REVISED AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, August 30, 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
  1. ​That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 8.1.2;
     • Sherry Tarasoff, dated August 27, 2023; 
     • Ari Avivi, dated August 28, 2023;
  2. That the letter from Adam Pollock, Pleasant Hill Community Association, dated August 28, 2023, be added to Item 8.1.4;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 8.3.2:
     • Request to Speak
       • Tyrell Harder, dated August 25, 2023;
       • Mary Fedun, dated August 25, 2023;
       • Carrie Horachek, dated August 27, 2023;
       • Susan Gingell, dated August 28, 2023;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Skyler Key, dated August 26, 2023;
       • Jordan Cantwell, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Lisa Erikson, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Noelle Chorney, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Grant Orchard, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Sheila Catto, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Phyllis Goertz, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Tomasin Playford, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Crystal Maslin, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Audra Krueger, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Kathleen Heuer, dated August 28, 2023;
       • Hailey Pankratz, dated August 28, 2023;
  4. That the Items with speakers be heard immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda:
     • 8.3.2
       • Marjaleena Repo;
       • Tyrell Harder;
       • Mary Fedun;
       • Carrie Horachek; 
       • Susan Gingell; and 
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on July 26, 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 8.1.5; 8.2.1; 8.3.1 to 8.3.5; 8.4.1 to 8.4.2; 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

Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve Amendments [EUCS2023-0801]

• Recommendation
  1. That the purpose of the Urban Forest and Pest Management Capital Reserve be expanded to allow the Reserve to finance the cost of other emerging Urban Forest pressures; and
  2. That City Solicitors be requested to amend Capital Reserve Bylaw No. 6774, to appropriately reflect the amended purpose of the Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve.

8.1.2

P.02599 – Capital Project Renaming and Request for Internal Borrowing for Black Carts [EUCS2023-0804]

The following letters submitting comments are provided:

• Sherry Tarasoff, dated August 27, 2023; and
• Ari Avivi, dated August 28, 2023.

• Recommendation
  1. That Capital Project P.02599 – Curbside Organics Program be renamed as P.02599 – Waste Utility Program Development; and
  2. That Capital Project P.02599 be increased by $3,500,000 funded through internal borrowing, subject to public notice and an intent to borrow report, to fund the supply and deployment of small and medium sized carts in conjunction with the launch of the variable garbage utility in 2024.

8.1.3

Regional Fire Training Facility – Natural Infrastructure Fund – Budget Adjustment Request [CC2023-0406]

• Recommendation

  That Capital Project P.01971 – Fire Training Facility be increased by $240,000, to be funded by an increase in the allocation of the NIF funding, available through contingency NIF funds.

8.1.4

Community Risk Reduction [EUCS2023-0806]

A letter submitting comments from Adam Pollock, Pleasant Hill Community Association, dated August 28, 2023, is provided.  

• Recommendation

  That a letter be sent to the Ministry of Social Services outlining the barriers that they are facing in getting people who are unhoused connected to housing, including the challenge of acquiring ID, transportation and getting access to Social Workers. That this letter include a request for the Ministry of Social Services to reduce these barriers and work with Saskatoon Fire Department and community service providers to have Ministry of Social Service staff work more proactively to successfully connect people to housing and supports.

8.1.5

Implications for Recognizing Religious and Cultural Celebrations for Fireworks Displays [EUCS2023-0807]

A letter submitting comments from Denise Beaulieu, dated August 9, 2023, is provided.  

• Recommendation

  That the City Solicitor be requested to amend Bylaw No. 7990, The Fire and Protective Services Bylaw, 2001 to add Diwali and Lunar New Year as two additional days where low hazard fireworks are permitted.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Proposed Amendments to the Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw [TS2023-0803]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991, as outlined in this report, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Civic Naming Committee – First and Second Quarter Report 2023 [ADV2023-0801]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.3.2

John A. Macdonald Road Renaming [ADV2023-0802]

The following letters are provided:

Request to Speak:

1. Marjaleena Repo, dated August 21, 2023;
2. Tyrell Harder, dated August 25, 2023; 
3. Mary Fedun, dated August 25, 2023; 
4. Carrie Horachek, dated August 27, 2023; and 
5. Susan Gingell, dated August 28, 2023.

Submitting Comments:

1. Tim Coolican, dated August 8, 2023;
2. G W Gilchrist, dated August 8, 2023;
3. Laura Fan, dated August 9, 2023;
4. Rolanda McAvoy, dated August 9, 2023;
5. Phyllis Schmidt, dated August 9, 2023;
6. Jason Elias, dated August 10, 2023;
7. Keith Torg, dated August 10, 2023;
8. Barry Welsh, dated August 10, 2023;
9. Don Meister, dated August 10, 2023;
10. Dave Scott, dated August 10, 2023;
11. Jill Koch, dated August 10, 2023;
12. Phil Meister, dated August 10, 2023;
13. Norm Sirois, dated August 10, 2023;
14. Dave Indzeoski, dated August 10, 2023;
15. David Knakoske, dated August 10, 2023;
16. Robert Sonmor, dated August 10, 2023;
17. Carol Moppett, dated August 10, 2023;
18. Charlotte Garrett, dated August 10, 2023;
19. Brian Hoffmann, dated August 10, 2023;
20. Shauna Janzen, dated August 10, 2023;
21. Tracy Craig, dated August 10, 2023;
22. Gail Taman, dated August 10, 2023;
23. Connie McGregor, dated August 10, 2023;
24. Pat Friesen, dated August 10, 2023;
25. Cindy Savino, dated August 10, 2023;
26. David Fenske, dated August 10, 2023;
27. Derek Feltham, dated August 10, 2023;
28. Kenton Friesen, dated August 10, 2023;
29. Dianne Hirst, dated August 10, 2023;
30. Cindy Bittner, dated August 10, 2023;
31. Don Selinger, dated August 10, 2023;
32. Leslie Ruo, dated August 10, 2023;
33. Blair Campbell, dated August 10, 2023;
34. Bernice Lyons, dated August 10, 2023;
35. Tom Bissonnette, dated August 10, 2023;
36. Phyllis Schmidt, dated August 10, 2023;
37. E Stroe, dated August 10, 2023;
38. Doreen Frey, dated August 10, 2023;
39. Allan Young, dated August 10, 2023;
40. Darren Stoudt, dated August 10, 2023;
41. Darren Whitaker, dated August 10, 2023;
42. Ken Harder, dated August 10, 2023;
43. Sandi Sirois, dated August 10, 2023;
44. James Christian, dated August 10, 2023;
45. Brenda Collins, dated August 10, 2023;
46. Patti Boruch, dated August 10, 2023;
47. Patricia Thompson, dated August 10, 2023;
48. Tim Turple, dated August 10, 2023;
49. Brian Jack, dated August 10, 2023;
50. Shannon Morris, dated August 10, 2023;
51. Bill Lockert, dated August 10, 2023;
52. Patricia Warner, dated August 10, 2023;
53. Charlene Schuler, dated August 10, 2023;
54. Kerry Ruddick, dated August 10, 2023;
55. Francis Robin, dated August 10, 2023;
56. Kim Aschenbrenner, dated August 10, 2023;
57. Spencer Schaan, dated August 10, 2023;
58. Shirley Giasson, dated August 10, 2023;
59. Irene Piel, dated August 10, 2023;
60. Kathy Genest, dated August 10, 2023;
61. Vaughan Bethell, dated August 10, 2023;
62. Gerry Brown, dated August 10, 2023;
63. Maureen Smith-Windsor, dated August 10, 2023;
64. Giovani Yousif, dated August 10, 2023;
65. Lois Machnee, dated August 10, 2023;
66. Marianne Taillon, dated August 10, 2023;
67. Kimberly Brown, dated August 10, 2023;
68. Ann Marie Harder, dated August 10, 2023;
69. Marc Taillon, dated August 11, 2023;
70. Lucas Mayotte, dated August 11, 2023;
71. Savelia Curniski, dated August 11, 2023;
72. Kathleen Dubé, dated August 11, 2023;
73. Margaret Rouhani, dated August 11, 2023; 
74. Bonnie Gossen, dated August 11, 2023;
75. Vern Lepp, dated August 11, 2023;
76. Cecile Gudmundson, dated August 11, 2023;
77. Matthew Mireau, dated August 11, 2023;
78. Marvin Schultz, dated August 12, 2023;
79. Bruce Schmidt, dated August 12, 2023;
80. Lei Zhou, dated August 12, 2023;
81. Mike Colella, dated August 13, 2023;
82. Kevin Johnstone, dated August 13, 2023;
83. Adrienne Zakreski, dated August 14, 2023; 
84. Dawn Nyholt, dated August 14, 2023;
85. Skyler Key, dated August 26, 2023;
86. Jordan Cantwell, dated August 28, 2023;
87. Lisa Erikson, dated August 28, 2023;
88. Noelle Chorney, dated August 28, 2023;
89. Grant Orchard, dated August 28, 2023;
90. Sheila Catto, dated August 28, 2023;
91. Phyllis Goertz, dated August 28, 2023;
92. Tomasin Playford, dated August 28, 2023;
93. Crystal Maslin, dated August 28, 2023;
94. Audra Krueger, dated August 28, 2023;
95. Kathleen Heuer, dated August 28, 2023; and 
96. Hailey Pankratz, dated August 28, 2023.

• Recommendation
  1. That the request to rename John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor’s Office be directed to prepare the appropriate bylaw for the street name change.

8.3.3

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Heritage Awards [MHAC2023-0601]

• Recommendation
  1. That the 2024 Heritage Awards event not be held, with the intent to possibly allocate an award alternatively through partnership or sponsorship;
  2. That the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be approved to seek out partnerships to present heritage award(s) for 2024 in the interim; and
  3. That the Heritage Awards format be re-evaluated prior to the 2026 awards.

8.3.4

Animal Services – Pound Services Facility Project [PDCS2023-0806]

• Recommendation
  1. That the post-capital project for the Pound Services Facility as described in the August 9, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, with a budget of $150,000, be approved; and
  2. That the funding sources for the project be $100,000 from the Animal Services Reserve and $50,000 from the Community Services Departmental Capital Reserve.

8.3.5

Housing Program Update [PDCS2023-0804]

• Recommendation

  That Council endorse City of Saskatoon involvement in future Homelessness Planning in partnership with community and other levels of Government, similar to what was done in previous Homelessness Planning work. Resourcing requirements to support this work should be brought forward as opportunities and needs are identified.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Meewasin Valley Authority - March 31, 2023, Financial Statements [FI2023-0804]

• Recommendation

  That the Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements dated March 31, 2023, be received as information.

8.4.2

Acquisition of Land for Future Development – Kensington Neighbourhood [FI2023-0613]

• Recommendation
  1. That Administration be authorized to purchase ISC Parcel No. 202873271 (35.08 acres), ISC Parcel No. 203954597 (15.57 acres), and ISC Parcel No. 203954474 (23.69) acres from Launch Equities Corporation for $4,460,400.00; and
  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.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

2024/2025 Budget Information Update [GPC2023-0605]

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council submit a request to the Board of Police Commissioners that the Saskatoon Police Service budget be submitted earlier than the typical process in order to align with Governance and Priorities Committee's process for budget preparations, and in order to be incorporated into civic administration’s options; and
  2. That City Council submit a request to the Saskatoon Public Library Board that the budget be submitted earlier than the typical process in order to align with GPC’s process for budget preparations, and in order to be incorporated into civic administration’s options.

8.5.2

Regulation of Municipal Lobbying [GPC2023-0803]

• Recommendation

  That Option 1 – Status Quo be approved.

8.5.3

Appointment – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Tasnim Jaisee be appointed as a civic representative to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2025.

8.5.4

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

• Recommendation

  That Gord Burgess, Caswell’s and George McQuitty, Colliers International be appointed to the Downtown Saskatoon Board of Management.

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

2022 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Reports [CC2023-0801]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

10.5.2

New Central Library Update [CC2023-0803]

This item has been withdrawn. 

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 Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9918 [FI2023-0602]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9918, The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2023.

11.2.2

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Urban Reserve Creation [CC2023-0802]

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council approve the proposed content of the Municipal Services and Compatibility Agreement; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT