MINUTES

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Councillor K. Penner, Chair (Remote Participation)
• Councillor T. Wong, Vice-Chair
• Councillor S. Chu (Remote Participation)
• Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Remote Participation)
• Councillor R. Pootmans
• Councillor C. Walcott
• Councillor E. Spencer

ABSENT:

• Councillor G-C. Carra (Council Business)

ALSO PRESENT:

• General Manager K. Black
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male
• Legislative Coordinator M. A. Cario
• Legislative Advisor C. Nelson

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Councillor Penner called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Chu, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Penner

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Carra

Councillor Penner (Remote Member) vacated the Chair at 9:32 a.m. and Councillor Wong assumed the Chair. 

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Councillor Wong provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Walcott

  That the Agenda for the 2023 January 25 Regular Meeting of the Community Development Committee be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Community Development Committee, 2022 December 1

• Moved by Councillor Pootmans

  That the Minutes of the 2022 December 1 Regular Meeting of the Community Development Committee be confirmed.

   

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

2023 and 2024 Family & Community Support Services Funding Recommendations, CD2023-0004

Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 9:37 a.m.

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CD2023-0004:

• A letter from Devon Ashe; and
• Speaking notes from Good Companions 50 Plus

​The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report CD2023-0004:

1. Noel Bahliby, Centre for Newcomers

2. Renata Michalski, Ogden 50+ Centre

3. Mary Anderson, Good Companions 50 Plus

4. John Yannitsos, Bow Cliff Seniors

5. Jeannette Provo, Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre

6. Danielle Aubry, Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA)

• Moved by Councillor Penner

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0004, the following be approved:

  That the Community Development Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Approve the recommended Family and Community Support Services allocations of $30.1M for 2023, and $40.1M for 2024 as detailed in Attachment 2; and
  2. Authorize Administration to access up to $750,000 from the Family and Community Support Services Stabilization Fund Reserve in 2023 to fund non-profit organizations for capacity-building initiatives and responding to emerging social issues.

  For: (7)

  Councillor Chu, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2

Business Improvements Areas – 2023 Board Appointments, CD2023-0016

​The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report CD2023-0016:

1. Alison Karim McSwiney, International Avenue Business Improvement Area
2. Annie MacInnis, Kensington Business Improvement Area

• Moved by Councillor Walcott

  That with respect to Report CD2023-0016, the following be approved:

  That the Community Development Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Appoint the nominees to each of the 15 Business Improvement Areas board of directors as set out in Attachment 2;
  2. Direct that Attachment 2 be held confidential pursuant to Section 17 (Disclosure harmful to personal privacy) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until Council rises and reports on the matter; and
  3. Provide a letter to retiring board members to thank them for their service.

  For: (7)

  Councillor Chu, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, Councillor Wong, and Councillor Dhaliwal

  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

• Moved by Councillor Walcott

  That pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Committee now move into Closed Meeting, at 11:02 a.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following Item:

  • 10.1.1 Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0068
  MOTION CARRIED

• Committee reconvened in public meeting at 11:21 a.m. with Councillor Wong in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Councillor Chu, Councillor Penner, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, and Councillor Wong

  Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Carra and Councillor Dhaliwal

  Moved by Councillor Walcott

  That Committee rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

10.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

10.1.1

Summary of Current Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0068

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0068:

Clerks: M. A. Cario and A. Degrood. Law: H. Chan. Advice: K. Black, C. Male, C. Stewart, B. Whyte, O. Shyllon, and K. Wyllie.

• Moved by Councillor Spencer

  That with respect to Confidential Report CD2023-0068, the following be approved:

  That the Community Development Committee recommends that Council direct that the report and attachments be held confidential pursuant to Sections 23 (Local public body confidences) and 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2024 May 13.

  For: (6)

  Councillor Chu, Councillor Spencer, Councillor Walcott, Councillor Pootmans, Councillor Penner, and Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED

10.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

11.

BRIEFINGS

None

12.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Penner

  That this meeting adjourn at 11:23 a.m. 

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following items have been forwarded on to the 2023 February 14 Regular Meeting of Council:

  CONSENT

  • 2023 and 2024 Family & Community Support Services Funding Recommendations, CD2023-0004
  • Business Improvement Areas - 2023 Board Appointments, CD2023-0016
  • Summary of Regulatory Proceedings, CD2023-0068

  The next Regular Meeting of the Community Development Committee is scheduled to be held on 2023 February 22 at 9:30 a.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON