AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 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 29, 2023, be approved.

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.

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 8.2.2; 8.3.1 to 8.3.4; 8.4.1 to 8.4.6; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.3 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee [EUCS2023-0405]

• Recommendation

  That the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan for the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee be received as information.

8.1.2

Amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020 [EUCS2023-0402]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020, as outlined in the report pf the Utilities and Environment Division, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020.

8.1.3

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Low Emissions Community Plan 2024-2025 Refresh [EUCS2023-0404]

• Recommendation
  1. That the City update its long-term greenhouse gas reduction target to net-zero by 2050;
  2. That the City use a science-based approach to set interim targets through the 20242025 Low Emissions Community Plan Refresh; and
  3. That $250,000 from the Environmental Sustainability Reserve be used to fund the 2024-2025 Low Emissions Community Plan Refresh in 2024, and that this be considered at the 2024-2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget deliberations.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

2023 Residential Parking Program Expansion [TS2023-0401]

• Recommendation
  1. That Residential Parking Program zones be expanded, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Division dated April 4, 2023; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7862, The Residential Parking Program Bylaw, 1999.

8.2.2

Proposed Rewrite of The Traffic Bylaw [TS2023-0402]

• Recommendation
  1. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft a new traffic bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw;
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare any necessary consequential amendments to any other City bylaw, including but not limited to The Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998;
  3. That the City Clerk be instructed to make any necessary consequential amendments to Council policies.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Street Activity Subcommittee - 2022 Annual Report [PDCS2023-0403]

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council correspond with the Province of Saskatchewan to highlight the need for stabilization beds alongside permanent supported complex needs housing, requesting collaboration to increase the availability of these units in Saskatoon; and
  2. That the aforementioned correspondence be forwarded the Board of Police Commissioners.

8.3.2

Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court – Facility Naming [PDCS2023-0402]

• Recommendation

  That the name for Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court Facility of “Pawâtêtân Court”, as described in the April 5, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved.

8.3.3

Rapid Housing Initiative - Funding Contribution Agreement and Innovative Housing Incentive Funding Contribution Request [PDCS2023-0413]

• Recommendation
  1. That the City enter into the required agreements with the successful proponent, based on the terms and conditions outlined in the April 5, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, pending CMHC approval;
  2. That an exception to Council Policy C09-002, Innovative Housing Incentives, be approved to allow for a capital grant equal to 10% of the total Rapid Housing Initiative contribution;
  3. That funding of $678,755 (10% of the total Rapid Housing Initiative contribution) towards the creation of a minimum of 33 new affordable housing units by the successful proponent, be approved; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal, once final approval from CMHC is confirmed.

8.3.4

Daniel Kuhlen – Proposed Bylaw to Address Street Harassment [PDCS2023-0410]

• Recommendation

  That the report be forwarded to the Board of Police Commissioners affirming its opposition to any sort of street harassment, offering support to the Saskatoon Police Service for the future work of the Hate Crimes Unit, and requesting reporting to City Council on Hate Incident reports and trends in Saskatoon, and how Saskatoon Police Service is considering the gap between hate incidents and hate crimes.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Request to Sell Residential Properties Acquired Via The Tax Enforcement Act Through Licensed Realtor [FI2023-0404]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be authorized to secure a Licensed Realtor for a term of one-year to list and advertise residential properties obtained through The Tax Enforcement Act when a property remains unsold after being tendered and made available for sale over the counter for 3 months;
  2. That the Administration be authorized to pay a commission rate on the sale of the residential tax enforcement properties described in this report as an exception to Council Policy C09-015 – Real Estate Commissions – Sale of City-owned Land; and
  3. That the City Solicitor’s Office be requested to prepare and/or review the appropriate agreements and that the Real Estate Manager be authorized to execute the agreements.

8.4.2

SREDA – Business Incentives – 2023 Tax Abatements [FI2023-0406]

• Recommendation

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

8.4.3

SREDA – 2022/2023 Report [FI2023-0407]

• Recommendation
  1. That a bonus payment of $112,250 to SREDA be approved; and
  2. That SREDA’s 2023 Key Performance Indicators and Targets be approved.

8.4.4

2023 Commercial Appeal Contingency [FI2023-0409]

• Recommendation

  That a $1,500,000 appeal contingency be added to the property tax levy for the Commercial/Industrial property class for 2023.

8.4.5

Amendments to City Council Policies C09-001, C09-006, and C09-033 to allow Presale of Low-Density Residential Blocks or Lots [FI2023-0410]

• Recommendation
  1. That Council Policy C09-001 Residential Lots Sales – Contractor Allocations, Council Policy C09-006 Residential Lot Sales – General Policy and Council Policy C09-033 Sale of Serviced City-Owned Lands be amended to include previously piloted land release approaches into policy; and
  2. That the City Clerk be requested to amend Council Policy C09-001 Residential Lots Sales – Contractor Allocations, Council Policy C09-006 Residential Lot Sales – General Policy and Council Policy C09-033 Sale of Serviced City-Owned Lands as outlined in the report and corresponding attachments.

8.4.6

Tax Exemptions and Relief [FI2023-0402]

A letter submitting comments from Ailsa Watkinson, dated April 11, 2023, is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Administration work with the Province and SUMA to request amendments to The Cities Act to clarify the definition of “Places of Worship” for purposes of assessment and taxation.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy C03-036 Amendment – Climate Budget [GPC2023-0404]

• Recommendation

  That the City Clerk make the changes as shown in Appendix 1 of the report of the Chief Financial Services Division dated April 12, 2023 to the Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy C03-036.

8.5.2

Appointment – Public Art Advisory Committee

• Recommendation

  That Kehan Fu be appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee to the end of 2024.

8.5.3

Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District Board Composition [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed/confirmed to the Board of Management of the Downtown Business Improvement District:

  • Chris Beavis
  • Ashala Naidu
  • Sara Wheelwright
  • Tara Faris
  • Blair Chapman
  • Lyndon Laprairie

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

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

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

Natural Infrastructure Fund Budget Adjustment [CC2023-0406]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Capital projects outlined in this report be increased to include funding from the Natural Infrastructure Fund;
  2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement from the Natural Infrastructure Fund under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare an Ultimate Recipient Agreement with Meewasin and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

10.5.2

2023 Property Tax Levy and BID Levy [CC2023-0409]

• Recommendation
  1. That Bylaw No. 9888, The Saskatoon Property Tax Bylaw, 2023 be considered;
  2. That Bylaw No. 9889, The School Division Property Tax Bylaw, 2023 be considered; and
  3. That Bylaw No. 9887, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2023 be considered.

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.7.1

2022 Contract Negotiations (2020-2023) Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 47 [CC2023-0408]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed changes set out in the Revision to the Collective Agreement (Appendix 1) with respect to the renewal of the 2017-2019 Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 47 be approved; and
  2. That His Worship, the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the revised contract under the Corporate Seal.

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 Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9886[CC2023-0403]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9886, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2).

11.2.2

The Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw, 2021 – Amendment and Exemption Bylaws - Proposed Bylaw No. 9890 & 9891 [CC2023-0402]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9890, The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2023 and Bylaw No. 9891, The Home Energy Loan Program Exemption Bylaw, 2023.

11.2.3

The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9885 [CC2023-0404]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9885, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2).

11.2.4

The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9892 [CC2023-0407]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9892, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Amendment Bylaw, 2023.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT