MINUTES

PRIORITIES AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 6:30 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Mayor N. Nenshi, Chair
• Councillor S. Chu, Vice-Chair (Remote Participation)
• Councillor G-C. Carra (CPS Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Davison (T&T Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor J. Gondek (PUD Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor W. Sutherland (UCS Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor E. Woolley (Audit Chair) (Remote Participation)
• Councillor D. Farrell (Remote Participation)

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager D. Duckworth (Remote Participation)
• A/General Manager C. Arthurs (Remote Participation)
• General Manager S. Dalgleish (Remote Participation)
• Chief Financial Officer C. Male (Remote Participation)
• A/General Manager D. Morgan (Remote Participation)
• Legislative Coordinator M. A. Cario
• Legislative Advisor L. Gibb

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Nenshi called the Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Davison, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Sutherland, Councillor Woolley and Mayor Nenshi.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Nenshi provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Gondek

  That Item 7.5, Real Estate Working Group Update (Verbal), PFC2021-0237 be dealt with immediately following Item 7.1., Expense Investigation Follow-Up Ward 2 Hosting Expenses, PFC2021-0592.

  MOTION CARRIED

  Councillor Farrell joined the meeting at 9:35 a.m.

  
  
• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by referring Report PFC2021-0487 back to Administration for further consultation with the Business Improvement Areas (BIA) to return to Council in one month.

  ROLL CALL VOTE:

  For: (3)	Councillor Davison, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland
  Against: (5)	Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Councillor Farrell

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That the Agenda for the 2021 April 27 Priorities and Finance Committee be confirmed, as amended.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Priorities and Finance Committee, 2021 March 16

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That the Minutes of the 2021 March 16 Regular Meeting of the Priorities and Finance Committee be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

5.1.1

Deferral – Working with Business Sector Task Force on further relief options returning to Council 2021 May, PFC2021-0622

5.2

BRIEFINGS

5.2.1

Status of Outstanding Motions and Directions, PFC2021-0576

5.2.2

Council Innovation Fund and Council Community Fund Status Update, PFC2021-0534

• MOTION CARRIED

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

Expense Investigation Follow-Up Ward 2 Hosting Expenses, PFC2021-0592

• Moved by Councillor Gondek

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0592, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee:

  1. Confirm that of the $1,380.99 in total hosting expenses for Councillor Magliocca identified on Attachment 2, that $348.70 has been determined to be eligible as appropriate hosting expenses;
  2. Confirm that of the $1,380.99 in total hosting expenses for Councillor Magliocca identified on Attachment 2, that $1,032.29 has been determined to be ineligible as appropriate hosting expenses; and
  3. Recognize the receipt of $3,762.88 in voluntary reimbursements for the $1,032.29 ineligible hosting and $2,730.59 for airfare upgrades. This amount concludes the financial obligations of Councillor Magliocca related to this investigation.

  For: (8)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee then dealt with Item 7.5.

  
  

7.2

Resilient Calgary Strategy Update Report, PFC2021-0429

A presentation entitled "Resilient Calgary Strategy Update Report " was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0429.

• Moved by Councillor Woolley

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0429, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Release $81 million in funding, previously committed for flood recovery within the Fiscal Stability Reserve, as a result of the completion of The City of Calgary’s 2013 Southern Alberta Flood Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) submissions and recovery of funding from the Government of Alberta;
  2. Receive this update report of the Resilient Calgary strategy for the Corporate Record; and
  3. Direct Administration to provide an annual update report of the Resilient Calgary strategy to the Priorities and Finance Committee.

  For: (7)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

Resilient Roofing Rebate Program, PFC2021-0575

Mayor Nenshi declared a Pecuniary Interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Report PFC2021-0575, because of financial implications.

Mayor Nenshi left the Council Chamber at 11:05 a.m. and Vice-Chair Chu assumed the Chair remotely.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0575:

• A letter of support from Paul Kovacs, Executive Director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction; and
• A presentation entitled "Resilient Roofing Rebate Program – PFC2021-0575: Response to Mitigating the Impacts of Severe Weather Events in Calgary – PFC2021-0194."

• Moved by Councillor Woolley

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0575, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council:

  1. Approve $2.175 million from the Fiscal Stability Reserve investment income for one-time operating budget to fund year one of the Resilient Roofing Rebate Program.
  2. Approve the Resilient Roofing Rebate Program as identified in Attachment 2, and direct Calgary Building Services to return to Priorities and Finance Committee no later than Q2 2022 with a monitoring report on the program’s progress, lessons learned, and approach for the subsequent years of the program.

  For: (5)	Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland
  Against: (1)	Councillor Chu

  MOTION CARRIED

  Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 11:25 a.m. after the vote was declared and Councillor Chu returned to his regular seat in Committee remotely.

  
  

7.4

Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery, PFC2021-0579

​A presentation entitled "PFC2021-0579 Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery" was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0579.

Councillor Gondek returned to the Remote Meeting at 11:34 a.m.

• Moved by Councillor Farrell

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0579, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee, direct Administration:

  1. Through the Service Owner Network, to track progress on Calgary’s post-pandemic economic recovery support, including communication with the broader Calgary community;
  2. To report on economic recovery progress, including benefits realized, every six months starting with a 2021 November update, with Briefings thereafter; and
  3. To incorporate concluding recommendations of the Economic Resilience Task Force (ERTF) in the 2021 November update.

  For: (8)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.5

Real Estate Working Group Update (Verbal), PFC2021-0237

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.1.

​A presentation entitled "Priorities and Finance Committee: Real Estate Working Group Verbal Update - PFC2021-0237" was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0237.

​The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report PFC2021-0237:

1. Paul Marsden, Colliers
2. Dave Mewha, Altus Group.

Councillor Gondek left the remote meeting at 10:30 a.m.

• Moved by Councillor Sutherland

  That with respect to Verbal Report PFC2021-0237, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee receive the presentation for the Corporate Record.

  For: (7)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

  Committee then dealt with Item 7.2.

  
  

7.6

2020 Year-End Accountability Report, PFC2021-0221

​A presentation entitled "PFC2021-0221 2020 Year-End Accountability Report: Reporting on the 2019-2022 Service Plans and Budgets " was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0221.

By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Committee suspended Section 78(2)(a) of the Procedure Bylaw in order to complete the remaining Agenda Items prior to the lunch recess.

Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 12:10 p.m. and Vice-Chair Chu assumed the Chair remotely. Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 12:12 p.m. and Councillor Chu returned to his regular seat on Committee remotely.

• Moved by Councillor Woolley

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0221, the following be approved:

  The Priorities and Finance Committee recommends that Council receive this report for the Corporate Record.

  For: (8)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.7

Designated Officer Bylaw and Banking Delegation of Authority, PFC2021-0559

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0559, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend Council:

  1. Approve adoption of a bylaw continuing the position of City Treasurer and establishing the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Deputy City Treasurer as designated officers pursuant to section 210 of the Municipal Government Act;
  2. Repeal the current Banking Resolution; and
  3. Repeal Bylaw 31M2004

  For: (8)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

7.8

Conclusion of Cash-in-Lieu Parking Program and Fund Allocation, PFC2021-0487

Mayor Nenshi left the Chair at 12:17 p.m. and Vice-Chair Chu assumed the Chair remotely.  Mayor Nenshi resumed the Chair at 12:20 p.m. and Councillor Chu returned to his regular seat on Committee remotely.

​A presentation entitled "Conclusion of Cash-in-Lieu Parking Programs and Fund Allocation " was distributed with respect to Report PFC2021-0487.

• Moved by Councillor Woolley

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0487, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council direct Administration to:

  1. Transfer $750,000 from the Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Fund to program 854 (17 Ave Redevelopment Program) for improvements to 16 Avenue SW; and further direct Administration to work with the 17th Avenue Business Improvement Area (BIA) on final design of the project.

  ROLL CALL VOTE:

  For: (5)	Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, and Councillor Farrell
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davison, Councillor Chu, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Woolley

  That with respect to Report PFC2021-0487, the following be approved:

  That the Priorities and Finance Committee recommend that Council direct Administration to:

  2. Transfer funds from the Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Fund to the Parking Revenue Reinvestment Reserve using the table in attachment 2.
  3. Review the terms of the Parking Revenue Reinvestment Reserve to earn investment income.
  4. Direct that Attachment 3 remain confidential under Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  MOTION CARRIED

8.

ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE

8.1

REFERRED REPORTS

None

8.2

NOTICE(S) OF MOTION

• Moved by Councillor Carra

  That the following Notices of Motion be forwarded to the 2021 May 10 Combined Meeting of Council for consideration:

8.2.1

Notice of Motion - Pilot Program - Public Consumption of Alcohol in Calgary Parks, PFC2021-0618

8.2.2

Notice of Motion - Long Term Planning for the Bridgeland Place Building – 736 McDougall Court NE, PFC2021-0619

• For: (8)

  Mayor Nenshi, Councillor Gondek, Councillor Davison, Councillor Woolley, Councillor Carra, Councillor Chu, Councillor Farrell, and Councillor Sutherland

  MOTION CARRIED

9.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

10.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

10.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

None

10.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

11.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Chu

  That this meeting adjourn at 12:50 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following items have been forwarded on to the 2021 May 10 Combined Meeting of Council:

  CONSENT

  • Resilient Calgary Strategy Update Report, PFC2021-0429
  • Resilient Roofing Rebate Program, PFC2021-0575
  • 2020 Year-End Accountability Report, PFC2021-0221
  • Conclusion of Cash-in-Lieu Parking Program and Fund Allocation, PFC2021-0487

  ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

  • Designated Officer Bylaw and Banking Delegation of Authority, PFC2021-0559
  • Notice of Motion - Pilot Program - Public Consumption of Alcohol in Calgary Parks, PFC2021-0618
  • Notice of Motion - Long Term Planning for the Bridgeland Place Building – 736 McDougall Court NE, PFC2021-0619

  The next Regular Meeting of the Priorities and Finance Committee is scheduled to be held on 2021 May 18 at 9:30 a.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON