MINUTES

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Mayor J. Gondek, Chair
  • Councillor E. Spencer, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor P. Demong (Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Chair) (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor K. Penner (Community Development Committee Chair) (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor R. Pootmans (Audit Committee Chair) (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor C. Walcott (Councillor-at-Large) (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor S. Sharp (Infrastructure and Planning Committee Vice-Chair) (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor A. Chabot (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor McLean
  • Councillor J. Mian (Remote Participation)
ABSENT:
  • Councillor G-C. Carra (Infrastructure and Planning Committee Chair) (Personal)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager D. Duckworth (Remote Participation)
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel J. Floen (Remote Participation)
  • General Manager K. Black (Remote Participation)
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish (Remote Participation)
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Male (Remote Participation)
  • General Manager D. Morgan (Remote Participation)
  • City Clerk K. Martin
  • Legislative Advisor D. Williams

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Mayor Gondek called the Meeting to order at 9.30 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, and Mayor Gondek.

Absent from Roll Call:  Councillor Carra

2.
OPENING REMARKS
 

Mayor Gondek provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer

    That the Agenda for the 2022 February 22 Executive Committee be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

4.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
 

4.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee, 2022 January 25
This item has attachments. 

1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2022 January 25-Executive Committee.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor McLean

    That the Minutes of the 2022 January 25 Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Moved byCouncillor McLean

    That the Consent Agenda be approved, as follows:

6.
POSTPONED REPORTS
 

None

7.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES
 

7.1
Funding Request for the Clean Energy Improvement Program, EC2022-0113
This item has attachments. 

1.Funding Request for the Clean Energy Improvement Program - EC2022-0113.pdf
2.Attach 1-Previous Council Direction and Background-EC2022-0113.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Presentation - Funding Request for the Clean Energy Improvement Program - EC2022-0113.pdf
4.Distrib-Presentation-EC2022-0113.pdf

Councillor Chabot (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:34 a.m.

A presentation entitled "Clean Energy Improvement Program, Low Carbon Financing Programs" was distributed with respect to Report EC2022-0113.

  • Moved byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Report EC2022-0113, the following be approved:

    That Executive Committee recommend that Council approve $5 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to be used for financing clean energy improvements through the Clean Energy Improvement Program pursuant to Bylaw 53M2021.

    For: (10)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

8.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE
 

8.1
REFERRED REPORTS
 

None

8.2
NOTICE(S) OF MOTION
 

8.2.1
Remedying Legal Non-Conforming Use of Semi-Detached Homes, EC2022-0249
This item has attachments. 

1.Remedying Legal Non-Confirming Use of Semi Detached - EC2022-0249.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Notice of Motion Checklist, EC2022-0249.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Sharp

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-0249, the following be approved:

    That Notice of Motion EC2022-0249 be forwarded to the 2022 March 8 Combined Meeting of Council for consideration.

    For: (10)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

8.2.2
Leaves for Public Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees, EC2022-0264
This item has attachments. 

1.Leaves for Public Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees - EC2022-0264.pdf
2.EC2022-0264 Attach 1- Notice of Motion Checklist.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Mian

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-0264, the following be approved:

    That Notice of Motion EC2022-0264 be forwarded to the 2022 March 8 Combined Meeting of Council for consideration.

    For: (10)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

    Committee then dealt with Item 10.


8.2.3
Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation Society- City Owned Land Acquisition - 35 Shawville BV SE, EC2022-0262
 

This Item was dealt with following the rise and report on Item 10.

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-0262:

Clerks: K. Martin and L. Kearnes. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Advice: K. Black, C. Berry, and T. Benson.
  • Moved byCouncillor McLean

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-0262, the following be approved, after amendment:

    That Revised Notice of Motion EC2022-0262, be forwarded to the 2022 March 8 Combined Meeting of Council for consideration, and that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 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, to be reviewed by 2037 February 22.

    For: (8)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Penner
    MOTION CARRIED

8.2.4
Calgary Islamic Centre SW Masjid Mosque - Portion of City Owned Land Adjacent to 5615 14 AV SW, EC2022-0266
 

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-0266:

Clerks: K. Martin and L. Kearnes. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Advice: K. Black, C. Berry, and T. Benson.
  • Moved byCouncillor Pootmans

    That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2022-0266, the following be approved:

    That Notice of Motion EC2022-0266 be forwarded to the 2022 March 8 Combined Meeting of Council for consideration, and that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Sections 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, to be reviewed by 2037 February 22.

    For: (8)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Penner
    MOTION CARRIED

9.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

None

10.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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, Committee now move into Closed Meeting, at 10:04 a.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Items:

    • 8.2.3. Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation Society – City Owned Land Acquisition – 35 Shawville BV SE, EC2022-0262
    • 8.2.4. Calgary Islamic Centre SW Masjid Mosque – Portion of City Owned Land Adjacent to 5615 14 AV SW, EC2022-0266
    • 10.1.1. Naming Rights for a Partner Operated Recreation Facility, EC2022-0135
    • 10.1.2. Calgary Technologies Inc. – Shareholder Resolution, EC2022-0253

    And further, that the following people be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting:

    • Jeff Booke, CEO, Repsol Sport Centre, with respect to Report EC2022-0135
    • Terry Rock, President & CEO and Dean Prodan, Chair, Platform Calgary, with respect to Report EC2022-0253
    For: (10)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED

  • Mayor Gondek left the Closed Meeting at 10:30 a.m. and Councillor Spencer assumed the Chair.

    Mayor Gondek resumed the Chair at 10:52 a.m. and Councillor Spencer returned to his regular seat in Committee.

    Committee reconvened in public meeting at 10:54 a.m. with Mayor Gondek in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

    Councillor Demong, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, and Mayor Gondek.

    Moved byCouncillor Demong

    That Committee rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Committee then dealt with Item 8.2.3.


10.1
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES
 

10.1.1
Naming Rights for a Partner Operated Recreation Facility, EC2022-0135
 

​People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report EC2022-0135:

Clerks: K. Martin and L. Kearnes. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Advice: K. Black, H. Johnson, J. Duggan, and C. McLean. External: J. Booke.
A confidential presentation was distributed with respect to Report EC2022-0135.
  • Moved byCouncillor Mian

    That with respect to report EC2022-0135, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Approve the naming rights transaction and facility name for the Partner operated recreation facility outlined in the confidential Report;
    2. Direct that the Report, Attachment 1 and presentation be held confidential pursuant to Section 23 (Local public body confidences) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until the public announcement of the new facility name is made by the Partner operated facility; to be reviewed by July 1, 2022; and
    3. Direct that Attachment 2 be held confidential pursuant to Section 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
    For: (8)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Penner
    MOTION CARRIED

10.1.2
Calgary Technologies Inc - Shareholder Resolution, EC2022-0253
 

​People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report EC2022-0253:

Clerks: K. Martin and L. Kearnes. City Manager: D. Duckworth. Advice: K. Black, L. Kerr, K. Mustard, A. Szaflarski, and J. Chase. External: T. Rock and D. Prodan.
A confidential presentation was distributed with respect to Report EC2022-0253.

Councillor Chabot (Remote Member) left the Closed Meeting at 10:43 a.m.

  • Moved byCouncillor Penner

    That with respect to Report EC2022-0253, the following be approved:

    That the Executive Committee recommend that Council:

    1. Authorize the Mayor, or in the Mayor’s absence, the Deputy Mayor, to execute shareholder resolutions and any agreements related to the proposed structure change for Calgary Technologies Inc. outlined in this Report;
    2. Authorize Administration to execute both an Operating Funding Agreement, and Capital Grant Agreement between The City and the new corporate entity created pursuant to the proposed structure change for Calgary Technologies Inc. outlined in this Report;
    3. Approve one-time capital funding of $1.5 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve for the Platform Innovation Centre to be repaid to the Fiscal Stability Reserve per PFC2021-1116; and
    4. Direct that the Report, Attachment, Presentation and Closed Meeting Discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16 (Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party), 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, and only be released once the shareholder resolution(s) is executed by all three shareholders of Calgary Technologies Inc., to be reviewed by 2022 December 31.
    For: (8)Councillor Demong, Mayor Gondek, Councillor Sharp, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor McLean, Councillor Mian, and Councillor Penner
    MOTION CARRIED

10.2
URGENT BUSINESS
 

None

11.
BRIEFINGS
 

None

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Spencer

    That this meeting adjourn at 11:09 a.m.

    The following Items have been forwarded on to the 2022 March 8 Combined Meeting of Council:

    CONSENT

    • Funding Request for the Clean Energy Improvement Program, EC2022-0113
    • Naming Rights for a Partner Operated Recreation Facility, EC2022-0135
    • Calgary Technologies Inc. – Shareholder Resolution, EC2022-0253

    COMMITTEE REPORTS

    • Notice of Motion - Remedying Legal Non-Conforming Use of Semi-Detached Homes, EC2022-0249
    • Notice of Motion - Leaves for Public Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees, EC2022-0264
    • Notice of Motion - Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation Society – City Owned Land Acquisition – 35 Shawville BV SE, EC2022-0262
    • Notice of Motion - Calgary Islamic Centre SW Masjid Mosque – Portion of City Owned Land Adjacent to 5615 14 AV SW, EC2022-0266

    The next Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee is scheduled to be held on 2022 March 15 at 9:30 a.m.

    CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON


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