AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, June 27, 2022

1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

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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.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on May 24, 2022 and Special Meeting of City Council held on June 8, 2022, be adopted.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Council Members

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

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.2; 8.2.1 to 8.2.3; 8.3.1 to 8.3.7; 8.4.1 to 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.5 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Green Infrastructure 10-Year Implementation Plan [File No. CK 4110-38]

• Recommendation

  That Pathways for an Integrated Green Network, an implementation plan for the Green Infrastructure Strategy, be approved in principle.

8.1.2

Solar PV Pre-Design Study [File No. CK 2000-5, x1702-1 and x600-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That $77,000 remaining from Phase 1 project development of P1956: PACE Financing Program, be directed to P2650 Renewable Energy Strategy;
  2. That $100,000 from P10033 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Energy Efficiency and Energy Generation - Program Design and Pilot, be directed to P2650 Renewable Energy Strategy; and
  3. That the following recommendation is brought to the 2023 budget deliberations for consideration: That $100,000 from P10035 Residential Energy Efficiency and Generation be directed to P10033 Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Energy Efficiency and Energy Generation - Program Design and Pilot, and the work scope for P10035 be adjusted as outlined in the June 6, 2022 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Residential Speed Limit Review – Speed Limit and Eligible Streets – Follow Up: Speed Watch Program [File No. CK. 6320-1]

• Recommendation

  That the information be forwarded to the Board of Police Commissioners for its consideration as to the validity of the program.

8.2.2

West Industrial Area - 17th Street Extension Project Review [File No. CK. 6000-1 x 4110-39]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.2.3

Investigation of Service Disruptions in Saskatoon Transit [File No. CK. 1600-18 x 7300-1]

• Recommendation

  That the Terms of Reference for the Investigation of Service Disruptions in Saskatoon Transit, as outlined in the report of the City Internal Auditor dated June 6, 2022 be approved.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Farmers' Market Update Report - Funding and Project Timing [File No. CK 4129-22, x600-3]

• Recommendation
  1. That Reserve for Capital Expenditures funding in the amount of $750,000 allocated to Capital P.10021-Farmers’ Market Building Renewal be returned and replaced with the new Canada Community Revitalization Fund grant of $750,000;
  2. That a budget increase to Capital Project P.10021 – Farmers’ Market Building Renewal, in the amount of $750,000, to include an expanded scope of work as outlined in the June 13, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved; and
  3. That the budget increase to include an expanded scope of work, on the Farmer’s Market Building, be funded from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures.

8.3.2

Saskatoon Mountain Bike Alliance Incorporated – Proposed Agreement [File No. CK 4205-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That Option 2 – Agreement Framework with Saskatoon Mountain Bike Alliance Incorporated, be approved;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That the City continue with no defined service level or staffing resources dedicated to tertiary trails at this time.

8.3.3

Housing Continuum: The City of Saskatoon’s Current Role in Housing [File No. CK 750-4]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.3.4

Innovative Housing Incentives 2022 Funding – Various Projects [File No. CK 750-4]

• Recommendation
  1. That funding of $108,000 (6.16%) of the total capital cost of the conversion of an existing building at 2616 Dufferin Avenue, for the creation of nine affordable rental units by John Howard Society, be approved;
  2. That funding of $25,000 (6.07%) towards the total capital cost of the conversion of an existing building at 914 35^th Street West, for the creation of one supportive living unit with five bedrooms by Oxford House, and a five-year incremental tax abatement, estimated to be $1,845, be approved;
  3. That funding of $150,000 (1.63%) of the total capital cost for the construction of 35 affordable rental units at 727 Hart Road, by SaskNative Rentals Inc., be approved;
  4. That funding of $65,000 (5.42%) of the total capital cost of the construction of five affordable rental units at 1115 Willowgrove Crescent, by National Affordable Housing Corporation, and a five-year incremental tax abatement (for affordable units only), estimated to be $30,380, be approved;
  5. That a five-year incremental tax abatement for nine units of affordable rentals at 275 Kloppenburg Way, by Summit Developments, estimated to be $51,985, be approved; and
  6. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary incentive agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

8.3.5

Amendment to Council Policy C03-024, Leasing Civic Buildings to Outside Organizations [File No. CK 600-0]

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council Policy No. C03-024, Leasing Civic Buildings to Outside Organizations be repealed and replaced with a new policy called Leasing and Licensing City-Owned Buildings to Outside Organizations as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report of the Chief Financial Officer, dated June 13, 2022; and
  2. That the City Clerk be requested to repeal City Council Policy No. C03-024 and replace with City Council Policy No. CXX-XXX as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report of the Chief Financial Officer, dated June 13, 2022.

8.3.6

Geophysics Research at Nutana Pioneer Cemetery [File No. CK 4080-1]

• Recommendation

  That the request to complete geophysics analysis at the Nutana Pioneer Cemetery, be approved.

8.3.7

Small Dog Off-Leash Dog Park Development and Amendment to the Animal Control Bylaw [File No. CK 4205-1, x151-15]

• Recommendation
  1. That subject to final design, a half-acre north addition to Hyde Dog Park be designated as a small dog off-leash dog park;
  2. That subject to final design, one acre be designated within Charlottetown Park as a small dog off-leash dog park; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to amend Bylaw No. 7860, the Animal Control Bylaw, 1999, to designate the corresponding spaces in Hyde Park and Charlottetown Park as official off-leash areas.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Risk of Expropriation of Wheaton Lands to Accommodate Future Saskatoon Freeway [File No. CK. 6003-1 x 4000-1]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.4.2

Inquiry - Design Standards for Washrooms in City Facilities [File No. CK. 600-1]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.4.3

Research on Equity Investments [File No. CK. 1790-0]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration hire a consultant to assist with researching equity investments by determining an optimal asset allocation to enhance return and minimize risk while supporting Environmental, Social and Governance investments; and
  2. That the Administration initiate a capital project in the amount of $50,000, funded through the Asset Financial Management Capital Reserve.

8.4.4

Proposed Acquisition of 219 5th Avenue North [File No. CK. 4020-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That Administration be authorized to purchase 219 5th Avenue North, (Lot 16; Block 170; Plan E2335; ISC Surface Parcel No. 120283017), comprised of 0.16 acres (6,970 square feet) from PostMedia Networks Inc. at a purchase price of $753,100; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement to acquire the Property; and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents under the Corporate Seal.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Term Amendment [File No. CK 430-72 x1700-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the term of a Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget be changed from ‘four years’ to ‘two years’, to reflect a two-year Multi-Year Budget process; and
  2. That Administration bring this change and other Administrative changes to Council Policy C03-036 back for City Council approval.

8.5.2

Appointment - Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC)

• Recommendation

  That Kelly Tolley be appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee to the end of 2023.

8.5.3

Appointment - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [File No. CK 225-83]

• Recommendation

  That Kelly Tolley be appointed to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2023.

8.5.4

Appointments - Riversdale Business Improvement District Board of Management [File No. CK 175-49]

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed to the Riversdale Business improvement District Board of Management to the end of 2023:

  • Daryl Brown, Phoenix Starter Alternator Repair
  • Chris Bodnar, Bodnar Contracting; and

8.5.5

Appointment - Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Management [File No. CK 600-3]

• Recommendation

  That Lyndon Laprairie be appointed to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Management to the end of 2023.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

Appointments - SaskTel Centre (Saskatchewan Place Association Inc.) Board of Directors (CK 175-31)

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed to the SaskTel Centre (Saskatchewan Place Association Inc.) Board of Directors to the end of 2023:

  • Randy Singler; and
  • Trevor Jacek

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.2.1

June 20, 2022 Rain Event Response

A report of the Administration is provided. 

A letter submitting comments from Loretta Iris, dated June 22, 2022 is also provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

10.2.2

Service Level Options – Riverfront Rotary Park Noise Concerns and Mitigation Strategies [File No. CK. 4205-17 x 116-2]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend to City Council that Option 3 – Varying Gate and Washroom Hours be approved as the service level for the gate installed at the parking lot near Rotary Park.

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.4.1

COVID-19 Update June 2022 [File No. CK. 270-7]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

10.4.2

Dedicated Outdoor Space – Wellness Centre 145 1st Avenue North [CK. 5400-1 x 600-3]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Saskatoon Land Office Lease Extension - 201 3rd Avenue North - Essex Plaza [File No. CK. 520-1]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That a lease renewal between the City of Saskatoon and General Management Services Ltd. for 201 3^rd Avenue North for an additional three-years, with the ability to terminate the agreement upon six months’ prior notice, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to review the agreement and have it executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.

10.5.2

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Site Options Update [CK. 4130-14]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

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

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT