PRESENT:

Mayor N. Nenshi

Councillor G-C. Carra

Councillor A. Chabot

Councillor S. Chu

Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart

Councillor P. Demong

Councillor D. Farrell

Councillor R. Jones

Councillor S. Keating

Councillor J. Magliocca

Councillor B. Pincott

Councillor R. Pootmans

Councillor J. Stevenson

Councillor W. Sutherland

Councillor E. Woolley

ALSO PRESENT:

City Manager J. Fielding

Chief Financial Officer E. Sawyer

General Manager S. Dalgleish

General Manager M. Logan

General Manager R. Pritchard

General Manager R. Stanley

General Manager B. Stevens

City Solicitor G. Cole

Acting City Clerk B. Hilford

1.

OPENING PRAYER

Mayor Nenshi gave the opening prayer at today's meeting.

INTRODUCTION

Mayor Nenshi introduced today's meeting by providing an overview of the topics on the Agenda, as follows:

·         Personnel Matters

·         Calgary Stampede Board

o   Update on Business Plan and Strategy

·         Calgary Parking Authority

o   Ten-Year Strategic Plan

·         Regional Issues

o   Land Use Planning

o   Servicing.

RECEIVE FOR CORPORATE RECORD

The Acting City Clerk received for the Corporate Record, a copy of a PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Special Strategic Planning Meeting of Council’, dated 2014 June 16, with respect to the Mayor’s introduction of today’s Meeting.

Mayor Nenshi advised Members of Council that he and Councillor Chu recently toured the Mustard Seed’s new residential tower and parking garage. Mayor Nenshi further advised that officials of the Mustard Seed are working together with city Administration on seeking an appropriate land use solution for the parking garage.

BRING FORWARD, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that the following In Camera Reports be brought forward to be dealt with at this time:

·         Briefing On Personnel Matters (Verbal), C2014-0534; and

·         Business Plan and Strategy Briefing - Calgary Stampede (Verbal), C2014-0539.

CARRIED

CHANGE TIME OF SCHEDULED RECESS, Moved by Councillor Pincott, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that the scheduled time of lunch recess be increased to add an additional hour, to occur from 12:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

CARRIED

2.

ITEMS FROM ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

2.1

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S)

2.1.1

BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGY BRIEFING - CALGARY PARKING AUTHORITY (VERBAL), C2014-0541

PRESENTATION

Mr. Tariq Malik, Chairman, and Mr. Troy McLeod, General Manager, Calgary Parking Authority, provided Council with an overview of the Calgary Parking Authority Business Plan and Strategy Briefing.

Mr. Malik introduced the Members of the Calgary Parking Authority, as follows:

• Mr. David Yung, Director
• Ms. Ginny MacDonald, Director
• Mr. Sebastien Gittons, Director
• Ms. Lisha Hassanali, Director
• Councillor Carra, Director
• Councillor Magliocca, Director
• Chief Financial Officer Eric Sawyer, Director
• General Manager Mac Logan, Director

DISTRIBUTIONS

At the request of Mr. McLeod and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the Acting City Clerk distributed copies of the following documents, with respect to Report C2014-0541:

·         An Infographic, entitled ‘A Tale of Two Cities’; and

·         A booklet entitled ‘Looking Ahead to Our Future, Ten Year Strategic Plan 2015-2024’.

RECOGNITION

On behalf of Mayor Nenshi and Members of Council, Councillor Carra thanked General Manager Troy McLeod and Members of the Calgary Parking Authority, as well as former Alderman Gael MacLeod for the their dedicated work on governance of the Authority.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Carra, Seconded by Councillor Magliocca, that with respect to the Verbal Report C2014-0541, the following be adopted:

That Council receive the Report, Business Plan and Strategy Briefing – Calgary Parking Authority (Verbal) for information.

CARRIED

RECESS AND RECONVENE IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act, and Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a)(b)&(c) and 25(1)(b)&(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now recess at 12:01 p.m., to reconvene as the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 2:15 p.m. in the Corporate Boardroom to consider several confidential matters.

CARRIED

The Committee of the Whole reconvened, In Camera, in the Corporate Boardroom at

2:19 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

RECESS

The Committee of the Whole recessed, In Camera, at 3:16 p.m., to reconvene, In Camera, at 3:46 p.m.

The Committee of the Whole reconvened, In Camera, at 3:50 p.m. with Deputy Mayor Stevenson in the Chair.

Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 3:51 p.m. and Councillor Stevenson returned to his seat in Committee of the Whole.

The Committee of the Whole moved back into public session in the Council Chamber at

5:46 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

RISE AND REPORT, Moved by Councillor Chabot, that the Committee of the Whole rise and report to Council.

CARRIED

3.

IN CAMERA ITEMS

3.1

REGIONAL SERVICING, C2014-0353

RECEIVE FOR CORPORATE RECORD

The Acting City Clerk received for the Corporate Record, a PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Regional Servicing, C2014-0353, Council’s Strategic Planning Meeting’, dated

2014 June 16, with respect to Report C2014-0353, which is to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a)(b)&(c) and 25(1)(b)&(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until all agreements have been finalized.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Woolley, that with respect to Report C2014-0353, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Refer Administration Recommendation 2 back to Administration for development of further options, to return to the 2014 July 21 Combined Meeting of Council.

Opposed:     J. Stevenson, S. Keating

CARRIED

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that with respect to Report C2014-0353, the following be adopted, after amendment:

That Council:

2.    Adopt Administration Recommendations 1, 3 as amended in Attachment 2, 4 and 5 contained in Report C2014-0353; and

3.    Direct that the Recommendations, Report, verbal discussions, presentation and attachments remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a)(b)&(c) and 25(1)(b)&(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until all agreements have been finalized.

CARRIED

3.2

REGIONAL ALTERNATIVES (VERBAL), C2014-0498

RECEIVE FOR CORPORATE RECORD

The Acting City Clerk received the following documents for the Corporate Record, with respect to Verbal Report C2014-0498, which are to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) & (c) and 25(1)(b) & (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until this matter is resolved:

• A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Regional Alternatives Verbal Report C2014-0498, Council’s Strategic Planning Meeting’, dated 2014 June 16; and
• A document containing Administration Recommendations.

DISTRIBUTION

At the request of Administration and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the Acting City Clerk distributed copies of a confidential document entitled ‘Background Notes supporting Verbal In-Camera Report C2014-0498’, with respect to this item, which is to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 20(1), 24(1)(a) and (b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until this matter is resolved.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Stevenson, Seconded by Councillor Pootmans, that with respect to the Verbal Report C2014-0498, the following be adopted, after amendment:

That Council:

1.    Adopt Administration Recommendation 1 as received at today’s In Camera session;

2.    Request Calgary Regional Partnership Administration to include/invite key City of Calgary personnel to participate in current discussions with the Government of Alberta to legislate the Calgary Metropolitan Plan; and

3.    Direct that the In Camera discussions, distributions, Recommendation 1, and the In Camera presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23(1)(b), 24(1)(a) & (c) and 25(1)(b) & (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until this matter is resolved.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Pootmans, Seconded by Councillor Keating, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act, and Sections 21(1)(b), 23(1)(b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 9:35 a.m. in the Council Lounge to consider Report C2014-0534.

CARRIED

The Committee of the Whole reconvened in the Council Chamber at 9:56 a.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

RISE AND REPORT, Moved by Councillor Pincott, that the Committee of the Whole rise and report to Council.

CARRIED

3.3

BRIEFING ON PERSONNEL MATTERS (VERBAL), C2014-0534

RECEIVE FOR CORPORATE RECORD

The Acting City Clerk received for the Corporate Record, a copy of a document Re: Labour Relations Mandate, with respect to Verbal Report C2014-0534, which is to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21(1)(b), 23(1)(b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Farrell, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that with respect to the Verbal Report C2014-0534, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Adopt Administration Recommendation B with respect to the Labour Relations Mandate; and

2.    Direct that the In Camera discussions, recommendations and confidential distribution remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21(1)(b), 23(1)(b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA, Moved by Councillor Woolley, Seconded by Councillor Pincott, that, in accordance with Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act, and Sections 20(1), 24(1)(a) and (b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Council now move into the Committee of the Whole, In Camera, at 9:57 a.m., in the Corporate Boardroom to consider Report C2014-0539.

CARRIED

The Committee of the Whole reconvened in the Council Chamber at 11:13 a.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

RISE AND REPORT, Moved by Councillor Jones, that the Committee of the Whole rise and report to Council.

CARRIED

3.4

BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGY BRIEFING - CALGARY STAMPEDE (VERBAL), C2014-0539

RECEIVE FOR CORPORATE RECORD

The Acting City Clerk received for the Corporate Record, a copy of a PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘To be a world-class year-round gathering place for Calgarians and visitors, Presentation to City Council’, dated 2014 June 16, with respect to Verbal Report C2014-0539, which is to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 20(1), 24(1)(a) and (b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

ADOPT, Moved by Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Seconded by Councillor Chabot, that with respect to the Verbal Report C2014-0539, the following be adopted:

That Council:

1.    Receive the Report, Business Plan and Strategy Briefing – Calgary Stampede Board (Verbal) for information; and

2.   Direct that the In Camera discussions and presentation remain confidential pursuant to Sections 20(1), 24(1)(a) and (b) and 25(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

4.

URGENT BUSINESS

No Urgent Business was received at today’s Meeting.

5.

URGENT BUSINESS IN CAMERA

No Urgent Business, In Camera was received at today’s Meeting.

6.

EXCUSING ABSENCE OF MEMBERS

All Members of Council were in attendance at today’s meeting.

7.

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURN, Moved by Councillor Jones, Seconded by Councillor Chu, that this meeting adjourn at 5:49 p.m.

CARRIED

CONFIRMED BY COUNCIL ON 2014, JULY 21.

(Sgn.) N. Nenshi                                                        (Sgn.) B. Hilford

MAYOR                                                                         ACTING CITY CLERK