MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor T. Davies, via teleconference
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Gersher, via teleconference
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor R. Donauer
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Committee Assistant H. Janzen

1.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

 

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call. He thanked and recognized everyone who is doing the hard and committed work of truth and reconciliation in our community as we learned yesterday from English River First Nation about the discovery of 93 unmarked graves. He expressed his support and condolences to the community. 

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

This item has attachments. 
1.8.1.2 - Comm - Sherry Tarasoff, Aug 27, 2023_Redacted.pdf
2.8.1.2 - Comm - Ari Avivi, August 28, 2023_Redacted.pdf
3.8.1.4 - Comm - Adam Pollock, Pleasant Hill Community Association, Aug 28, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
4.8.3.2 - RTS - Tyrell Harder, August 25, 2023_Redacted.pdf
5.8.3.2 - RTS -Mary Fedun, August 25, 2023_Redacted.pdf
6.8.3.2 - RTS - Carrie Horachek, August 27, 2023_Redacted.pdf
7.8.3.2 - RTS - Susan Gingell, August 28, 2023_Redacted.pdf
8.85-96 - Redacted.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Block
    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.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING_Jul26_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on July 26, 2023, be approved.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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. 

Mayor Clark

In memoriam, recognized the passing of Dwight Percy, who had a long career serving as the executive director of Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, a columnist for the Star Phoenix and in the last years worked as a consultant in the community. Also recognized the passing of Constable Chris Sedgwick who was a 13 year member of the Saskatoon Police Service and had many connections within the police service. He expressed his condolences to the families, followed by a moment of silence.  

6.
QUESTION PERIOD

 

7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

8.
CONSENT AGENDA

 

Items 8.1.3, 8.1.4, 8.1.5 and 8.3.2 were removed from the Consent Agenda. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.2; 8.2.1; 8.3.1, 8.3.3  to 8.3.5; 8.4.1 to 8.4.2; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.4 be adopted as one motion.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 8.3.2 was considered next. 


8.1
Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

 

8.1.1
Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve Amendments [EUCS2023-0801]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve Amendments.pdf
2.Urban Forestry and Pest Management Reserve.pdf
3.Appendix 1 - Standing Dead Tree Removals.pdf
4.Appendix 2 - Additional Implications.pdf
    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.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2
P.02599 – Capital Project Renaming and Request for Internal Borrowing for Black Carts [EUCS2023-0804]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - P.02599 – Capital Project Renaming and Request for Internal Borrowing for Black Carts.pdf
2.Admin Report - P.02599 - Capital Project Renaming and Request for Internal Borrowing for Black Carts.pdf
3.8.1.2 - Comm - Sherry Tarasoff, Aug 27, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
4.8.1.2 - Comm - Ari Avivi, August 28, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf

The following letters submitting comments were provided:

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

8.1.3
Regional Fire Training Facility – Natural Infrastructure Fund – Budget Adjustment Request [CC2023-0406]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Regional Fire Training Facility – Natural Infrastructure Fund – Budget Adjustment Request.pdf
2.Admin Report - Regional Fire Training Facility – Natural Infrastructure Fund – Budget Adjustment Request.pdf

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Councillor Gough introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

Assistant Chief, Staff Development Safety, Tataryn responded to questions of Council. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    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.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

8.1.4
Community Risk Reduction [EUCS2023-0806]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Community Risk Reduction.pdf
2.Admin Report - Community Risk Reduction.pdf
3.Append 1 - 2021-2023 Neighbourhood Encampments.pdf
4.7.3.3 - RTS - Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, Aug 4, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
5.Summary Page - Community Risk Reduction Cost of Addressing Inadequate Housing.pdf
6.8.1.4 - Comm - Adam Pollock, Pleasant Hill Community Association, Aug 28, 2023_Redacted.pdf

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

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Councillor Gough introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    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. The letter should include the cost and trends included in the summary report.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

8.1.5
Implications for Recognizing Religious and Cultural Celebrations for Fireworks Displays [EUCS2023-0807]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Implications for Recognizing Religious and Cultural Celebrations for Fireworks Displays .pdf
2.Admin Report - Implications for Recognizing Religious and Cultural Celebrations for Fireworks Displays.pdf
3.7.3.4 - Communication - Aleem Kangi - November 10, 2022_Redacted.pdf
4.7.3.4 - Communication - Shawn Mitchler - November 14, 2022_Redacted.pdf
5.7.3.4 - Communication - Zach Petrachek - November 15, 2022_Redacted.pdf
6.7.3.4 - RTS - Aleem Kanji, Canadian National Fireworks Association, Aug 4, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
7.7.3.4 - RTS - John Adria, Uncle John's Fireworks, Aug 6, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
8.7.3.4 - RTS - Ramesh Thirumalai, Aug 7, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
9.7.3.4 - Comments - Ramesh Thirumalai, Aug 4, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
10.Summary Page - Responsible Use of Fireworks - Vendors.pdf
11.8.1.5 - Comm - Denise Beaulieu, August 9, 2023_Redacted.pdf

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

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Councillor Gough introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services. Assistant Fire Chief Raymer responded to questions of Committee. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. 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.

    2. That the Administration report back regarding the opportunity and implications for requiring the distribution of education material regarding safe and permitted use from fireworks vendors to consumers.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 10.5.1 was considered next. 


8.2
Standing Policy Committee Transportation

 

8.2.1
Proposed Amendments to the Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw [TS2023-0803]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Proposed Amendments to the Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw.pdf
2.Admin Report - Proposed Amendments to the Bylaw No. 7200, the Traffic Bylaw.pdf
3.Append 1 - Additional Rationale for Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, the Traffic Bylaw.pdf
4.Append 2 - Municipal Scan - Right of Way Encroachment.pdf
    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.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3
Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

 

8.3.1
Civic Naming Committee – First and Second Quarter Report 2023 [ADV2023-0801]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - CNC - First and Second Quarter Report 2023 .pdf
2.2023-08-01 - Ltr to PDCS - First and Second Quarter Report.pdf
3.Admin Report - Civic Naming Committee - First and Second Quarter Report 2023.pdf
4.Append 1 - Prioritized Names Master List.pdf
5.Append 2 - Brighton - asokanihkēw, Cockcroft.pdf

  • That the information be received.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3
Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Heritage Awards [MHAC2023-0601]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - MHAC - Heritage Awards.pdf
2.MHAC - Heritage Awards_Redacted.pdf
    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.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.4
Animal Services – Pound Services Facility Project [PDCS2023-0806]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Animal Services – Pound Services Facility Project.pdf
2.Admin Report - Animal Services - Pound Services Facility Project.pdf
    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.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.5
Housing Program Update [PDCS2023-0804]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Housing Program Update.pdf
2.Admin Report - Housing Program Update.pdf
3.Append 1 - SHIP Saskatoon Homelessness Report Card 2022.pdf
4.Append 2 - City of Saskatoon Housing Business Plan 2013 - 2022 Close Out Report.pdf
5.Append 3 - Municipal Housing Strategies Best Practices and Common Themes.pdf
6.Append 4 - Housing Strategy Development Timeline.pdf

  • 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.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2
John A. Macdonald Road Renaming [ADV2023-0802]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - John A. Macdonald Road Renaming.pdf
2.2023-08-01 - Ltr to PDCS - John A Macdonald Renaming.pdf
3.Admin Report - John A. Macdonald Road Renaming .pdf
4.Comments - CNC - Ken King, July 27, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
5.RTS - CNC - Candice Luther, July 29, 2023_Redacted.pdf
6.Comments - Tyrell Harder - John A Macdonald Renaming_Redacted.pdf
7.8.3.2 - RTS - Marjaleena Repo, August 21, 2023_Redacted.pdf
8.1-84 - Redacted.pdf
9.8.3.2 - RTS - Tyrell Harder, August 25, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
10.8.3.2 - RTS -Mary Fedun, August 25, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
11.8.3.2 - RTS - Carrie Horachek, August 27, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
12.8.3.2 - RTS - Susan Gingell, August 28, 2023_Redacted(1).pdf
13.85-96 - Redacted(1).pdf

The following letters were 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.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Davies introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services. Director of Planning and Development Anderson spoke to the matter along with Elder Roland Duquette. 

Council heard from the following speakers:

  • Marjaleena Repo;
  • Tyrell Harder, who responded to questions of Council;  
  • Mary Fedun, who responded to questions of Council;  
  • Carrie Horachek, who responded to questions of Council; and   
  • Susan Gingell. 

Director of Planning and Development Anderson and City Solicitor Yelland responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    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.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That the Administration determine and cover associated costs for home based businesses impacted by the name change of John A. Macdonald Road. 

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    The meeting recessed at 10:59 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Donauer. 

    Item 8.1.3 was considered next. 


8.4
Standing Policy Committee on Finance

 

8.4.1
Meewasin Valley Authority - March 31, 2023, Financial Statements [FI2023-0804]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Meewasin Valley Authority - March 31, 2023, Financial Statements .pdf
2.Meewasin Valley Authority - 2023 Financial Statements.pdf

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

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2
Acquisition of Land for Future Development – Kensington Neighbourhood [FI2023-0613]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Acquisition of Land for Future Development – Kensington Neighbourhood .pdf
2.Admin Report - Acquisition of Land for Future Development - Kensington Neighbourhood.pdf
3.Append 1 - Kensington Proposed Land Acquisition Map.pdf
4.Append 2 - Kensington Land Exchange Map.pdf
    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.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5
Governance and Priorities Committee

 

8.5.1
2024/2025 Budget Information Update [GPC2023-0605]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - 2024-2025 Budget Information Update-July 2023.pdf
2.Admin Report - 2024-2025 Budget Information Update.pdf
3.Comments - G Johnson_Redacted.pdf
4.Comments - Susan Lukiwski_Redacted.pdf
5.Comments - Doris Peters.pdf
6.Comments - Brynn Harris - Hamm_Redacted.pdf
7.Comments - Jason Aebig.pdf
8.Communication - Frank Jones - Budget Concerns_Redacted(1).pdf
9.Communication - Warren Galenzoski - Reduction of City Expenses_Redacted(1).pdf
10.Comments - Terry Neefs_Redacted(1).pdf
    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.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2
Regulation of Municipal Lobbying [GPC2023-0803]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Regulation of Municipal Lobbying.pdf
2.Decision Report - Municipal Lobbying.pdf
3.Appendix 1 - Lobbying Jurisdictional Scan.pdf

  • That Option 1 – Status Quo be approved.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3
Appointment – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Appointment - DEIAC - August 2023.pdf

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

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4
Appointments - Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District Board Composition [CK 225-4-3]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Appointment - Downtown Saskatoon - August 2023.pdf

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

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

 

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]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - 2022 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Reports.pdf
2.REVISED Append 1 - Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.pdf
3.Append 2 - Summary of 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements.pdf
4.Append 3 - 2022 Audited Financial Statements Civic Boards.pdf
5.Append 4 - 2022 Financial Statements Superannuation Plans.pdf

Director of Finance Smith presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.5.2
New Central Library Update [CC2023-0803]

 

This item had 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]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2023.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Bylaw No. 9918, The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2023.pdf

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9918, The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    ​That Bylaw No. 9918 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9918 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    ​That Bylaw No. 9918 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.2
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Urban Reserve Creation [CC2023-0802]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Lac La Ronge Urban Reserve Creation.pdf

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    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.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

12.
OTHER REPORTS

 

13.
INQUIRIES

 

14.
MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

 

15.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

16.
GIVING NOTICE

 

17.
IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

 

18.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:56 a.m.

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