REVISED AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, November 22, 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 letter submitting comments from Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated November 16, 2023, be added to Item 8.3.2; 
  2. That the letter submitting comments from Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated November 16, 2023, be added to Item 8.3.3; 
  3. That the letter submitting comments from Steve Janzen, dated November 20, 2023, be added to Item 10.1.1;
  4. That the following letters be added to Item 10.3.1;
     • Requesting to Speak
       • Chad Ryan, Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Social Services, dated November 15, 2023;
       • Tyrell Harder, dated November 16, 2023;
       • Wesley Stefanuk, dated November 17, 2023;
       • Josh Penner, dated November 17, 2023;
       • Erin Neufeld, dated November 17, 2023;
       • Jennifer Shire, dated November 17, 2023;
       • Rick Istifo, dated November 17, 2023;
       • Tony Badger, Churchill' British Cafe, dated November 19, 2023;
       • Diane Bentley, dated November 20, 2023;
       • Darlene Weichel, Sardina Family Restaurant & Lounge, dated November 20, 2023; 
       • Alex Istifo, Sardina Family Restaurant & Lounge, dated November 20, 2023; 
       • Keith Moen, NSBA, dated November 20, 2023;
       • Danika Newson, dated November 20, 2023;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Kasia Robinson, LINN Millwork Company Inc., dated November 17, 2023;
       • Sam Daou, Daou Holdings Inc., dated November 17, 2023;
       • Nataliia Yegorova, dated November 17, 2023;
       • Jason Meginbir, dated November 17, 2023;
       • Toby Willans, dated November 19, 2023;
       • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated November 20, 2023;
       • Mohamad Elbardo, Unique Lighting Inc., dated November 20, 2023;
       • Sharon Mach, Western Millennium Collision, dated November 20, 2023;
       • Paulline Pahlke, 101024919 Saskatchewan Ltd., Taco Time, dated November 20, 2023;
       • Rakesh Kaushik, dated November 20, 2023;
  5. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 10.3.3;
     • Erin Case, dated November 20, 2023,  
     • Tyler Case, dated November 20, 2023;
     • Sarah Van Eyck, dated November 20, 2023;
     • James Anderson, dated November 20, 2023;
     • Phoenix Clarke, dated November 20, 2023;
     • Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association, dated November 20, 2023; 
     • Lindsey Crook, dated November 20, 2023;
  6. That the letter requesting to speak from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlords Association, dated November 20, 2023, be added to Item 11.2.1;
  7. That the items with speakers be heard immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda;
     • 12.1
       • Justice Richard Danyliuk
     • 10.3.1​
       • Chad Ryan;
       • Tyrell Harder;
       • Wesley Stefanuk;
       • Josh Penner;
       • Erin Neufeld;
       • Jennifer Shire;
       • Rick Istifo;
       • Tony Badger;
       • Diane Bentley;
       • Darlene Weichel; 
       • Alex Istifo; 
       • Keith Moen;
       • Danika Newson;
     • 11.2.1
       • Cameron Choquette
  8. 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 October 25, 2023, be approved.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of Rosalino Morante

5.2

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; 8.2.1 to 8.2.3; 8.3.1 to 8.3.3; 8.4.1 to 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Albert Community Centre Renewal - High-Performance Civic Building Policy Exemption [EUCS2023-1101]

• Recommendation

  That the Albert Community Centre Renewal and Upgrade Project be exempt from the High-Performance Civic Building Policy requirements: LEED Silver Certification and Net-zero Energy and air tightness target.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Veteran Parking Pilot Program [TS2023-1101]

• Recommendation

  That the program modification evaluated as part of the Veteran Parking Pilot Program be implemented as a permanent policy.

8.2.2

Transportation Permit Fees – November 2023 Update [TS2023-1102]

• Recommendation
  1. That the annual truck permit fee be increased to $200 from $50;
  2. That the daily truck permit fee be increased to $75 from $30;
  3. That the driveway crossing permit fee be increased to $775 from $375;
  4. That the driveway crossing permit site for additional visits be $100 per visit;
  5. That these changes are effective January 1, 2024 and are phased in over two years;
  6. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No 4785, The Private Crossings Bylaw, 1968.

8.2.3

Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw [TS2023-1103]

• Recommendation
  1. That the amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, as outlined in the November 1, 2023 report of the Transportation and Construction Division, be approved; and
  2. 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

Community Support Program - Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with Downtown Saskatoon [PDCS2023-0611]

• Recommendation
  1. That the current Memorandum of Agreement with the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District to operate the Community Support Program be extended to no later than December 31, 2024; and
  2. That the City Solicitor’s Office be requested to prepare the appropriate amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.3.2

Development Review Program – Proposed Fee Changes for 2024 and 2025 [PDCS2023-1101]

A letter submitting comments from Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated November 16, 2023, is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the report be forwarded to the 2024 – 2025 Business Plan and Budget deliberations for consideration.

8.3.3

Building Standards – Proposed Program Fee Changes for 2024 and 2025 [PDCS2023-1102]

A letter submitting comments from Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated November 16, 2023, is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the report be forwarded to the 2024 – 2025 Business Plan and Budget deliberations for consideration.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Asset Allocation Study [FI2023-1103]

• Recommendation

  That the Administration proceed with Option 2 - Proceed with option B20 supplied by Eckler Ltd.

8.4.2

Saskatoon Airport Authority Request for Exemption [FI2023-1102]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Saskatoon Airport Authority be granted a property tax exemption for runways, taxiways, and aprons, based on the terms outlined in this report, for five years (2024 to 2028 inclusive);
  2. That the Administration contact the Minister of Education with respect to this request for a property tax exemption; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Saskatoon.

8.4.3

Creation of Capital Project and Approval of Operating Funds Transfer for Relocation of Saskatoon Land Office [FI2023-1104]

• Recommendation

  That the Capital Project P.10102 (Saskatoon Land – CSE Leasehold Improvements) be approved and funded through an operating transfer of $200,000 from Saskatoon Land operating funds.

8.4.4

Saskatoon Airport Authority Tax Abatement Agreement [FI2023-1106]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Saskatoon Airport Authority be granted a continuation of the partial Tax Abatement Agreement for five years (2024 to 2028 inclusive); and
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Saskatoon.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

2024 Appointments - Boards, Commissions and Committees [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That the recommendations outlined in Sub-Items in Item 8.5.1 be adopted as one motion.

8.5.1.1

2024 Appointments - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2025:
     • Hillary Gamelin, Ministry of Social Services
     • Shelly Farrel, Ministry of Corrections and Policing;
  2. That Councillor Z. Jeffries be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
  3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining vacancies.

8.5.1.2

2024 Appointments - Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee to the end of 2025:
     1. Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon
     2. Laura Foley, Saskatoon Archaeological Society
     3. Stevie Horn, Saskatoon Public Library
     4. Sarah Marchildon, Downtown Saskatoon
     5. Magel Sutherland, Meewasin Valley Authority;
  2. That Councillor C. Block be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
  3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining vacancies.

8.5.1.3

2024 Appointments - Public Art Advisory Committee

• Recommendation
  1. That Cheryl Thorson be reappointed as a citizen representative to the Public Art Advisory Committee to the end of 2025;
  2. That Councillor M. Loewen be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
  3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining vacancy (one citizen representative of the First Nation or Métis Community).

8.5.1.4

2024 Appointments - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Recommendation
  1. That Adeola Fadakinte be appointed as a citizen representative to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2025:
  2. That Councillor B. Dubois be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
  3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining vacancies (two citizen representatives and one youth community citizen representative).

8.5.1.5

2024 Appointments - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Saskatoon Environment Advisory Committee to the end of 2025:
     1. Matthew Shumaker, Saskatchewan Health Authority
     2. Diane Bentley, citizen representative
     3. Palash Sanyal, citizen representative
     4. Angela Spence, citizen representative
     5. John Paul Wasan, citizen representative
     6. Terry Neefs, citizen representative
     7. Robin Steeg, citizen representative
  2. That Councillor S. Gersher be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
  3. That the City Clerk be directed to advertise for the remaining vacancy (citizen representative of the First Nation or Métis Community).

8.5.1.6

2024 Appointments - Albert Community Centre Management Committee

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Albert Community Centre Management Board for 2024:
     1. Dean Boyle, City Administration – Facilities Management
     2. Garry Ayotte, citizen representative
     3. Ryan Fairbrother, citizen representative
  2. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining citizen vacancy and continue contact with Nutana and Varsity View Community Associations regarding their representatives.

8.5.1.7

2024 Appointments - Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be reappointed to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group to the end of 2025:
     1. Ali Abukar, citizen representative
     2. Bertrand Bartake, citizen representative
     3. Alisha Esmail, citizen representative
     4. Geri Fernet, citizen representative
     5. Shawna Nelson, citizen representative
     6. Stephen Yee, citizen representative
     7. Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon
     8. Brent Penner, Downtown Saskatoon
     9. Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
     10. Kathie Pruden-Nansel, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan-Western Region 2A
     11. Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association
     12. Ken Cheveldayoff, Province of Saskatchewan
     13. Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District
     14. Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council
     15. Mayor C. Clark
     16. Councillor T. Davies
     17. Councillor C. Block

8.5.1.8

2024 Appointments - Marr Residence Management Board

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be reappointed to the Marr Residence Management Board to the end of 2025:
     1. Della Greer, Saskatoon Heritage Society
     2. Doug Hyndford, citizen representative
     3. Nuru Nyoni, citizen representative
     4. Karen Waldner, citizen representative
  2. That the City Clerk continue communication with the Nutana Community Association regarding its representative.

8.5.1.9

2024 Appointments - Municipal Planning Commission

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Municipal Planning Commission to the end of 2026:
     1. Stan Laba, Board of Education Saskatoon Public Schools
     2. Kreg Harley, citizen representative
     3. Derek Cameron, citizen representative
  2. That Councillor Z. Jeffries be confirmed as the Council member for 2024; and
  3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the four citizen vacancies.

8.5.1.10

2024 Appointments - Municipal Review Commission

• Recommendation

  That the remaining vacancy not be readvertised at this time.

8.5.1.11

2024 Appointments - Social Services Sub-committee – Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grants Program (SSS)

• Recommendation
  1. Emily Gabor, Board of Education, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
  2. Jody Glines, Board of Education, Saskatoon Public Schools
  3. Erin Gagne, Ministry of Social Services
  4. Gary Beaudin, United Way Saskatoon
  5. Tayyaba Sultana, member-at-large

8.5.1.12

2024 Appointments - Board of Revision (Licence Appeal Board)

• Recommendation
  1. That the following be reappointed to the Board of Revision and Licence Appeal Board to the end of 2024:
     1. Adedoyin Ajayi
     2. Lola Ayotunde
     3. Melissa Bewer
     4. June Bold
     5. Cameron Choquette
     6. Marvin Dutton
     7. Andrew Gaucher
     8. Albert Lavoie
     9. Asit Sarkar
     10. Megan Shields
     11. Brett Zoerb
  2. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining citizen vacancy.

8.5.1.13

2024 Appointments - City Mortgage Appeal Board (Access Transit Appeal Board)

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed to the City Mortgage Appeal Board and Access Transit Appeal Board, effective immediately to the end of 2024:

  1. Kojo Anaman, citizen representative
  2. Joshua Delainey, citizen representative
  3. Om Kochar, citizen representative

8.5.1.14

2024 Appointments - Development Appeals Board

• Recommendation

  That the following citizen representatives be (re)appointed to the Development Appeals Board to the end of 2025:

  • Len Kowalko
  • Nick Sackville
  • Corwyn Somachuk

8.5.1.15

2024 Appointments - Property Maintenance Appeal Board (Environmental Management Appeal Board, Fire Appeal Board and Private Swimming Pools Appeal Board)

• Recommendation

  That the following citizen representatives be reappointed to the Property Maintenance Appeal Board, Fire Appeal Board, Private Swimming Pools Appeal Board, and Environmental Management Appeal Board for 2024:

  • Michael Brockbank
  • Don Stiller
  • Dan Wiks

8.5.1.16

2024 Appointments - Council Representative - Board of Police Commissioners

• Recommendation

  That Councillors Gough and Jeffries be reappointed to the Board of Police Commissioners for 2024.

8.5.1.17

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representatives - Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan

• Recommendation

  That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meetings for the reappointment of Councillors Dubois and Gersher to the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. Board of Directors and Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meetings.

8.5.1.18

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representatives - Saskatoon Public Library Board

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Gough be reappointed to the Saskatoon Public Library Board of Directors for 2024.

8.5.1.19

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representatives - SaskTel Centre Board of Directors

• Recommendation

  That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. Board of Directors for the reappointments of Councillors Davies and Donauer throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

8.5.1.20

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representatives - TCU Place Board of Directors (Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation)

• Recommendation

  That the City's representative be instructed to vote the City's proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meeting for the reappointment of Councillors Kirton and Loewen to the Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

8.5.1.21

2024 Appointments- Councillor Representative - 33rd Street Business Improvement District Board of Management

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Gough be reappointed to the 33rd Street Business Improvement District Board of Management for 2024.

8.5.1.22

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Broadway Business Improvement District Board of Management

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Loewen be reappointed to the Broadway Business Improvement District Board of Management for 2024.

8.5.1.23

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Management

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Block be reappointed to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Management for 2024.

8.5.1.24

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Riversdale Business Improvement District Board of Management

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Kirton be reappointed to the Riversdale Business Improvement District for 2024.

8.5.1.25

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Sutherland Business Improvement District Board of Management

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Jeffries be reappointed to the Sutherland Business Improvement District Board of Management for 2024.

8.5.1.26

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Canadian Urban Transit Association Board (CUTA)

• Recommendation

  That Councillors Gersher and Dubois be confirmed as appointees to the CUTA Transit Board Members Committee for 2024.

8.5.1.27

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board of Directors and Standing Committees (FCM)

• Recommendation
  1. That Councillor Loewen be nominated to put their name forward for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board of Directors in 2024;
  2. That all City Councillors be nominated to apply for appointment to the FCM Standing Committees; and
  3. That any costs incurred to attend meetings as a result of being elected to the Board or appointed to a Standing Committee, be covered by the City of Saskatoon in accordance with Policy No. C01-023, City Councillors’ Travel and Training.

8.5.1.28

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives - Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Gersher be confirmed as a sponsor to the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives – Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) for 2024.

8.5.1.29

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Leadership in Brownfield Renewal Program (LiBRe)

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Gersher be confirmed as the Council champion to the International Council for International Council for Leadership in Brownfield Renewal Program (LiBRe) for 2024.

8.5.1.30

2024 Appointments - City Representative - Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin

• Recommendation

  That Twyla Yobb be reappointed as the city representative to Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin for 2024.

8.5.1.31

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Regional Oversight Committee

• Recommendation

  That Councillors Donauer and Jeffries be confirmed to the Regional Oversight Committee for 2024.

8.5.1.32

2024 Appointments - City and Councillor Representatives - Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA): City Advisory Committee

• Recommendation

  That Councillors Dubois and Hill be confirmed to the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA): City Advisory Committee for 2024.

8.5.1.33

2024 Appointments - City and Councillor Representatives - Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Board of Directors

• Recommendation

  That Councillors Donauer, Dubois, and Gersher (as an alternate) be confirmed to the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Board of Directors for 2024.

8.5.1.34

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Saskatoon Airport Authority - Community Consultative Committee

• Recommendation
  1. That Clint Weiland be nominated for reappointment to the Saskatoon Airport Authority Board of Directors to the conclusion of the 2027 Public Annual Meeting of the SAA (three-year term); and
  2. That Councillor Jeffries be nominated for reappointment to the Saskatoon Airport Authority – Community Consultative Committee for 2024.

8.5.1.35

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Kirton be confirmed as an appointee to Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Board of Directors for 2024.

8.5.1.36

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representatives - Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)

• Recommendation

  That Councillors Dubois, Jeffries, and Block be confirmed to the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) for 2024.

8.5.1.37

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards Inc.

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Gough be reappointed to the South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards Inc. for 2024.

8.5.1.38

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Discover Saskatoon Board of Directors

• Recommendation

  That Councillors Dubois and Block be nominated for reappointment to the Discover Saskatoon Board of Directors for 2024.

8.5.1.39

2024 Appointments - Councillor Representative - Wanuskewin Heritage Park Board of Directors

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Jeffries be reappointed to the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority Board of Directors for 2024.

8.5.1.40

2024 Appointments - Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees - Board of Trustees

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Dubois be confirmed to the Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees – Board of Trustees for 2024.

8.5.1.41

2024 Appointments - General Superannuation Plan - Board of Trustees

• Recommendation

  1.That Councillor Jeffries be confirmed to the General Superannuation Plan – Board of Trustees for 2024; and

  2.That the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for the vacancy.

8.5.1.42

2024 Appointments- Firefighters' Pension Fund Trustees (Original)

• Recommendation

  That Councillor Hill be confirmed to the Firefighters’ Pension Fund Trustees for 2024.

8.5.1.43

2024 Appointments - Pension Benefits Commission

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed to the Pension Benefits Committee:

  1. Councillor Hill
  2. Councillor Kirton
  3. Jeff Jorgenson, City Manager
  4. Marno McInnes, Chief Human Resources Officer
  5. Adam Tittemore, City Clerk
  6. Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer
  7. Terry Schmidt, General Manager, Transportation & Construction
  8. Ashlee Kaszas, Director of Client & Advisory Services

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

9.5.1

Use of Civic Square – Protocol Policy [GPC2023-0501]

• Recommendation
  1. That Option 2 – Balanced Event Application Requirements exempting the time restrictions be approved;
  2. That the Use of Civic Square Protocol attached at Appendix 3 be included in the comprehensive Protocol Policy; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 7767, The Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998 as outlined in the November 8, 2023 report of the City Solicitor.

9.5.2

Review of Council Policy No. C01-025 - City of Saskatoon Anti-Harassment Policy and Investigative Procedures for Members of City Council and Senior Administration [GPC2023-1001]

• Recommendation
  1. The City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 9537, The Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of City Council Bylaw, 2019 as required; and
  2. The City Solicitor be instructed to review the Personnel Subcommittee Terms of Reference and bring forward any amendments as required.

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.1.1

Assiniboine Drive CN Rail Pedestrian Crossing – November 2023 Update [CC2023-1103]

A letter submitting comments from Steve Janzen, dated November 20, 2023, is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Assiniboine Drive CN Rail Pedestrian Crossing project be forwarded to the 2024/2025 budget deliberations for funding consideration within the Capital Business Plan Options.

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Provincial Approach to Homelessness - Application for Emergency Residential Shelter – 1701 Idylwyld Drive North [CC2023-1105]

The following letters are provided:

• Requesting to Speak
  • Chad Ryan, Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Social Services, dated November 15, 2023;
  • Tyrell Harder, dated November 16, 2023;
  • Wesley Stefanuk, dated November 17, 2023;
  • Josh Penner, dated November 17, 2023;
  • Erin Neufeld, dated November 17, 2023;
  • Jennifer Shire, dated November 17, 2023;
  • Rick Istifo, dated November 17, 2023;
  • Tony Badger, Churchill' British Cafe, dated November 19, 2023;
  • Diane Bentley, dated November 20, 2023;
  • Darlene Weichel, Sardina Family Restaurant & Lounge, dated November 20, 2023;  
  • Alex Istifo, Sardina Family Restaurant & Lounge, dated November 20, 2023;
  • Keith Moen, NSBA, dated November 20, 2023; and 
  • Danika Newson, dated November 20, 2023.
• Submitting Comments
  • Kasia Robinson, LINN Millwork Company Inc., dated November 17, 2023;
  • Sam Daou, Daou Holdings Inc., dated November 17, 2023;
  • Nataliia Yegorova, dated November 17, 2023;
  • Jason Meginbir, dated November 17, 2023;
  • Toby Willans, dated November 19, 2023;
  • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated November 20, 2023;
  • Mohamad Elbardo, Unique Lighting Inc., dated November 20, 2023;
  • Sharon Mach, Western Millennium Collision, dated November 20, 2023;
  • Paulline Pahlke, 101024919 Saskatchewan Ltd., Taco Time, dated November 20, 2023; and
  • Rakesh Kaushik, dated November 20, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That City Council authorize Administration to issue the development permit for 1701 Idylwyld Drive North, for the purpose of providing an Emergency Residential Shelter, as a temporary use for up to 18 months, as outlined in this report.

10.3.2

Garbage Receptacles and Trail Side Amenities on Multi Use Pathways [CC2023-1106]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received. 

10.3.3

Housing Accelerator Fund [GPC2023-0503]

The following letters submitting comments are provided:

• Erin Case, dated November 20, 2023,  
• Tyler Case, dated November 20, 2023;
• Sarah Van Eyck, dated November 20, 2023;
• James Anderson, dated November 20, 2023;
• Phoenix Clarke, dated November 20, 2023;
• Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association, dated November 20, 2023; and
• Lindsey Crook, dated November 20, 2023.

• Recommendation
  1. That Administration be directed to propose a zoning bylaw amendment that would permit “as-of-right” development for up to four residential units on a property in a residential zoning district with appropriate development standards including regulations, such as lot sizes and servicing capacity and report back to a Public Hearing in Q1 2024;
  2. That Administration be directed to propose a zoning bylaw amendment that would permit four storey multiple-unit development within 800 metres of the bus rapid transit system corridors, with appropriate development standards, including servicing capacity and report back to a Public Hearing in Q2 2024;
  3. That Administration be directed to propose a zoning bylaw amendment that removes parking requirements from areas that are within the defined Corridor Areas and report back to a Public Hearing in Q1 2024; and, that this motion be forwarded to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, as part of the ‘Options for Review of Minimum Parking Regulations’ being considered at the December 6, 2023 meeting;
  4. That Administration be directed to work with the University of Saskatchewan to increase density and create opportunities for student housing in the College Quarter; and,
  5. That City Council approve the amendments to the Housing Action Plan, as outlined in this report.

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

2022 Saskatoon Public Library Audited Financial Statements [CC2023-1104]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

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 Fire and Protective Services Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9927 [PDCS2023-0103]

A letter requesting to speak from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated November 20, 2023, is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9927, The Fire and Protective Services Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2).

11.2.2

The Noise Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9928 [TS2023-1005]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9928, The Noise Amendment Bylaw, 2023.

11.2.3

The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 4) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9929 [TS2023-1001]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9929, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No.  4).

12.

OTHER REPORTS

12.1

Municipal Wards Commission - Establishment of Municipal Ward Boundaries [CC2023-1107]

A report of the Saskatoon Municipal Wards Commission is provided. Justice Richard Danyliuk and Professor Dr. Kathy Walker will be in attendance to present the report. 

• 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