councillor G. Chahal (Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Davison (Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. Farrell (Remote Participation)
• Councillor S. Keating (Remote Participation)

ALSO PRESENT:

• General Manager C. Arthurs (Remote Participation)
• Legislative Advisor L. Gibb
• Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Sutherland called the Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Councillor Sutherland provided opening remarks.

ROLL CALL
Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Keating, Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Sutherland.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Agenda for the 2021 June 23 Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services, 2021 May 26

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Minutes of the 2021 May 26 Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Consent Agenda be approved, as follows:

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

5.1.1

Deferral Request–Plan for Piloting Variable Set-Out for Black Cart in response to UCS2019-1142 deferred to no later than 2022 Q4, UCS2021-0991

5.2

BRIEFINGS

5.2.1

Status of Outstanding Motions and Directions – Q2 2021, UCS2021-0926

• MOTION
  MOTION CARRIED

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

Calgary Environment Strategy, UCS2021-0841

Committee dealt with Item 7.1 in conjunction with Item 7.2.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report UCS2021-0841:

• A presentation entitled "Calgary Environment Strategy: An environmentally sustainable and resilient city where people and nature thrive"; 
• A presentation entitled "Calgary Climate Hub Calgary Environment Strategy Presentation;" and
• A Public Submission.

​The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report UCS2021-0841:

1. Lea Randall, BiodiverCity Advisory Committee

2. Leta van Duin, Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership

3. Bob Morrison, Calgary Climate Hub

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report UCS2021-0841 the following be approved:

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services recommends that Council approve the Calgary Environment Strategy (Attachment 2).

  For: (7)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2

Climate Resilience Strategy and Action Plans Annual Report 2020, UCS2021-0842

Committee dealt with Item 7.2 in conjunction with Item 7.1.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report ICS2021-0842:

• A presentation entitled "Climate Resilience Strategy and Action Plans: Annual Report 2020";
• A presentation entitled "2020 ANNUAL REPORT CALGARY CLIMATE PANEL"; and
• A presentation entitled "Calgary Climate Hub Climate Resilience Strategy Presentation."

Bob Morrison, Calgary Climate Hub, addressed Committee with respect to Report UCS2021-0842.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report UCS2021-0842 the following be approved:

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities & Corporate Services recommend that Council direct Administration to return to Council in 2022 with an updated Climate Strategy.

  For: (7)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

Building Lasting Change – Update on Calgary’s Investments in Sustainable Infrastructure, UCS2021-0867

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report UCS2021-0687:

• A presentation entitled "Building Lasting Change: An Update on Investments in Sustainable Infrastructure, UCS2021-0867";
• A presentation entitled "Calgary Climate Hub Sustainable Building Policy Presentation"; and
• A presentation entitled "Citizen Perception Survey 2019".

 

​The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Reports UCS2021-0867:

1. Joan Lawrence, Calgary Climate Hub
2. Bob Morrison, Calgary Climate Hub

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report UCS2021-0867 the following be approved:

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities & Corporate Services recommend that Council approve the proposed amendments to the Sustainable Building Policy (CS005) to ensure the Policy better aligns with the Climate Resilience Strategy.

  Against: Councillor Farrell

  MOTION CARRIED

7.4

Minimizing Negative Impacts of Waste and Recycling Sites – Officer, UCS2021-0903

​A presentation entitled "Minimizing Negative Impacts of Waste and Recycling Sites - Officer" was distributed with respect to Report UCS2021-0903.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart

  That with respect to Report UCS2021-0903 the following be approved:

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services recommend that Council:

  1. Approve a one-time operating budget of $80,000 in 2021 and $150,000 in 2022 to be funded from the Budget Savings Account Reserve (operating); and
  2. Direct Administration to report back no later than Q3 2022 through the appropriate Standing Policy Committee.

  For: (7)

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

  MOTION CARRIED

8.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

8.1

REFERRED REPORTS

None

8.2

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

None

9.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

10.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017 Committee suspended Section 78(2)(a) of the Procedure Bylaw in order to complete this Agenda prior to the lunch recess.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting at 11:56 a.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

  • Proposed Lease (Belvedere) – Ward 9 (250 East Hills SQ SE), UCS2021-1003
  • Developer Delivered Civic Facilities and Delegated Authorities, UCS2021-1000
  • Proposed Method of Disposition – (East Shepard Industrial) – Ward 12 (Point Trotter Industrial Park Phase 2), UCS2021-0999
  • Proposed Lease (Varsity) – Ward 1 (3304 33 ST NW), UCS2021-1004
  • Summary of Green Line Real Property Transactions – First Quarter 2021, UCS2021-0995
  • Summary of Real Estate Transactions – First Quarter 2021, UCS2021-1001
  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee reconvened in public meeting at 1:13 p.m. with Councillor Sutherland in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Chahal, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Keating, Councillor Colley-Urquhart and Councillor Sutherland.

  
  
• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That Committee rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

10.1.1

Proposed Lease (Belvedere) – Ward 9 (250 East Hills SQ SE), UCS2021-1003

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report UCS2021-1003:

Clerks: L. Gibb and J. Palaschuk. Law: B. Graham and K. Lindsay. Advice: C. Arthurs, F. Snyders, C. Berry, J. Halfyard, R. Dupuis, C. McLaren, D. Bell, and S. Dongworth.

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Report UCS2021-1003.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Report UCS2021-1003, the following be approved:

  The Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services recommends that Council:

  1. Authorize the Recommendations as outlined in Attachment 2;
  2. Direct the Recommendations, Report and Attachments 1, 2, 3, 5 remain confidential under Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the lease is executed; and
  3. Direct that Attachments 4 remain confidential pursuant Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials), and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2

Developer Delivered Civic Facilities and Delegated Authorities, UCS2021-1000

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report UCS2021-1000:

Clerks: L. Gibb and J. Palaschuk. Law: B. Graham, K. McRae, and K. Lindsay. Advice: C. Arthurs, F. Snyders, C. Berry, D. Bell, S. McClurg, A. DeCaria, R. Meier, N. Neufeld, A. Doad, R. Dupuis, J. Halfyard, and C. McLaren.

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Report UCS2021-1000.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Davison

  That with respect to Confidential Report UCS2021-1000, the following be approved:

  The Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services recommend that Council:

  1. Authorize the Recommendations as outlined in Attachment 4;
  2. Reaffirm the project direction substantially as described in this report and attachments to develop the Inglewood Mixed-Use Fire Station in cooperation with a private sector developer;
  3. Direct the Recommendations, Report and Attachments 1, 2, 4 and 6 remain confidential following the in-camera discussion pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the Property is developed; and
  4. Direct that Attachments 3 and 5 remain confidential following the in-camera discussion pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.3

Proposed Method of Disposition – (East Shepard Industrial) – Ward 12 (Point Trotter Industrial Park Phase 2), UCS2021-0999

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report UCS2021-0999:

Clerks: L. Gibb and J. Palaschuk. Law: B. Graham, K. Lindsay, and K. McRae. Advice: C. Arthurs, F. Snyders, D. Bell, C. Berry, J. Halfyard, R. Dupuis, C. McLaren, N. Neufeld , R. Meier,  A. Doad, S. Dongworth, S. McClurg, and A. DeCaria.

A Confidential Presentation was distributed with respect to Report UCS2021-0999.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Keating

  That with respect to Confidential Report UCS2021-0999 the following be approved:

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services recommends that Council:

  1. Authorize the Recommendation as outlined in Attachment 2;
  2. Direct that the Recommendations, Report and Attachments 1, 2 and 3 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the report is published in the Council agenda.
  3. Direct that Attachments 4, 5 and 6 remain confidential pursuant Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.4

Proposed Lease (Varsity) – Ward 1 (3304 33 ST NW), UCS2021-1004

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report UCS2021-1004:

Clerks: L. Gibb and J. Palaschuk. Law: B. Graham, K. Lindsay and K. McRae. Advice: C. Arthurs, F. Snyders, C. Berry, J. Halfyard, R. Dupuis, C. McLaren, L. Kerr, S. Dongworth, D. Bell, N. Neufeld, R. Meier, S. McClurg, A. DeCaria, A. Doad and S. Roach.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report UCS2021-1004:

• A revised Confidential Cover Report; and
• A Confidential Presentation.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Keating

  That with respect to the Revised Confidential Report UCS2021-1004 the following be approved:

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services recommends that Council:

  1. Authorize the Recommendations as outlined in Attachment 3; and
  2. Direct the Recommendations, Report and Attachments remain confidential under Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the lease has commenced.

  Against: Councillor Chahal

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.5

Summary of Green Line Real Property Transactions – First Quarter 2021, UCS2021-0995

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report UCS2021-0995:

Clerks: L. Gibb and J. Palaschuk. Law: B. Graham. Advice: C. Arthurs, F. Snyders, C. Berry, J. Cullen, and J. Moisan.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Keating

  That with respect to Confidential Report UCS2021-0995 the following be approved:

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services recommends that Council:

  1. Direct that the Report be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until the report is published in the Council Agenda; and
  2. Direct that the Attachments be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act unless The City is required to disclose pursuant to the Expropriation Act (Alberta), to be reviewed 2029 February 12.
  MOTION CARRIED

10.1.6

Summary of Real Estate Transactions – First Quarter 2021, UCS2021-1001

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report UCS2021-1001:

Clerks: L. Gibb and J. Palaschuk. Law: B. Graham. Advice: C. Arthurs, F. Snyders, C. Berry, and J. Halfyard.

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Confidential Report UCS2021-1001 the following be approved:

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services recommends that Council direct the Recommendations, Report and Attachments remain confidential under Sections 23 (Local public body confidences), 24 (Advice from officials) and 25 (Disclosure harmful to economic and other interests of a public body) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the report is published in the Council agenda.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

11.

ADJOURNMENT

• MOTION
  Moved by Councillor Demong

  That this meeting adjourn at 1:21 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following items have been forwarded on to the 2021 July 05 Combined Meeting of Council:

  CONSENT

  • Calgary Environment Strategy, UCS2021-0841
  • Climate Resilience Strategy and Action Plans Annual Report 2020, UCS2021-0842
  • Building Lasting Change – Update on Calgary’s Investments in Sustainable Infrastructure, UCS2021-0867
  • Minimizing Negative Impacts of Waste and Recycling Sites – Officer, UCS2021-0903
  • Proposed Lease (Belvedere) – Ward 9 (250 East Hills SQ SE), UCS2021-1003
  • Developer Delivered Civic Facilities and Delegated Authorities, UCS2021-1000
  • Proposed Method of Disposition – (East Shepard Industrial) – Ward 12 (Point
    Trotter Industrial Park Phase 2), UCS2021-0999
  • Proposed Lease (Varsity) – Ward 1 (3304 33 ST NW), UCS2021-1004
  • Summary of Green Line Real Property Transactions – First Quarter 2021, UCS2021-0995
  • Summary of Real Estate Transactions – First Quarter 2021, UCS2021-1001

  The next Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Utilities and Corporate Services is scheduled to be held on 2021 July 28 at 9:30 a.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON