AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, December 20, 2021

1:00 P.m. - 5:00 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.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  That the following minutes be adopted:

  • Regular Business Meeting - November 22, 2021; 
  • City Council Budget - November 29 - December 1, 2021 (Minutes are forthcoming); and
  • Special Meeting of Council - December 9, 2021.

   

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Joint City of Saskatoon/IBEW 319 Scholarship [File No. CK 150-5]

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.4; 8.2.1 to 8.2.2; 8.3.1 to 8.3.7; 8.4.1 to 8.4.5; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.2 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

P.02516 Develop Enterprise Management Strategies Request for Funds [File No. CK 261-1]

• Recommendation

  That funding of $861,000 be transferred from the CIS Systems Development Reserve to P.02516 Develop Enterprise Management Strategies.

8.1.2

Curbside Organics Program Waste Bylaw Change [File No. CK 7830-7 x7830-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That Bylaw No. 8310, The Waste Bylaw, 2004, be replaced with a new waste bylaw as proposed in the report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated December 6, 2021; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the new waste bylaw.

8.1.3

Implementation of a $50 Flat Fee for Elm Disposal at the Landfill and Enhanced Education [File No. CK 1905-1 x4200-4]

• Recommendation

  That the Administration proceed with the approach outlined in the report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated December 6, 2021, including: research and implementation of $50 flat fee for landfill loads that are primarily elm wood; enhanced education to mitigate the spread of Dutch Elm Disease; and piloting a comprehensive behaviour change program targeting proper elm wood disposal.

8.1.4

Options for Groundwater Protection [File No. CK 7500-0]

• Recommendation
  1. That a bylaw be created to prohibit new domestic-purpose pumping wells within city limits (Option A3); and
  2. That a new development standard be created for monitoring wells installed, maintained, and decommissioned during the land development process (Option B1).

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

2021 Residential Parking Program Expansion [File No. CK. 6120-4-2]

• Recommendation
  1. That Residential Parking Program zones be expanded, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services dated December 6, 2021, using existing resources; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7862, Residential Parking Program, 1999.

8.2.2

Technical Services Agreement for Traffic Signal Infrastructure – Pilot Project with City of Warman – One Year Assessment [File No. CK. 6250-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be authorized to enter into future Technical Services Agreements with the City of Warman whereby the City of Saskatoon will provide technical services to support their traffic signals; and
  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.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Accessibility Standards – New Parks and Playground Structures [File No. CK 4205-1]

• Recommendation

  That Administration be directed to bring forward the policy changes identified in this report to increase the standard for playground structures and surfacing, including additional consultation with stakeholders and using an equity lens.

8.3.2

Proposed Alcohol Consumption in Parks [File No. CK 5000-1]

• Recommendation

  That the Mayor write a letter to the Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, requesting legislative amendments to allow the City of Saskatoon jurisdiction to permit the consumption of alcohol in its parks.

8.3.3

2021 Adjusted, and 2022 Preliminary Prepaid Servicing Rates (Direct and Offsite) [File No. CK 4216-1]

A revised 'Appendix 1 - 2021  Adjusted Residential Prepaid Service Rates' is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That an adjustment be approved to the 2021 Prepaid Service Rates, as submitted under Appendix 1; and
  2. That the Preliminary 2022 Rates be set at the 2021 rates and adjusted in late 2022 based on actual 2022 contract costs.

8.3.4

Offer to Donate Artwork Entitled “The Bond” [File No. CK 4040-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That acceptance of the donation of the artwork entitled “The Bond” from artist Floyd Wanner (as recommended by the Public Art Advisory Committee and Civic Administration) be approved; and
  2. That the Office of the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary agreement, evidencing the donation for signing by Floyd Wanner, the Mayor, and the City Clerk.

8.3.5

Parks and Recreation Levy and Community Centre Levy – 2021 Rates [File No. CK 4216-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That adjustments to the 2021 Parks and Recreation Levy rate, as outlined in the December 7, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved; and
  2. That the 2021 Community Centre Levy rates for each developing neighbourhood, as outlined in the December 7, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

8.3.6

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – Projects Exceeding Completion Timeline [File No. CK 4110-45]

• Recommendation

  That the previously approved Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program five-year incremental property tax abatement requests for proposed developments receive the following extensions:

  1. That the project at 2400 Louise Street receive an extension to December 31, 2022 for project completion; and
  2. That the projects at 309 22^nd Street East, 545/549 4^th Avenue North, and 604/610 Broadway Avenue be granted an extension to December 31, 2022 to obtain a building permit and 24 months to then complete construction.

8.3.7

Innovative Housing Incentives - Tax Abatements for Rapid Housing Projects [File No. CK 750-4]

• Recommendation
  1. That a five-year incremental tax abatement for Cress Housing Corporation’s Rapid Housing Initiative project located at 115 Columbian Place, be approved;
  2. That a five-year incremental tax abatement for the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.’s Rapid Housing Initiative project located at 1520 19^th Street West, be approved; and
  3. 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.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2022-2023 Membership Fees [File No. CK. 155-2]

• Recommendation

  That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2022-2023 membership fees, in the amount of $54,490.11, including GST, be paid.

8.4.2

Incentive Application – McKnight Carwash GP Inc. [File No. CK. 3500-13]

• Recommendation
  1. That the application from McKnight Carwash GP Inc. for a five-year Service Fee Abatement on the equivalent incremental portion of taxes at 125 Aspen Place, as a result of its development in 2021, be approved as follows:
     1. 100% in Year 1;
     2. 80% in Year 2;
     3. 70% in Year 3;
     4. 60% in Year 4;
     5. 50% in Year 5; 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.

8.4.3

Incentive Application – Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. [File No. CK. 3500-13]

• Recommendation
  1. That the application from Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. for a five-year tax abatement on the incremental portion of taxes at 122 Buckle Avenue, as a result of its development in 2021, be approved as follows:
     1. 100% in Year 1;
     2. 80% in Year 2;
     3. 70% in Year 3;
     4. 60% in Year 4;
     5. 50% in Year 5; 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.

8.4.4

Parking Services – Impoundment Program Stabilization Reserve [File No. CK. 1815-0]

• Recommendation
  1. That Council Policy C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures, be amended to provide for an Impoundment Program Stabilization Reserve; and
  2. That the City Clerk be instructed to make the necessary amendments to Council Policy C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures.

8.4.5

Acquisition of Land for Neault Road Construction Project [File No. CK. 4020-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase ISC Parcel No. 136167419, totaling 10.44 acres, for $187,920.00;
  2. That the Administration be authorized to purchase a 2.15-acre portion of ISC Parcel Numbers 203179136 and 203746653 for $29,880.00; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreements executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group Composition and Terms of Reference (CK 225-86)

• Recommendation
  1. That the composition of the Advisory Group outlined in Option 2 of the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction Division dated December 13, 2021, be approved;
  2. That City Council confirm the City Council representative(s) to serve on the Advisory Group;
  3. That City Council confirm the City Council representative to act as Chair of the Advisory Group;
  4. That the Administration coordinate with the City Council representatives to prepare and issue the open call and agency call for representatives on the Advisory Group; and
  5. That the proposed Terms of Reference for the Advisory Group be approved.

8.5.2

2022 Appointments – Boards, Commissions and Committees (CK 225-1 x 175-1)

• Recommendation

  That the recommended appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and any further direction, as noted by the City Clerk and attached to this report, be approved.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.1.1

Sanitary Sewer Charge Exemption Authority Delegation [File No. CK 1905-2]

• Recommendation
  1. That approval for sanitary sewer exemption charges be delegated to the Administration; and
  2. That That Bylaw No. 9466, The Sewage Use Bylaw, 2017, be amended by the City Solicitor, to include the ability of the General Manager of Utilities and Environment, or designate, to approve requests for sewer service charge exemptions, subject to the request being aligned with the Bylaw.

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

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.4.1

Framework for Measures to Mitigate the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission in Saskatoon – January 2022 Update [File No. CK 270-7]

A report of the Administration is provided.

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.1.1

Municipal Revenue Sharing – Declaration of Eligibility [File No. CK 1860-1]

A report of the City Clerk is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council:

  1. Confirms the City of Saskatoon meets the following eligibility requirements of the Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant - Declaration of Eligibility for the reporting year 2021-22:
     • Submission of the 2020 Audited Financial Statement to the Ministry of Government Relations;
     • Submission of the 2020 Public Reporting on Municipal Waterworks to the Ministry of Government Relations;
     • In good standing with respect to the reporting and remittance of Education Property Taxes;
     • Adoption of a Council Procedures Bylaw;
     • Adoption of an Employee Code of Conduct; and
     • All members of Council have filed and annually updated their Public Disclosure Statements, as required; and
  2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the Declaration of Eligibility and submit it to the Ministry of Government Relations.

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Amendment Bylaw, 2021 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9793 [File No. CK 175-23]

A report of the City Solicitor's Office is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9793, The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Amendment Bylaw, 2021.

11.2.2

Proposed 2022 and 2023 Rate and Fee Increases - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9797, 9798, 9799,  9800, 9801, 9802, 9803, and 9804 [File No. CK 1905-0 x 1720-0]

A report of the City Solicitor's Office is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider:

  1. Bylaw No. 9797, The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

  2. Bylaw No. 9798, The Plumbing Permits Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

  3. Bylaw No. 9799, The Development Applications Fee Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

  4. Bylaw No. 9800, The Sewer Use Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

  5. Bylaw No. 9801, The Waterworks Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

  6. Bylaw No. 9802, The Cemeteries Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

  7. Bylaw No. 9803, The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2021; and

  8. Bylaw No. 9804, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2).

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT