REVISED AGENDA

PUBLIC MEETING

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON

ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES

AND CORPORATE SERVICES

Meeting #:
Date:
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.
Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall
Committee Members:Councillor M. Loewen, Chair, Councillor H. Gough, Vice-Chair, Councillor T. Davies, Councillor S. Gersher, Councillor D. Hill, and His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
Visited1.CALL TO ORDER
Visited2.CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
1.Protecting the City of Saskatoon Swale - L. Jones(1).pdf
2.Request to Speak - Richard Huziak.pdf
3.Request to Speak and Comments -Huziak.pdf
4.Request to Speak - Janet McVittie.pdf
5.Request to Speak - Candace Savage.pdf
6.Request to Speak - Paul Van Pul.pdf
7.Submitted Comments - P. Van Pul(1).pdf
8.Request to Speak - Kent Gray.pdf
9.Request to Speak - Storey(1).pdf
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Recommendation
  1. That Item 6.2.1 be considered with Item 7.2.1; 
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 7.1.1:
    1. Requesting to Speak:
      1. Richard Huziak, Saskatchewan Light Pollution Abatement Committee, dated March 9, 2017 and a letter submitting comments dated March 12, 2017;
      2. Janet McVittie, dated March 9, 2017 and a letter submitting comments dated March 11, 2017;
    2. Submitting Comments:
      1. Louise Jones, dated March 12, 2017;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.1:
    1. Requesting to Speak:
      1. Candace Savage, dated March 10, 2017;
  4. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.5:
    1. Requesting to Speak:
      1. Paul Van Pul, dated March 8, 2017 and a presentation dated March 13, 2017;
      2. Kent Grey, Chairperson, Saskatoon Whitewater Proposal Committee, dated March 9, 2017
      3. Jonathan Storey, dated March 11, 2017; and
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
Visited3.DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Visited4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Recommendation

That the minutes of meeting held on January 31, 2017, be adopted.

Visited5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Visited6.COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
Visited6.1Delegated Authority Matters
Visited6.1.1Noise Bylaw Extension, Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk, April 30, 2017, 10:00 a.m., Archibald Arena and Meewasin Valley trail, Rebecca Button, Community Engagement Coordinator [CK. 185-9]
1.Noise Extension Bylaw - MS Walk.pdf
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Recommendation

That the request for extension to The Noise Bylaw as outlined in 6.1.1 be approved subject to any administrative conditions.

Visited6.1.22017 Goals and Objectives - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee [CK. 175-9]
1.Letter - SEAC 2017 Goals and Objectives.pdf
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The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee has approved the submission of its 2017 Goals and Objectives.

A letter regarding the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee's 2017 Goals and Objectives, dated March 1, 2017 along with a request to speak is provided.

Recommendation

That the 2017 Goals and Objectives of the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated March 1, 2017, be received as information.

Visited6.1.3Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee - GHG Subcommittee [CK. 375-4]
1.Letter - SEAC - GHG - Climate Change Video Presentation.pdf
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A representative from the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will present a video on climate change in Saskatoon.

Recommendation

That the information be received.

Visited6.2Matters Requiring Direction
Visited6.2.1Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - The Northeast Swale - Heritage Considerations [CK. 710-70 and PL. 718-42]
1.Letter from Committee Assistant - North East Swale Report 010417.pdf
2.MHAC - Northeast Swale - Heritage Considerations.pdf
3.Attach 1 - Northeast Swale - Heritage Considerations.pdf
4.Attach 2 - Northeast Swale - Heritage Considerations.pdf
5.Attach 3 - Northeast Swale - Heritage Considerations.pdf
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The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is requesting that the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, dated January 4, 2017, be forwarded to City Council for information and requests this report of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be considered at the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services when the Northeast Swale matter is on the agenda.

Recommendation

That the information be received.

Visited6.3Requests to Speak (new matters)
Visited6.3.1Meewasin Valley-wide Resource Management Plan [CK. 180-6]
1.Email - Request to Speak - Meewasin Valley Resource Management Plan.pdf
2.Attach - Meewasin Valley-Wide Resource Management Plan Technical Document.pdf
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A request to speak from Eryn Tomlinson, Meewasin Valley Authority, dated February 14, 2017, is provided.

A PowerPoint presentation will be provided.

Due to the size of the attachment only an electronic copy is being provided as part of this agenda.

Recommendation

That the information be received.

Visited7.REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
Visited7.1Delegated Authority Matters
Visited7.1.1Development of the Swale - Response to Northeast Swale Watchers' 12 Points [CK. 4131-5 and PL. 181-14]
1.Admin Repot - Development of the Swale - Response to Northeast Swale Watchers' 12 Points.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Development of the Swale - Response to Northeast Swale Watchers' 12 Points.pdf
3.Request to Speak - L. Jones - SwaleWatchers.pdf
4.Protecting the City of Saskatoon Swale - L. Jones.pdf
5.Request to Speak - Richard Huziak(1).pdf
6.Request to Speak and Comments -Huziak(1).pdf
7.Request to Speak - Janet McVittie(1).pdf
8.Swale pictures for talk - McVittie.pdf
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A request to speak from Louise Jones, Chair, Northeast Swale Watchers, dated March 7, 2017, is provided.

Requests to speak have been added to this item from Richard Huziak, Saskatchewan Light Pollution Abatement Committee and Janet McVittie.

Recommendation
  1. That the information be received; and
  2. That copies of this report be forwarded to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services and the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information.
Visited7.2Matters Requiring Direction
Visited7.2.1Meewasin Valley Authority Northeast Swale - Special Conservation Area Designation [CK. 4131-5 and PL. 181-13-7] 
1.Admin Report - Meewasin Valley Authority Northeast Swale - Special Conservation Area Designation.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Meewasin Valley Authority Northeast Swale - Special Conservation Area Designation.pdf
3.Request to Speak - Candace Savage(1).pdf
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A PowerPoint presentation will be provided.

A request to speak has been added to this item from Candace Savage.

Recommendation

That the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend to City Council that the Administration's intended approach to require Environmental Reserve dedication at the time of subdivision, where appropriate, be endorsed.

Visited7.2.2Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2016 [CK. 4500-1 and CP. 4690-1]
1.Admin Report - Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2016.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2016.pdf
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Recommendation

That the report of the General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated March 13, 2017, be forwarded to City Council for information.

Visited7.2.3Equity Policy Review [CK. 225-40-9 and CP. 4690-001]
1.Admin Report - Equity Policy Review.pdf
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Recommendation

That the report of the General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated March 13, 2017, be forwarded to City Council for information.

Visited7.2.4City Page / Weekly Public Notice Advertising [CK. 366-1 and CP. 5500-001]
1.Admin Report - City Page Weekly Public Notice Advertising.pdf
2.Attach 1 - City Page Weekly Public Notice Advertising.pdf
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Recommendation

That a report be submitted to City Council recommending:

  1. That the proposal submitted by the Saskatoon StarPhoenix for the administration, production, and distribution of the “City Page/Weekly Public Notice Advertising” for 2017 be approved; 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.
Visited7.2.5Hydropower Joint Ownership Project with Saskatoon Tribal Council [CK. 2300-1 and SLP. 2000-10]
1.Admin Report- Hydropower Joint Ownership Project with Saskatoon Tribal Council.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Hydropower Joint Ownership Project with Saskatoon Tribal Council.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Hydropower Joint Ownership Project with Saskatoon Tribal Council.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Hydropower Joint Ownership Project with Saskatoon Tribal Council.pdf
5.Request to Speak - Paul Van Pul(1).pdf
6.Submitted Comments - P. Van Pul.pdf
7.Request to Speak - Kent Gray(1).pdf
8.Request to Speak - Storey.pdf
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Requests to speak have been added to this item from Paul Van Pul along with a PowerPoint presentation, Kent Grey, Chairperson, Saskatoon Whitewater Proposal Committee, and Jonathan Storey.

Recommendation

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

  1. That the Administration be directed to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saskatoon Tribal Council that outlines a joint ownership model to begin a feasibility study for a hydropower station in Saskatoon; and
  2. That the Memorandum of Understanding be brought forward to the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services, and City Council for City approval.
Visited7.2.6Property Owner Payment Deferral Options for Mandatory Lead Service Line Replacements [CK. 7780-1, x 1930-1 and IS. 7820-0]
1.Admin Report - Property Owner Payment Deferral Options for Mandatory Lead Service Line Replacements.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Prop Owner Payment Deferral Options-Mandatory Lead Service Line Replacements.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Prop Owner Payment Deferral Options-Mandatory Lead Service Line Replacements.pdf
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Recommendation

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

  1. That City Council approve adding three-year deferral and five-year deferral options for mandatory Lead Service Line replacements to the existing payment options with a tax deferral program similar to The Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Deferral Bylaw, 2012; and
  2. That City Council instruct the Solicitor’s Office to prepare a new bylaw for this Lead Service Line replacement tax deferral program.
Visited7.2.7Budget Adjustment Request No. 2 - Capital Project 625-22 - Trunk Sewer - NE Sector - Lift Station to Central Avenue Trunk [CK. 7820-4, x 1702-1 and TS. 7820-1]
1.Admin Report - Budg Adjust2-CP625-22 Trunk Sewer - NESector-Lift Station-Central Ave Trunk.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Budg Adjust2-CP625-22 Trunk Sewer - NESector-Lift Station-Central Ave Trunk.pdf
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Recommendation

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

That a budget adjustment of $451,400 to Capital Project #625-22 – Trunk Sewer – Northeast Sector – MI – Force Main – UH2 – Lift Station to Central Avenue Trunk funded from the Trunk Sewer Reserve be approved.

Visited7.2.8Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project and Partnership [CK. 2000-1, x 7000-1 and SLP. 2000-12-4]
1.Admin Report - Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project and Partnership.pdf
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Recommendation

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

That the Administration be directed to send a letter of support to the project partners for this initiative and allocate solar powered electricity purchased from existing customers on Saskatoon Light & Power’s grid to meet the needs of the four electric vehicle charging stations until December 31, 2020.

 

Visited8.MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)
Visited9.GIVING NOTICE
Visited10.URGENT BUSINESS
Visited11.IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)
Visited12.ADJOURNMENT
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