PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Wednesday, April 05, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor T. Davies, Chair
• Councillor Z. Jeffries, Vice-Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor M. Loewen
• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor R. Donauer
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Solicitor J. Manastyrski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
• Committee Assistant M. Lasby

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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

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.4:
     • Request to Speak:
       • Steph Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated March 29, 2023;
       • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated April  3, 2023
     • Submitting Comments:
       • Adam Peterson, Saskatoon Destination Marketing Hotels Inc, dated April 1, 2023
  2. That the letters from Ken Ingram and Paul Faber, both of West Coast Reduction Ltd., dated April 3, 2023 be added to Item 7.3.3; and
  3. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following Unfinished Business:
     • 6.1.1
       • Crystal Boschman and Students from St. Kateri Tekakwitha School
     • 6.2.1
       • Rob Garrison, Community Support Program
     • 6.2.2
       • Lia Storey-Gamble, Public Art Advisory Committee
     • 7.2.4
       • John Howden, Sasktel Centre
       • Steph Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon
       • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
     • 7.3.3
       • Ken Ingram, West Coast Reduction Ltd.
       • Paul Faber, West Coast Reduction Ltd.
     • 7.3.5
       • Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims
  4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on March 8, 2023 be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Requests to Speak (new matters)

6.1.1

Students with SASF Project [CK 4205-1]

A letter from Crystal Boschman, dated March 12, 2023 was provided and introduced by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix.

The Committee heard from students from St. Kateri Tekakwitha School regarding the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That the information be forwarded to the Administration and attached to the file on solid waste reduction and diversion plan; and
  2. That the Administration correspond with the writers.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2

Delegated Authority Matters

6.2.1

Street Activity Subcommittee - 2022 Annual Report [PDCS2023-0403]

The Street Activity Subcommittee 2022 Annual Report was provided and introduced by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix.

The Committee heard from Community Support Program Supervisor Rob Garrison regarding the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that City Council correspond with the Province of Saskatchewan to highlight the need for stabilization beds alongside permanent supported complex needs housing, requesting collaboration to increase the availability of these units in Saskatoon, and that the aforementioned correspondence be forwarded the Board of Police Commissioners.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2.2

Public Art Advisory Committee - Possible Public Art Engagement Program for Students [PDCS2023-0412]

A letter from the Public Art Advisory Committee dated March 28, 2023 was provided and introduced by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix.

The Committee heard from Lia Storey-Gamble, Public Art Advisory Committee regarding the matter.

• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark

  That the Administration be directed to engage with the Public Art Advisory Committee to explore potential opportunities for children and youth in public art calls.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.2.4 was considered next.

  
  

6.3

Matters Requiring Direction

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Decision Reports

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court – Facility Naming [PDCS2023-0402]

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix. Along with Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts, they responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that the name for Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court Facility of “Pawâtêtân Court”, as described in the April 5, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2

2023 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category [PDCS2023-0404]

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix.  

Chair Davies excused himself from the meeting at 12:48 p.m. and Councillor Block assumed the Chair.

Chair Davies returned to the meeting at 12:50 p.m. and resumed the Chair.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services approve the funding allocations for the 2023 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category. 

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.3

Rapid Housing Initiative - Funding Contribution Agreement and Innovative Housing Incentive Funding Contribution Request [PDCS2023-0413]

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by Director of Planning and Development Anderson. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That the City enter into the required agreements with the successful proponent, based on the terms and conditions outlined in this report, pending CMHC approval;
  2. That an exception to Council Policy C09-002, Innovative Housing Incentives, be approved to allow for a capital grant equal to 10% of the total Rapid Housing Initiative contribution;
  3. That funding of $678,755 (10% of the total Rapid Housing Initiative contribution) towards the creation of a minimum of 33 new affordable housing units by the successful proponent, be approved; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal, once final approval from CMHC is confirmed.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.3.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.2.4

Request for Funding – IIHF 2025 World Junior Championships – Council Policy No. C03-007, Special Events [PDCS2023-0409]

The following documents were provided:

• Report from the General Manager, Community Services dated April 5, 2023;
• Letters:
  • Requesting to speak:
    • John Howden, Sasktel Centre, dated March 27, 2023;
    • Steph Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated March 29, 2023;
    • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated April 3, 2023;
  • Submitting comments:
    • Adam Peterson, Saskatoon Destination Marketing Hotels Inc., dated April 1, 2023.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and responded to questions of the Committee.

The Committee heard from the following speakers:

• John Howden
• Steph Clovechok
• Jason Aebig

Councillor Jeffries excused himself from the meeting at 10:56 a.m. 

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That funding, in the amount of $500,000, to Discover Saskatoon be approved, under Council Policy C03-007, Special Events, to support the hosting of the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships, pending:

  1. successful award of the bid to host the event; and

      

  2. submission of a detailed event application package.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11:13 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance with the exception of Councillors Jeffries and Donauer.

  Item 7.3.3 was considered next.

  
  

7.3

Information Reports

7.3.1

Farmers’ Market Building Update [PDCS2023-0406]

A report from the Community Services Division was provided and presented by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix. Together with Neighbourhood Planning Manager Austin, they responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3.2

Animal Cruelty Investigations in Saskatoon [PDCS2023-0407]

This matter was deferred to the next Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting due to time constraints.

7.3.3

Potential Measures to Mitigate Odours from Rendering and other Similar Plants [PDCS2023-0408]

A report from the Community Services Division was provided, along with letters from Ken Ingram and Paul Faber, both of West Coast Reduction Ltd., dated April 3, 2023.

Director of Community Standards Grazier presented the report and along with Paul Faber and Ken Ingram of West Coast Reduction Ltd., responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.3.5 was considered next.

  
  

7.3.4

2022 Year-End Report – Planning and Development Department [PDCS2023-0405]

This matter was deferred to the next Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting due to time constraints.

7.3.5

Daniel Kuhlen – Proposed Bylaw to Address Street Harassment [PDCS2023-0410]

A report from the City Solicitor was provided, along with a letter from Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims, dated March 27, 2023.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report and along with Inspector Gauthier and General Manager, Community Services Lacroix, responded to questions of Committee.

The Committee heard from Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims, regarding the matter.

Councillor Jeffries re-entered the meeting at 12:05 p.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the report be forwarded to the Diversity Equity Inclusion Advisory Committee for their feedback; and
  2. That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that the report be forwarded to the Board of Police Commissioners affirming its opposition to any sort of street harassment, offering support to the SPS for the future work of the Hate Crimes Unit, and requesting reporting to City Council on Hate Incident reports and trends in Saskatoon, and how Saskatoon Police Service is considering the gap between hate incidents and hate crimes.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Administration report back to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee regarding targeted efforts underway by the City to combat discrimination, either by incorporating this information into planned reporting cycles, or through a new report.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.3.6

Proposed amendment to The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003 [PDCS2023-0411]

This matter was deferred to the next Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting due to time constraints.

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

URGENT BUSINESS

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (if required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:01 p.m.