MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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via teleconference, hosted from Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen, at 6:05 p.m.
ABSENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland, in the Chamber
  • 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, in the Chamber
  • Committee Assistant J. Hudson, in the Chamber

Mayor Clark called the Public Hearing meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis.  Roll call was taken.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That the request to speak from Shane Baillargeon and Brad Hritzuk, Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon, dated January 28, 2022, be added to Item 6.2.2; and
    2. That the agenda be approved as amended.
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on December 20, 2021, be approved.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9805;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services Division, dated December 21, 2021;
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated January 12, 2022; and
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on January 15 and 17, 2022

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9805 was passed.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support.  Councillor Loewen joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. during the Administration's presentation.  The City Clerk confirmed that Councillor Loewen did not miss a substantive portion of the public hearing for Bylaw 9805 and therefore was able to fully participate and vote on second and subsequent readings of the Bylaw, and all associated correspondence.

Chelsea Parent, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support for the rezoning.

The proponent was not in attendance. 

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

 

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9805, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That Bylaw No. 9805 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9805 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That Bylaw No. 9805 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services Division, dated December 21, 2021; and
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated January 12, 2022

The City Planner advised that notification posters have been sent to all adjacent landowners within 75 metres of the site.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, reviewed the discretionary use application and expressed the Division's support.

Chelsea Parent, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support for the application.

The proponent was not in attendance. 

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That the Discretionary Use Application submitted by Dream Development requesting approval to develop a Car Wash on Block 101, as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision from Meridian Surveys Ltd. dated August 11, 2021, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

    1. Completion of the rezoning and subdivision of Block 101, as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision from Meridian Surveys Ltd. dated August 11, 2021;
    2. The applicant obtains a Development Permit and all other relevant permits and licenses (including a Building Permit); and
    3. The final plans submitted be substantially in accordance with the plans submitted in the support of this Discretionary Use Application.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9806;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services Division, dated December 21, 2021;
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated January 12, 2022;
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on January 15 and 17, 2022; and
  • Request to speak from Dr. Richard Manley-Tannis, Principal, St. Andrews College, dated January 10, 2022

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9806 was passed.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support. 

Chelsea Parent, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support for the rezoning.

Dr. Manley-Tannis spoke to the application on behalf of St. Andrews College and answered questions of Council.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9806, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That Bylaw No. 9806 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9806 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That Bylaw No. 9806 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9807;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services Division, dated December 21, 2021;
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated January 12, 2022; and
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on January 15 and 17, 2022

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9807 was passed.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, reviewed the proposed zoning bylaw text amendment and expressed the Division's support.  He responded to questions of Council, along with Kara Fagnou, Director of Building Standards and City Solicitor Yelland.

Chelsea Parent, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed some concerns on behalf of the Commission and ultimately, support for the zoning bylaw text amendment.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9807, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Hill

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That Bylaw No. 9807 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9807 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Bylaw No. 9807 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

A report of the Chief Financial Officer, dated January 31, 2022 was provided, along with the notice that appeared in the local press on January 22 and 24, 2022.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made.

Chief Financial Officer Hack presented the report.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the planned borrowing to finance the following projects be approved, in principle, through the capital budgets and capital plans:

    1. Up to $15,210,000 for the Wastewater Bioreactor Expansion (Capital Project 2585);
    2. Up to $5,778,000 for the Wastewater N40 Force Main (Capital Project 2592);
    3. Up to $12,645,000 for the Water Capital Development Expansion Plan (Capital Project 10006); and
    4. An allowable variance on the borrowing requirements for each project identified. Any variance greater than 10% of the borrowing amount identified must be reported to City Council.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Committee Report from the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, dated January 17, 2022;
  • Report of the Chief Financial Officer, dated January 17, 2022; 
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on January 22 and 24, 2022; and
  • Request to speak from Shane Baillargeon and Brad Hritzuk, Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon, dated January 28, 2022

Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made.

Chief Financial Officer Hack presented the report.

Shane Baillargeon and Brad Hritzuk, Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon, were in attendance to speak to the Standing Policy Committee's recommendation and provide additional information.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton
    1. That a lease agreement for the Cosmopolitan Seniors Center located on ISC Parcel No.’s 136239600, 120139927, 120139938, and 136239611 be entered into with the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon, who will be responsible for operating the Seniors Center facility upon the terms set out within the January 17, 2022 report of the Chief Financial Officer, for a period of five years; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be required 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.
  • IN AMENDMENT to 1.

    Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That “with an option to renew for a further five years” be added.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of December 2021 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The Public Hearing meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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