MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block, via teleconference
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill, via teleconference
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen, via teleconference
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Committee Assistant M. Lasby

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

The Chair called the Public Hearing meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

 
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That the agenda be approved as presented.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 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 - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING_Sep27_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on September 27, 2023 be approved.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

6.1
Land Use, etc.

 

6.1.1
Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review - Amendment Package Seven - Supplemental Report [MPC2023-0804]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 9925.pdf
2.Admin Report - Comp. Zoning Bylaw Review - Amend Package 7 - Supplemental Report.pdf
3.Ad - Zoning Notice - Bylaw 9925 - Proposed Bylaw Amendment Bylaw, 2023 No 19.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9925;
  • Supplemental Report of the Community Services Division dated August 29, 2023;
  • Notice that was published in the Star Phoenix on November 4 and 6, 2023.

Reports from the Community Services Division and the Municipal Planning Commission considered at the September 27, 2023 Public Hearing Meeting of Council can be found here.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9925 was passed.

Paula Kotasek-Toth, Senior Planner, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed zoning bylaw text amendments and expressed the Division's support. A slide was displayed.

Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the zoning bylaw text amendments.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9925, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That Bylaw No. 9925 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9925 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That Bylaw No. 9925 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: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

6.1.2
Discretionary Use Application – Parking Station – 301 Queen Street [MPC2023-1001]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Discretionary Use Application - Parking Station - 301 Queen Street.pdf
2.Append 1 - Location Map - 301 Queen Street.pdf
3.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet - 301 Queen Street.pdf
4.Append 3 - Site Plan - 301 Queen Street.pdf
5.Append 4 - Decision - Development Appeals Board Hearing.pdf
6.MPC2023-1001 - MPC Report - Discretionary Use Application – Parking Station – 301 Queen Street.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated October 31, 2023; and
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated November 22, 2023.

The City Planner advised that notice had been sent to all adjacent landowners within 150 metres of the site.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the Discretionary Use Application and expressed the Division's support. A location slide was displayed.

Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Discretionary Use Application.

Council heard from the following speakers:

  • Josh Delainey
  • Liam Sales
  • Soren Hvenegaard
  • Daniel Guenther, Bastion Holdings Ltd.
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Discretionary Use Application, submitted by Bastion Holdings Ltd., requesting approval to develop a Parking Station at 301 Queen Street, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

    1. The applicant obtains a Development Permit and all other relevant permits and licences, including a Building Permit; and
    2. The final plans submitted be substantially in accordance with the plans submitted in support of this Discretionary Use Application.
    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

6.1.3
Rezoning – Hampton Village Business Park – From FUD to B2 [CC2023-1101]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 9926, The Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 20).pdf
2.Admin Report - Rezoning - Hampton Village Business Park - From FUD to B2 .pdf
3.Append 1 - Hampton Village Business Park Concept and Amendment Area.pdf
4.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet - Claypool Drive and McClocklin Road.pdf
5.Append 3 - Zoning Amendment Map - Claypool Drive and McClocklin Road.pdf
6.Notice - Hampton Village Business Park Bylaw Amdt - Prop Bylaw Amdt 2023 No 20 - Bylaw 9926.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9926;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated November 22, 2023;
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on November 4 and 6, 2023.
​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No.9926 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support. A location slide was displayed.
 
Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9926, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That Bylaw No. 9926 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9926 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That Bylaw No. 9926 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: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

6.1.4
Application to Remove Holding Symbol “H” - Rosewood Neighbourhood [CC2023-1102]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 9930.pdf
2.Admin Report - Application to Remove Holding Symbol H - Rosewood Neighbourhood.pdf
3.Append 1 - Rosewood Land Use Concept Plan.pdf
4.Append 2 - Proposed Zoning Amendment.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9930; and
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated November 22, 2023.
​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9930 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed bylaw amendment and expressed the Division's support. Together with Solicitor Yelland, they responded to questions of Council. A location slide was displayed. 
 
Mayor Clark noted that Murray Totland, Arbutus Properties, was available for questions and ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9930, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That Bylaw No. 9930 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9930 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That Bylaw No. 9930 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: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

6.2
Public Notice Matters

 

6.2.1
Optimist Hill – Saskatoon Freestyle Sublease [PDCS2023-1103]

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Report - Optimist Hill - Saskatoon Freestyle Sublease.pdf
2.Admin Report - Optimist Hill - Saskatoon Freestyle Sublease.pdf
3.Append 1 - Saskatoon Freestyle Concept Plan.pdf
4.Append 2 - OSP Letter of Support.pdf
5.RTS - Michael Gouveia - Optimist Hill_Redacted(1).pdf
6.Ad - Leasing Notice - Optimist Hill Saskatoon Freestyle Sublease.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, dated November 22, 2023;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated November 2, 2023; and
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on November 18, 2023.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion putting forward the recommendations was made.

Lynne Lacroix, General Manager, Community Services Division reviewed the report.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was no one present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries
    1. That approval be given to permit the OSP Community Development Corp. to enter into a sublease with the Optimist Freestyle Ski Team Inc. for use of a portion of Optimist Hill; and
    2. That the Office of the City Solicitor prepare the requisite consent to sublease and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City of Saskatoon.
    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

7.
PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISINGS [CK 435-48]

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation and Flag Raising List - September and October 2023.pdf

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the months of September and October was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Public Hearing meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

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