REVISED AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, November 22, 2021

1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 8.2.3:
     1. Submitting Comments:
        1. Glenn Stephenson, dated November 18, 2021;
        2. Jane Maryniak, dated November 18, 2021; 
        3. Jenna Bloski, dated November 21, 2021; and
        4. Sherry Tarasoff dated November 22, 2021.
  2. That the letter from Sherry Tarasoff dated November 21, 2021 be added to Item 10.6.1;
  3. That Item 10.4.1 be considered immediately following the Consent Agenda;
  4. That the letter from Amy Wall, Meewasin Valley Authority dated November 19, 2021 be added to Item 10.5.1 (present for questions);
  5. That the report "Appointment of Integrity Commissioner/Delegation of Head of Duties - Access to Information Requests Under LAFOIPPA" be added as Urgent Business Item 16.1; and
  6. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  That the following minutes be adopted:

  • Special Meeting of Council- October 8, 2021;
  • Regular Business Meeting  - October 25, 2021; and
  • Special Meeting of Council- October 29, 2021.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

2021-2022 Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship [File No. CK 150-5]

5.2

In Remembrance of Norm Heppner [File No. CK 150-1]

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.1 to 8.2.3; 8.3.1 to 8.3.2; 8.4.1 to 8.4.2; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.2 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Sanitary Sewer Charge Exemption – Heritage Estates Condo Corporation [File No. 1905-2]

• Recommendation
  1. That the request for a sanitary sewer charge exemption for the Heritage Estates Condo Corporation, located at 415 Heritage Crescent, be approved; and
  2. That the Director of Corporate Revenue be requested to remove the sanitary sewer charge from water meter number 60068142, effective July 13, 2021.

8.1.2

High Performance Civic Building Policy [File No. CK 600-0]

• Recommendation
  1. That the High Performance Civic Building Council Policy, contained in Appendix 1 of this report, be approved.and
  2. That once adopted, the High Performance Civic Building Policy be forwarded to the City’s controlled corporations and statutory boards through their boards and directors for their information and that the administrative procedures follow once available.

8.1.3

Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm Project Implementation [File No. CK 2000-5]

A letter from Kevin Bowering, dated November 15, 2021 is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That Option 2, Implement Project With Naturalized Landscaping, be approved under Capital Project P.1955 - Utility Solar Scale Energy Implementation;
  2. That $0.2 million from Capital Project P.1286 - Electric System Planning Studies be reallocated to Capital Project P.1955; and
  3. That $0.2 million from Capital Project P. 1281 - Investigate New Power Supply be reallocated to Capital Project P. 1955.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Saskatoon Transit Service Standards Approval [File No. CK. 7300-1 x 116-2]

• Recommendation

  That the Saskatoon Transit Service Standards be approved as appended to this report.

8.2.2

Saskatoon Freeway Project Update – Phase 3 [File No. CK. 6000-1]

The following letters submitting comments are provided.

1. Meghan Mickelson, dated November 1, 2021; and
2. Jan Norris, dated November 1, 2021;

• Recommendation
  1. That His Worship the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Highways documenting the need and importance of completing Phase 3 of the Saskatoon Freeway planning and requesting that the Province reconsider the decision to cancel the planning work for Phase 3 of the Saskatoon Freeway project;
  2. That the Mayor’s Office consult with Reeve Harwood and/or the RM of Corman Park regarding the possibility of issuing a joint letter, signed by the Mayor and the Reeve;
  3. That the letter be copied to the Premier and all Saskatoon area Government MLA’s; and
  4. That the letter from the Mayor ask the Minister to clarify the current direction and the expected timeframe for Phase 3 to be started.

8.2.3

Residential Speed Limit Review – School Zones, Playground Zones, Senior Zones, and Effective Hours [File No. CK. 5200-5]

The following letters submitting comments are provided.

1. Ken Ladouceur, dated November 1, 2021;
2. Laura Motoziuk , dated November 1, 2021;
3. Brynn Harris-Hamm, dated November 2, 2021;
4. Hanna Sullivan, dated November 5, 2021; 
5. Brigitte Lacelle, dated November 3, 2021;
6. Glenn Stephenson, dated November 18, 2021;
7. Jane Maryniak, dated November 18, 2021;
8. Jenna Bloski, dated November 21, 2021; and
9. Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 22, 2021.

• Recommendation
  1. School Zones – Direct the Administration to revise the reduced speed school zone policy to align with TAC guidance and maintain a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h (Option 2);
  2. Playground Zones – Direct the Administration to develop a reduced speed playground zone policy to align with TAC guidance and include a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h (Option 2);
  3. Senior Zones – Continue to consider potential countermeasures such as increasing pedestrian crossing times at signalized intersections, pedestrian devices, traffic calming, enhanced pavement markings, and improved street lighting where appropriate (Option 1);
  4. Zone Operation – Direct the Administration to revise existing hours for school zones and implement hours for playground zones to be in effect all months of the year,7 days a week, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: (Option 3);
  5. Implementation – That the changes are all made in 2022;
  6. That this report be forwarded to the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Budget Review meeting for addition to the Capital Budget Options for potential Reserve for Capital Expenditures (RCE) funding and for addition to the Capital Budget Options funded for RCE and reprioritization of transportation capital from 2022; and
  7. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 802B Avenue P North [File No. CK 4110-45]

• Recommendation
  1. A five-year tax abatement equivalent to 79% of the incremental municipal, library, and education taxes for the development of 802B Avenue P North, be approved.
  2. 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.
  3. The five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject property, commencing January 1, 2022.

8.3.2

Recreation and Sport Grant Program [File No. CK 1965-0]

• Recommendation

  That Option 2 - the proposed Recreation and Sport Grant Program be a tax abatement-only program, be approved.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Proposed Amendments – Corporate Investment Policy [File No. CK 1790-0]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Council Policy Nos. C12-002, C12-003 and C12-009 as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated October 12, 2021 be approved; and
  2. That City Clerk be requested to update Council Policy Nos. C12-002, C12-003 and C12-009 as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated November 8, 2021.

8.4.2

Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Allocation of Profits [File No. CK 1820-1 x 4110-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the $5.02 million in profits be declared from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund; and
  2. That the 5.02 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund be allocated to the Recreation and Parks - Facilities Game Plan Funding Plan.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Rapid Housing Initiative - Funding Contribution Agreement (CK 750-4)

• Recommendation
  1. That the terms and conditions of the agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Division dated November 15, 2021, be approved; and
  2. 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.

8.5.2

2022 Appointments – Boards, Commissions and Committees (CK 225-1 x 175-1)

• Recommendation

  That the recommended appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and any further direction, as noted by the City Clerk and attached to this report, be approved.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.3

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

10.3.1

Rapid Housing Initiative - Funding Contribution Agreement with Proponents (CK 750-4)

A report of the Administration is provided.  This is in addition to item 8.5.1 on this agenda.

• Recommendation
  1. That the City enter into a separate agreement with each of the two successful proponents, based on the terms and conditions outlined in this report; and
  2. 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.

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.4.1

December Update Framework for Measures to Mitigate the Transmission of COVID-19 in Saskatoon [File No. CK 270-7]

A report of the Administration is provided.

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Natural Infrastructure Fund

A report of Corporate Financial Services is provided. A letter to address questions of Council from Amy Wall, with Meewasin Valley Authority is provided. 

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.6.1

City of Saskatoon - 2022-2025 Strategic Plan - Survey Results [File No. CK 116-1]

A report of the Administration is provided.  A letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff dated November 21, 2021 is provided.

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 Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2) [File No. CK 6320-1]

A report of the City Solicitor's Office is provided. 

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9788, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2).

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.1

Appointment of Integrity Commissioner/Delegation of Head Duties – Access to Information Requests Under LAFOIPPA [File No. CK 4510-1]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.  

• Recommendation
  1. That Angela Kruk be appointed as the City’s Integrity Commissioner from January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2025, with an option to renew.
  2. That the remuneration for Ms. Kruk be set out at $6,000 for 2022, $6,000 for 2023, $6,500 for 2024, $6,500 for 2025 as an annual retainer, plus an hourly rate of $350 for investigation, education, advisory services and External Head services.
  3. That the City Solicitor prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT