MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois, via teleconference
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor S. Gersher
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
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

The Chair called the Public Hearing 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 Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries
    1. That the letter from Olayide Olorunleke, dated October 30, 2022 be added to Item 6.1.1;
    2. That the following letters be added to Item 6.1.2:
      • Murray Totland, Arbutus Properties, dated October 27 and October 28, 2022
      • Jeff Drexel, Arbutus Properties, dated October 28, 2022;
    3. That the letter from Candace Savage, Wild About Saskatoon, dated October 30, 2022 be added to Item 6.1.3;
    4. That the letter from Colleen Christopherson-Cote, Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership, dated October 30, 2022 be added to Item 6.2.1; and
    5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended. 
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

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 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING_Sep26_2022 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on September 26, 2022 be approved.

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

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

6.1
Land Use, etc.

 

6.1.1
Discretionary Use Application – Residential Care Home Type II – 2214 Clarence Avenue South [CK 4355-022-006]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Discretionary Use Application – Residential Care Home Type II – 2214 Clarence Avenue South.pdf
2.Email - Communication - Olayide Olorunleke - 2214 Clarence Ave S_Redacted(1).pdf
3.Append 1 - Location Map - 2214 Clarence Avenue South.pdf
4.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet.pdf
5.Append 3 - Site Plan and Elevations - 2214 Clarence Avenue South.pdf
6.MPC Letter - DUA 2214 Clarence Ave S.pdf
7.Email - Communication - Olayide Olorunleke - 2214 Clarence Ave S_Redacted(2).pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated September 27, 2022; 
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated September 29, 2022; and
  • Letter from Olayide Olorunleke, dated October 30, 2022.

The City Planner advised that notification posters had been sent to all adjacent landowners within 150 metres of the site.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the Discretionary Use Application and expressed the Division's support. He responded to questions from Council.

Chelsea Parent, Vice-Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Discretionary Use Application.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the submitted correspondence and report be received.

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

    That the hearing be closed.

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

    That the Discretionary Use Application submitted by D+S Homes requesting approval to develop a Residential Care Home - Type II for up to 15 residents and two staff members at any one time, at 2214 Clarence Avenue South, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 

    1) The applicant obtains a Development Permit and all other relevant permits and licences (including a Building Permit); and

    2) The final plans submitted be substantially in accordance with the plans submitted in support of this Discretionary Use Application.

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

6.1.2
Application to Remove Holding Symbol (H) - Portion of 2775 Meadows Parkway – Rosewood Neighbourhood [CK 4351-022-015]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Application-Remove (H) Symbol -2775 Meadows Pkwy Portion-Rosewood.pdf
2.Append 1 - Rosewood Land Use Concept Plan.pdf
3.Append 2 - Proposed Rezoning Location Map.pdf
4.Email - RTS - Murray Totland - App to Remove Holding Symbol H - Rosewood Nghbrhd_Redacted.pdf
5.Email - RTS - Jeff Drexel - App to Remove Holding Symbol Rosewood Nghbhd_Redacted.pdf
6.Email - Correspondence - Murray Totland - Holding Symbol H Rosewood(1).pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services dated October 31, 2022; and
  • Letters:
    • Requesting to speak:
      • Murray Totland, Arbutus Properties dated October 27, 2022;
      • Jeff Drexel, Arbutus Properties dated October 28, 2022;
    • Submitting comments:
      • Murray Totland, Arbutus Properties dated October 28, 2022.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, and Angela Gardiner, General Manager, Utilities and Environment Division reviewed the Rosewood application and expressed the Division's opposition. Along with Terry Schmidt, General Manager, Transportation and Construction, Lynne Lacroix, General Manager, Community Services, City Solicitor Yelland, and Kara Fagnou, Director of Building Standards, Community Services Division, they responded to questions from Council.

Council heard from the following speakers on this matter:

- Murray Totland, Arbutus Properties - slide presentation

- Jeff Drexel, Arbutus Properties

Ryan Snider, Catterall & Wright responded to questions from Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That Council move In Camera to receive legal advice on the matter.

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

    City Council moved In Camera at 7:23 p.m. and re-convened publicly at 8:10 p.m. with all members of Council present, with the exception of Councillors Davies and Gersher.

    Discussion on the matter continued.


  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the submitted correspondence and report be received.

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

    That the hearing be closed.

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

    That the proposed amendment to Bylaw No. 8770, Zoning Bylaw, 2009, to remove the Holding Symbol (H) from a portion of 2775 Meadows Parkway (Parcel J, Plan No. 102346859), as outlined in the October 31, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be denied.

    In Favour: (8)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (8 to 1)

    The meeting recessed at 8:57 p.m. and reconvened at 9:04 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance, with the exception of Councillors Davies and Gersher.


6.1.3
Proposed New Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) District North C. Plan Bylaw [CK 4250-2] 

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 9834(1).pdf
2.Admin Report - Proposed New Saskatoon North P4G District North C.Plan Bylaw.pdf
3.Append 1 - P4G District Planning Commission Report and Recommendation, May 4, 2022.pdf
4.Ad - Official Plan Notice - Stoon North P4G Planning District - Proposed Plan Bylaw Admt.pdf
5.Ad - Official Plan Notice - Stoon North P4G Plan. District - Prpsd Plan Bylaw Admt Oct 15.pdf
6.Email - Communication - Candace Savage - P4G Concept Plan_redacted(1).pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 9834;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated October 31, 2022; 
  • Notices that appeared in the Star Phoenix on October 8 & 11, and 15 & 17, 2022; and
  • Letter from Candace Savage, Wild About Saskatoon, dated October 30, 2022.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter.

Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development, Community Services Division noted that an outdated version of the concept plan was attached to the agenda package but indicated that the correct plan was advertised. City Solicitor Yelland indicated risk of proceeding was minimal given that the correct version was published in the public notice. (The correct concept plan is included in the attachment Bylaw 9834 as schedule "C".)

A motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9834 was passed.

Tyson McShane, Long Range Planning Manager, Community Services Division reviewed the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions from Council along with Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development, Community Services Division.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9834, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

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

    ​That the hearing be closed.

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

    ​That Bylaw No. 9834 now be read a SECOND time.

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

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9834 read a third time at this meeting.

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

    ​That Bylaw No. 9834 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That the correspondence received from Wild About Saskatoon be forwarded to the Administration to be shared with the P4G partners for ongoing consideration as work continues at the Partnership for Growth (P4G) table.

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

6.2
Public Notice Matters

 

6.2.1
The Business Improvement Districts Bylaw, 2022 [CK 1680-0]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 9845.pdf
2.Approval Report - The Business Improvement District Bylaw 2022.pdf
3.Appendix 1 - August 25 2022 Communication.pdf
4.Appendix 2 - The Business Improvements District Bylaw 2022 Blacklined.pdf
5.Appendix 3 - Bylaw 9845 The Business Improvements District Bylaw 2022.pdf
6.Appendix 4 - Solicitor Client Privilege.pdf
7.Advertisement - Public Notice The Business Improvement Districts Bylaw 2022 Bylaw 9845.pdf
8.Email - Correspondence - Colleen Christopherson-Cote - BID Bylaw_Redacted(1).pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 9845;
  • Report of the City Solicitor, dated October 31, 2022; 
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on October 22 & 24, 2022; and
  • Letter from Colleen Christopherson-Cote, Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership, dated October 30, 2022. 

Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9845 was passed.

City Solicitor Yelland reviewed the report and responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9845, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

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

    ​That the hearing be closed.

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

    ​That Bylaw No. 9845 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (8)Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Dubois
    Against: (1)Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (8 to 1)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9845 read a third time at this meeting.

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

    ​That Bylaw No. 9845 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, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Dubois
    Against: (1)Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (8 to 1)

7.
PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISINGS [CK 435-48]

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation and Flag Raising Requests - September 2022.pdf

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of September 2022 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That the information be received.

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

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.

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