AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, December 19, 2022

1:00 P.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
  1. That item 8.1.2 with a speaker be heard immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda; and

  2. That the agenda be confirmed as approved.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  That the following minutes be approved:

  • Special Meeting held on November 16, 2022;

  • Regular Business Meeting held on November 21, 2022; and

  • City Council Budget held on November 28 and 29, 2022.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of Jarret Vaudreuil

5.2

2022 Joint CUPE 59/City of Saskatoon Scholarship [CK 150-5]

• Ryder Hardy
• Madeline Posada

5.3

2022-2023 Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship [CK 150-5]

• Jesse Tyndall
• Lauren Wright

5.4

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 8.1.6; 8.2.1; 8.3.1 to 8.3.3; 8.4.1; and 8.5.1 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Identifying and Addressing Systemic Barriers - Public Engagement Pilot Update [CK 4500-1]

• Recommendation

  That the December 5, 2022 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment be forwarded to the Board of Police Commissioners for consideration.

8.1.2

Natural Areas Management Pilots – Small Swale and Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area [CK 4110-38]

A letter requesting to speak from Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated December 8, 2022, is provided

• Recommendation

  That Administration proceed with the development of pilot management plans for the Small Swale and Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area through the process outlined in the December 5, 2022 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment.

8.1.3

Boulevard Garden Program Expansion: Centre Median Garden Pilot [CK 4070-1 x 1702-1]

• Recommendation

  That $51,500 in P.02390.17 – Green Infrastructure Strategy – Street Garden Expansion be used for a Centre Median Gardens Pilot as outlined in this report.

8.1.4

Reallocation for Green Network Food Program - Sustainable Food Forest Pilot [CK 4110-38 x 1702-1]

• Recommendation

  That $140,000 from P.10013-Sustainable Food be redirected to P.02390-Green Infrastructure Strategy and combined with $87,000 currently in P.02390-Green Infrastructure Strategy to be used for the Sustainable Food Forest Pilot as outlined in this report.

8.1.5

Amendments to The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996 and The Sewer Use Bylaw, 2017 - Proposed Bylaw No. 7567 [CK 1905-2]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7567, The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, and Bylaw No. 9466, The Sewer Use Bylaw, 2017, as outlined in the December 5, 2022 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7567, The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, and Bylaw No. 9466, The Sewer Use Bylaw, 2017.

8.1.6

Proposing a New Tree Protection Bylaw [CK 4200-0]

A letter from Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated December 8, 2022, is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed changes to tree protection be approved;
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft a tree protection bylaw;
  3. That the City Solicitor be permitted to make any consequential amendments that may be identified with respect to other bylaws; and
  4. That the City Clerk undertake amendments to Council Policy C09-011, Trees on City Property, as required, in conjunction with the tree protection bylaw, and based on the proposed changes, as outlined in the December 5, 2022 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Bicycle Bylaw No. 9705 Amendment – Power Assisted Bicycle Definition [CK. 5300-0]

• Recommendation
  1. That the definition of power assisted bicycles in Bylaw No. 9705 – The Bicycle Bylaw, 2020 be updated to include the definition for power-assisted bicycle under The Registration Exemption and Reciprocity Regulations, 2014; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendment to Bylaw No. 9705 – The Bicycle Bylaw, 2020.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

2022 Adjusted and 2023 Preliminary Prepaid Servicing Rates (Direct and Offsite) [CK 4216-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That an adjustment be approved to the 2022 Prepaid Service Rates, as submitted under Appendix 1; and
  2. That the Preliminary 2023 Rates be set at the 2022 rates and adjusted in late 2023 based on actual 2023 contract costs.

8.3.2

Parks and Recreation Levy and Community Centre Levy – 2022 Rates [CK 4216-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That adjustments to the 2022 Parks and Recreation levy rate, as outlined in the December 6, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved; and
  2. That the 2022 Community Centre Levy rates for each developing neighbourhood, as outlined in the December 6, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

8.3.3

Rapid Housing Initiative Round 3 – Contribution Agreement and Process Information [CK 750-4 x 1860-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the terms and conditions of the agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, as outlined in the December 6, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to review/prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That Administration prioritize available funding for capital grants to support projects submitted for the Cities Stream funding, as outlined in the December 6, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) 2023 Membership Fees [CK. 155-3]

• Recommendation

  That the 2023 membership fee for the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association in the amount of $131,106.70 be paid.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

2023 Appointments – Boards, Commissions and Committees [CK 225-1]

• Recommendation

  That the recommended appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and any further direction as in Appendix 1 to this report, be approved.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

Existing Commercial Billboards on Public Right-of-Way [CK. 4225-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the two commercial billboards at the intersection of 19th Street and 4th Avenue be removed at the time of the re-construction of the intersection, or at the time of redevelopment of the adjacent private lands, whichever is first;
  2. That the commercial billboard at the intersection Circle Drive and Airport Drive be removed at the time of the construction of an interchange at this location;
  3. That the City enter into agreements that align with City Council direction related to the December 5, 2022 report the General Manager, Transportation and Construction; and
  4. That the City pay for the commercial billboard removal, and the vendor pay for any re-installation costs.

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

10.2.1

January 2023 Electrical Rate Change – Federal Carbon Charge [CK 1905-0]

A report from the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed January 1, 2023, rate changes be approved for Saskatoon Light & Power’s rates, as outlined in the December 19, 2022 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment; and
  2. That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9857, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2022 (No. 2).

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Property Realized Reserve Update [CK 1815-1]

A report from the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received. 

10.5.2

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Three Auxiliary Site Land Acquisitions [CK 4020-1, x4130-14]

A report from the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase 50 – 23^rd Street from Presidio Holdings Inc., Lot 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10A, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Block 14, Plan G3042, consisting of approximately 1.14 acres with 20,870 square feet of building at a purchase price of $6.95M;
  2. That the Administration be authorized to purchase 39 – 23^rd Street from Waldegrave Properties Limited, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Block 2, Plan F4570, consisting of approximately 0.41 acres with 18,767 square feet of building at a purchase price of $5.2M;
  3. That the Administration be authorized to purchase 149 Pacific Avenue from Hooper Holdings Inc., Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 Block 2 Plan F4570 and Parcel A, Plan 101276145, consisting of approximately 0.41 acres with 15,439 square feet of building at a purchase price of $4.75M plus $400,000 for relocation costs; and
  4. That the City Solicitor prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

10.5.3

Riverbank Park Upgrades – Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) Funding Adjustment [CK 1702-1, x1860-1]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That $300,000 be transferred from MEEP Funding in Capital Project P.02114 River Bank Park Upgrades to Capital Project P.02270 Paved Roads and Sidewalk Preservation;
  2. That $300,000 be returned to the Paved Infrastructure Reserve from Capital Project P.02270 Paved Roads and Sidewalk Preservation; and
  3. That $300,000 be reallocated from the Paved Infrastructure Reserve and transferred to Capital Project P.02114 Riverbank Park Upgrades.

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 [CK 1860-1]

A report from 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 2022-2023:
     • Submission of the 2021 Audited Financial Statement to the Ministry of Government Relations;
     • Submission of the 2021 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. Authorizes 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 Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of City Council Amendment Bylaw, 2022 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9861 [CK 255-17]

A report from the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9861, The Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of City Council Amendment Bylaw, 2022.

11.2.2

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Amendment Bylaw, 2022 [CK 175-23]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9859, The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Amendment Bylaw, 2022.

11.2.3

Waste Bylaw Amendment - Organics Utility Fee [CK 7830-0]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9860, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2022.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor R. Donauer - Rendering Plant Odours [CK 7830-1]

Councillor Donauer provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Business Plan and Budget Meeting held on November 28 and 29, 2022:

'WHEREAS West Coast Reduction recycles food waste and by-products from farmers and restaurants and operates a plant in Saskatoon’s North end.

WHEREAS several residents and businesses in the vicinity have recently complained about the persistent strong and putrid odour likely coming from the plant.

WHEREAS it was recently reported that several dead pig carcasses were left piled outside the plant, generating more intense odours.

WHEREAS such odours are having substantial negative impacts on the quality of life for many north end residents, to the point where their ability, to sit outside in their own yard or go to the park, is compromised.

WHEREAS the plant appears to be compliant with appropriate zoning rules and other local bylaws.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Administration report back to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee not later than the end of Quarter 1 of 2023 on various measures undertaken by the City of Saskatoon, Ministries or Agencies of the Government of Saskatchewan, and/or Ministries of Agencies of the Government of Canada to mitigate persistent and strong odours coming from this and other similar plants; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administration report back to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee not later than the end of Quarter 1 of 2023 on potential legal options available to the City and/or Province concerning the operations of the rendering plant operating in the north end of Saskatoon, the odour, and the impact this is having on the quality of life of Saskatoon residents.'

 

The following letters are provided:

• Rick and Sylvia McCorkindale, dated December 11, 2022;
• Melanie Bartzen, dated December 12, 2022;
• Herb Schmidt, dated December 12, 2022;
• Christopher Sander, Silver Heights Community Association, dated December 12, 2022;
• Jennifer Peever, West Coast Reduction Smell Mitigation, dated December 12, 2022; and
• Shannon Blanchet, dated December 13, 2022.

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT