PUBLIC MINUTES

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Deputy Mayor Z. Jeffries, Chair
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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. 
1.6.2.1 - Comments - Kevin Thompson_Redacted(1).pdf
2.6.2.1 - Comments - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted(1).pdf
3.6.3.1 - Comments - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted(1).pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 6.2.1:
      • Kevin Thompson, dated July 15, 2024;
      • Sherry Tarasoff, dated July 15, 2024;
    2. That the letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated July 15, 2024 be added to Item 6.3.1;
    3. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of Adoption of Minutes:
      • 6.2.2
        • Trevor Bothorel; and
    4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

     


    In Favour (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton


    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 - GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC_Jun12_2024 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the minutes of meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee dated June 12, 2024 be adopted. 


    In Favour (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 6.2.2 was considered next.


5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

6.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

 

6.1
Decision Reports

 

6.2
Approval Reports

 

6.2.1
Bus Rapid Transit Branding, Wayfinding and Marketing Development [GPC2023-0309]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Bus Rapid Transit Branding, Wayfinding and Marketing Development.pdf
2.Append 1 - Saskatoon Transit - Bus Rapid Transit - The Journey to Developing the BRT Brand.pdf
3.Append 2 - Visual Look and Feel of Link Saskatoon Transit BRT.pdf
4.6.2.1 - Comments - Kevin Thompson_Redacted.pdf
5.6.2.1 - Comments - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted.pdf

A report of the Strategy and Transformation Division was provided along with the following letters:

  • Kevin Thompson, dated July 15, 2024; and
  • Sherry Tarasoff, dated July 15, 2024.

Director of Communications and Public Engagement Blumers presented the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions of Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council approval of the Bus Rapid Transit brand name, Link, and its visual identity.


    In Favour (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 6.3.1 was considered next.


6.2.2
Operation of Remotely Piloted Aircrafts in Saskatoon – Changes to Process for Permission - Commercial Operators [GPC2024-0701]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Operation of Remotely Piloted Aircrafts - Changes to Process for Permissions for Commercial Operators.pdf
2.Append 1 - Letter - Commercial Drone Permit Process Proposal.pdf
3.RTS - Trevor Bothorel_Redacted.pdf
4.Answer Questions - Paul Dornstauder_Redacted.pdf
5.Answer Questions - Dustin Milligan_Redacted.pdf

A report of the Community Services Division was provided along with the following letters:


Request to Speak

  • Trevor Bothorel, CBC/Radio-Canada, dated July 7, 2024

Available to Answer Questions

  • Paul Dornstauder, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, dated July 8, 2024
  • Dustin Milligan, CBC/Radio-Canada, July 8, 2024

 

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report with a PowerPoint.

Trevor Bothorel, CBC/Radio, addressed the Committee and responded to questions along with Dustin Milligan.

Discussion followed and Administration responded to questions of Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council that the request by Administration to modify the process for permission, for Commercial Operators only, to operate remotely piloted aircraft in Saskatoon, as outlined in the July 17, 2024 report of the Community Services Division, be approved.


    In Favour (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 6.2.1 was considered next.


6.3
Information Reports

 
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the reports submitted as Items 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 be received as information.


    In Favour (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3.1
Bus Rapid Transit – Project Update July 2024 [GPC2023-0309]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Bus Rapid Transit - Project Update.pdf
2.Append 1 - BRT Route Map April 2019.pdf
3.Append 2 - 2024 Planned Construction.pdf
4.6.3.1 - Comments - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted.pdf

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided along with a letter from Sherry Tarasoff, dated July 15, 2024.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report with a PowerPoint and along with Special Projects Manager Dudiak responded to questions of Committee.

6.3.2
Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance – Update (January 1 – June 30, 2024)

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - CCRA Update to June 30, 2024.pdf
2.Appendix 1 Mayor's Office 2024 CCRA (Jan 1 - Jun 30).pdf
3.Appendix 2 - Councillors 2024 CCRA (Jan 1-Jun 30).pdf

A report of the City Clerk's Office was provided.

City Clerk Tittemore presented the report and responded to a question of Committee.

7.
MOTIONS (notice previously given)

 

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

9.
GIVING NOTICE

 

10.
VERBAL UPDATES

 

11.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK (new matters)

 

12.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

 

13.
IN CAMERA SESSION

 
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Committee move In Camera to consider the following items.


    In Favour (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The public portion of the meeting was recessed at 11:16 a.m.


13.1
Verbal Updates

 

13.1.1
Council Members - His Worship the Mayor; FCM/SUMA; Boards, Committees & Commissions; Personnel Subcommittee (if required)

 

13.1.2
Administration

 
13.1.2.1
City Manager Updates
 

[In Camera - Sections 13, 14, 15(1), 16(1), 17, 18(1), 19 and 20 LAFOIP]

13.2
Appointments - Boards, Commissions and Committees [CK 225-4-3]

 

In Camera - Consultations/Deliberations; Personal Information - Sections 16(1)(b) and (d) and 28 of LAFOIP]

13.2.1
Resignation - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

 

13.2.2
Resignation - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee

 

13.2.3
Appointments - Municipal Planning Commission

 

13.2.4
Appointments - Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors (TCU Place)

 

14.
RISE AND REPORT

 

The Committee convened In Camera at 11:32 a.m. with the following in attendance as noted: 

  • All Committee members (Councillors Donauer and Gersher virtual)
  • City Manager Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor Yelland
  • City Clerk Tittemore
  • Deputy City Clerk Bryant
  • Chief Financial Officer Hack
  • General Manager, Community Services Lacroix
  • General Manager, Environment & Utilities Gardiner
  • Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Anger
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt
  • Chief Public Policy and Government Relations Jordan (virtual), for portion of item 13.1.2.1
  • Fire Chief Wegren, for portion of 13.1.2.1
  • Chief of Staff Beveridge (virtual)
  • Director of Planning and Development Anderson, for portion of item 13.1.2.1

Councillor Donauer excused himself from the meeting at 12:27 p.m. during consideration of item 13.1.2.1. 

The Committee moved to rise and report. The In Camera portion of the meeting recessed at 12:55 p.m.  Councillor Davies excused himself from the meeting at 12:55 p.m.

Committee reconvened publicly, and reported as follows:

  • 13.1    Verbal Updates

    13.1.1 Council Members - His Worship the Mayor; FCM/SUMA; Boards, Committees & Commissions; Personnel Subcommittee

    Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the information and the discussion remain In Camera under Sections 13, 14, 15(1), 16(1), 17, 18(1), 19, 20 and 21 of LAFOIP.


    In Favour (9)Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Donauer


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  • 13.1.2 Administration

    13.1.2.1  City Manager Updates

    [In Camera - Sections 13, 14, 15(1), 16(1), 17, 18(1), 19 and 20 LAFOIP]

    Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the information and the discussion remain In Camera under Sections 13, 14, 15(1), 16(1), 17, 18(1), 19 and 20 LAFOIP.


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


    CARRIED

  • 13.2  Appointments - Boards, Commissions and Committees [CK 225-4-3]

    In Camera - Consultations/Deliberations; Personal Information - Sections 16(1)(b) and (d) and 28 of LAFOIP]

    13.2.1 Resignation - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

    13.2.2 Resignation/Appointment - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee

    13.2.3 Appointments - Municipal Planning Commission

    13.2.4 Appointments - Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors (TCU Place)

    Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    1. That the recommended appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and any further direction, as noted by the City Clerk, be reported to the July 31, 2024 Regular Business meeting; and
    2. That the information and discussion remain In Camera under Sections 16(1)(c) and (d) and 28 of LAFOIP.

    In Favour (9)Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Donauer


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.

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