PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
  • Councillor S. Ford, Vice Chair
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor R. Pearce
  • Mayor C. Block (Ex-Officio)
ABSENT:
  • Councillor K. MacDonald
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • Deputy City Solicitor J. Manastyrski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant H. Thompson

1.
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

This item has attachments. 
1.10.1 Request to Speak - Mary Fedun_Redacted(1).pdf
2.10.1 Request to Speak - Tyrell Harder_Redacted(1).pdf
3.10.2 Request to Speak - Cameron McMillan_Redacted(1).pdf
4.10.2 communication - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That the following letters be added as 10.1:
      • Mary Fedun, dated January 10, 2025;
      • Tyrell Harder, dated January 15, 2025 (withdrawn); 
    2. That the following letters be added as 10.2:
      • Request to speak
        • Cameron McMillan, dated January 24, 2025;
      • Submitting Comments
        • Sherry Tarasoff, dated February 3, 2025; and
    3. That the agenda be confirmed as amended. 
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC_Jan14_2025 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Ford

    That the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 14, 2025, of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, be adopted.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

6.
ADMINSTRATION AND LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

 

6.1
Decision Reports

 

6.2
Approval Reports

 

6.2.1
22nd Street and Confederation Drive Intersection Improvements – February 2025 Update [TS2024-0802]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - 22nd Street and Confederation Drive Intersection Improvements - February 2025 Update.pdf
2.Append 1 - Revised Functional Plan.pdf
3.Append 2 - 22nd Street West and Confederation Drive Intersection Improvements Follow-up Functional Design Report.pdf
4.Append 3 - 22nd Street West and Confederation Drive Intersection Improvements Cost Estimate.pdf

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided.


Director of Transportation Magus presented the report with a PowerPoint and along with Engineering Manager Baudais responded to questions of Committee.


The meeting recessed at 2:07 p.m. and reconvened at 2:13 p.m. with all members of Committee in attendance.


General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided an overview of the initial report presented on August 6, 2024.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the revised 22nd Street West and Confederation Drive Intersection Improvement Functional Design Report be approved.

    Against: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    DEFEATED
  • Moved By:Councillor Pearce

    That the Administration bring forward the recommended configuration, considering all inputs to date, to the March 4, 2025 meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2.2
Temporary Reserved Parking Program – Council Policy [TS2025-0201]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Temporary Reserved Parking Program - Council Policy.pdf
2.Append 1 - Draft Temporary Reserved Parking Program Council Policy.pdf
3.Append 2 - Temporary Reserved Parking Program Fee Schedule.pdf

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by Parking Services Manager Sum.


He responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Ford

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

    1. That the Temporary Reserved Parking Program Council Policy, be approved; and
    2. That the City Clerk’s Office be requested to introduce City Council Policy No. CO-XXXX.
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3
Information Reports

 

7.
MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)

 

7.1
Councillor K. MacDonald - Snow Clearing on Neighbourhood Bikeways [TS2025-0106]

 

Councillor MacDonald provided the following Notice of Motion at the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation Meeting held on January 14, 2025.


"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, I will move:


Whereas residents have expressed concerns about safety regarding snow clearing operations on the Neighborhood Bikeways (formerly referred to as ‘A Bike Boulevard’) throughout the city.


Therefore, be it resolved that Administration report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation with options and costs to include snow clearing on Neighbourhood Bikeways in the service levels for snow and ice management for consideration in the 2026/2027 Multi-Year Business Planning and Budget deliberations."

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the matter be deferred to the March meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

9.
GIVING NOTICE

 

10.
REQUEST TO SPEAK (new matters)

 

10.1
Request to Speak - Mary Fedun - Transit Safety [TS2025-0203]

This item has attachments. 
1.10.1 Request to Speak - Mary Fedun_Redacted.pdf
2.10.1 Request to Speak - Tyrell Harder_Redacted.pdf

A letter requesting to speak from Mary Fedun, dated January 10, 2025, was provided.


The Committee heard from Mary Fedun.

It was noted that the request to speak from Tyrell Harder, dated January 15, 2025, had been withdrawn.

  • Moved By:Councillor Pearce

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.2
Request to Speak - Cameron McMillan - Deployment of Saskatoon Fire Department Support Workers on Buses [TS2025-0202]

This item has attachments. 
1.10.1 Request to Speak - Cameron McMillan_Redacted.pdf
2.10.2 communication - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted(1).pdf

The following were provided:


Request to Speak

  • Cameron McMillan, dated January 24, 2025; and

Submitting Comments

  • Sherry Tarasoff, dated February 3, 2025.

The Committee heard from Cameron McMillan.

Director of Community Relationships Knock, along with Fire Chief Wegren spoke to the status of the Fire Community Support program, recruitment and training.

General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded to questions of the Committee related to collecting data for analysis and reporting back.

  • Moved By:Councillor Pearce

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

 

11.1
2024 Annual Report –Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [ADV2025-0101]

This item has attachments. 
1.ADV2025-0101 - Annual Report 2024 - SAAC.pdf

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report was provided. 


Deputy City Clerk Bryant introduced the matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Pearce

    That the 2024 Annual Report for the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee be forwarded to City Council for information. 

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.2
2025 Work Plan - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [ADV2025-0104]

This item has attachments. 
1.ADV2025-0104 2025 SAAC Work Plan.pdf

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan was provided. 


Deputy City Clerk Bryant introduced the matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Pearce

    That the 2025 Work Plan for the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee be forwarded to City Council for information.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.3
Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association - Membership [TS2025-0204]

This item has attachments. 
1.11.3 Communication - Pete Pearson - Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association_Redacted.pdf

A letter submitting comments from Pete Pearson, Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association Board President, dated January 15, 2025, was provided.


General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt introduced the matter. 


Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Pearce

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
    Absent (1)Councillor MacDonald
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12.
IN CAMERA SESSION

 

13.
RISE AND REPORT

 

14.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:27 p.m.

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