MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen

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
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People followed by the National Anthem.   He confirmed roll call.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 8.2.3:
     1. Submitting Comments:
        1. Glenn Stephenson, dated November 18, 2021;
        2. Jane Maryniak, dated November 18, 2021; 
        3. Jenna Bloski, dated November 21, 2021; and
        4. Sherry Tarasoff dated November 22, 2021.
  2. That the letter from Sherry Tarasoff dated November 21, 2021 be added to Item 10.6.1;
  3. That Item 10.4.1 be considered immediately following the Consent Agenda;
  4. That the letter from Amy Wall, Meewasin Valley Authority dated November 19, 2021 be added to Item 10.5.1 (present for questions);
  5. That the report "Appointment of Integrity Commissioner/Delegation of Head of Duties - Access to Information Requests Under LAFOIPPA" be added as Urgent Business Item 16.1; and
  6. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  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

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the following minutes be adopted:

  • Special Meeting of Council- October 8, 2021;
  • Regular Business Meeting  - October 25, 2021; and
  • Special Meeting of Council- October 29, 2021.

  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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

2021-2022 Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship - Kayla Blom [File No. CK 150-5]

Mayor Clark congratulated Kayla Blom as the recipient of the 2021-2022 Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship.

5.2

In Remembrance of Norm Heppner [File No. CK 150-1]

Mayor Clark expressed condolences on behalf of City Council to the family and colleagues of the late Norm Heppner, an employee at Saskatoon Transit.  He acknowledged his contributions to the City of Saskatoon.

5.3

Councillor B. Dubois - In Remembrance of Johannes (Hans) Holtkamp [File No. CK 150-1]

Councillor Dubois expressed condolences to the family of the late Hans Holtkamp recognizing his contributions in the community.

5.4

Councillor D. Kirton - In Remembrance of Henry Woolf [File No. CK 150-1]

Councillor Kirton expressed condolences to the family of the late Henry Woolf recognizing his contributions in the community.

5.5

Mayor C. Clark - Acknowledgements [File No. CK 150-1]

Mayor Clark provided the following acknowledgements:

- Welcome to Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer

- Santa Claus parade and participation from members of Council

5.6

Councillor H. Gough - National Housing Day [File No. CK 205-5]

Councillor Gough recognized that November 22 is National Housing Day. 

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor C. Block - Windrow Placement in Residential Areas [File No. CK 6290-1]

Councillor Block asked if it is possible for graders to place windrows during snow removal in between properties so as to not block parking in front of a residence.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction responded with respect to snow grading practices and will investigate if it's possible. 

7.2

Councillor D. Hill - Problems with Teams Platform During Meetings [File No. CK 261-1]

Councillor Hill asked what information is available on resolving the recent issues that were experienced using the Teams platform during meetings.

City Clerk Tittemore provided an update. 

7.3

Councillor D. Hill - Central Industrial Neighbourhood Traffic Review - Consultations with City Park Community Association [File No. CK 6320-1]

Councillor Hill noted that the consultations with the City Park Community Association regarding the Central Industrial Neighbourhood Traffic Review resulted in several questions from the Association.  He asked if the administration reviews prior studies to ensure comments are captured.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt and Transportation Manager Baudais confirmed that administration did meet with the Association and that past work is considered.  

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.1.1; 8.1.3; 8.2.2; 8.2.3; 8.4.1; and 8.5.2 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.2; 8.2.1; 8.3.1 to 8.3.2; 8.4.2; and 8.5.1 be adopted as one motion.

  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)

  Item 10.4.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Sanitary Sewer Charge Exemption – Heritage Estates Condo Corporation [File No. 1905-2]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and introduced by Councillor Gersher as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

Director of Water and Wastestream Munro responded to questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the request for a sanitary sewer charge exemption for the Heritage Estates Condo Corporation, located at 415 Heritage Crescent, be approved; and
  2. That the Director of Corporate Revenue be requested to remove the sanitary sewer charge from water meter number 60068142, effective July 13, 2021.

  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)

  Item 8.1.3 was considered next.

  
  

8.1.2

High Performance Civic Building Policy [File No. CK 600-0]

• 1. That the High Performance Civic Building Council Policy, contained in Appendix 1 of this report, be approved.and
  2. That once adopted, the High Performance Civic Building Policy be forwarded to the City’s controlled corporations and statutory boards through their boards and directors for their information and that the administrative procedures follow once available.

8.1.3

Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm Project Implementation [File No. CK 2000-5]

A letter from Kevin Bowering, dated November 15, 2021 was provided.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and introduced by Councillor Gersher as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

Director of Saskatoon Light and Power Bell responded to questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That Option 2, Implement Project With Naturalized Landscaping, be approved under Capital Project P.1955 - Utility Solar Scale Energy Implementation;
  2. That $0.2 million from Capital Project P.1286 - Electric System Planning Studies be reallocated to Capital Project P.1955; and
  3. That $0.2 million from Capital Project P. 1281 - Investigate New Power Supply be reallocated to Capital Project P. 1955.

  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)

  8.2.2 was considered next.

  
  

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Saskatoon Transit Service Standards Approval [File No. CK. 7300-1 x 116-2]

• That the Saskatoon Transit Service Standards be approved as appended to this report.

8.2.2

Saskatoon Freeway Project Update – Phase 3 [File No. CK. 6000-1]

The following letters submitting comments were provided.

1. Meghan Mickelson, dated November 1, 2021; and
2. Jan Norris, dated November 1, 2021;

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and introduced by Councillor Dubois as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton
  1. That His Worship the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Highways documenting the need and importance of completing Phase 3 of the Saskatoon Freeway planning and requesting that the Province reconsider the decision to cancel the planning work for Phase 3 of the Saskatoon Freeway project;
  2. That the Mayor’s Office consult with Reeve Harwood and/or the RM of Corman Park regarding the possibility of issuing a joint letter, signed by the Mayor and the Reeve;
  3. That the letter be copied to the Premier and all Saskatoon area Government MLA’s; and
  4. That the letter from the Mayor ask the Minister to clarify the current direction and the expected timeframe for Phase 3 to be started.

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

  CARRIED (10 to 1)

8.2.3

Residential Speed Limit Review – School Zones, Playground Zones, Senior Zones, and Effective Hours [File No. CK. 5200-5]

The following letters submitting comments were provided.

1. Ken Ladouceur, dated November 1, 2021;
2. Laura Motoziuk , dated November 1, 2021;
3. Brynn Harris-Hamm, dated November 2, 2021;
4. Hanna Sullivan, dated November 5, 2021; 
5. Brigitte Lacelle, dated November 3, 2021;
6. Glenn Stephenson, dated November 18, 2021;
7. Jane Maryniak, dated November 18, 2021;
8. Jenna Bloski, dated November 21, 2021; and
9. Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 22, 2021.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and introduced by Councillor Dubois as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt and Transportation Manager Baudais responded to questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. School Zones – Direct the Administration to revise the reduced speed school zone policy to align with TAC guidance and maintain a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h (Option 2);
  2. Playground Zones – Direct the Administration to develop a reduced speed playground zone policy to align with TAC guidance and include a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h (Option 2);
  3. Senior Zones – Continue to consider potential countermeasures such as increasing pedestrian crossing times at signalized intersections, pedestrian devices, traffic calming, enhanced pavement markings, and improved street lighting where appropriate (Option 1);
  4. Zone Operation – Direct the Administration to revise existing hours for school zones and implement hours for playground zones to be in effect all months of the year,7 days a week, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: (Option 3);
  5. Implementation – That the changes are all made in 2022;
  6. That this report be forwarded to the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Budget Review meeting for addition to the Capital Budget Options for potential Reserve for Capital Expenditures (RCE) funding and for addition to the Capital Budget Options funded for RCE and reprioritization of transportation capital from 2022; and
  7. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw.

• IN AMENDMENT

  Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the items in motion 4 - Zone Operation be amended to be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Block
  Against: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  DEFEATED (5 to 6)

• IN AMENDMENT

  Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That the times in motion 4 - Zone Operation be amended to be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois

  DEFEATED (5 to 6)

• IN AMENDMENT

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the times in motion 4 - Zone Operation be amended to be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED (6 to 5)

• VOTE ON MOTIONS 1., 2., AND 3.

  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)

• VOTE ON MOTION 4. AS AMENDED

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED (6 to 5)

• VOTE ON MOTIONS 5., 6., AND 7.

  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

  8. That following implementation, the Administration conduct a crossing safety review in each area where school speed zones will be removed from arterial roads near elementary schools and that the resulting recommendations be prioritization alongside Neighbourhood Traffic Review implementation projects.

  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)

  The final resolution is as follows:

  1. School Zones – Direct the Administration to revise the reduced speed school zone policy to align with TAC guidance and maintain a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h (Option 2);
  2. Playground Zones – Direct the Administration to develop a reduced speed playground zone policy to align with TAC guidance and include a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h (Option 2);
  3. Senior Zones – Continue to consider potential countermeasures such as increasing pedestrian crossing times at signalized intersections, pedestrian devices, traffic calming, enhanced pavement markings, and improved street lighting where appropriate (Option 1);
  4. Zone Operation – Direct the Administration to revise existing hours for school zones and implement hours for playground zones to be in effect all months of the year,7 days a week, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
  5. Implementation – That the changes are all made in 2022;
  6. That this report be forwarded to the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Budget Review meeting for addition to the Capital Budget Options for potential Reserve for Capital Expenditures (RCE) funding and for addition to the Capital Budget Options funded for RCE and reprioritization of transportation capital from 2022;
  7. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw; and
  8. That following implementation, the Administration conduct a crossing safety review in each area where school speed zones will be removed from arterial roads near elementary schools and that the resulting recommendations be prioritization alongside Neighbourhood Traffic Review implementation projects.

  The meeting recessed at 3:14 p.m. and reconvened at 3:30 p.m. will all members in attendance with the exception of Councillor Davies.  Item 8.4.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 802B Avenue P North [File No. CK 4110-45]

• 1. A five-year tax abatement equivalent to 79% of the incremental municipal, library, and education taxes for the development of 802B Avenue P North, be approved.
  2. The City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  3. The five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject property, commencing January 1, 2022.

8.3.2

Recreation and Sport Grant Program [File No. CK 1965-0]

• That Option 2 - the proposed Recreation and Sport Grant Program be a tax abatement-only program, be approved.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Proposed Amendments – Corporate Investment Policy [File No. CK 1790-0]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and introduced by Councillor Block as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance. 

Chief Financial Officer Hack responded to questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the proposed amendments to Council Policy Nos. C12-002, C12-003 and C12-009 as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated October 12, 2021 be approved; and
  2. That City Clerk be requested to update Council Policy Nos. C12-002, C12-003 and C12-009 as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated November 8, 2021.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the Administration report back to the appropriate committee about any existing environmental and social considerations in the City’s investments and opportunities to formalize and strengthen these outcomes.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.5.2 was considered next.

  
  

8.4.2

Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Allocation of Profits [File No. CK 1820-1 x 4110-1]

• 1. That the $5.02 million in profits be declared from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund; and
  2. That the 5.02 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund be allocated to the Recreation and Parks - Facilities Game Plan Funding Plan.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Rapid Housing Initiative - Funding Contribution Agreement (CK 750-4)

• 1. That the terms and conditions of the agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Division dated November 15, 2021, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

8.5.2

2022 Appointments – Boards, Commissions and Committees (CK 225-1 x 175-1)

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and introduced by Deputy Mayor Loewen as Chair of the Governance and Priorities Committee in November.

Councillor Davies re-joined the meeting at 3:42 p.m. during consideration of this item.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the recommended appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and any further direction, as noted by the City Clerk and attached to this report, be approved.

• IN AMENDMENT

  Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That Councillor Sarina Gersher be reappointed to the Saskatoon Ideas Inc. Board of Directors to the conclusion of the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Board, or April 30, 2022, whichever comes first, and following this date that the City no longer have representation on the Board.

  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)

• VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED.

  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)

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Rapid Housing Initiative - Funding Contribution Agreement with Proponents (CK 750-4)

A report of the Administration was provided.  

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item noting that this is a companion report to item 8.5.1.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the City enter into a separate agreement with each of the two successful proponents, based on the terms and conditions outlined in the report of the General Manager Community Services dated November 22, 2021; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  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)

  Item 10.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.4.1

December Update Framework for Measures to Mitigate the Transmission of COVID-19 in Saskatoon [File No. CK 270-7]

A report of the Administration was provided.

Director of Emergency Management Goulden-McLeod provided an update on the current level and impacted measures for December.

City Clerk Tittemore updated Council that a report regarding return to in-person meetings is anticipated in December.  

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  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)

  Item 8.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Natural Infrastructure Fund

A report of Corporate Financial Services was provided. Amy Wall, Meewasin Valley Authority, was in attendance to answer questions.

Chief Financial Officer Hack introduced the matter and together with Director of Sustainability South responded to questions. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  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)

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.6.1

City of Saskatoon - 2022-2025 Strategic Plan - Survey Results [File No. CK 116-1]

A report of the Administration was provided as well as a letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff dated November 21, 2021.

Strategy and Transformation Office Anger presented the report.  

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  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)

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 Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2) [File No. CK 6320-1]

A report of the City Solicitor's Office was provided. 

City Solicitor Yelland introduced the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9788, 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 Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That Bylaw No. 9788 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 Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9788 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 Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That Bylaw No. 9788 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)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.1

Appointment of Integrity Commissioner/Delegation of Head Duties – Access to Information Requests Under LAFOIPPA [File No. CK 4510-1]

Pursuant to resolution under Confirmation of Agenda, an urgent business report of the City Solicitor was added.  

City Solicitor Yelland introduced the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That Angela Kruk be appointed as the City’s Integrity Commissioner from January 1, 2022 until December 31, 2025, with an option to renew.
  2. That the remuneration for Ms. Kruk be set out at $6,000 for 2022, $6,000 for 2023, $6,500 for 2024, $6,500 for 2025 as an annual retainer, plus an hourly rate of $350 for investigation, education, advisory services and External Head services.
  3. That the City Solicitor prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

  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)

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.