MINUTES

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:00 P.m.
Location:	LEGAL TRADITIONS COMMITTEE ROOM

PRESENT:

• Councillor G-C. Carra, Acting Chair
• Councillor P. Demong, Acting Vice-Chair
• Councillor G. Chahal
• Councillor J. Farkas
• Councillor J. Magliocca

ALSO PRESENT:

• Deputy City Manager B. Stevens
• Acting Manager D. Shearer
• Acting City Clerk L. Gibb
• Acting Legislative Coordinator L. McDougall

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Councillor Carra provided opening remarks.

Following nomination procedures, Council Demong was elected as Vice-Chair for this meeting, by acclamation.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Agenda for the 2019 June 20 Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, 2019 May 16

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee held on 2019 May 16, be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

6.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

6.1

Bearspaw Reservoir Tri-Lateral Task Force, IGA2019-0809

A presentation entitled" Bearspaw Reservoir Trilateral Task force" was distributed with respect to report IGA2019-0809.

• Moved by Councillor Farkas

  That with respect to Report IGA2019-0809, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Direct Administration to initiate public consultation on the Bearspaw Reservoir Risk Management Strategy in collaboration with Rocky View County administration; and
  2. Direct Administration to report back with the Bearspaw Reservoir Risk Management Strategy to the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on progress no later than June 2020.
  MOTION CARRIED

6.2

Calgary-Bow Valley Mass Transit Feasibility – Next Steps, IGA2019-0669

A presentation entitled "Bow Valley Mass Transit Feasibility - Next Steps," was distributed with respect to report IGA2019-0669.

• Moved by Councillor Magliocca

  That with respect to Report IGA2019-0669, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council endorse The City of Calgary’s participation in ongoing discussions regarding mass transit between Calgary and The Bow Valley subject to the principles identified in this report.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.3

Regional Transit Park and Ride – Next Steps, IGA2019-0668

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That with respect to Report IGA2019-0668, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommend that Council direct Administration to continue to review intermunicipal transit solutions including regional satellite park and ride lots outside of the Calgary city limits through the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board and participate in the transit subcommittee established within the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board Growth and Servicing Committee.

  MOTION CARRIED

6.4

Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) (Verbal), IGA2019-0721

That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0721, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee receive the Verbal Report for information.

6.5

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) (Verbal), IGA2019-0722

A document entitled "Federation of Canadian Municipalities," was distributed with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0722.

That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0722, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee receive the Verbal Report for information.

6.6

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) (Verbal), IGA2019-0723

Councillor Demong assumed the Chair at 10:17 a.m. in order for Councillor Carra to participate in debate with respect to the following items:

• CMRB Verbal Report IGA2019-0723;
• CMRB - Land Use Committee Verbal Report IGA2019-0724;
• CMRB - Intermunicipal Servicing Committee Verbal Report IGA2019-0725;
• CMRB - Advocacy Committee Verbal Report IGA2019-0726; and
• Intermunicipal committees (IMC) Verbal Report IGA2019-0727.

Verbal Report IGA2019-0723 was tabled by general consent to the Closed Meeting portion of today's meeting.

• Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0723:

  Clerk: L. Gibb, L. McDougall; Advice: D. Shearer, B. Stevens; Observers:
  F. Snyders, E. Chrusch, J. Clarke, A. Kurji, N. Younger, F. Bouchart, S. Deederly, M. Surgenor-Sands, K. Cote, A. Chan, N. Kuzmak, T. Feist

  Moved by Councillor Farkas

  That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0723, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee:

  1. Direct Councillor Carra, The City of Calgary’s Representative on the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB), to vote on behalf of The City of Calgary, as discussed during the 2019 June 20 Closed Meeting session of the Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee; and
  2. That the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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

6.7

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) - Land Use Committee (Verbal), IGA2019-0724

Verbal Report IGA2019-0724 was tabled by general consent to the Closed Meeting portion of today's meeting.

• Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report IGA2019-0724:
  Clerk: L. Gibb, L. McDougall; Advice: D. Shearer, B. Stevens; Observers:
  F. Snyders, E. Chrusch, J. Clarke, A. Kurji, N. Younger, F. Bouchart, S. Deederly, M. Surgenor-Sands, K. Cote, A. Chan, N. Kuzmak, T. Feist

  Moved by Councillor Magliocca

  That with respect to Report IGA2019-0724, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee:

  1. Receive this Report for information; and
  2. Direct that Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 implementation is complete.
  MOTION CARRIED

6.8

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) - Intermunicipal Servicing Committee (Verbal), IGA2019-0725

That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0725, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee receive the Verbal Report for information.

6.9

Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) - Advocacy Committee (Verbal), IGA2019-0726

That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0726, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee receive the Verbal Report for information.

6.10

Intermunicipal Committees (IMC) (Verbal), IGA2019-0727

That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0727, the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee receive the Verbal Report for information.

• Councillor Carra resumed the Chair at 10:35 a.m. and Councillor Demong returned to his regular seat in Committee.

6.11

City Charter Update - Delegation of Authority (Verbal), IGA2019-0775

A presentation entitled "6.11 City Charter Update: Delegation of Authority," was distributed, with respect to Report IGA2019-0775.

• Moved by Councillor Magliocca

  That with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0775, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental affairs Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Direct Administration to continue to advocate for changes to the City Charter to enable the delegation of Council authority to committees of Council; and
  2. That this presentation be attached to the verbal report and forwarded to the consent agenda of the 2019 July 22 Combined Meeting of Council.
  MOTION CARRIED

7.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

7.1

REFERRED REPORTS

None

7.2

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

None

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

9.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Demong

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee move into Closed Meeting, at 11:18 a.m., to consider confidential matters with respect to the following items pursuant to Sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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:

  6.6 Update from Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) (Verbal), IGA2019-0723

  6.7 Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) - Land Use Committee (Verbal), IGA2019-0724

  9.1.1 Airport Vicinity Protection Area - Update (Verbal) - IGA2019-0806

  9.1.2 YYC Matters Update – Federal Advocacy, IGA2019-0734

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Carra declared a Pecuniary Interest, in Public, and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Item 9.1.1, Airport Vicinity Protection Area - Update (Verbal) - IGA2019-0806 on Advice from the Ethics Advisor and left the Closed Meeting discussion at 11:40 a.m.

  
  

• Committee reconvened in Public Meeting at 11:45 a.m. with Councillor Demong in the Chair.

  Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That the Committee rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1.1

Airport Vicinity Protection Area - Update (Verbal) - IGA2019-0806

• Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report IGA2019-0806: Clerk: L. Gibb, L. McDougall; Advice: D. Shearer, B. Stevens; Observers: F. Snyders, E. Chrusch, N. Younger, S. Deederly, M. Surgenor-Sands, K. Cote, M. Bishop

  Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That with respect to Report IGA2019-0806, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee direct that the Verbal Report and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations),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

9.1.2

YYC Matters Update – Federal Advocacy, IGA2019-0734

A confidential presentation entitled " YYC Matters Update - Federal Advocacy" was distributed, with respect to Report IGA2019-0734.

• Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report IGA2019-0734:
  Clerk: L. Gibb, L. McDougall; Advice: D. Shearer, B. Stevens; Observers:
  F. Snyders, E. Chrusch, J. Clarke, A. Kurji, N. Younger, S. Deederly, M. Surgenor-Sands, K. Cote, A. Chan, T. Feist

   

  Moved by Councillor Farkas

  That with respect to Report IGA2019-0734, the following be approved:

  That the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommends that Council:

  1. Receive this Report for information; and
  2. Direct that this Report, Attachments, confidential distribution and Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to sections 21 (disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations), 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 implementation is complete.
  MOTION CARRIED

9.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

10.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Magliocca

  That this meeting adjourn at 11:48 a.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following items have been forwarded to the 2019 July 22 Combined Meeting of Council:

  CONSENT

  • Bearspaw Reservoir Tri-Lateral Task Force, IGA2019-0809
  • Calgary-Bow Valley Mass Transit Feasibility – Next Steps, IGA2019-0669
  • Regional Transit Park and Ride – Next Steps, IGA2019-0668
  • City Charter Update - Delegation of Authority (Verbal), IGA2019-0775

  CONFIDENTIAL CONSENT

  • YYC Matters Update - Federal Advocacy, IGA2019-0734

   

  The next Regular Meeting of the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee is scheduled to be held on 2019 July 25.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON