REVISED AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - 2020/2021 MULTI-YEAR PRELIMINARY CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET
November 25, 26, and 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
;
[Recesses will be called at approximately 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.]

Monday, November 25, 2019 at 1:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 1:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council suspend the rules of having electronic participation of members limited to emergencies for this meeting to permit Councillor Hill the option to attend the meeting on Day 2 (and 3 if required), or a portion of, via teleconference;
     
     
  2. That the following communications be included with the agenda as outlined:
     
     Added to Item 5.1.1 (Requesting to Speak - Item 6.4 - Saskatoon Public Library)
     - Kathy Evans, with comments dated November 21, 2019;
     - Yann Martel dated November 21, 2019; and
     - David Parkinson dated November 21, 2019;
     
     Added to Item 5.1.3 (Requesting to Speak - General)
     - Keith Moen, NSBA dated November 22, 2019;
     - Brent Penner, Downtown Saskatoon dated November 24, 2019; and
     - Darla Lindbjerg and Margot Orr, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, with comments dated November 25, 2019;
     
     Added as Item 5.1.4 (Requesting to Speak - Item 6.9.2 - Development Review Program - Proposed Fee Changes)
     - Chris Guérette, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association dated November 25, 2019;
     
     Added as Item 5.1.5 (Requesting to Speak - Item 6.14.2 - Wanuskewin's Stand-Alone Funding Agreement)
     - Darlene Brander, Wanuskewin Heritage Park dated November 22, 2019;
     
     Added as Item 5.1.6 (Requesting to Speak - Item 6.14.9 - Additional Transit Service - Rosewood Neighbourhood)
     - Murray Totland, Arbutus Properties dated November 22, 2019;
     
     Added to Item 5.2.1 (Submitting Comments - Item 6.4 - Saskatoon Public Library)
     - Abigail Chicoine dated November 19, 2019;
     - Tara Wallace dated November 20, 2019;
     - Melissa Just, University Library; Dean Dodge, YMCA of Saskatoon; and Brent Penner, Downtown Saskatoon, submitted by SPL November 20, 2019;
     - Rachel Engler-Stringer, University of Saskatchewan dated November 21, 2019;
     - Sheena Greer dated November 21, 2019;
     - Bryn Rawlyk dated November 22, 2019;
     - Anthony Gossner dated November 22, 2019;
     - Maygen Kardash dated November 23, 2019;
     - Pamela Giles dated November 23, 2019;
     - Caitlin Ward dated November 23, 2019;
     - Jola Pisz dated November 23, 2019;
     - Jeremy Wawryk dated November 24, 2019;
     - Franny Rawlyk dated November 24, 2019;
     - Kristina Clouthier dated November 24, 2019;
     - Yvonne Lynch dated November 24, 2019;
     - Arthur Slade dated November 24, 2019;
     - Tim Yaworski dated November 24, 2019;
     - Ena Bonny-Baker dated November 24, 2019;
     - Jane Deneer dated November 24, 2019;
     - Pamela Woodsworth dated November 24, 2019;
     - Tracey Mitchell dated November 24, 2019 (with LEC letters);
     - Erin Wolfson dated November 24, 2019;
     - Patrick Chassé dated November 24, 2019;
     - Carmody Hallamore dated November 24, 2019;
     - Christina Sitkowski, Saskatoon Chapter of Canada Learning Code dated November 24, 2019;
     - Cynthia Dyck dated November 24, 2019;
     - Kent Allen dated November 24, 2019;
     - Brooke Trippel and Johannes Lindenbaum dated November 25, 2019;
     - Joelle Schaefer dated November 25, 2019;
     - Yvette Nolan dated November 25, 2019;
     - Audra Krueger dated November 25, 2019; and
     - Dan Matthews dated November 25, 2019;
     
     Added to Item 5.2.2 (Submitting Comments - Item 6.14.6 - Low Emissions Community Plan Funding Options)
     - Meghan Trumpy dated November 19, 2019;
     - Jason Praski dated November 20, 2019;
     - Neil Sinclair dated November 21, 2019;
     - Dev Hopkins dated November 21, 2019;
     - Justin Fisher dated November 22, 2019;
     - Gail Stevens dated November 23, 2019;
     - Brenda MacDonald dated November 24, 2019;
     - Justin Fisher, Climate Justice Saskatoon dated November 24, 2019;
     - Tracey Mitchell dated November 24, 2019;
     - Linda Murphy dated November 24, 2019; and
     - Hayley Carlson dated November 25, 2019;
     
     Added as Item 5.2.4 (Submitting Comments - Item 6.6 - Environmental Health)
     - Julia Adamson, Friends of the Afforestation Areas Inc. dated November 22, 2019;
     
     Added as Item 5.2.5 (Submitting Comments/Request - Item 6.10 - Community Support)
     - Shawna Nelson, Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc. dated November 25, 2019;
     
     Added as Item 5.2.6 - (Submitting Comments - General)
     - Blair Davidson, SaskTel Centre Board dated November 21, 2019;
     - Tasker Wanlin dated November 25, 2019; and
     - Natalie Beaton, CFIB dated November 25, 2019
     
     
  3. That Item 6.1.2 - Funding Plans Update report, be considered following Item 6.14, Business Plan and Budget Options;
     
     
  4. That Item 6.7, Appendix 1 be replaced with the correct 'Fees for Waste-Related Services - 2020/2021'; and
     
     
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

BUDGET INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

REQUESTS TO SPEAK

• Recommendation

  That the following speakers under Items 5.1.1 through 5.1.6 be heard and the information be received. 

5.1.1

Regarding Item 6.4 - Saskatoon Public Library

5.1.2

Regarding Item 6.14.6 - Low Emissions Community Plan Funding Options

5.1.3

General

5.1.4

Regarding Item 6.9.2 - Development Review Program - Proposed Fee Changes

5.1.5

Regarding Item 6.14.2 - Wanuskewin's Stand-Alone Funding Agreement

5.1.6

Regarding Item 6.14.9 - Additional Transit Service - Rosewood Neighbourhood

5.2

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING DIRECTION

• Recommendation

  That the comments submitted under Items 5.2.1 through 5.2.6 be received as information.

5.2.1

Regarding Item 6.4 - Saskatoon Public Library

5.2.2

Regarding Item 6.14.6 - Low Emissions Community Plan Funding Options

5.2.3

Regarding Item 6.14.7 - Proposed Downtown Stimulus Strategy

5.2.4

Regarding Item 6.6 - Environmental Health

5.2.5

Regarding Item 6.10 - Community Support

5.2.6

General

6.

REPORTS (Sorted by Business Line)

6.1

GENERAL REPORTS

6.1.1

2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget FTE Overview (File No. CK. 1700-1 x 1704-1)

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.1.2

Funding Plans Update (File No. CK. 1700-1 x 1702-1)

• Recommendation

  That the Administration report back to City Council at its meeting on December 16, 2019 on revised funding plans for approval based on decisions made during the 2020 and 2021 budget deliberations.

6.1.3

Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Update (File No. CK. 1700-1 x 1820-1)

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.2

SASKATOON POLICE SERVICE [Budget Book pages 9-18]

Includes - Policing

• Recommendation
  1. That the Saskatoon Police Service Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $110,431,100 in expenditures and $10,749,000 in revenues be approved;
  2. That the Saskatoon Police Service Business Line operating plan for 2021 totalling $114,776,900 in expenditures and $10,779,000 in revenues be approved;
  3. That the 2020 capital budget totalling $1,923,000 be approved; and
  4. That the 2021 capital plan totalling $2,693,000 be approved.

6.3

SASKATOON FIRE [Budget Book pages 19-30]

Includes - Emergency Management; Fire Services

• Recommendation
  1. That the Saskatoon Fire Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $52,564,100 in expenditures and $1,260,900 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda and as amended in Item 6.3.1;
  2. That the Saskatoon Fire Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $53,872,400 in expenditures and $1,269,900 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda and as amended in Item 6.3.1;
  3. That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $2,985,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $1,495,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

6.3.1

Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw – Follow-up (File No. CK. 116-2 x 1700-1)

• Recommendation

  That the budget be increased by $120,000 in 2020 and 2021 for 1.5 FTEs for the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw follow-up.

6.4

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY [Budget Book pages 31-40]

Includes - Library Property Levy; Saskatoon Public Library

• Recommendation

  That the meeting recess and reconvene at 6:00 p.m.

• Recommendation

  3.  That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $152,900,000 be approved (recognizing that the borrowing is $87,500,000); 

• Recommendation

  3.  That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $141,700,000 be approved (recognizing that the borrowing is $76,300,000);

• Recommendation

  3.  That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $132,900,000 be approved (recognizing that the borrowing is $67,500,000);

• Recommendation

  1.  That the Saskatoon Public Library Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $27,192,800 in expenditures and $27,192,800 in revenues be approved;

  2.  That the Saskatoon Public Library Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $28,466,600 in expenditures and $28,466,600 in revenues be approved;

  4.  That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $200,000 be approved.

6.4.1

Administration Response to the Saskatoon Public Library Business Case (File No. CK. 650-1 x 1700-1)

6.5

ARTS, CULTURE AND EVENTS VENUES [Budget Book pages 41-54]

Includes - Remai Modern; SaskTel Centre; TCU Place

• Recommendation
  1. That the Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $8,473,500 in expenditures be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $8,697,600 in expenditures be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $353,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $732,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

6.6

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [Budget Book pages 55-78]

Includes - Sustainability; Urban Biological Services; Urban Forestry; Waste Handling Service; Waste Reduction

• Recommendation

  That the ruling of the Chair be overruled.

• Recommendation

  That the ruling of the Chair be overruled.

• Recommendation

  3.  That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $12,271,200 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  4.  That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $1,099,200 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  5.  That the Landfill entry fee, tipping fees (pro-rata weight charges), specific disposal fees, and discount for small loads remain unchanged for 2020 and 2021;

• Recommendation

  6. That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 8310, The Waste Bylaw, 2004, specifically to revise the commercial garbage collection rates listed within the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated November 25, 2019;

• Recommendation

  7. That the 2020 and 2021 Landfill Replacement Reserve provision remain unchanged at $29.50 per tonne for all waste landfilled, per the previous airspace valuation calculation;

• Recommendation

  8. That the 2020 and 2021 Green Cart Program seasonal subscription fees increase to $60 (from $55) until April 30 of each year. Any renewals or new subscriptions paid after April 30 will cost $75, which remains unchanged from 2019;

• Recommendation

  That the 2020 and 2021 Green Cart Program seasonal subscription fees increase to $65 (from $55) until April 30 of each year.  Any renewals or new subscriptions paid after April 30 will cost $85 (from $75).

• Recommendation

  VOTE on Motion 8 as amended

• Recommendation

  9. That the Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Seasonal Permit fee of $150 per vehicle remain unchanged for 2020 and 2021.

• Recommendation

  9.  That the Compost Depot Commercial Hauler Seasonal permit fee be increased to $300 and therefore be cost recovery.

• Recommendation

  VOTE on Motion 9

• Recommendation
  1. That the Environmental Health Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $23,536,700 in expenditures and $6,862,600 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda and subject to amended Motion 8;
  2. That the Environmental Health Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $26,726,400 in expenditures and $7,977,900 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda and subject to amended Motion 8;
• Recommendation

  That the operating expenditures for the Environmental Health Business Line be reduced by $659,000 in 2020 and $443,000 in 2021. That this expenditure decrease be applied to the organics program, thereby reducing the proposed property tax increase for the program to 0.6% in both 2020 and 2021.

• Recommendation

  That Option 3, Slow Phase-In, as outlined in the report of the Administration dated November 25, 2019 be implemented.

• Recommendation

  VOTE on Motions 1 and 2

6.7

UTILITIES [Budget Book pages 79-112]

Includes - Saskatoon Light & Power; Storm Water Management; Waste Services Utility; Wastewater Utility; Water Utility

• Recommendation

  3.  That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $91,305,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  4.  That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $122,280,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  5.  That the Curbside Residential Recycling Program fees per household per month, as outlined in Appendix 1, be set at $7.38 in 2020, and $7.47 in 2021;

• Recommendation

  6.  That the Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Program fees per household per month, as outlined in Appendix 1, be set at $3.71 in 2020, and $3.86 in 2021;

• Recommendation

  7.  That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Schedule “D” of Bylaw No. 8310, The Waste Bylaw, 2004, specifically to revise the residential recycling fees listed within the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated November 25, 2019;

• Recommendation

  8.  That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Schedule “E” of Bylaw No. 8310, The Waste Bylaw, 2004, specifically to remove polycoat, black plastic, and plastic #6 expanded polystyrene from the list of permitted recyclable material;

• Recommendation

  9.  That the 2020 and 2021 water and wastewater rate changes, as outlined in Appendix 2, be approved effective January 1 of each year;

• Recommendation

  10.  That the 2020 and 2021 infrastructure rate change, as outlined in Appendix 2, be approved effective January 1 of each year;

• Recommendation

  11.  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaws.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Utilities Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $370,522,300 in expenditures and $370,522,300 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Utilities Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $384,508,400 in expenditures and $384,508,400 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

6.8

TRANSPORTATION [Budget Book pages 113-162]

Includes - Access Transit; Bridge, Subways, Overpasses; Engineering; Impound Lot; Parking; Road Maintenance; Snow & Ice Management; Street Cleaning & Sweeping; Street Lighting; Transit Operations; Transportation Services

• Recommendation

  3.  That the 2020 capital budget totalling $44,305,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  4.  That the 2021 capital plan totalling $46,595,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  5.  That proposed fees for entrance and storage at the municipal Impound Lot for 2020-2021, effective January 1, 2020, as included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;

• Recommendation

  6. That Bylaw No. 6774 – Capital Reserve Bylaw, 1993, be amended to specify that the Parking Capital Reserve shall be funded annually from an authorized provision in the City of Saskatoon’s Operating Budget.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Transportation Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $143,706,300 in expenditures and $24,228,500 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Transportation Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $147,601,500 in expenditures and $24,299,600 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

6.9

URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT [Budget Book pages 163-206]

Includes - Attainable Housing; Building and Plumbing Permits & Standards; Business Improvement Districts; Bylaw Compliance; Development Review; Licenses & Permits; Long Range Planning; Neighbourhood Planning; Planning Project Services; Regional Planning; Research & Mapping; Urban Design

• Recommendation

  That the time of the meeting be extended to complete the business line.

• Recommendation

  3.  That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $2,420,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  4.  That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $1,933,000, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  VOTE on Motion 5 'as amended in Item 6.9.2'

• Recommendation

  5.  That the proposed fee adjustment for development permits and other development applications, as outlined in Appendix 1 and included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved as amended under Item 6.9.2;

• Recommendation

  6.  That Council Policy No. C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures, be amended, as outlined in Appendix 1A, to provide for a Development Review Program Stabilization Reserve;

• Recommendation

  7.  That the Administration undertake the necessary steps to implement the proposed fee changes for development permits and other development applications, including preparing the required notices for advertising the proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and preparing the required bylaws and policy amendments;

• Recommendation

  8.  That the proposed commercial building permit fees for 2020–2022, as outlined in Appendix 2 and included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;

• Recommendation

  9.  That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 9455, Building Bylaw, 2017; 

• Recommendation

  10.  That the proposed fee increase for portable sign licensing, effective January 1, 2021, as outlined in Appendix 3 and included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the effective date be April 1, 2020.

• Recommendation

  VOTE on Motion 10 as amended

• Recommendation
  1. That the Urban Planning and Development Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $15,015,900 in expenditures and $8,129,300 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda, as amended;
  2. That the Urban Planning and Development Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $16,447,700 in expenditures and $9,585,500 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda, as amended;

6.9.1

Commercial Building Permit Program - Proposed Fee Changes [File No. CK 301-1 and PL 4240-9]

• Council Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.9.2

Development Review Program – Proposed Fee Changes [File No. CK 4350-1 and PL 4350-Z7/19]

• Council Recommendation

  That Option 1 - Improved Services with Lower Reserve Contribution, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated November 25, 2019 and provided as Item 6.9.2.1, be approved.

6.9.2.1

Development Review Program – Proposed Fee Changes – Additional Information (File No. CK. 1700-1 x 4350-1)

6.10

COMMUNITY SUPPORT [Budget Book pages 207-228]

Includes - Animal Services; Cemeteries; Community Development; Community Investments & Supports

• Recommendation

  3.  That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $100,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

• Recommendation

  4.  That the pet licensing rates for 2021, effective January 1, 2021, as included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget be approved;

• Recommendation

  5.  That the proposed fee increase for services provided at Woodlawn Cemetery, as included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;

• Recommendation

  6.  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 6453, Cemeteries Bylaw.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Community Support Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $18,635,000 in expenditures and $2,580,700 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Community Support Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $19,216,700 in expenditures and $2,587,500 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;

6.11

RECREATION AND CULTURE [Budget Book pages 229-298]

Includes - Marketing Services; Spectator Ballfields; Community Partnerships; Forestry Farm Park & Zoo; Golf Courses; Gordon Howe Campground; Indoor Rinks; Nutrien Playland; Outdoor Pools; Outdoor Sports Fields; Parks Maintenance & Design; Playground & Recreation Areas; Program Research & Design; Leisure Centres-Program; Leisure Centres-Rentals; Targeted Programming; Albert Community Centre; Marr Residence; River Landing

• Recommendation
  1. That the Recreation and Culture Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $57,243,400 in expenditures and $24,691,600 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Recreation and Culture Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $58,425,200 in expenditures and $24,890,100 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $4,830,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  4. That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $5,215,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  5. That the rates for indoor arenas for 2021, effective October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, as included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  6. That the golf course rates and fees for the three City of Saskatoon municipal golf courses, effective April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, as included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  7. That rates and fees for sport fields for 2020-2021, effective January 1, 2020, as included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  8. That the Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park (Nutrien Playland) admission rates and group rental rates for 2020-2021, effective January 1, 2020, as included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved; and
  9. That the Special Event Application Fee for 2021, effective January 1, 2021, as included in the 2020/2021 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved.
• Recommendation

  That Motion #4 be amended to remove Project No. 1578 in the amount of $1.88M from the 2021 Capital Plan (new amount $3,335,000).

• Recommendation

  VOTE on Motions 1-9 including Motion 4, as amended

• Recommendation

  That the meeting recess and reconvene Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

• Recommendation

  That the meeting recess after consideration of Items 6.12, 6.13 and 6.16 and reconvene Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

6.12

CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT [Budget Book pages 299-312]

Includes - Facilities Management; Fleet Services; City Accommodation

• Recommendation
  1. That the Corporate Asset Management Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $12,949,200 in expenditures and $573,000 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Corporate Asset Management Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $13,551,600 in expenditures and $573,000 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $22,481,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $20,586,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

6.13

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE [Budget Book pages 313-352]

Includes - Legislative; City Manager's Office; City Clerk's Office; City Solicitor's Office; Corporate Support; General Services; Assessment & Taxation; Revenue Services; Financial Services; Debt Servicing; Service Saskatoon

• Recommendation
  1. That the Corporate Governance and Finance Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $77,740,000 in expenditures and $12,104,100 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Corporate Governance and Finance Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $78,588,300 in expenditures and $9,943,000 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $1,446,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $1,079,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

6.14

BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET OPTIONS

• Recommendation

  That City Council suspend the rules of having electronic participation of members limited to emergencies for Day 3 of this meeting to permit Councillor Davies the option to attend the meeting, or a portion of, via teleconference.

6.14.1

2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget Options – Capital Projects (File No. CK. 1702-1)

6.14.1.1

2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget Capital Prioritization Process (File No. CK. 1700-1 x 430-72)

6.14.1.2

Central Avenue Streetscaping Project – Update and Request for Capital Budget Funding [File No. CK 4125-15, x1700-1 and PL 0217-71-14 (BF 055-18)]

• Committee Recommendation

  That an increase of $600,000 for the Central Avenue Streetscape Project be recommended for consideration under the Capital Prioritization List under 6.14.1.

6.14.1.3

Decorative Lighting Replacement Program – 2020-2021 Budget Considerations (File No. CK. 6300-1 x 1700-1)

• Council Recommendation

  That an increase of $200,000 for the Decorative Lighting Replacement Program be recommended for consideration under the Capital Prioritization List under 6.14.1.

6.14.1.4

Additional Capital Projects

• Recommendation

  That an increase of $200,000 for 2020 for Capital Project 2448 - Intelligent Transportation System, be recommended for consideration under the Capital Prioritization List under 6.14.1.

• Recommendation

  That an increase of $150,000 for 2020 and $150,000 for 2021 for Green Infrastructure Implementation be recommended for consideration under the Capital Prioritization List under 6.14.1.

6.14.2

Stand-Alone Funding Agreements for 2020 and 2021 (File No. CK. 1871-1 x 1700-1)

• Recommendation

  That $69,400 for the Stand-Alone Funding Agreement with Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services within the Community Support Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

• Recommendation

  That $14,700 for the Stand-Alone Funding Agreement with Wanuskewin Heritage Park within the Community Support Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

• Recommendation

  That this item be forwarded to a Joint Governance and Priorities Committee meeting with the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners.

6.14.3

Municipal Planning Commission – 2020 Proposed Budget (File No. CK. 1704-5)

• Committee Recommendation

  That $2,000 for the request from the Municipal Planning Commission within the Corporate Governance and Finance Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

6.14.4

Business Improvement District Weekly Sweeping Proposal (File No. CK. 6315-3)

• Committee Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.14.5

Corporate Asset Management Update – Phase-In Options and Implications (File No. CK. 1295-1)

• Recommendation

  That Option 3 as outlined in the report of the Interim Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer dated November 12, 2019 for the Phase-In Options within the Corporate Asset Management Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

6.14.5.1

Asset Management Plan for Saskatoon Light and Power - Building a Better Electric Utility (File No. CK. 1295-1 x 2000-1)

• Committee Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.14.5.2

Supplementary Report for Roadways and Sidewalks Asset Management Plans (File No. CK. 1295-1 x 1700-1)

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.14.6

Low Emissions Community Plan Funding Options (File No. CK. 375-4 x 1700-1)

• Recommendation

  That $610,000 for Low Emissions Community Plan Funding (.25% dedicated property tax increase contribution) within the Environmental Health Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

6.14.7

Proposed Downtown Stimulus Strategy (File No. CK 4130-1)

• Committee Recommendation

  That an increase of $150,000 for the Proposed Downtown Stimulus Strategy be recommended for consideration under the Capital Prioritization List under 6.14.1.

6.14.7.1

Proposed Downtown Stimulus Strategy – Additional Information (File No. CK. 1700-1 x 4130-1)

6.14.8

Inquiry – Councillor Z. Jeffries (August 26, 2019) Dust Issues – Beef Research Road (File No. CK. 6315-1)

• Committee Recommendation

  That $34,000 for dust suppression on Beef Research Road as outlined in Option 1 in the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction Department dated November 4, 2019 within the Transportation Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

6.14.9

Supplemental Information - Business Plan and Budget Options - Appendix 2 to the Report of the Interim CFO dated August 19, 2019

