AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

9:30 A.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The Chair will call the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirm roll call. 

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on March 27, 2024, be approved.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of Diego Aguirre

5.2

Council Members

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

5.3

dee Hobsbawn-Smith - Saskatchewan Poet Laureate

dee Hobsbawn-Smith, Saskatchewan Poet Laureate, will be in attendance to present a poem in honour of National Poetry Month.  

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.1 to 8.2.4; 8.3.1 to 8.3.4; 8.4.1 to 8.4.5; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.6 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee - 2024 Work Plan [ADV2024-0307]

• Recommendation

  That the 2024 Work Plan for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee be received as information.

8.1.2

CN Industrial Drainage Improvements – Natural Infrastructure Fund – Budget Adjustment Request [EUCS2024-0401]

• Recommendation
  1. That Capital Project P.00901 – Park Upgrades, Enhancement and Repairs be reduced by $216,000, with a decrease in allocation of the NIF funding; and
  2. That Capital Project P.01619.06 – Storm Sewer Trunk and Collection Capacity Program be increased by $216,000, to be funded by an increase in allocation of the NIF funding, available through continency NIF program funds.

8.1.3

Update on Elm Wood Disposal Initiative and Next Steps [EUCS2023-0202]

• Recommendation

  That the 2024 elm wood disposal plan be approved as outlined in the report of the Environment and Utilities Division dated April 2, 2024.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Delegated Authority – Special Events Vending Rights on Public Property [TS2024-0301]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be delegated the authority to grant vending rights in conjunction with outdoor special events on public property;
  2. That the proposed amendments to Council Policy C09-013, Use of Sidewalks, Boulevards and Parking Stalls – Vending, be approved as outlined in the report of the Community Services Department;;
  3. That the City Clerk be instructed to update Council Policy C09-013, Use of Sidewalks, Boulevards and Parking Stalls – Vending, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Department; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be instructed to make the required amendments to Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Department.

8.2.2

Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw [TS2024-0302]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Division dated March 5, 2024, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991.

8.2.3

2024 Work Plan - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [ADV2024-0305]

• Recommendation

  That the 2024 Work Plan for the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee be received as information.

8.2.4

Public Right-of-Way Billboards [TS2024-0307]

• Recommendation

  That the direction provided at the March 26, 2018 regular meeting of City Council which resolved, “That additional billboards on public right-of-way not be installed due to public safety reasons” be rescinded.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Request Post-Budget Capital Project Approval for Golf Courses [PDCS2024-0402]

• Recommendation
  1. That a capital project of $130,000 required to purchase 47 golf carts, be approved; and
  2. That funding for the capital project from the Golf Course Capital Reserve, be approved.

8.3.2

Pleasant Hill Village – Project Status and Funding Update [PDCS2024-0403]

• Recommendation
  1. That the budgeted annual transfer of $34,000 to the Public Housing Subsidy account cease in 2024, with the funds returning to the Public Housing Subsidy account; and
  2. That the funds remaining in the Pleasant Hill Village Capital Budget account, estimated at $137,000 be divided as follows between:
     1. $50,000 to Capital Project P.02519 in support of the Pleasant Hill Rink Project;
     2. $50,000 to the Assistance to Community Groups Grant – Social Services Cash Grant Social Program for Washroom Accessibility Grant(s) to support public washroom initiatives;
     3. The remainder (est. $37,000) to the Affordable Housing Reserve.

   

8.3.3

2024 Work Plan - Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [ADV2024-0306]

• Recommendation

  That the 2024 Work Plan for the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be received as information. 

8.3.4

2024 Work Plan - Public Art Advisory Committee [ADV2024-0304]

• Recommendation

  That the 2024 Work Plan for the Public Art Advisory Committee be received as information.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Incentive Application – Drake Meats Inc. [FI2024-0401]

• Recommendation
  1. That the application from Drake Meats Inc. for a five-year tax abatement on the incremental portion of taxes at 919 71st Street East, as a result of its development in 2024, be approved as 100% for Year 1 through 5; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreements, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the corporate seal.

8.4.2

SREDA – 2023/2024 Report [FI2024-0402]

• Recommendation
  1. That a bonus payment of $112,250 to SREDA be approved; and
  2. That SREDA’s 2024 Key Performance Indicators and Targets be approved.

8.4.3

SREDA – Business Incentives – 2024 Tax Abatements [FI2024-0403]

• Recommendation

  That the incentive abatements as determined by the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority be approved.

8.4.4

2024 Commercial Appeal Contingency [FI2024-0404]

• Recommendation

  That a $3,000,000 appeal contingency be added to the property tax levy for the Commercial/Industrial property class for 2024.

8.4.5

Acquisition of Additional Land for the Multi-Use Pathway Along Avenue P South [FI2024-0406]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be authorized to acquire a 0.014- acre portion of ISC Parcel Number 204030144 from Saskatoon Food Bank Incorporated for $6,930.00 as per the terms outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated April 3, 2024; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Saskatoon Appeal Board Terms of Reference [GPC2023-0601]

• Recommendation

  That the Terms of Reference for the new Saskatoon Appeal Board be approved.

8.5.2

Appointments – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Karianne Morin be appointed as a citizen representative of the Métis Community to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2025.

8.5.3

Appointments – Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Anne-Marie Cey be appointed as an agency representative on the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for the Broadway Business Improvement District to the end of 2025.

8.5.4

Appointments – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Karthik Babu Menon be appointed as an agency representative for Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc. to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the to the end of 2025.

8.5.5

Appointments – Municipal Planning Commission [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Terance Monteith be appointed as a citizen representative to the Municipal Planning Commission to the end of 2026.

8.5.6

Appointments – General Superannuation Plan – Board of Trustees [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Chad Woolsey be appointed as a Trustee to the General Superannuation Plan – Board of Trustees.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.1.1

Long Term Organics Processing Options [EUCS2024-0102]

• Recommendation

  That the Administration pursue Option 3 – Build a City-owned Organics Processing Facility.

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

Road Safety Audit – College Drive and Wiggins Avenue [CC2023-0602]

• Recommendation

  That the Administration continue with implementation of recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14.

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

2024 Property Tax Levy and BID Levy [CC2024-0402]

• Recommendation
  1. That Bylaw No. 9989, The Saskatoon Property Tax Bylaw, 2024 be considered;
  2. That Bylaw No. 9988, The School Division Property Tax Bylaw, 2024 be considered; and
  3. That Bylaw No. 9987, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2024 be considered.

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9985 [FI2024-0309]

• Recommendation

  That City Council:

  1. Consider Bylaw No. 9985, The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2024; and

  2. Instruct the City Clerk to repeal Council Policy C09-019, Properties (City-Owned) Required for Major Projects.

11.2.2

Restructuring of City’s Appeal Boards - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9963, 9966 - 9977 [GPC2023-0601]

• Recommendation

  1. That City Council consider:
  (1) Bylaw No. 9963, The Adult Services Licensing Amendment Bylaw, 2024;

  (2) Bylaw No. 9966, The Business Licence Amendment Bylaw, 2024;

  (3) Bylaw No. 9967, The Cannabis Business Licence Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (No.  2);

  (4) Bylaw No. 9968, The Drainage Amendment Bylaw, 2024;

  (5) Bylaw No. 9969, The Fire and Protective Services Amendment Bylaw, 2024;

  (6) Bylaw No. 9970, The Private Swimming Pools Amendment Bylaw, 2024;

  (7) Bylaw No. 9971, The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Amendment Bylaw, 2024;

  (8) Bylaw No. 9972, The Saskatoon Appeal Board Bylaw, 2024;

  (9) Bylaw No. 9973, The Sewer Use Amendment Bylaw, 2024;

  (10) Bylaw No. 9974, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (No. 2);

  (11) Bylaw No. 9975, The Tree Protection Amendment Bylaw, 2024;

  (12) Bylaw No. 9976, The Underground Encroachment and Sidewalk Safety Amendment Bylaw, 2024; and

  (13) Bylaw No. 9977, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2024.

  2. That City Council instruct the City Clerk to make the required amendments to Council Policy No. C09-006: Residential Lot Sales – General Policy, effective January 1, 2025.

11.2.3

The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9986 [GPC2023-0601 & TS2024-0303]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9986, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2024.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor B. Dubois - Billboards on Public Right-of-Way [TS2024-0307]

In accordance with Section 65 of The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 9170, TAKE NOTICE that Councillor Dubois will move:

"Whereas the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation at its April 2, 2024 meeting considered a report Public Right-of Way Billboards and resolved:

“That the direction provided at the March 26, 2018 regular meeting of City Council which resolved, “That additional billboards on public right-of-way not be installed due to public safety reasons” be rescinded.”

Whereas a notice of motion is required to rescind previous direction;

That the March 26, 2018 resolution of Council “That additional billboards on public right-of-way not be installed due to public safety reasons” be rescinded."

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT