AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, January 25, 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 December 19, 2022, 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; 8.3.1 to 8.3.6; 8.4.1 to 8.4.6; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.4 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

FCM Funding: Deep Retrofits for Civic Facilities – Feasibility Study [EUCS2023-0102]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be directed to submit an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund under the Community Buildings Retrofit initiative;
  2. That, if successful, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement from FCM under the Corporate Seal;
  3. That approval provides evidence of municipal support and acknowledgement of eligibility limitations (see Attachment 1); and
  4. That, if successful, approved sources of funding from P.10031 Deep Energy Retrofits Feasibility Study will provide the required matching funds.

8.1.2

Funding Strategy for Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy [EUCS2023-0104]

• Recommendation

  That the Administration be directed to build a detailed funding strategy for the Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy and this funding strategy be reported back and incorporated into the 2024/2025 water utility rate recommendations.

8.1.3

Carbon / Climate Budget – Analysis and Next Steps [EUCS2023-0105]

• Recommendation
  1. That a climate budget approach, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated January 10, 2023, be approved in principle for implementation during the 2024/2025 budget planning cycle;
  2. That Administration be directed to draft and present to the Governance and Priorities Committee for approval, a policy amendment to the Multi-year Business Plan and Budget Policy to reflect the goals, principles, and process for a climate budget as outlined in Appendix 4; and
  3. That the budget includes carbon impacts for proposed capital projects with specific attention to impacts to the business as planned projection.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Inclusion of Airport Commercial Curb Fee in Taxi Fares [TS2023-0101]

Provided is a letter from Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated January 16, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare an amendment to Bylaw No. 9651, Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019, to permit the Saskatoon Airport Authority Commercial Curb Fee to be added to the taxi fare, as outlined in the report of the January 10, 2023, report of the General Manager, Community Services.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Civic Naming Committee – Third and Fourth Quarter Report 2022 [CK 6310-1]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.3.2

2022 Marr Residence Annual Report [CK 430-60]

• Recommendation

  That the Marr Residence 2022 Annual Report be received as information.

8.3.3

Offer to Commission and Donate Two Artworks – The Cranes Dance and The Autumn Flight [PDCS2023-0102]

• Recommendation
  1. That acceptance to commission and donate two artworks entitled The Cranes Dance and The Autumn Flight as recommended by the Public Art Advisory Committee and Civic Administration be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement, evidencing the commissioning and donation for signing by Dream, His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk.

8.3.4

2023 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Awards [PDCS2023-0101]

• Recommendation

  That project funding, recommended by the Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Assessment Committee, for 2023, as outlined in the January 11, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

8.3.5

Request to Approve Pleasant Hill Rink as a Municipal Project [PDCS2023-0104]

• Recommendation

  1.That the budget for Capital Project P.02519 be increased by $100,000 to be funded by private donations;

  2.That the installation of a community rink in Pleasant Hill Park be approved as a municipal project; and 

  3.That Corporate Revenue Department, Corporate Financial Services, be authorized and directed to accept donations for this project and to issue appropriate receipts to donors who contribute funds to the project. 

8.3.6

Scattering of Cremated Remains Update [PDCS2023-0105]

• Recommendation

  That a Capital Project, to plan and construct a dedicated scattering location at Meewasin Park for the scattering of cremated remains as outlined in the January 11, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be brought forward for consideration in the 2024/25 Multi-Year Business Plan and budget deliberation.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Inquiry – Councillor Z. Jeffries Land Lease Program for Community, Religious Groups or Not-For-Profits [CK 4225-1]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.4.2

Funding for the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization [FI 2023-0101]

• Recommendation

  That Capital Project P.10048 Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, be increased by $50,000 to be funded from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures.

8.4.3

Travel and Expenses – Conferences, Training/Development Programs and Fact-Finding Missions Policy C04-012 Amendments [FI 2023-0102]

• Recommendation

  That the City Clerk update Travel and Expenses – Conferences, Training/Development Programs and Fact-Finding Missions Policy C04-012 as outlined in Appendix 1.

8.4.4

Property Realized Reserve Withdrawal 2022 [FI 2023-0106]

• Recommendation

  That a withdrawal of $1,111,918.02 from the Property Realized Reserve be approved to fund miscellaneous land development and related sales costs incurred during the period December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022.

8.4.5

Acquisition of Land for the Neault Road Construction Project – Phase 3 [FI 2023-0105]

• Recommendation
  1. That Administration be authorized to purchase a 0.79 acre portion of ISC Parcel No. 203411270 from 102049787 Saskatchewan Ltd. for $6,930.00;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreements executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.

8.4.6

Investment Policy Exemption – Recovery Park [FI 2023-0107]

• Recommendation

  That an exemption to Council Policy No. C12-009, Portfolio Management, be approved to allow for the Recovery Park borrowing and corresponding internal investment with a maturity term exceeding 10 years.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Downtown District Event Centre and Convention Centre - Potential Private Partner [GPC 2023-0109]

• Recommendation

  That Option 4 - Operate Facilities Under Private Management with a Competitive Procurement Process, be approved.

8.5.2

Appointment - P4G District Planning Commission [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That John Mathison be nominated for reappointment as the Joint member on the P4G District Planning Commission to the end of 2026 (three-year term), effective immediately.

8.5.3

Appointment - General Superannuation Plan - Board of Trustees [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Camille Dobni be reappointed as the independent trustee on the General Superannuation Pension Plan to the end of 2025.

8.5.4

Appointments - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (SEAC) [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be appointed to the end of 2024:
     • Carmen Gilmore, Citizen Representative
  2. That the following be reappointed to the end of 2024:
     • Alasdair Morrison, Citizen Representative

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

2nd Avenue Adjacent to New Central Library Street Redesign [TS2023-0106]

A supplementary report from the Administration is forthcoming. 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

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

2022 Roadways Emergency Response Plan Funding Options [GPC 2023-0101]

• Recommendation

  That borrowing be approved as the funding source for the 2022 Snow Response, with reporting to be provided to Council in advance of budget including options for borrowing to be repaid by reductions to the 2024-2035 Major Capital Plan as contained in Option 3 or building in a 0.75% dedicated property tax phase in for the 2024 to 2027 budgets to repay the borrowing and build in base funding for future snow responses as contained in Option 4.

9.5.2

Review of Draft Changes to The Local Government Election Act [GPC 2023-0107]

• Recommendation

  That the Mayor provide a letter to the Province on behalf of City Council, with a copy provided to all Saskatoon MLA’s, with respect to moving of the November 13, 2024 election date for cities, incorporating support of Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) recommendation (May 2025).

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

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Funding Transfer [CC2023-0107]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That $10.5 million be added to Capital Project P.10014 Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Accessibility Upgrades & 50m Pool Rehabilitation to be funded through the Civic Building Comprehensive Maintenance Reserve as outlined in the funding plan in this report.

10.5.2

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program–Round 2 [CC2023-0106]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council approve and direct the Administration to submit the following four applications to Round 2 of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program:
     1. White Buffalo Youth Lodge;
     2. Civic Conservatory;
     3. Archibald Arena; and
     4. Forestry Farm Park and Zoo – Barn Replacement, washrooms and Master Plan Components.
  2. That if applications are successful, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement(s) from the Green and Inclusive Community Building Program under the Corporate Seal.

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

11.2.1

Amendments to the Animal Control and Dangerous Animals Bylaws - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9867 and 9868 [CC2023-0102]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

Also provided are the following letters submitting comments:

• Jill White, dated November 29, 2022
• Dale Pickett, dated December 3, 2022
• Lindsay Pickett, dated December 3, 2022
• Kaitlyn Mitchell, dated January 5, 2023

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9867, The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2023 and Bylaw No. 9868, The Dangerous Animals Amendment Bylaw, 2023.

11.2.2

Corrections to The Waste Bylaw, 2022 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9869 [CC2023-0103]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided. 

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9869, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023.

11.2.3

The Impounding Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9866 [CC2023-0104]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9866, The Impounding Amendment Bylaw, 2023.

11.2.4

The Waterworks and Sewer Use Amendment Bylaws - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9870 and 9871 [CC2023-0105]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9870, The Waterworks Amendment Bylaw, 2023 and Bylaw No. 9871, The Sewer Use 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