MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Her Worship, Mayor C. Block, in the Chair
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Ford
• Councillor H. Kelleher
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor K. MacDonald
• Councillor J. Parker
• Councillor R. Pearce
• Councillor S. Timon

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• A/Chief Financial Officer K. Smith
• General Manager, Community Services C. Anger
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• A/General Manager, Utilities & Environment R. Munro
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Committee Assistant H. Thompson

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND 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 Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kelleher
  1. That the following letters be added to item 8.2.1:
     • Request to Speak
       • Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated January 23, 2025;
     • Submitting Comments 
       • Sherry Tarasoff, dated January 27, 2025; 
  2. That the letter requesting to speak from Isaac Ransom, Neuron Mobility Canada, dated January 27, 2025, be added to item 8.2.2; 
  3. That the letter requesting to speak from Derek Cameron, Strong Towns YXE, dated January 27, 2025, be added to item 8.4.4;
  4. That the following letters be added to item 9.2.1:
     • Request to Speak
       • Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated January 23, 2025;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Corwyn Shomachuk, dated January 27, 2025;
  5. That the following letters be added to item 14.2:
     • Request to Speak
       • Gail Gray-Degenhardt, dated January 23, 2025;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Jeanne Corrigal, dated January 22, 2025;
  6. That the Urgent Business item 15.1 - Request for Funding – 2026 National Major Music Awards Event– Council Policy No. C03-007, Special Events be added to the agenda;

  7. That the request to speak from Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated January 24, 2025, be added to item 15.1; and

  8. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following Consent Agenda:
     • 8.2.1
       • Robert Clipperton;
     • 8.2.2
       • Isaac Ransom;
     • 8.4.4
       • Derek Cameron
     • 9.2.1
       • Robert Clipperton;
     • 14.2
       • Gail Gray-Degenhardt;
     • 15.1
       • Stephanie Clovechok; and
  9. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Parker - 2025 Appointments -Saskatoon Public Library [CK 225-4-3]

Councillor Parker declared a conflict of interest on the above item. 

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor MacDonald

  ​That the following minutes be approved:

  1. Regular Business Special Meeting of City Council held of December 12, 2024; and 
  2. Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on December 18, 2024.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

2024 Joint CUPE/City of Saskatoon Scholarship [CK 150-5]

Mayor Block congratulated Isabelle Monsman and Jing Peng Chen as the recipients of the 2024 Joint CUPE59/City of Saskatoon Scholarships. 

5.2

2024-2025 Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship [CK 150-5]

Mayor Block congratulated Rowan Redekopp as the recipient of the 2024-2025 Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship. 

5.3

2024 IBEW 319/City of Saskatoon Scholarship [CK 150-5]

Mayor Block acknowledged Madelyn Wright as recipient of the 2024 IBEW 319/City of Saskatoon Scholarship.

5.4

Council Members

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

Mayor Block

• Acknowledged the École Silverspring School grade 6 students for the invitation to speak about homelessness and recognized their research project that studied homelessness around the world. 
• Recognized those involved for their assistance in the University Bridge repairs.

Councillor Dubois

• Acknowledged the 58th annual Knights of Columbus Games where she was present to speak and present awards.
• Recognized those involved for their assistance in the University Bridge repairs.

Councillor Pearce

• Acknowledged his experience of going out with the Love Bus Ministry, who are a group providing food, and clothing to those in need.
• Acknowledged David Fineday for his invitation to walk with him.  They visited the Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre and St. Mary’s Parish.

Mayor Block acknowledged David Fineday was in the gallery.

Councillor Timon

• Acknowledged Barb Biddle for 30 years of service as a volunteer with the Montgomery Place Community Association.

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

6.1

Councillor R. Donauer - University Bridge Security

Councillor Donauer asked about the steps being taken to secure the bridge following the event on January 19th.  

General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that steps are being taken to secure the east side of the bridge.  An inspection was completed to determine access points. The plan is to restrict access to the underside, the arches and piers of the bridge.  Secure fencing is being ordered and will be installed once materials have been secured.

6.2

Councillor B. Dubois - Neighbourhood Snow Removal

Councillor Dubois asked for an update on the neighbourhood snow removal and within school zones. 

General Manager Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided a response indicating that Priority 1 streets have been completed and Priority 2 and 3 streets are 70% completed.  Completion is slated for the middle of February, subject to no more snow events. 

Additionally, Councillor Dubois asked if there is a communications schedule. 

General Manager Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided a response advising that the schedule has remained fluid as it is ever changing due to weather events or equipment issues. The Administration provides 48 hour notice signs to ensure residents remove their vehicles from the affected streets prior to snow removal. 

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.4.4 and 8.5.5 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Pearce

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1; 8.2.3; 8.3.1 to 8.3.3; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3 and 8.4.5 to 8.4.6; 8.5.1 to 8.5.4 and 8.5.6 to 8.5.9 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.5.5 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Water Conservation Budget Adjustment [EUCS2025-0101]

• That Capital Project P.02197 be increased by $128,900 to be funded by NRCan and FCM.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.3

Infrastructure Canada – Active Transportation Fund 2025 [TS2025-0102]

• 1. That Administration be directed to submit the proposed projects outlined in this report to the Active Transportation Fund;
  2. That if successful, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That if required, the Senior Financial Business Partner be granted delegated authority to sign and submit progress reports and financial claims related to the program.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.1

Saskatoon Transit 2025 Fleet Renewal Request [TS2025-0103]

The following letters were provided:

Request to Speak 

• Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated January 23, 2025.

Submitting Comments

• Glenn Wright, Saskatchewan Coalition for Sustainable Development, dated January 13, 2025; and 
• Sherry Tarasoff, dated January 27, 2025.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

Council heard from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon.

General Manager Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Pearce
  1. That the 2025 Saskatoon Transit Fleet Replacement request provided in Option 1 – Purchase Fixed Route Diesel Buses and Access Transit Gas Buses be approved, funded from $23.5M of city contribution borrowing approved in the 2024 and 2025 budget;
  2. That Capital Project P.00583 Transit Replacement Buses be increased by $23,900 funded from the Transit Vehicles Replacement Reserve; and
  3. That $923,900 of borrowing be removed from Capital Project P.00583 Transit Replacement Buses and transferred to P.02095 Access Transit Bus Replacement, subject to public notice.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

8.2.2

Shared Electric Kick Scooter Program Pilot – 2025 Update [TS2025-0104]

A letter requesting to speak from Isaac Ransom, Neuron Mobility Canada, dated January 27, 2025, was provided.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

Isaac Ransom, Neuron Mobility Canada provided a presentation and responded to questions of the Committee. 

Director of Transportation Magus, along with City Solicitor Yelland, and City Manager Jorgenson responded to questions of Council.

The meeting recessed at 11:15 a.m. and reconvened at 11:33 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford
  1. That Option 1 – Permit shared e-scooters on the public right-of-way be approved;
  2. That shared e-scooters be permitted under Bylaw 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991, and that vendors be acquired through a competitive procurement process to a maximum of two qualified vendors; and
  3. That the City Solicitor’s Office be requested to amend Bylaw 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991, as outlined in the report of the Transportation and Construction Division, dated January 14, 2025.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.4.4 was considered next.

  
  

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

2025 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Awards [PDCS2025-0105]

• That capital project funding recommended by the Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Assessment Committee, for 2025, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Division, dated January 15, 2025, be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Albert Community Centre Management Committee - Terms of Reference & Meeting Procedures [PDCS2025-0102]

• 1. That the Albert Community Centre Management Committee meeting procedures be received as information; and
  2. That the updated Terms of Reference as submitted by the Albert Community Centre Management Committee be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

Marr Residence Annual Report 2024 [PDCS2025-0103]

• That the Marr Residence 2024 Annual Report be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Investment Income Reserve [FI2025-0102]

• 1. That the Interest Stabilization Reserve be abolished;
  2. That the Investment Income Reserve be established as outlined in Appendix 1, of the January 15, 2025, report of the Corporate Financial Services Division;
  3. That the existing balance within the Interest Stabilization Reserve be transferred to the Investment Income Reserve; and
  4. That the City Clerk’s office be requested to amend City Council Policy No. C03-003, Reserve for Future Expenditures accordingly.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

Natural Infrastructure Fund Budget Adjustments [EUCS2024-0401 CC2023-0406]

• That the Capital Projects outlined in the January 15, 2025, report of the Corporate Financial Services be adjusted for funding through the Natural Infrastructure Fund.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Property Realized Reserve Withdrawal 2024 [FI2025-0106]

• That a withdrawal of $407,378.55 from the Property Realized Reserve be approved to fund miscellaneous land development and related sales costs incurred during the period of December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.5

Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2025-2026 Membership Fees [FI2025-0107]

• That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2025-2026 membership fees, in the amount of $64,982.10, including GST, be paid. 

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.6

Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) 2025 Membership Fees [FI2025-0108]

• That the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association 2025 membership fees, in the amount of $135,962.65, including GST, be paid.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.4

Financial Review Audit [FI2025-0105]

A letter requesting to speak from Derek Cameron, Strong Towns YXE, dated January 27, 2025, was provided.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Jeffries introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance.

Derek Cameron, Strong Towns YXE provided a presentation. 

City Manager Jorgenson along with A/Chief Financial Officer Smith responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Timon

  That the report of the City Auditor be received as information.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 9.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

2025 Appointment - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That James Brayshaw be appointed as a citizen representative of the senior citizen community (55+ years old) to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2026.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

2025 Appointment - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Robin Mowat be appointed as the agency representative for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2026.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

2025 Appointments - Board of Revision [CK 225-4-3]

• 1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Board of Revision to the end of 2025:
     • JoAnn Baraniecki
     • Melissa Bewer
     • June Bold
     • Cameron Choquette
     • Andrew Gaucher
     • Oluwagbenga Hammed
     • Albert Lavoie
     • Asit Sarkar
     • Brett Zoerb
  2. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise the remaining vacancies.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

2025 Appointments - Development Appeals Board [CK 225-4-3]

• That the following citizen representatives be appointed to the Development Appeals Board to the end of 2026:

  • Evan Reekie
  • Ryan Snider
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.6

2025 Appointments - Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors (TCU Place) [CK 225-4-3]

• That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2025 Annual General Meeting for the (re)appointment of the following to the Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Board of Directors throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2027 Annual General Meeting:

  • Casey Collins
  • Gord Gillespie
  • Biswa Patra
  • Jordan Hamel
  • Fraiba Jalal
  • Namarta Kochar
  • Kit McGuinness
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.7

2025 Appointments - Riversdale Business Improvement District Board of Directors [CK 225-4-3]

• That the following be appointed to the Riversdale Business Improvement District Board of Directors:

  • Chris Bodnar, Bodnar Contracting Inc.
  • Daryl Brown, Phoenix Starter Alternator Repair
  • Al Douma, Michelangelo Marble and Granite
  • James Frost, James Frost Fine Goods
  • Carmen Hamm, Taste Restaurant Group
  • Dr. Ephthymia (Effie) Kutsogiannis, Pleasant Hill Dental
  • Veronica Tricker, ON2U Body Piercing and Tattoo
  • Carla Sharback, Blossoms/Anthology
  • Lionel Wong, Money Express
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.8

2025 Appointment - P4G - Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth - District Planning Commission [CK 225-4-3]

• That Jim Johnston be appointed to the P4G – Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth – District Planning Commission to the end of 2027.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.9

2025 Appointment - Meewasin Valley Authority Board of Directors [CK 225-4-3]

• That Shantelle Watson, Saskatoon Tribal Council, be reappointed to the Meewasin Valley Authority Board of Directors to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.5

2025 Appointments - Saskatoon Public Library [CK 225-4-3]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Councillor Parker declared a conflict of interest on the above item and excused herself from the discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Saskatoon Public Library Board of Directors to the end of 2026:
     • Jasmin Carlton
     • Samantha Bear
     • Anand Elango
     • Sean Homenick
  2. That Carolanne Inglis-McQuay be appointed to the Saskatoon Public Library Board of Directors to the end of 2025.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Parker

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Councillor Parker re-entered the meeting.

  Item 8.2.1 was considered next. 

  
  

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

McKercher Drive Extension Update – January 2025 [TS2025-0105]

The following letters were provided:

Request to Speak

• Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated January 23, 2025; and

Submitting Comments

• Corwyn Shomachuk, dated January 27, 2025;

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

City Council heard from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford
  1. That a portion of the lands be allocated for street right-of-way for the intersection of McKercher Drive and 105^th Street as outlined in the report of the Transportation and Construction Division, dated January 14, 2025;
  2. That a portion of the lands in Parcel B allocated for the extension adjacent to the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation property be offered for sale to the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation as set out in the report of the Transportation and Construction Division, dated January 14, 2025; and
  3. That proceeds from the sale of lands previously allocated for right-of-way be placed into the Dedicated Roadway Reserve.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
  Against: (1)	Councillor Pearce

  CARRIED (10 to 1)

  Item 15.1 was considered next. 

  
  

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.1.1

Municipal Revenue Sharing – Declaration of Eligibility [CC2025-0101]

A report of City Clerk's Office was provided and presented by City Clerk Tittemore. 

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That City Council:

  1. Confirms the City of Saskatoon meets the following eligibility requirements of the Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant - Declaration of Eligibility for the reporting year 2024-2025:
     • Submission of the 2023 Audited Financial Statement to the Ministry of Government Relations;
     • Submission of the 2023 Public Reporting on Municipal Waterworks to the Ministry of Government Relations;
     • In good standing with respect to the reporting and remittance of Education Property Taxes;
     • Adoption of a Council Procedures Bylaw;
     • Adoption of an Employee Code of Conduct; and
     • All members of Council have filed and annually updated their Public Disclosure Statements, as required; and
  2. Authorizes the City Clerk, to sign the Declaration of Eligibility and submit it to the Ministry of Government Relations.

  In Favour: (7)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Timon
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

Amendment to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw [TS2024-1201]

A report of City Solicitor's Office was provided and presented by City Solicitor Yelland. 

Councillors Pearce, Dubois, Ford, and Jeffries entered the meeting at 1:47 p.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor MacDonald

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10054, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Kelleher
  Seconded By: Councillor Parker

  ​That Bylaw No. 10054 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Timon

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10054 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford

  ​That Bylaw No. 10054 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: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor J. Parker - Expansion of Access to Public Washrooms and Drinking Water – Report Back Items [CC2025-0104]

In accordance with Section 65 of The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 9170, TAKE NOTICE that Councillor Parker provided the following Notice of Motion: 

"Whereas a pilot project for security supervision of public washrooms at North Kiwanis is currently funded until January 31, 2025, and without extension a service level gap in the community will occur following expiry of funding for the pilot;

Whereas City Council at its December 2, 2024 budget meeting considered a report “Expansion of Access to Public Washrooms and Drinking Water – Report Back Items”, and resolved:

“That Approach 4:  Exploring partnerships and options to expand public washroom options in the Pleasant Hill and Riversdale areas as outlined in the report, be approved”, with no direction given on included report information on potential extension of the North Kiwanis project; and

Whereas section 66.1 of The Procedures and Committees Bylaw restricts Council members from reintroducing matters for consideration within 12 months without rescission, and a notice of motion is required to rescind previous direction.

Therefore, I move:

That the December 2, 2024 resolution of Council “That Approach 4:  Exploring partnerships and options to expand public washroom options in the Pleasant Hill and Riversdale areas as outlined in the report, be approved” be rescinded, with the following motions then made in place:

1. That Approach 4:  Exploring partnerships and options to expand public washroom options in the Pleasant Hill and Riversdale areas as outlined in the report, be approved;
2. That an extension of the existing pilot of supervision at North Kiwanis be approved as per the December 2, 2024 report, to December 31, 2025 at a cost of $239,000, with funding to come from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures; and
3. That reporting be brought forward for consideration as part of the 2026/27 budget regarding options for public washrooms as contained and updated from the December 2, 2024 report"

Councillor Parker introduced the item.

General Manager of Community Services Anger, along with Director of Emergency Management Organization Golden-McLeod, A/General Manager of Utilities and Environment Munro, City Manager Jorgenson and A/Chief Financial Officer Smith responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Parker
  Seconded By: Councillor Pearce

  That the December 2, 2024 resolution of Council “That Approach 4:  Exploring partnerships and options to expand public washroom options in the Pleasant Hill and Riversdale areas as outlined in the report, be approved” be rescinded, with the following motions then made in place:

  1. That Approach 4:  Exploring partnerships and options to expand public washroom options in the Pleasant Hill and Riversdale areas as outlined in the report, be approved;
  2. That an extension of the existing pilot of supervision at North Kiwanis be approved as per the December 2, 2024 report, to December 31, 2025 at a cost of $239,000, with funding to come from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures; and
  3. That reporting be brought forward for consideration as part of the 2026/27 budget regarding options for public washrooms as contained and updated from the December 2, 2024 report"

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

14.2

Mayor C. Block - Homelessness in Saskatoon [CC2025-0105]

In accordance with Section 65 of The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 9170, TAKE NOTICE that Mayor Block provided the following Notice of Motion: 

"Whereas the City of Saskatoon, multiple service providers, Indigenous Rights Holders, Elders, and stakeholders have been working collaboratively to develop a new plan to address homelessness in Saskatoon; and

Whereas the City is committed to ensuring Saskatoon residents and businesses have the opportunity to participate in developing solutions to homelessness;

Therefore, I move that the Administration be directed to report back no later than March 2025, with an evaluation of, and potential role for the City, with respect to the new plan to address homelessness in Saskatoon that is currently under development; and

That the Administration be directed to develop and bring forward a comprehensive process to ensure the community has the opportunity to have their voices heard by Council regarding the plan; and

That the Administration be directed to bring forward a proposed Terms Of Reference and governance model for a Council Sub-Committee, whose mandate would be to activate partnerships to accelerate the plan."

The following letters were provided:

Request to Speak

• Gail Gray-Degenhardt, dated January 23, 2025; and

Communication 

• Jeanne Corrigal, dated January 22, 2025.

It was noted that Gail Gray-Degenhardt was not in attendance to speak to City Council when the matter was considered.

Councillor Davies assumed Chair.

Mayor Block introduced the item.

• Moved By: Mayor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Pearce
  1. That the Administration be directed to report back no later than March 2025, with an evaluation of, and potential role for the City, with respect to the new plan to address homelessness in Saskatoon that is currently under development; and
  2. That the Administration be directed to develop and bring forward a comprehensive process to ensure the community has the opportunity to have their voices heard by Council regarding the plan; and
  3. That the Administration be directed to bring forward a proposed Terms Of Reference and governance model for a Council Sub-Committee, whose mandate would be to activate partnerships to accelerate the plan.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Mayor Block assumed Chair.

  
  

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

15.1

Request for Funding – 2026 National Major Music Awards Event– Council Policy No. C03-007, Special Events [CC2025-0106]

A report of Community Services Division was provided and presented by Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts. 

A letter requesting to speak from Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated January 24, 2025 was also provided.

Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts responded to questions.

Council heard from Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon and she responded to questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Timon
  Seconded By: Councillor MacDonald

  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 a National Major Music Awards Event, in 2026, pending:

  1. The successful award of the bid to host the event; and
  2. The submission of a detailed event application package.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Council recessed at 1:05 p.m. and reconvened at 1:46 p.m. with all members of Council present with the exception of Councillors Pearce, Dubois, Ford, and Jeffries.

  Item 11.1.1 was considered next. 

  
  

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m.