AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - 2022/23 PRELIMINARY
CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET
November 29, 30 and December 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
[Recesses called at approximately 3 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 8 p.m.]

Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00 P.m. - Wednesday, December 01, 2021 at 11:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

Submissions providing comments and/or requesting to speak will be accepted for public meetings using the online form at Saskatoon.ca/write-letter-councilcommittees. If your submission includes a request to speak, you will be contacted by a representative from the City Clerk’s Office with further information.

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation

  That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

BUDGET INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

The City Manager and Chief Financial Officer will provided an introduction.

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

REQUESTS TO SPEAK

5.1.1

John Paul Wasan, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee - 2022 Proposed Budget [File No. CK. 1704-5]

A request to speak from John Paul Wasan, Member, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is provided.  They will be addressing the request in Item 5.2.4.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and joined to the file.

5.1.2

Robert Clipperton - Bus Riders of Saskatoon - Purchase of New Buses [File No. CK 1700-1]

A request to speak from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and joined to the file.

5.1.3

Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte - Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls and 2-Spirit People - 2022 Budget [File No. CK 1700-1]

A request to speak from Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte, Co-Chair of Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik, is provided regarding the above.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and joined to the file.

5.1.4

Andrea Lafond - Meewasin Valley Authority - Capital Budget [File No. CK. 1700-1]

A request to speak from Andrea Lafond, Meewasin Valley Authority is provided. 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and joined to the file.

5.1.5

Carrie Catherine - Reconciliation Saskatoon [File No. CK. 1700-1]

A request to speak from Carrie Catherine, Reconciliation Saskatoon, is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and joined to the file.

5.2

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING DIRECTION

5.2.1

National Affordable Housing Corporation - 2022-23 Budget Deliberations - Affordable Housing [File No. CK 750-4 x1700-1]

A letter from the National Affordable Housing Corporation dated October 14, 2021 is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and joined to the file.

5.2.2

Saskatoon SPCA - City Poundkeeper Agreement [File No. CK 151-13]

A letter from the Saskatoon SPCA dated October 18, 2021 is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and joined to item 6.10.1.

5.2.3

Pat Tymchatyn - Meadowgreen Community Association - Industrial-Residential Interface Study [File No. CK 4110-39 x375-2]

A letter from Pat Tymchatyn, President, Meadowgreen Community Association, dated November 8, 2021 is provided.  

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and joined to the file.

5.2.4

Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee - 2022 Proposed Budget and Support Letter [File No. CK 1704-5]

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services, at its meeting held on October 4, 2021 considered a request from the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee regarding its budget and resolved that the request be referred to the City Council Budget Review meeting.

For 2022, the Committee is requesting an increase of $1,800 to its budget.

For Council's information a copy of the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committees are also provided:

- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee
- Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
- Public Art Advisory Committee
- Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee

• Recommendation

  That the direction of Council issue.

6.

REPORTS (Sorted by Business Line)

6.1

GENERAL REPORTS

6.1.1

Preliminary 2022/2023 Budget and COVID-19 Financial Impact Update [File No. CK 430-72 x1700-1]

An information report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

6.1.2

Capital Project Status Report – June 2021 [File No. CK 1702-1 x1700-1]

An information report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

6.1.3

Funding Plans Update – 2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget [File No. CK 1702-1 x1700-1]

An information report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

6.1.4

Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Update [File No. CK 1820-1 x1700-1]

An information report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

6.1.5

Budgetary Management Programs in Selected Cities [File No. CK 430-72 x1700-1]

An information report of the City Manager is provided.

6.1.6

Impact of Increase to User Fees [File No. CK 430-72 x1700-1]

An information report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

6.1.7

Options for Reductions to Expenditures and Transfers to Reserves [File No. CK 430-72 x1700-1]

An information report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

6.2

SASKATOON POLICE SERVICE [Budget Book pages 9-18] 

Policing

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Representatives from the Board of Police Commissioners and Saskatoon Police Service will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Saskatoon Police Service Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $119,710,700 in expenditures and $11,491,600 in revenues be approved;
  2. That the Saskatoon Police Service Business Line operating plan for 2023 totalling $124,620,500 in expenditures and $11,656,400 in revenues be approved;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $3,772,000 be approved; and
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $3,669,000 be approved.

6.3

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY [Budget Book pages 33-42]

Library Property Levy; Saskatoon Public Library

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Representatives from the Saskatoon Public Library will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Saskatoon Public Library Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $29,792,600 in expenditures and $29,792,600 in revenues be approved;
  2. That the Saskatoon Public Library Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $31,248,000 in expenditures and $31,248,000 in revenues be approved;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $100,000 be approved; and
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $100,000 be approved.

6.4

ARTS, CULTURE AND EVENTS VENUES [Budget Book pages 43-52]

Remai Modern; SaskTel Centre; TCU Place

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.  Representatives from the following Boards will be providing a presentation:

- Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan
- SaskTel Centre
- TCU Place

• Recommendation
  1. That the Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $9,250,000 in expenditures be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

  2. That the Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $9,571,400 in expenditures be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

6.5

SASKATOON FIRE [Budget Book pages 19-32]

Emergency Management; Fire Services

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Chief Morgan Hackl, Saskatoon Fire Department, will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That Saskatoon Fire Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $55,795,700 in expenditures and $1,269,900 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Saskatoon Fire Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $57,268,800 in expenditures and $1,269,900 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $1,495,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $2,950,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

6.6

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [Budget Book pages 53-78]

Sustainability; Urban Biological Services; Urban Forestry; Waste Handling Service; Waste Reduction

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Angela Gardiner, General Manager, Utilities and Environment will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Environmental Health Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $26,945,000 in expenditures and $7,947,900 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Environmental Health Business Line Operating Budget for 2023 totalling $24,892,800 in expenditures and $7,782,300 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $6,761,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $4,873,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

6.7

UTILITIES [Budget Book pages 79-112]

Saskatoon Light & Power; Storm Water Management; Waste Services Utility; Water Utility; Wastewater Utility

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Angela Gardiner, General Manager, Utilities and Environment, will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Utilities Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $378,049,700 in expenditures and $378,049,700 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Utilities Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $391,085,800 in expenditures and $391,085,800 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $107,062,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $108,334,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  5. That the proposed 2022 and 2023 water and wastewater rate changes, as outlined in Appendix 1, and included in the 2022/2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved effective January 1 of each year;
  6. That the 2022 and 2023 infrastructure rate change, as outlined in Appendix 1, be approved effective January 1 of each year;
  7. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 7567, The Waterworks Bylaw, and Bylaw No. 9466, The Sewer Use Bylaw.

6.7.1

Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan: Implementation Plan and Funding for 2022–2023 [CK 7830-1]

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services, at its meeting held on May 3, 2021, considered the above-noted matter and resolved that the matter be referred to City Council's 2022/23 Business Plan and Budget Deliberations for consideration.   The information that was before Committee is provided.

6.8

TRANSPORTATION [Budget Book pages 113-162]

Access Transit; Bridge, Subways, Overpasses; Engineering; Impound Lot; Parking; Road Maintenance; Snow & Ice Management; Street Cleaning & Sweeping; Street Lighting; Transit Operations; Transportation Services

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Terry Schmidt, General Manager, Transportation and Construction will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Transportation Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $152,930,600 in expenditures and $18,610,400 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Transportation Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $156,226,000 in expenditures and $20,826,800 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $63,221,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $94,647,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  5. That the revisions to the Service Level for Snow and Ice Management to include winter maintenance on protected bike lanes and raised cycle tracks without additional funding be approved.

6.8.1

Saskatoon Transportation Strategy – Infrastructure Plan [Files CK 7000-1, x1700-1]

City Council, at its meeting held on June 29, 2020 considered this matter and resolved, in part, that the information within the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction dated June 1, 2020 be included in the next multi-year budget cycle.

6.8.2

School Zone Revisions and Playground Zone Implementation in 2022 – Funding Options

An information report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction is provided.

6.9

URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT [Budget Book pages 163-208]

Attainable Housing; Building and Plumbing Permits; Business Improvement Districts; Business Licenses; Bylaw Compliance; Development Review; Regional Planning; Long Range Planning; Neighbourhood Planning; Planning Project Services; Research & Mapping; Urban Design

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Lynne Lacroix, General Manger, Community Services will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Urban Planning and Development Business Line Operating Budget for 2022, totalling $17,912,100 in expenditures and $10,346,000 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Urban Planning and Development Business Line Operating Plan for 2023, totalling $18,608,100 in expenditures and $10,575,300 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $2,150,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $1,050,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  5. That the proposed Building Standards program fees for 2022 and 2023, as outlined in Appendix 1 and included in the 2022-2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  6. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 9455, Building Bylaw, 2017;
  7. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare amendments to Bylaw No. 9525, The Cannabis Business License Bylaw, 2018, as outlined in Appendix 2;
  8. That the proposed 2022-2023 fees for Development Applications, as outlined in Appendix 3 and included in the 2022-2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved; and
  9. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 9724, The Development Applications Fee Bylaw, 2020.

6.10

COMMUNITY SUPPORT [Budget Book pages 209-232]

Animal Services; Cemeteries; Community Development; Community Investments & Supports

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.  

Lynne Lacroix, General Manager, Community Services Division, will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Community Support Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $19,901,000 in expenditures and $2,722,500 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Community Support Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $21,032,500 in expenditures and $2,797,700 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the proposed 2022 and 2023 rates and fees for Pet Licencing, as outlined in Appendix 1 and included in the 2022-2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget be approved;
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, Animal Control Bylaw, 1999;
  5. That the proposed Woodlawn Cemetery fee increase for services provided for 2022-2023, as outlined in Appendix 2 and included in the 2022-2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved; and
  6. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 6453, Cemeteries Bylaw, 1984.

6.10.1

Saskatoon SPCA Request to Re-evaluate the Current Funding Structure for Pound Services

An information report of the General Manager, Community Services Division is provided.

6.11

RECREATION AND CULTURE [Budget Book pages 233-310]

Albert Community Centre; Community Partnerships; Forestry Farm Park & Zoo; Golf Courses; Gordon Howe Campground; Indoor Rinks; Nutrien Playland; Outdoor Pools; Marketing Services; Marr Residence; Outdoor Pools; Outdoor Sports Fields; Parks Maintenance & Design; Playground & Recreation Areas; Program Research & Design; Leisure Centres - Program; Leisure Centres - Rentals; River Landing; Spectator Ballfields; Targeted Programming

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Lynne Lacroix, General Manger, Community Services will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Recreation and Culture Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $60,201,500 in expenditures and $25,717,500 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Recreation and Culture Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $61,258,600 in expenditures and $26,318,800 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $7,058,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $3,520,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  5. That the rates for indoor arenas for 2022 and 2023, effective October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024, as included in the 2022/2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  6. That the golf course rates and fees for the three City of Saskatoon municipal golf courses, effective April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024, as included in the 2022/2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  7. That rates and fees for Charge for Use sport fields for 2022 and 2023, effective January 1, 2022, as included in the 2022/2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  8. That the Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park (Nutrien Playland) admission rates and group rental rates for 2022 and 2023, as included in the 2022/2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  9. That the Special Event Application Fee for 2022 and 2023, as included in the 2022/2023 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  10. That the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (SFFPZ) 2022 and 2023 rates and 2022 to 2024 rental fees, as included in the 2022/23 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, and outlined in Appendix 6, be approved;
  11. That the Gordon Howe Campground rates and fees for 2022 and 2023, as included in the 2022/23 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  12. That the Indoor Leisure Centres and Outdoor Pools rental rates for the period of September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024, as included in the 2022/23 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved; and
  13. That the registered recreation program and swim lessons rates effective April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024 and admission rates effective January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 at the Indoor Leisure Centres and Outdoor Pools, as included in the 2022/23 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved.

6.12

CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT [Budget Book pages 311-326]

City Accommodations; Facilities Management; Fleet Services

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Angela Gardiner, General Manager, Utilities and Environment Division, will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Corporate Asset Management Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $14,578,700 in expenditures and $998,000 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Corporate Asset Management Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $15,094,300 in expenditures and $998,000 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $21,997,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $20,512,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

6.13

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE [Budget Book pages 327-364]

Assessment & Taxation; City Clerk's Office, City Manager's Office; City Solicitor's Office; Corporate Support; Debt Servicing; Financial Services; General Services; Legislative; Revenue Services; Service Saskatoon

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer, will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Corporate Governance and Finance Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $76,755,300 in expenditures and $9,646,700 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Corporate Governance and Finance Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $79,758,200 in expenditures and $9,348,000 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $9,269,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $10,944,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

6.14

BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET OPTIONS

6.14.1

2022-2023 Business Plan and Budget – Operating and Capital Options [File No. CK 430-72 x1700-1]

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the capital projects as identified in Table 1 in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated November 29, 2021 be approved.

6.15

TAXATION AND GENERAL REVENUES [Budget Book pages 365-382]

Fines &Penalties; General Revenue; Grants in Lieu of Taxes; Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant; Other Levies; Property Levy

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer, will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Taxation and General Revenues Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $5,214,300 in expenditures and $470,444,400 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Property Levy Service Line required to balance the 2022 budget from decisions impacting the levy; and
  2. That the Taxation and General Revenues Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $5,847,600 in expenditures and $482,605,600 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Property Levy Service Line required to balance the 2023 budget from decisions impacting the levy.

6.16

LAND DEVELOPMENT [Budget Book pages 383-394]

Saskatoon Land; Land Development-Capital

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer, will present the Business Line.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Land Development Business Line Operating Budget for 2022 totalling $6,758,800 in expenditures and $6,758,800 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Land Development Business Line Operating Plan for 2023 totalling $7,070,600 in expenditures and $7,070,600 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2022 Capital Budget totalling $51,482,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2023 Capital Plan totalling $46,901,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

7.

BUDGET SUMMARY - VERBAL REPORT

Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer, will provide a budget summary at the conclusion of deliberations.

8.

INQUIRIES

9.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

12.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

13.

ADJOURNMENT