MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Council Chamber, 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, via teleconference
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Committee Assistant H. Janzen

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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. 

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the letter submitting comments from Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated January 29, 2024, be added to Item 8.1.1;
  2. That the letter from Colleen Christopherson-Cote, Community Benefit Coalition, dated January 29, 2024, advising of her availability for questions, be added to Item 9.5.1;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 11.2.1:
     • Requesting to Speak
       • Caroline Dinter (Linda Moskalyk), SOS Trees Coalition, dated January 27, 2024;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Helen Ambler, SOS Trees, dated January 24, 2024;
       • Verna & Peter Gallen, dated January 24, 2024;
       • Mary Carroll Chubb, dated January 25, 2024;
       • John Penner, SOS Tree Coalition, dated January 26, 2024;
       • Ethan Klein, dated January 26, 2024;
       • Chad Hammond, Wild About Saskatoon, dated January 27, 2024;
       • Kelvin Kelly, Tree Canada, dated January 27, 2024;
       • Sonja Vrinten, dated January 28, 2024;
       • Joanna Blythe, dated January 28, 2024;
       • Murray Opdahl, dated January 29, 2024;
       • Richard Kerbes, dated January 29, 2024;
       • Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated January 29, 2024;
  4. That the item with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda:
     • 11.2.1 - Caroline Dinter (Linda Moskalyk); and 
  5. ​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

3.1

Councillor S. Gersher - Repeal of Taxicab Licenses - Allocation Criteria Policy

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her family in business with something that can be perceived to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry. 

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on December 20, 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

2023 Joint CUPE 59/City of Saskatoon Scholarship [CK 150-5]

Mayor Clark congratulated Madelyn Grass and Max Regier as the recipients of the 2023 Joint CUPE59/City of Saskatoon Scholarships. 

5.2

Council Members

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

Councillor Kirton recognized and congratulated April Sora on the diversity, equity and inclusion champions award that she received at the People Bridge Advocate Gala Awards on Saturday, January 27. 

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

6.1

Councillor T. Davies - Curbside Organics Green Bin [CK 7830-7]

Councillor Davies asked if the amount of green bins that are being picked up are being tracked.

A/General Manager Utilities & Environment Munro responded that the set-out rate for the green bins is tracked and there will be a report coming in the future.

6.2

Councillor C. Block - Curbside Organics Green Bin [CK 7830-7]

Councillor Block asked how the Administration is considering options going forward, monthly pick-ups, winter pick-ups, etc. 

A/General Manager Utilities and Environment Munro responded that a report will be coming in the future with more information.

6.3

Councillor B. Dubois - Bus Rapid Transit [CK 1860-1 x 7300-5]

Councillor Dubois inquired when a public update on the bus rapid transit will be provided.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that 4 of the 6 projects funding have been approved. Once information is received on the final 2 projects a report will be coming forward. 

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 8.2.1 was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.2; 8.3.1 to 8.3.3; 8.4.1 to 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.5 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 8.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Approval of Site Enhancement Design and Construction for Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area [EUCS2023-0406]

A letter submitting comments from Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated January 29, 2024, is provided.

• That the design and construction of the 2024 RSBBAA Site Enhancement Project be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Long Term Organics Processing Options - Low Carbon Economy Challenge Application [EUCS2024-0102]

• That the Administration be directed to include a City-owned Organics Processing Facility for submission to the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Repeal of Taxicab Licenses – Allocation Criteria Policy [TS2024-0102]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her family being in business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry and excused herself from the discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That the City Clerk be instructed to repeal Council Policy C02-011, Taxicab Licenses – Allocation Criteria.

  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
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.

  Item 11.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - 2023 Annual Report [ADV2023-1107]

• That the 2023 Annual Report of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Marr Residence Annual Report 2023 [PDCS2024-0104]

• That the Marr Residence 2023 Annual Report be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

2024 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Awards [PDCS2024-0101]

• That project funding recommended by the Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Assessment Committee, for 2024, as outlined in the January 10, 2024 report of the Community Services Division, be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Repeal of Tax Write-Offs, Deferrals and Exemptions Policy [FI2024-0101]

• That the City Clerk be instructed to repeal Council Policy C03-015, Tax Write-Offs, Deferrals and Exemptions.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

Property Realized Reserve Withdrawal [FI2024-0105]

• That a withdrawal of $736,849.40 from the Property Realized Reserve be approved to fund miscellaneous land development and related sales costs incurred during the period of December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Discover Saskatoon Contract [FI2024-0103]

• 1. That Discover Saskatoon’s 2024/2025 contract be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the agreement and have it executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.4

Land Acquisition for New Fire Hall Station No. 11, Portion of 2502 Dawes Avenue, Southwest Industrial [FI2024-0106]

• 1. That Administration be authorized to acquire a portion of Unit # 9 in Condo Plan No. 102359684, ISC Parcel Number: 203867679, 2502 Dawes Avenue, totaling 0.44 acres, from 101113657 Saskatchewan Ltd. for $330,000 + $25,000 for legal and subdivision fees for a new Fire Station No. 11;
  2. That Capital Project No. 10074 “New Fire Stations and Upgrades” be used as the funding source for this purchase, including legal, administrative costs and disbursements; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the necessary 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

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

• That Superintendent Tonya Gresty be appointed as the Saskatoon Police Service representative to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

Appointment – Pension Benefits Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Stephanie Green be appointed to the Pension Benefits Committee.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Appointment – Saskatoon Public Library [CK 225-4-3]

• That Markel Chernenkoff be reappointed to the Saskatoon Public Library to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

Appointment – Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors (TCU Place) [CK 225-4-3]

• That the City's representative be instructed to vote the City's proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meeting for the reappointment of Elanne Krainyk to the Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.5

Appointment – Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Councillor Loewen be appointed as an alternate Council resource member of the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

Accessible Parking Review [TS2023-1204]

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, the Traffic Bylaw, 1991, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Division dated December 5, 2023, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, the Traffic Bylaw, 1991.

  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)

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.3.1

Repeal of Sidewalk Sales Policy [PDCS2024-0102]

Councillor Davies introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services.

City Solicitor Yelland, City Manager Jorgenson and General Manager Community Services Lacroix responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the City Clerk be instructed to repeal Council Policy C07-001, Sidewalk Sales.

  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)

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Procurement Approach [DEED2023-01]

A letter from Colleen Christopherson-Cote, dated January 29, 2024, indicating she was available for questions was provided.

Deputy Mayor Gersher introduced the item as Chair of the Governance and Priorities Committee.

City Clerk Tittemore and Director of Technical Services Willems responded to questions of Council. 

The meeting recessed at 11:12 a.m. and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the procurement approach for a private partner for operations management of one or both of the anchor facilities for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, as outlined in the January 17, 2024 report of the Transportation and Construction Division, be approved.

• IN AMENDMENT

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Administration add the following to the submission requirements within the community benefit outcomes subsection of the Partnership Approach section of the Request for Proposal:

  • Strategy for creating and sustaining good jobs and wages (e.g., benefits, policies to support employee well-being, career development and advancement strategies, strategies to ensure wages are competitive with cost of living); and
  • An outline of any previous experience developing, implementing and evaluating community benefit outcomes in other 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)

• VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED

  1. That the procurement approach for a private partner for operations management of one or both of the anchor facilities for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, as outlined in the January 17, 2024 report of the Transportation and Construction Division, be approved;

  2. That the Administration add the following to the submission requirements within the community benefit outcomes subsection of the Partnership Approach section of the Request for Proposal:

     • Strategy for creating and sustaining good jobs and wages (e.g., benefits, policies to support employee well-being, career development and advancement strategies, strategies to ensure wages are competitive with cost of living); and

     • An outline of any previous experience developing, implementing and evaluating community benefit outcomes in other 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)

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

Low Carbon Economy Fund Application Intake [EUCS2024-0102]

Director of Finance Smith presented the report and responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton
  1. That City Council approve and direct the Administration to submit an application for the Civic Conservatory to the Low Carbon Economy Fund;
  2. That if any applications are successful, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement(s) from the Low Carbon Economy Fund under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That if required, the Senior Financial Business Partner be granted delegated authority to sign and submit progress reports and financial claims related to the project.

  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)

10.5.2

Acquisition of Land from 302 Melville Street for CN Industrial Storm System Upgrades [CC2024-0104]

Director of Saskatoon Land Long presented the report and responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase a portion of Lot 11 Block 563, Plan No. 66S18566, ISC Parcel No. 119989614) from 101196566 Saskatchewan Ltd., consisting of approximately 0.36 acres at a purchase price of $486,000 as per the terms of the conditional agreement and that Capital Project P.01619.06.005 Storm Sewer Trunk and Collection Capacity Improvements – CN Industrial Drainage Improvements be used as the funding source; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreement executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk 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 11.2.2 was considered next.

  
  

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 Tree Protection Bylaw, 2024 and Trees on City Property Policy - Proposed Bylaw No. 9957 [CC2024-0102]

The following letters were provided:

• Requesting to Speak
  • Caroline Dinter (Linda Moskalyk), SOS Trees Coalition, dated January 27, 2024;
• Submitting Comments
  • Marnie Deighton, dated January 21, 2024;
  • Deb Firus, Heart to Hands, dated January 22, 2024;
  • Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition, dated January 22, 2024; and
  • Claire Card, SOS Trees, dated January 23, 2024.
  • Helen Ambler, SOS Trees, dated January 24, 2024;
  • Verna & Peter Gallen, dated January 24, 2024;
  • Mary Carroll Chubb, dated January 25, 2024;
  • John Penner, SOS Tree Coalition, dated January 26, 2024;
  • Ethan Klein, dated January 26, 2024;
  • Chad Hammond, Wild About Saskatoon, dated January 27, 2024;
  • Kelvin Kelly, Tree Canada, dated January 27, 2024;
  • Sonja Vrinten, dated January 28, 2024;
  • Joanna Blythe, dated January 28, 2024;
  • Murray Opdahl, dated January 29, 2024;  
  • Richard Kerbes, dated January 29, 2024; and 
  • Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated January 29, 2024.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. Together with Director of Parks Crilly, Project Manager Boone and General Manager, Community Services Lacroix they responded to questions of Council.

Council heard from Caroline Dinter on behalf of Linda Moskalyk. She responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9957, The Tree Protection Bylaw, 2024, 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 Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That Bylaw No. 9957 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (8 to 3)
• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9957 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 Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That Bylaw No. 9957 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: (8)	Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (8 to 3)
• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the City Clerk repeal and replace Council Policy C09-011, Trees on City Property with the new Trees on City Property policy attached to this report.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (9 to 2)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That Administration report back on criteria that would objectively justify removal of a tree if it is negatively affecting the health of nearby residents. This report should also include measures that residents could/should take such as paying for associated costs.

  In Favour: (3)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois

  DEFEATED (3 to 8)

  Item 9.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

11.2.2

The Building Bylaw, 2024 and The Plumbing Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9958 and 9959 [PDCS2023-0204]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9958, The Building Bylaw, 2024; and Bylaw No. 9959, The Plumbing Bylaw, 2024; and give same their 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 Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9958 and 9959 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 Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9958 and 9959 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 Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9958 and 9959 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: (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 Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the City Clerk make the required amendments to Council Policy No. C09-029:  The Plan Review and Building Inspection Program.

  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.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

16.1

Councillor D. Hill - Emergency Shelters [CC2024-0105]

Councillor Hill gave the following Notice of Motion:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move:

Whereas, The Provincial government established a homeless shelter at 415 Fairmont Drive in the residential neighbourhood of Fairhaven,

Whereas, The Provincial government is establishing a complex needs shelter at 1701 Idylwyld Drive North in the residential neighbourhood of Mayfair, 

Whereas, the City of Saskatoon and the Provincial Government have agreed on a location for a temporary emergency shelter at 421 Central Avenue in the residential neighbourhood of Sutherland, 

Whereas, the impact of the Fairhaven shelter has had a negative effect on many residents of Fairhaven and has contributed to a significant rise in crime of an estimated nearly 1100% in the 400 block of Fairmont Drive year over year.

Therefore, be it resolved that the administration report back on the crime statistics in Fairhaven from December 2022 to the end of January 2024 and that the administration report on what measures have been put in place to address the rise in crime.

Be it further resolved, that the administration specifically identify the crime statistics on the 400 block of Fairmont Drive between the 415 Fairmont Drive and the large residential apartment complex across the Confederation Suburban Area.

Be it further resolved that the administration report on what safety efforts and communication channels have been coordinated with the residents of Fairhaven.

And be it further resolved that the administration report on what community safety measures will be in place for the complex needs shelter in Mayfair and the temporary shelter in Sutherland. This should include what the future responsibilities will be for each department and what the communication strategy will be with the neighborhoods during operations. The report should clearly identify the proposed course of action for the residents of Mayfair and Sutherland as operations of each facility commence.

It is further resolved that the administration communicate with the appropriate provincial government ministries and report back on the detailed discharge strategy for the complex needs shelter in Mayfair."

16.2

Councillor D. Hill - Building Standards [CC2024-0106]

Councillor Hill gave the following Notice of Motion:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move:

Whereas, Building Standards operational changes were made in early 2023 regarding developer points of contact for customer service,

Whereas, multi-unit residential developments were moved from commercial permitting to residential permitting,

Whereas, customer service changes were made to commercial permitting,

Whereas, multi-unit residential and commercial developers have expressed concerns about significant permit delays,

Whereas, developers have expressed concerns about identifying appropriate contacts within the city administration for different aspects of their permit,

Whereas, developers have expressed concern about the coordination of administrative departments pertaining to their permit application,

Whereas, developers have expressed concern about the termination of the Commercial Customer Team (Commercial Permit Officers),

Whereas, developers have expressed concern about the clarification, from multiple departments, for city requirements regarding site development,

Therefore be it resolved, that the administration report back on operational changes in Building Standards in the 2023 calendar year and the impacts these changes have had on commercial development with respect to permit review/turnaround time compared to the 2022 calendar year,

Be it further resolved, that the administration report on the impact of the transition of multi-dwelling residential from commercial permitting to residential permitting,

And be it further resolved, that the administration report on potential operational changes to alleviate the developer's concerns."

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:59 a.m.