PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Monday, April 12, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor T. Davies, Chair
• Councillor M. Loewen, Vice-Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor S. Gersher
• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ABSENT:

• Councillor D. Hill

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Solicitor J. Manastyrski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant, in Council Chamber
• Committee Assistant P. Walter

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty Six Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people. Roll call was taken.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By Councillor Block
  1. That the following requests to speak be added to Item 6.3.1:
     • Benjamin Quattrini, The Boutique, dated April 8, 2021;
     • DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District, dated April 11, 2021;
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 6.3.2:
     • Request to Speak:
       • Police Chief Cooper, dated April 9, 2021;
     • Submitting Comments:
       • Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 9, 2021;
       • Jason Aebig, CEO, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated April 12, 2021;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.2:
     • Requests to Speak:
       • Kenneth Cowan, dated April 8, 2021;
     • Submitting Comments:
       • George Zerebecky, dated April 8, 2021;
       • Kenneth Cowan, dated April 8, 2021;
       • John Kellner, dated April 9, 2021;
       • Robert A. Roy, dated April 9, 2021;
  4. That speakers be heard immediately following Unfinished Business:
     • 6.3.1
       • Brent Penner
       • Benjamin Quattrini
       • DeeAnn Mercier
     • 6.3.2
       • Tribal Chief Mark Arcand
       • Police Chief Cooper
     • 7.2.2
       • Kenneth Cowan
  5. That the approval items be considered before the information items; and
  6. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By Councillor Gersher

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on March 8, 2021 be approved.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.1

Riverbank Overlay District – Review of In-Ground Swimming Pools [File No. CK 4350-019-003]

Deputy City Clerk Bryant reported that the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services at its meeting held on March 8, 2021 considered the matter and heard from the following people:  

• Orion Morgan
• Andrew Wagner, Maison Design and Build;
• Graham Baxter; and
• Patrick Wolfe.

Director of Building Standards Fagnou provided a brief overview with a PowerPoint and responded to questions along with Development Review Manager Dawson.

It was noted the previous speakers were in attendance to respond to questions.

• Moved By Councillor Block

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that Option 2 – Permit In-Ground Swimming Pools with Site Specific Geotechnical Review and Engineered Design – No Monitoring.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By Councillor Loewen

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that the Administration advise the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services as to the feasibility and utility of using water consumption data as a means to identify leaks for in-ground pools in this district.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.2

Communication - Murray Wilson - Flying Drones [File No. CK 370-1]

Deputy City Clerk Bryant reported that due to time constraints at the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting held on March 8, 2021, the matter was deferred to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

The following letters were provided:

• Request to Speak:
  • Scott Woroniuk, dated March 8, 2021.
• Submitting Comments:
  • Murray Wilson, dated March 3, 2021;
  • James Nolan, dated March 6, 2021.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and addressed questions of the Committee.

Scott Woroniuk addressed the Committee regarding the matter.

• Moved By Councillor Loewen

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.3

Development Appeals Board 2020 Annual Report [File No. CK 430-30]

Deputy City Clerk Bryant reported that due to time constraints at the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services  held on March 8, 2021, the matter was deferred to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

The 2020 Annual Report for the Development Appeals Board was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By Councillor Gersher

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend that the Development Appeals Board 2020 Annual Report be referred to Council for information.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.4

Canadian Medical Association Foundation COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations [File No. CK 1860-1, x 270-7]

Deputy City Clerk Bryant reported that due to time constraints at the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on March 8, 2021, the matter was deferred to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By Mayor C. Clark

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.5

Foxtail Seed Strategy [File No. CK 4200-2]

Deputy City Clerk Bryant reported that due to time constraints at the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting held on March 8, 2021, the matter was deferred to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

A report from the Administration was provided.

Operations Manager Andre introduced the item and responded to questions along with General Manager, Community Services Lacroix and Fire Chief Hackl.

• Moved By Councillor Gersher

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.3.1 was considered next.

  
  

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.1.1

Civic Naming Committee – First Quarter Report 2021 [File No. CK 6310-1]

A letter from the Civic Naming Committee, dated March 18, 2021 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By Councillor Gersher
  1. That 'Larson' be added to the Names Master List (Unassigned); and
  2. That the report of the General Manager, Community Services Division dated March 9, 2021, be forwarded to City Council for information.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.1.2

Gayle Nemeth - Optimist Park Heritage Designation [File No. CK 610-11]

A letter from Gayle Nemeth, dated March 27, 2021 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By Councillor Block

  That the matter be referred to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for feedback.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.1.3

Donna Jean Gerrier - Animal Protection [File No. CK 152-1]

A letter from Donna Jean Gerrier, dated March 30, 2021 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By Councillor Loewen

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Jeffries excused himself from the meeting at 10:39 a.m.

  Item 6.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan [File No. CK 175-58]

The Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By Councillor Gersher

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend that the Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan be referred to Council for information.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2.2

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan [File No. CK 430-27]

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions along with Director of Planning and Development Anderson.

• Moved By Councillor Block

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan be referred to City Council for information.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

6.3.1

Downtown Saskatoon - Permitting Asphalt Parking Patios for 2021 [File No. CK 4350-017-001]

A letter from Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon dated March 11, 2021 was provided along with the following requests to speak:

• Benjamin Quattrini, The Boutique, dated April 8, 2021;
• DeeAnn Mercier, Executive Director, Broadway Business Improvement District, dated April 11, 2021.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions

The Committee heard from the following speakers:

• Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon dated March 11, 2021;
• Benjamin Quattrini, The Boutique, dated April 8, 2021;
• DeeAnn Mercier, Executive Director, Broadway Business Improvement District, dated April 11, 2021.

• Moved By Councillor Gersher

  That Administration report to City Council Regular Business at the April 26, 2021 meeting on the extension of the temporary asphalt parking patio program for 2021.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.3.2 was considered next.

  
  

6.3.2

Tribal Chief Mark Arcand - Saskatoon Tribal Council - Saweyihtotan Mid Project Report [File No. CK 5615-1]

A letter from Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 5, 2021 was provided along with the following letters:

Request to Speak:

• Police Chief Cooper, dated April 9, 2021

Submitting Comments:

• Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 9, 2021;
• Jason Aebig, CEO, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated April 12, 2021.

 

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions.

The Committee heard from the following speakers:

• Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council; and
• Police Chief Troy Cooper, Saskatoon Police Service.

• Moved By Mayor C. Clark

  That the Administration report back as soon as possible regarding funding source options for a possible $100,000 contribution towards continuation of the Saweyihtotan pilot project.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By Councillor Loewen

  That the Administration report regarding the City’s relationship to the partnership on a longer-term basis including details about reporting out from the partnership.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 11:29 a.m. and reconvened at 11:40 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance with the exception of Mayor Clark and Councillor Hill. Item 7.2.2 was considered next.

  
  

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

7.1.1

2020 Year-End Report – Planning and Development Department [File No. CK 430-41]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item

• Moved By Mayor C. Clark

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2

2021 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category [File No. CK 1871-10]

This report was WITHDRAWN and added as an approval report under Item 7.2.3.

7.1.3

Project Update for Sign Regulation Review [File No. CK 4350-13, x4350-68]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By Mayor C. Clark

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.4

University Sector Plan [File No. CK 4110-49]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions along with Director of Planning and Development.

• Moved By Councillor Loewen

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services forward the April 12, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services to City Council for information.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.5

Heritage Conservation Program – Reserve Sufficiency Update [File No. CK 710-60]

Due to time constraints this matter was not considered and deferred to the May 10, 2021 meeting.

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Drainage Regulation Project – Proposed New Drainage Bylaw [File No. CK 4110-1, x7830-1]

A report from the Administration was provided.

Bylaw Compliance Manager Grazier introduced the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions.

• Moved By Councillor Block

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

  1. That the proposed changes to drainage regulation, as outlined in the April 12, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to draft a new drainage bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 8379, The Drainage Bylaw, 2005.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.2.3 was considered next.

  
  

7.2.2

Meadowgreen Recycling Depot Closure [File No. CK 7830-5, x4000-18]

A report from the Administration was provided along with the following letters:

• Request to Speak:
  
  • Kenneth Cowan, dated April 8, 2021;
• Submitting Comments:
  • George Zerebecky, dated April 8, 2021;
  • Kenneth Cowan, dated April 8, 2021;
  • John Kellner, dated April 9, 2021;
  • Robert A. Roy, dated April 9, 2021.

Mayor Clark re-entered the meeting at 11:41 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions along with General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner and Director of Water and Waste Stream Lemke.

Kenneth Cowan addressed the Committee regarding the matter.

• Moved By Councillor Gersher

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

  1. That immediately, the Meadowgreen Recycling Depot be permanently closed; and
  2. That Administration proceed with closing and remediating the Meadowgreen Recycling Depot as outlined in the April 12, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.2.3

2021 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category [File No. CK 1871-10]

A report from the Administration is provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By Mayor C. Clark

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services approve the funding allocations for the 2021 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.3

Decision Reports

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m.