MINUTES

STRATEGIC MEETING OF COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Mayor N. Nenshi
  • Councillor G-C. Carra
  • Councillor G. Chahal
  • Councillor S. Chu
  • Councillor D. Colley-Urquhart
  • Councillor J. Davison
  • Councillor P. Demong
  • Councillor J. Farkas
  • Councillor D. Farrell
  • Councillor J. Gondek
  • Councillor R. Jones
  • Councillor S. Keating
  • Councillor J. Magliocca
  • Councillor W. Sutherland
  • Councillor E. Woolley
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Solicitor and General Counsel G. Cole
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish
  • City Manager J. Fielding
  • General Manager K. Hanson
  • Acting General Manager D. Limacher
  • Chief Financial Officer E. Sawyer
  • General Manager R. Stanley
  • Deputy City Manager B. Stevens
  • General Manager M. Thompson
  • Acting City Clerk J. Dubetz
  • Legislative Assistant D. Williams

1.
CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor Sutherland called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

2.
OPENING REMARKS

Deputy Mayor Sutherland provided opening remarks.

3.
QUESTION PERIOD

1.  Councillor Keating

    Topic: Progress of the River Access Strategy from 2014

2.  Councillor Jones

    Topic: Snow events, snow plowing and the blockage of snow in citizen driveways

3.  Councillor Chu

    Topic: Refund for the removal of the local art from the 4th Street Underpass

4.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Chahal

    That the Agenda for the 2018 February 28 Strategic Meeting of Council be confirmed, after amendment, by adding an Item of Urgent Business, Closed Meeting, entitled "Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2018-0012".

    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

None

6.
PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)

None

7.
CONSENT AGENDA

None

8.
POSTPONED REPORTS

None

9.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1
OFFICER OF COUNCIL REPORTS

None

9.2
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

None

9.2.1
2019-2022 Council Directives for One Calgary - Amendments, C2018-0201
This item has attachments.

1.2019-2022 Council Directives for One Calgary - Amendments - C2018-0201.pdf
2.ATTACHMENT 2019-2022 Council Directives - ALL amendments_FINAL.pdf
3.Distrib-PowerPoint-C2018-0201.pdf

Subject to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw, Sections 77(c) and 109 were suspended by general consent, to allow Members additional time for questions to Administration and debate.

At the request Councillor Chu, a Clerical Correction was noted to the Attachment header by deleting the label "Item # "9.2.2" and by substituting the label "Item # "9.2.1".

Introduction

Councillor Farrell introduced a group of Grades 4 and 5 students from Hillhurst School in Ward 7, along with their teacher.  

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That Council adopts the additional amendments,  to the “2019-2022 Council Directives for One Calgary”, after amendment, to the Attachment on Page 6, Council Directives, paragraph 5, as follows,:

    "In concert with the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, The City must develop a positive, strong and enduring relationship with Treaty 7 First Nations, Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3, and all urban Indigenous Calgarians. Council is committed to developing a new vision that acknowledges historical issues and challenges and focusses on a future of trust and mutual respect. We recognize that true reconciliation is only possible within an ethical space of engagement and understanding of Indigenous-Canadian history. We will build capacity amongst City staff and all Calgarians to foster cultural humility and competency, understanding and sensitivity to support true partnership with our Indigenous partners."

     

    MOTION CARRIED

9.2.2
Three Conversations, One Calgary: The City’s Strategic Plan for 2019-2022, C2018-0224
This item has attachments.

1.Three Conversations, One Calgary, The City's Strategic Plan for 2019-2022 - C2018-0224.pdf
2.C2018-0224 - Attachment 1 - 'Three Conversations, One Calgary' Conceptual Framework.pdf
3.C2018-0224 - Attachment 2 - The Journey to Deliver The City's Strategic Plan for 2019-2022.pdf
4.C2018-0224 - Attachment 3 - Service Plans and Budgets - Final Services List and Prototype Plan and Budget Document.pdf
5.Distrib-Document-C2018-0224.pdf
6.Distrib-Document2-C2018-0224.pdf
7.Distrib-PowerPoint-C2018-0224.pdf

Distributions with respect to Report C2018-0224:

  • a coloured document entitled "Elements Of Value"; and
  • a coloured document entitled "Leadership Strategic Plan".

A Powerpoint presentation entitled "2019-20122 Council Directives - Amendments", dated 2018 February 28 was also distributed, with respect to Reports C2018-0201 and C2018-0224.

Mayor Nenshi assumed the Chair at 11:22 p.m. and Councillor Sutherland returned to his regular seat in Council.

Subject to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Section 78 (1) was suspended by general consent in order that Council may complete the Report C2018-0224, prior to the scheduled recess.

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Chu
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That Council approve ‘Three Conversations, One Calgary’ as the framework that will guide the development of The City’s Strategic Plan for 2019-2022.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Councillor Davison spoke in recognition of Anti-Bullying day.


9.3
COMMITTEE REPORTS

None

10.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COUNCIL

11.
URGENT BUSINESS

None

12.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Keating

    That Council recess at 12:28 p.m. and reconvene in Closed Meeting, in the Council Boardroom at 1:45 p.m., in accordance with Sections 16, 23, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to consider the following items:

    12.2.1 Rivers District Community Revitalization Levy Discussion, C2018-0206

    12.2.2 City Charter Update (Verbal), C2018-0226

    12.3.1 Legal Briefing Update (Verbal), VR2018-0012

    ROLL CALL VOTE

    For: (13)Councillor Carra, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Mayor Nenshi
    Against:
    MOTION CARRIED

    Council reconvened at 1:49 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    Council recessed at 3:15 p.m. and reconvened at 3:45 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 5:58 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.


  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Woolley

    That Council rise without reporting.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That Subject to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Section 78(1)(c), be suspended by general consent, to allow Council to complete the remainder of today's Agenda, without recess. 

    MOTION CARRIED
  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Demong
    Seconded byCouncillor Gondek

    That Council, at 6:00 p.m., return to Closed Meeting in the Council Boardroom, to consider confidential matters with respect to the following, subject to Sections 16, 23, 24, 25 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:

    12.2.1 Rivers District Community Revitalization Levy Discussion, C2018-0206

    12.2.2 City Charter Update (Verbal), C2018-0226

    12.3.1 Legal Briefing Update (Verbal),  VR2018-0012

    MOTION CARRIED

  • Council reconvened in Public Meeting at 6:23 p.m. with Mayor Nenshi in the Chair.

    MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Davison
    Seconded byCouncillor Magliocca

    That Council rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

12.1
CONSENT AGENDA

None

12.2
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

12.2.1
Rivers District Community Revitalization Levy Discussion, C2018-0206
This item has attachments.

1.RELEASED Attach 1-C2018-0206.pdf
2.RELEASED Attach 2-C2018-0206.pdf

Administration and others in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report C2018-0206:

Clerk: J. Dubetz, D. Williams. Advice: B. Stevens. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Observers: K. Hanson, M. Thompson, E. Sawyer, N. Schafer, C. Male, C. Berry, R. Mueller, L. Kerr.  External Presenter:  M. Brown S. Veres, W. Connelly

Distributions in Closed Meeting with respect to Report C2018-0206, to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:

  • Attachments 5,6,7 and 8; and
  • a Closed Meeting presentation entitled "Rivers District Community Revitalization Levy Discussion".
  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report C2018-0206, Recommendation 1, 3, 4, and 5, be adopted as follows:

    That Council:

    1.  Direct Administration to proceed with the direction as discussed on slides 19 and 20, of the Closed Meeting presentation, as amended by Attachment 5 and 6;

    3.  Direct Administration to proceed with the direction as discussed on slides 19 and 20, of the Closed Meeting presentation, as amended by Attachment 8;

    4.  Direct that the Report, Closed Meeting presentation, discussions, recommendations, direction, Attachments 5, 6, 7 and 8 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 16, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until this matter is resolved; and

    5.  Direct that Attachments 3 and 4 remain confidential pursuant to Sections 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, until this matter is resolved.

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED
  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Woolley
    Seconded byCouncillor Sutherland

    That with respect to Report C2018-0206, Recommendation 2 be adopted as follows:

    2.  Direct Administration to proceed with the direction as discussed on slides 19 and 20, of the Closed Meeting presentation, as amended by Attachment 7.

    For: (11)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Demong, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Keating, Councillor Magliocca, Councillor Sutherland, and Councillor Woolley
    Against: (2)Councillor Farkas, and Councillor Farrell
    MOTION CARRIED
  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Farrell
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That with respect to Report C2018-0206, the following Motion Arising be adopted:

    That Council direct Administration to work with the TELUS Convention Centre and Canadian Municipal Land Corporation to bring forward their strategic plan and bring forward a consolidated view of the Convention Market in Calgary.

    MOTION CARRIED

12.2.2
City Charter Update (Verbal), C2018-0226

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report
C2018-0226:

Clerk: J. Dubetz, D. Williams. Advice: B. Stevens, N. Schafer, J. Clark, O. Shyllon. M. Brown. Legal Advice: G. Cole. Observers: K. Hanson, M. Thompson, E. Sawyer, C. Male. 

 

A Closed Meeting presentation entitled "City Charter Update", was distributed, to remain confidential pursuant to Sections 21, 23, 24 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Gondek
    Seconded byCouncillor Demong

    That with respect to Verbal Report C2018-0226, the following be adopted:

    That Council direct that the report, attachment, the Closed Meeting presentation and discussions, remain confidential under sections 21, 23, 24, and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act until matter is resolved (or implementation is complete).

    Against: Councillor Farkas

    MOTION CARRIED

12.3
URGENT BUSINESS

12.3.1
Legal Briefing (Verbal), VR2018-0012

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report VR2018-0012:

Clerk: J. Dubetz, D. Williams. Advice: Kurt Hanson, K. Black. Legal Advice: G. Cole.

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart
    Seconded byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Verbal Report VR2018-0012 the following be adopted:

    That Council receive this Verbal Report for information and direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta.

    MOTION CARRIED

13.
ADMINISTRATIVE INQUIRIES

Councillor Farkas submitted a Administrative Inquiry as follows:

This morning, in the spirit of reconciliation, Council adopted a Council Directive that The City must develop a positive, strong and enduring relationship with Treaty 7 First Nations, Metis Nation of Alberta Region 3, and all urban Indigenous Calgarians;

The Tsuut’ina Nation is in the process of planning significant new developments on Nation land in areas adjacent to The City of Calgary;

The Tsuut’ina Nation redevelopment could have potential impacts on neighboring Calgary communities;

There are opportunities for the Nation and Calgary to work together collaboratively on various services to ensure the future sustainability of both parties;

Based upon the foregoing, I have two specific questions for Administration:

  1. How does Administration plan to deal with potential interface issues associated with the redevelopment of the Tsuut’ina Lands, including, but not limited to; transportation, transit, water servicing, emergency services and regional planning? Report back to Intergovernmental Affairs Committee by the end of Quarter 2, 2018.
  2. I ask that Administration report back to Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on April 19th, 2018 with suggestions as to how City Mayor and Council and the Nation’s Chief and Council, as well as City Administration and Nation’s Administration, might work together collaboratively to develop a framework to discuss development matters, including the identification of benefits and impacts, and explore areas of mutual interest?

14.
ADJOURNMENT

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Colley-Urquhart

    That Council adjourn at 6:40 p.m.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (10)Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Chu, Councillor Colley-Urquhart, Councillor Davison, Councillor Farkas, Councillor Farrell, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Jones, Councillor Magliocca, and Councillor Sutherland
    Against: (3)Councillor Demong, Councillor Keating, and Councillor Woolley
    MOTION CARRIED


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