AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

9:30 A.m. - 5:30 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 12.1 be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda; and 
  2. ​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 29, 2024, 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 8.1.6; 8.2.1 to 8.2.5; 8.3.1; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; 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

Community Energy Loan Programs – Additional Program Options [EUCS2024-0301]

• Recommendation

  That the Community Energy Loan Program parameters incorporating single-family residential, multi-unit residential and commercial sectors as set-out in Option 1: Balanced Funding Split, be approved in principle for program implementation.

8.1.2

Green Cart Program Update June 2024 [EUCS2023-0303]

• Recommendation

  That the Administration pursue Option 2 – Reduce the winter collection frequency to once every four weeks from December 1 to March 31.

8.1.3

Home Energy Loan Program – Bylaw Amendments [EUCS2024-0302]

• Recommendation

  That The City Solicitor be directed to draft the bylaw amendments to the Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw, 2021, Bylaw No. 9762 outlined in the report of the Utilities and Environment Division dated June 4, 2024.

8.1.4

Flood Control Strategy Update – University of Saskatchewan Joint Project [EUCS2024-0602]

• Recommendation
  1. That the City enter into an agreement with the University of Saskatchewan to construct a dry pond on University of Saskatchewan land to mitigate flooding near the intersection of Cumberland Avenue South and 14th Street East;
  2. That the sixth Flood Control Strategy be approved for Cumberland Avenue South and 14th Street East for detailed design and construction; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement, including the terms as set out in this report, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.1.5

Martensville Sewer Rate Framework [EUCS2024-0603]

• Recommendation
  1. That the volumetric charge to the City of Martensville for wastewater treatment be equal to the commercial volumetric rate in Bylaw No. 9466, The Sewer Use Bylaw, 2017, and subject to any high strength wastewater surcharges should the quality of Martensville’s wastewater be of that quality; and
  2. That the City of Martensville be charged a 2% per year capital replacement value of the pipeline connecting the Biosolids Handing Facility to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for pipeline asset management.

8.1.6

Budget Adjustment Request – Capital Project P10028 Fire – Communications Centre Technology [EUCS2023-1201]

• Recommendation

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That a budget decrease of $710,000 to Capital Project P.02508 Fire – Station No. 5 Replacement be approved with the funds returned to the Civic Facilities Funding Plan; and
  2. That a budget increase to Capital Project P.10028 Fire – Communications Centre Technology, to fully fund the renovation and technology requirements for the next-generation 9-1-1 system, in the amount of $710,000 be approved, funded from the Civic Facilities Funding Plan.
• Recommendation
  1. That a budget decrease of $710,000 to Capital Project P.02508 Fire – Station No. 5 Replacement be approved with the funds returned to the Civic Facilities Funding Plan; and
  2. That a budget increase to Capital Project P.10028 Fire – Communications Centre Technology, to fully fund the renovation and technology requirements for the next generation 9-1-1 system, in the amount of $710,000 be approved, funded from the Civic Facilities Funding Plan.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Saskatoon Transit – Implementing Free Child Fare [GPC2023-0703]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be directed to pursue Option 1A Children in Grade 8 and under ride free;
  2. That the Administration be directed to pursue Option 2A Children self-verify to ride free;
  3. That the City Solicitor be directed to make the necessary amendments to The Transit Fares Bylaw, 2004, as outlined in report dated June 4, 2024 of the Transportation and Construction Division; and
  4. That the Administration provide a report back after one year of the implementation of the free child fare program.

8.2.2

Taxi Fare Review [TS2024-0602]

• Recommendation

  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare amendments to Bylaw No. 9651, The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019 to:

  1. Increase total taxi fares by approximately 5% by decreasing the distance rate of $0.25 for each additional 117 metres to $0.25 for each additional 110 metres or a portion thereof; and
  2. Increase the hourly taxi fares of $2.14, for each additional kilometre, in excess of 16 kilometres to $2.25, for each additional kilometre, in excess of 16 kilometres.

8.2.3

Amendments to The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005 [TS2024-0603]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8463, The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005, as outlined in the report dated June 4, 2024 of the Community Services Division, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8463, The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005.

8.2.4

Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw – Speed Limit Changes June 2024 [TS2024-0604]

• Recommendation
  1. That the speed limit on Dudley Street between Avenue P South and Spadina Crescent West be reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h;
  2. That the speed limit on Wiggins Avenue North from a point 50 metres south of Elliot Street to College Drive be reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, effective September 30, 2024.

8.2.5

Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation – Request for Early Tender [TS2024-0606]

• Recommendation
  1. The tender and awarding of Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation in 2024 be approved; and
  2. That the request to transfer remaining funding from other capital bridge projects to fully fund the Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation, as shown in Table 1, be approved.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Amendments to the Temporary Sign Bylaw and the Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw [PDCS2024-0602]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7491, Temporary Sign Bylaw, 1995 and Bylaw No. 7767, Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor’s Office be instructed to amend the above bylaws as outlined in the report dated June 5, 2024 of the Community Services Division.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Proposed Amendments to City Council Policy C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures [FI2024-0601]

• Recommendation

  That the City Clerk’s Office be requested to amend City Council Policy No. C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures as shown in Appendix 1.

8.4.2

Proposed Amendments to City Council Policy C03-027, Borrowing for Capital Projects [FI2024-0606]

• Recommendation

  That the City Clerk’s Office be requested to amend City Council Policy C03-027, Borrowing for Capital Projects as shown in Appendix 1.

8.4.3

Commercial Utility Deposits [FI2024-0608]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7567, The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, and Bylaw No. 2685, The Electric Light and Power Bylaw, as outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated June 5, 2024; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7567, The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, and Bylaw No. 2685, The Electric Light and Power Bylaw.

8.4.4

Request to Receive Proposals for Sale of City-Owned Land – Housing Accelerator Fund [FI2024-0308]

• Recommendation
  1. That Administration be authorized to receive proposals to sell Lots 1 to 4, Plan G238, ISC Parcel Nos. 120091362, 1200900642, 120090631, 120090620 (2401 Broadway Avenue) through an open market (with criteria) sales approach;
  2. That the Administration be authorized to receive proposals to sell Parcel XX, Plan 102111253, ISC Parcel No. 202996918 (25 25th Street East) through a non-market (with criteria) sales approach;
  3. That the Administration be authorized to receive proposals to sell Lot 35, Blk 150, Plan 99SA32572, ISC Parcel No. 120283062, and Lot 36, Blk 150, Plan 99SA32572, ISC Parcel No. 120283107 (231 23rd Street East and 155 3rd Avenue North through a non-market (with criteria) sales approach;
  4. That the Administration be authorized to prepare a Bylaw as necessary to remove the existing Municipal Reserve designation, and receive proposals to sell a 1.40 acre portion of Parcel MR1, Plan 89S08942, ISC Parcel No. 120222177 (portion of Lakewood Civic Centre site) through an open market (with criteria) sales approach with a nominal value list price and subject to offers as part of the proposal process;
  5. That the Administration be authorized to negotiate sales terms and conditions with the proponent that submits the highest-ranking affordable housing proposal for each site during the offer period;
  6. That if an acceptable proposal for any of the above sites is not received through the original offer period, proposals continue to be received on a first-come, first-served basis until an acceptable proposal consistent with the overall goal of selling City-owned land to support affordable housing units under the Housing Accelerator Program is received, and
  7. 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.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Governance Review – Other Bodies – Development Appeals Board and Municipal Planning Commission [GPC2024-0402]

• Recommendation
  1. That changes to the Development Appeals Board be approved in accordance with Option 2, Amend Qualifications, Compensation, Require Training, Remove the Overlap in Membership between the DAB and BOR and Create a More Robust Recruitment and Performance Evaluation Process;
  2. That no changes be made to the Municipal Planning Commission in accordance with Option 2, Maintain the Status Quo;
  3. That preferred qualifications advertised for potential appointees to the Development Appeals Board be amended to include:
     • Knowledge of the local development process or land use planning and planning law;
     • An appreciation of the interest of property owners, developers and the public;
     • Previous experience on or with a quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal;
     • The ability to be fair, open-minded and impartial;
     • The ability to conduct themselves with integrity and consistency;
     • The ability to interpret and apply relevant statutes and case law to complex situations;
     • Knowledge and understanding of Bylaw No. 8770, The Zoning Bylaw and The Planning and Development Act, 2007; and
     • The ability to absorb and analyze complex material information and write comprehensive, intelligible decisions;
  4. That the compensation of members appointed to the Development Appeals Board be increased as of January 1, 2025 as outlined in the April 10, 2024 report of the City Solicitor's Office;
  5. That training for members of the Development Appeals Board be reviewed and applicable orientation/training be mandatory for 2025;
  6. That recruitment and performance evaluation documents, including an interview guide specific to the Development Appeals Board be developed for use by the City Agency Recruitment and Evaluation Committee for 2025 appointments;
  7. That the City Agency Recruitment and Evaluation Committee Terms of Reference be updated to reflect changes to the DAB recruitment process, including the requirement to interview DAB applicants;
  8. That the Terms of Reference for the Development Appeals Board be updated as outlined in the April 10, 2024 report of the City Solicitor's Office; and
  9. That the City Solicitor’s Office be instructed to bring forward any required bylaw or policy amendments.

8.5.2

Appointments – Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee to the end of 2026, effective immediately:

  • Michelle Loi – Citizen Representative
  • Daniel Ash – Citizen Representative of the First Nation or Métis Community

8.5.3

Appointments – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Mark Kennedy be appointed as a citizen representative to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2026, effective immediately.

8.5.4

Appointments – Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees - Board of Trustees [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Dennis Lozinsky be appointed as a Trustee to the Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees Board of Trustees effectively immediately.

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

10.1.1

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Rehabilitation and Upgrades - Capital Budget Adjustment [CC2023-0107]

• Recommendation
  1. That the budget for Capital Project No. 10014, to support essential rehabilitation and upgrades at the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre facility, be increased by $5,950,000 to $29,982,700; and
  2. That the additional funding be allocated as outlined in the HBAC Funding Plan included in this report, which includes an exception to for a $500,000 allocation from the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve related to the 2023 operational savings at the HBAC.

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Debenture Bylaw  - Proposed Bylaw No. 10017 [FI2024-0506]

• Recommendation

  That City Council approve the following:

  1. That the offer of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and National Bank Financial Inc. (City’s fiscal agents) be accepted and that his Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the same;
  2. That City Council consider Debenture Bylaw No. 10017 which outlines the terms and conditions of the sale, and specifically authorizes a $48,400,000 one to ten-year serial debenture issue to be dated July 3, 2024; and
  3. That the Chief Financial Officer, the City Solicitor, and the City Treasurer be instructed to take the necessary steps to complete the debenture issue and sale.

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

The Residential Parking Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 10016 [TS2024-0503]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 10016, The Residential Parking Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

12.1

City Council - Code of Ethics Complaint [CC2024-0605]

A report of the Integrity Commissioner is provided and Angela Kruk, Integrity Commissioner, will be in attendance. 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT