PUBLIC MINUTES
STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Meeting #:
Date:
Tuesday, September 05, 2017 at 9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.
Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
Councillor D. Hill, Chair
Councillor B. Dubois, Vice-Chair
Councillor T. Davies at 9:02 a.m.
Councillor H. Gough
Councillor Z. Jeffries
  
ABSENT:
His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
  
ALSO PRESENT:
Councillor C. Block at 9:50 a.m.
General Manager Community Services R. Grauer
Solicitor C. Yelland
Deputy City Clerk D. Kanak
Committee Assistant P. Walter

1.CALL TO ORDER

​The Chair called the meeting to order.

2.CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Gough
  1. That the request to speak from Chris Guerette, dated September 1, 2017, be added to item 7.2.3;
  2. That the agenda be confirmed as amended and the speakers be heard;
  3. That Item 11.1 be considered In Camera and that a representative of Saskatoon Tourism be invited to attend the In Camera portion of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting to address questions regarding Item 11.1.

(Councillor Davies was not present for the vote.)

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

​There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Dubois

That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on August 14, 2017 be approved.

(Councillor Davies was not present for the vote.)

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.3.1Cary Tarasoff - Developing Issues with IL2 Zoning District [File No. CK 4350-1]This item has attachments

​Mr. Cary Tarasoff addressed the Committee regarding the development challenges in the IL2 zoning district.

​Councillor Davies entered the meeting at 9:02 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Davies

That the information be received.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Dubois

That the Administration submit a report to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services after the Development Appeals Board has heard the matter.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.1.1Land Use Applications Received for the Period from May 11, 2017 to August 16, 2017 [File No. CK 4000-5 and PL 4350-1]This item has attachments
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Dubois

That the September 5, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department be received as information.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.1.2Proposed Amendments to the Holmwood Sector Plan [File No. CK 4351-017-003 and PL 4110-12-5]This item has attachments

​A PowerPoint presentation was provided on the above matter.

Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Jeffries

That the September 5, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department be received as information.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2.1Innovative Housing Incentives - Stewart Property Holdings Ltd. - 131 and 133 Avenue O South [File No. CK 4355-017-002 and PL 951-143]This item has attachments
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Dubois

That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That funding of 10% of the total capital cost of the construction of ten affordable rental units at 131 and 133 Avenue O South by Stewart Property Holdings Ltd., be approved to a maximum of $100,000, subject to approval of this project under the provincial Rental Development Program;
  2. That a five-year abatement of the incremental property taxes for the ten affordable rental units be applied, commencing the next taxation year, following the completion of construction; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary incentive and tax abatement agreements, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute these agreements under the Corporate Seal.
In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2.22016 Annual Report - Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership [File No. CK 750-4 and PL 950-18]This item has attachments

​Mr. Shaun Dyck, Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the above matter.

Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Gough

That the September 5, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services be received as information.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2.3Infill Roundtable [File No. CK 4350-63 and PL 4110-78]This item has attachments

Ms. Chris Guerette, Saskatoon and Region Home Builders' Association, addressed the Committee regarding the infill roundtable.

​Councillor Block entered the meeting at 9:50 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

Councillor Davies excused himself from the meeting at 10:22 a.m. and re-entered at 10:25 a.m. during discussion of the matter

Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Dubois

That the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, dated September 5, 2017, be forwarded to City Council for information.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Jeffries

That the Administration report back on how incentives and changes could apply to development getting underway downtown before changes are made.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2.4Downtown Development Incentives [File No. CK 4110-45 and PL 4130-22]This item has attachments
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Gough

That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that the proposed amendments to Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program Policy No. C09-035, as noted in the September 5, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved, to be applied to the City Centre area as outlined in Attachment 2 of the submitted report.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2.5Servicing Agreement - Avenue L Holdings Inc. [File No. CK 4110-1 and TU 4111-1]This item has attachments

​Councillor Block excused herself from the meeting at 10:46 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

Councillor Jeffries excused himself from the meeting at 10:48 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Gough

That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That the Servicing Agreement with Avenue L Holdings Inc., for a portion of Avenue L South in the West Industrial Area to cover Lots 1-20, Block 12, Registered Plan No. F5554, be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement under the corporate seal.

(Councillor Jeffries was not present for the vote.)

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, and Councillor Gough
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7.2.6Fire Services Service Level [File No. CK 116-2 and CP 0116-04]This item has attachments

​Councillor Dubois excused herself from the meeting at 10:49 a.m. and re-entered at 10:51 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

Councillor Gough excused herself from the meeting at 10:51 a.m. and re-entered the meeting at 10:53 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

Councillor Jeffries re-entered to the meeting at 10:52 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Davies

That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That the current service level for the Fire and Rescue Operational Response in relation to NFPA 1710 service line be maintained and approved;
  2. That the current service level for Fire Prevention be referred by Committee to City Council budget deliberations for consideration of a phased in increase of Fire Inspector staffing levels; and
  3. That the current service level for Public Education and Community Relations be maintained and approved.
In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Gough

That the Administration provide a report specific to the present Saskatoon Fire Department service level for response times for enforcement of The Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, in collaboration with the Community Standards Division, Community Services Department.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11.IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Dubois

That the Committee move In Camera to consider Item 11.1 - Saskatoon Tourism Special Event Grant Application - Special Events Policy No. C03-007 in accordance with Sections 17 (Economic/Financial and Other Interests) and Section 18 (Third Party Information) of LAFOIPP.

In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12.RISE AND REPORT

​The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services convened In Camera at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall with all members of the Committee present.

Also present were the following members of the Administration: General Manager, Community Services Grauer; CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial Management Tarasoff; A/General Manager, Transportation and Utilities Gardiner; Solicitor Yelland; Recreation Facilities and Programs Manager Hauta; Director of Recreation and Community Development Lacroix; Deputy City Clerk Kanak; and Committee Assistant Walter. Mr. Todd Brandt, Tourism Saskatoon was in attendance to address questions.

The In Camera session concluded at 11:54 a.m.

The Committee reconvened publicly in the Council Chamber at 11:56 a.m. with Councillor Hill, Chair, Councillor Dubois, Vice-Chair and Councillors Davies, Gough, and Jeffries in attendance. The Committee resolved as follows:
Agenda Item 11.1 – Saskatoon Tourism Special Event Grant Application – Special Events Policy C03-007 (File No. CK. 1870-10 and RS-1870-12-2)
Recommendation
Moved By:Councillor Dubois
  1. That the information be received and that the discussion and portions of the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated September 5, 2017, including Attachments 1 to 3, remain In Camera under Sections 16, 17 and 18 of LAFOIPP; and
  2. That funding in the amount of $350,000 be approved for Tourism Saskatoon for the 2019 Juno Awards events pending successful awarding of the bid and submission of a final event application package that is acceptable to the City Administration.
In Favour:Councillor Hill, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13.ADJOURNMENT

​The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.