• Recommendation

  Growth Plan Implementation and Corridor Planning / Infill Development as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Cottony Ash Psyllid / Pest Management Reserve as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  City-Wide Solar Strategy as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Curbside Organics Bin Purchase as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Utility Solar Scale Solar Energy Project Implementation Parcel M - allocate funding of $500,000 to the project 

• Recommendation

  Sidewalk Asset Management as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Regional Planning (P4G) Requirements as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Arena & Convention Centre Business Case Development as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Program as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Waste Reduction - Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) and Multi-Unit - allocate total funding of $700,000 to the project

• Recommendation

  High Performance Civic Building Policy – New Building Phase I - allocate funding of $75,000 to the project

• Recommendation

  Parks Asset Management Plan - increase funding allocation by $200,000 for a total of $450,000

• Recommendation

  Parks Asset Management Plan as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Community Electrical Vehicle (EV) Adoption Strategy and Charging Infrastructure as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Triple Bottom Line Implementation Support as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Zoning Bylaw Update as presented in Item 6.14.1- Table 1

• Recommendation

  Zoning Bylaw Update reduced to $375,000 for 2020 and 2021

• Recommendation

  Zoning Bylaw Update reduced to $340,000 for 2020 and 2021

• Recommendation

  Research Grant Program as presented in Item 6.14.1 - Table 1

• Recommendation

  Central Avenue Streetscaping Project (added per Agenda Item 6.14.1.2) reduced to $500,000

• Recommendation

  Decorative Lighting Replacement Program (added per Agenda Item 6.14.1.3) as presented - increase $200,000

• Recommendation

  Proposed Downtown Stimulus Strategy (added per Agenda Item 6.14.7) as presented - increase $150,000

• Recommendation

  Intelligent Transportation System (added per Agenda Item 6.14.1.4) reduced to $180,000

• Recommendation

  Green Infrastructure Implementation (added per Agenda Item 6.14.1.4) as presented - $150,000 in 2020 and 2021

• Recommendation

  That the Item Growth Plan Implementation and Corridor Planning / Infill Development as presented, be reconsidered

• Recommendation

  Growth Plan Implementation and Corridor Planning / Infill Development reduced to $2,000,000 for 2020 and $800,000 for 2021

• Recommendation

  That $25,000 for the Game Plan Phase-In (Optimist Hill) within the Recreation and Culture Business Line be added for the years 2020 and 20201 to the Budget Options List for consideration.

• Recommendation

  That $25,000 for the Culture Plan Implementation within the Recreation and Culture Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration. (2020 base)

• Recommendation

  That $100,000 in 2020 and $100,000 in 2021 for the Attainable Housing Phase-In within the Urban Planning and Development Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

• Recommendation

  That $8,800 for Anti-Racism Initiatives within the Community Support Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

• Recommendation

  That $100,000 in 2020 and $100,000 in 2021 for Urban Forestry and Pest Management Reserve Increased Contribution within the Environmental Health Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

• Recommendation

  That $175,000 in 2020 for Rosewood Transit Service Area Expansion within the Transportation Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

• Recommendation

  That $175,000 in 2021 for Brighton Transit Service Area Expansion within the Transportation Business Line be added to the Operating Budget Options List for consideration.

• Recommendation
  1. That a sustainability reserve be established;
• Recommendation

  2.  That a green loan model be used to fund the new sustainability reserve on a go-forward basis, excluding projects that are currently underway;

• Recommendation

  3.  That that Administration report back to the Governance and Priorities Committee in Q1 on the impact and timeline of directing carbon tax rebates to the sustainability reserve.

• Recommendation

  Low Emissions Community Plan Funding Options (added per Agenda Item 6.14.6) - $610,000

• Recommendation

  Low Emissions Community Plan Funding Options - $250,000

• Recommendation

  Corporate Asset Management Plan Phase-In - Bridges (added per Agenda Item 6.14.5) as presented - $330,000 in 2020, $440,000 in 2021

• Recommendation

  Corporate Asset Management Plan Phase-In - Parks (added per Agenda Item 6.14.5) as presented - $250,000 in 2020, $350,000 in 2021

• Recommendation

  Corporate Asset Management Plan Phase-In - Sidewalks (added per Agenda Item 6.14.5) increased to $250,000 in 2020

• Recommendation

  Corporate Asset Management Plan Phase-In - Sidewalks (added per Agenda Item 6.14.5) as presented - $175,000 in 2020, $250,000 in 2021

• Recommendation

  Rosewood Transit Service Area Expansion (added per additional motion above under Item 6.14.9) as presented - $175,000 in 2020

• Recommendation

  That the Administration report back before the 2021 budget process on service options and costs for expanding transit service in Rosewood.

• Recommendation

  Attainable Housing Phase-In (added per above motion under Item 6.14.9) reduced to $50,000 in 2020 and $50,000 in 2021

• Recommendation

  Urban Forestry and Pest Management Reserve Increased Contribution (added per above motion under Item 6.14.9) as presented - $100,000

• Recommendation

  Stand-Alone Funding Agreement with Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services (added per Agenda Item 6.14.2) as presented - $69,400

• Recommendation

  Dust Suppression - Beef Research Road (added per Agenda Item 6.14.8) as presented - $34,000

• Recommendation

  Game Plan Phase-In (Optimist Hill) (added per above motion under Item 6.14.9) - WITHDRAWN

• Recommendation
  1. That in lieu of a direct contribution, support the project through the phase-in of a game plan ($25,000 in 2020); and
  2. That the Administration report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development, and Community Services on how the funding relationship would be structured.
• Recommendation

  Culture Plan Implementation (added per above motion under Item 6.14.9) as presented - $25,000

• Recommendation

  Stand-Alone Funding Agreement with Wanuskewin Heritage Park (added per Agenda Item 6.14.2) as presented - $14,700

• Recommendation

  Anti-Racism Initiatives (added per above motion under Item 6.14.9) as presented - $8,800

• Recommendation

  Municipal Planning Commission Operating Increase (added per Agenda Item 6.14.3) as presented - $2,000

• Recommendation

  Brighton Transit Service Area Expansion (added per above motion under Item 6.14.9) as presented - $175,000 in 2021

6.15

TAXATION AND GENERAL REVENUES [Budget Book pages 353-370]

Includes - General Revenues; Fines and Penalties; Grants in Lieu of Taxes; Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant; Other Levies; Property Levy

• Recommendation
  1. That the Taxation and General Revenues Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $5,179,200 in expenditures and $434,294,700 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Property Levy Service Line required to balance the 2020 budget from decisions impacting the levy, as amended; and
  2. That the Taxation and General Revenues Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $5,350,700 in expenditures and $451,349,500 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Property Levy Service Line required to balance the 2021 budget from decisions impacting the levy, as amended.

6.16

LAND DEVELOPMENT [Budget Book pages 371-380]

Includes - Saskatoon Land; Land Development-Capital

• Recommendation
  1. That the Land Development Business Line Operating Budget for 2020 totalling $5,311,300 in expenditures and $5,311,300 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Land Development Business Line Operating Plan for 2021 totalling $5,892,800 in expenditures and $5,892,800 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2020 Capital Budget totalling $53,496,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2021 Capital Plan totalling $89,604,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

7.

BUDGET SUMMARY - VERBAL REPORT

8.

INQUIRIES

9.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

10.

GIVING NOTICE

10.1

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Berm Mowing Service Levels (File No. CK. 116-2)

"TAKE NOTICE, that at the next regularly scheduled meeting of City Council, I will move the following motion:

'That Administration report back on providing a higher level of service for berm mowing on berm areas immediately adjacent to homes.'"

10.2

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Contingency Amounts in Capital Projects (File No. CK.

"TAKE NOTICE, that at the next regularly scheduled meeting of City Council, I will move the following motion:

'That Administration report back on their ability to provide the details of contingency amounts in capital projects when requesting approval from City Council.'"

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

12.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

13.

ADJOURNMENT