MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Her Worship, Mayor C. Block, in the Chair
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Ford
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor H. Kelleher
  • Councillor K. MacDonald
  • Councillor J. Parker
  • Councillor S. Timon
ABSENT:
  • Councillor R. Pearce
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
  • General Manager, Community Services C. Anger
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford
    1. That the items related to the Municipal Tax Policy be considered in the following order: Item 8.5.2, Item 14.1, and Item 10.5.1;
    2. That the following letters submitting comments be considered with Item 8.5.2:
      1. Dallas Beal, Ghost Transportation Services, dated April 15, 2025;
      2. Dustin Bartsch, Evoke Cabinets, dated April 15, 2025;
      3. Matthew Cey, Morris Interactive, dated April 15, 2025;
      4. Trevor Jacek, Nexus Holdings, dated April 15, 2025;
      5. Eric Olauson, Westfreight Systems, dated April 17, 2025;
      6. George Reddekopp, Reddee Properties Inc., dated April 17, 2025;
      7. Jason Aebig, The Chamber, dated April 17, 2025;
      8. Ray Bourner, Riide Holdings Inc., dated April 17, 2025;
      9. Veronique Loewen, Verolingo Communicaiton, dated April 17, 2025
      10. Brennan Marcoux, Saskatoon Wash World, dated April 17, 2025;
      11. Jason Strohan, St. Tropez Bistro, dated April 21, 2025;
      12. Sheldon Wasylenko, Rayner Agencies, dated April 21, 2025;
      13. Shauna Nelson, DTNYXE, dated April 21, 2025;
      14. Daryl Brown, Phoenix Starter, dated April 21, 2025;
      15. Scott Byers, Butler Byers, dated April 21, 2025;
      16. Rebecca Mintzler, LeLine Tattoos, dated April 20, 2025;
    3. That the letter requesting to speak from Steph Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated April 18, 2025 be added to item 10.3.2;
    4. That the following items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda:
      1. Item 10.3.2 - Steph Clovechok 
      2. Item 11.2.1 - Kelsey Stroeder
    5. ​That the agenda be confirmed as presented.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

Councillor K. MacDonald - Item 10.5.1 - The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2025

Councillor MacDonald declared a conflict of interest on a portion of Item 10.5.1, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 20205, as she owns and operates a business in the 33rd Street Business Improvement District.  

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor MacDonald

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on March 26, 2025, and the minutes of the Special Meeting of City Council held on April 1, 2025, be approved.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

Mayor Block expressed condolences on behalf of City Council to the family, friends and coworkers of Scott Jackson and spoke to his time at the City of Saskatoon. A moment of silence was held. 

Mayor Block

Mayor Block expressed condolences on the passing of former FSIN Chief Lawrence Joseph and acknowledged their contributions in the community. 

Mayor Block acknowledged that the Tony Cote Winter Games are being held in Saskatoon April 19-25, 2025 and welcomed all participants.  

 

Councillor Dubois

Councillor Dubois acknowledged that the 2025 SUMA Convention held in Saskatoon recently concluded and provided highlights.  Mayor Block expressed appreciation to Councillors Dubois and Donauer for their role on SUMA. 

Councillor B. Dubois - Street Sweeping

Councillor Dubois asked for an update on the street sweeping program and what the City is doing with new neighbourhoods.

General Manger, Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided an update on the program.

 

Councillor S. Timon - CN and CP Rail Lines - Montgomery Place

Councillor Timon indicated it has been a long-standing issue for emergency vehicles to access Montgomery Place and asked what measures are being taken or conversations with parties involved, including other levels of government. 

City Manager Jorgenson provided background information on this issue and Fire Chief Wegren provided information how the Fire Department handles this area.  

City Manager Jorgenson added that the administration has done work on alternative access points noting that a major upgrade would be required and would follow up with the Councillor offline.  

 

Councillor S. Timon - Transit Safety Concerns

Councillor Timon indicated he has received concerns from residents and operators regarding safety on buses and asked if Administration could speak to the safety team that was put in place, how are they responding to these concerns, and what their mandate is. 

City Manager Jorgenson noted that community safety is a broad, city-wide issue, not just with Transit.  There are reports forthcoming.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided a brief update on the Transit safety concerns and what the City is undertaking.  More reporting is forthcoming. 

Items 8.1.3, 8.5.2, and 8.5.8 were removed from the Consent Agenda. 

  • Moved By:Councillor MacDonald
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 and 8.1.2; 8.3.1 and 8.3.2; 8.4.1 to 8.4.4; and 8.5.1, 8.5.3 to 8.5.7, and 8.5.9 be adopted as one motion.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 10.3.2 was considered next. 


  • That the budget adjustment in the amount of $300,000 to Capital Project P.01243 Lift Station Upgrades funded from the Wastewater Treatment Capital Reserve be approved.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Parker presented the report as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner responded to questions of Council. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Parker
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher
    1. That Administration submit intent to participate in Option 3 – SK Recycles Led Collection Model as the long-term approach for the curbside recycling program starting January 1, 2028;
    2. That Administration submit intent to participate in Option 3 – SK Recycles Led Collection Model as the long-term approach for the multi-unit residential recycling program starting January 1, 2028, with the start date subject to change based on negotiations with SK Recycles and Cosmo; and
    3. That the City remain in status quo (Option 1) while Administration works with SK Recycles and recycling service providers to explore an interim agreement that could see the City join earlier as a collector.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 8.5.8 was considered next. 


  • 1.That the Servicing Agreement with SaskEnergy Incorporated for a regulator station site within the Silverspring Neighbourhood to cover Parcel A in Section 12, Township 37, Range 5, West of the 3rd Meridian, be approved; and

    2.That Her Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Servicing Agreement under the corporate seal.

    1. That a bonus payment of $106,250 to SREDA be approved; and
    2. That SREDA’s 2025 Key Performance Indicators and Targets be approved.
  • That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc., appoint Her Worship the Mayor, Cynthia Block, or in her absence, Councillor Bev Dubois or Councillor Scott Ford of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the members of The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. to be held on the 29th day of April 2025, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof. 

8.5.2

This item has attachments. 

The following letters were provided:


Submitting Comments:

  • Chelsea Stebner, Parr Autobody, dated April 8, 2025
  • Janna Dutton, Double-Double Restaurants Ltd., dated April 8, 2025
  • Cheryl Smith, Days Inn Saskatoon, dated April 10, 2025
  • Dan Folk, Country Inn and Suites Saskatoon, dated April 10, 2025
  • James Moffat, 101 Doors and Windows Ltd., dated April 11, 2025
  • Mitch Redekopp, Rivercity Technology Services Ltd., dated April 11, 2025
  • Ritesh Mistry, Adero Architecture, dated April 11, 2025
  • JoeAnne Hardy, WBM Technologies, dated April 11, 2025
  • Jenna Heroux, Lazer Autobody Inc., dated April 11, 2025
  • Lee and Grace Whittington, dated April 13, 2025
  • Dwayne Howatt, Howatt Holdings Ltd., dated April 14, 2025
  • Dwayne Howatt, I&M Welding & Fabrication, dated April 14, 2025
  • Dwayne Howatt, Continental Mine & Industrial Supply, dated April 14, 2025
  • Graham Robertson, Graham Robertson Realty Prof Corp, dated April 14, 2025
  • Dallas Beal, Ghost Transportation Services, dated April 15, 2025
  • Dustin Bartsch, Evoke Cabinets, dated April 15, 2025
  • Matthew Cey, Morris Interactive, dated April 15, 2025
  • Trevor Jacek, Nexus Holdings, dated April 15, 2025
  • Eric Olauson, Westfreight Systems, dated April 17, 2025
  • George Reddekopp, Reddee Properties Inc., dated April 17, 2025
  • Jason Aebig, The Chamber, dated April 17, 2025
  • Ray Bourner, Riide Holdings Inc., dated April 17, 2025
  • Veronique Loewen, Verolingo Communicaiton, dated April 17, 2025
  • Brennan Marcoux, Saskatoon Wash World, dated April 17, 2025
  • Jason Strohan, St. Tropez Bistro, dated April 21, 2025
  • Sheldon Wasylenko, Rayner Agencies, dated April 21, 2025
  • Shauna Nelson, DTNYXE, dated April 21, 2025
  • Daryl Brown, Phoenix Starter, dated April 21, 2025
  • Scott Byers, Butler Byers, dated April 21, 2025; and
  • Rebecca Mintzler, LeyLine Tattoos, dated April 20, 2025

Pursuant to earlier resolution items related to the Municipal Tax Policy be considered in the following order: Item 8.5.2, Item 14.1, and Item 10.5.1.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

City Clerk Tittemore reviewed the process for consideration of these matters.

Chief Financial Officer Hack provided a brief introduction.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    That through the required Notice of Motion process under The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 that:

    1. The March 26, 2025, previous direction of City Council to set a non-residential to residential tax ratio in accordance to option 1, the proposal rate of 1.88, effective for the 2025 to 2029 period be rescinded and;
    2. A 1.71 ratio be adopted to maintain the original intent of a 68% to 32% property tax revenue split between residential and non-residential properties respectively.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That the letter from The Chamber be forwarded to the Administration to engage with stakeholders and residents regarding this discussion. 

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 14.1 was considered next.


  • That Brenda Southam, Sutherland Business Improvement District, be appointed as an agency representative to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, effective immediately.

  • That the following be appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee to the end of 2026:

    • Christie Keller, citizen representative of the First Nations or Métis Community
    • Whitney Robson, citizen representative
    • Luka Garden-Stringer, citizen representative of the youth community (16-23 years old)
  • That Darren Doepker and Edward Agbai be appointed to the Board of Revision for 2025

  • That June Gawdun, Executive Director, Saskatoon Council on Aging, be appointed as an agency representative to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2026.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor MacDonald

    That Councillor Kelleher be appointed to the Council Subcommittee on Homelessness, along with confirmation of Councillors Pearce and Ford, as the City Council Strategic Priority Area Lead on Housing and Homelessness and Community Safety.

  • IN AMENDMENT

    Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the motion be amended to remove confirmation of Councillor Pearce. 

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED.

    That Councillor Kelleher be appointed to the Council Subcommittee on Homelessness, along with confirmation of Councillor Ford, as the City Council Strategic Priority Area Lead on Community Safety.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Timon

    That Councillor Pearce be removed as the Council Strategic Priority Lead on Housing and Homelessness, to be replaced by Mayor Block.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    The meeting recessed at 10:33 a.m. and reconvened at 11:08 a.m. with all members present with the exception of Councillor Pearce.   

    Item 10.3.1 was considered next.


  • That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2025 Annual General Meeting for the appointment of Andrew Denton to the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. Board of Directors throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2027 Annual General Meeting.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson presented the report and answer questions of Council. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher
    1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Contribution Agreement under the Corporate Seal if the application for the Province of Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Environment’s Impacted Sites Fund is successful; and
    2. That Administration explore options for the development of 1202 - 19th Street West that would support individuals experiencing housing insecurity and help address other community social considerations.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 11.2.2 was considered next.


A letter requesting to speak from Steph Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated April 18, 2025 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Anger presented the report.

Steph Clovechok spoke in support of the application on behalf of Discover Saskatoon and Destination Hotels group.  She responded to questions of Council. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That funding, in the amount of $350,000, to Discover Saskatoon be approved, under Special Events Policy C03-007, to support the hosting of a National Major Sporting Event in 2027, pending:

    1. That successful award of the bid to host the event; and
    2. That submission of a detailed event application package.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 11.2.1 was considered next. 


Chief Financial Officer Hack provided a brief presentation. 

Councillor MacDonald declared a conflict of interest on discussion and voting on Bylaw No. 10075, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2025, due to being a business owner and operator in the 33rd Street Business Improvement District. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Timon
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10073, The Saskatoon Property Tax Bylaw, 2025; Bylaw No. 10076, The Property Tax Phase-In Plan Bylaw, 2025; Bylaw No. 10074, and The School Division Property Tax Bylaw, 2025; and give same their FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    That Bylaw Nos. 10073, 10074, and 10076 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Timon
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 10073, 10074, and 10076 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    That Bylaw Nos. 10073, 10074, and 10076 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaws 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 Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Councillor MacDonald declared a conflict of interest and excused herself from discussion and voting and left the Chamber. 


  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10075, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2025, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Conflict (1)Councillor MacDonald
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    That and Bylaw No. 10075, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2025 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Conflict (1)Councillor MacDonald
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    That permission be granted to have and Bylaw No. 10075, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2025 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Conflict (1)Councillor MacDonald
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher

    That and Bylaw No. 10075, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2025 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: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Conflict (1)Councillor MacDonald
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

    Councillor MacDonald re-entered the Council Chamber.  Item 8.1.3 was considered next.


A request to speak from Kelsey Stroeder, dated April 15, 2025 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Anger presented the report .

Kelsey Stroeder spoke to regulation of number of pets in a household.  

City Solicitor Yelland along with Director of Recreation and Sport Andrews responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Parker
    Seconded By:Councillor MacDonald

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10072, The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2025, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor MacDonald

    That Bylaw No. 10072 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kelleher
    Seconded By:Councillor Parker

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10072 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    That Bylaw No. 10072 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 Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 8.5.2 was considered next. 


City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Parker
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10077, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2025 (No.2), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Timon

    That Bylaw No. 10077 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kelleher
    Seconded By:Councillor Ford

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10077 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor MacDonald
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That Bylaw No. 10077 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 Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The City Clerk reported that in accordance with Section 65 (1) (b) of The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, Councillor Parker provided the following Notice of Motion:


"Whereas the Governance and Priorities Committee at its April 9, 2025 meeting considered a report Municipal Tax Policy – Non-Residential to Residential Municipal Property Tax Ratio Update, and resolved:


That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council that through the required Notice of Motion process under The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 that:

  1. The March 26, 2025, previous direction of City Council to set a non-residential to residential tax ratio in accordance to option 1, the proposal rate of 1.88, effective for the 2025 to 2029 period be rescinded and;
  2. A 1.71 ratio be adopted to maintain the original intent of a 68% to 32% property tax revenue split between residential and non-residential properties respectively.

Whereas a notice of motion is required to rescind previous direction;



That the March 26, 2025, previous direction of City Council to set a non-residential to residential tax ratio in accordance to option 1, the proposal rate of 1.88, effective for the 2025 to 2029 period be rescinded.”

  • Moved By:Councillor Parker
    Seconded By:Councillor Kelleher
    1. The March 26, 2025, previous direction of City Council to set a non-residential to residential tax ratio in accordance to option 1, the proposal rate of 1.88, effective for the 2025 to 2029 period be rescinded and;
    2. A 1.71 ratio be adopted to maintain the original intent of a 68% to 32% property tax revenue split between residential and non-residential properties respectively.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
    Absent: (1)Councillor Pearce
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 10.5.1 was considered next.


The meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m.

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