PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, April 01, 2019 at 2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor Z. Jeffries, Chair
• Councillor B. Dubois, Vice-Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor S. Gersher

ABSENT:

• His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• General Manager, Transportation & Construction A. Gardiner
• Solicitor D. Kowalski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
• Committee Assistant J. Fast

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the letter from Kim Ali, Festival Director, Saskatoon Fireworks Festival, dated March 29, 2019, requesting to speak be added to Item 6.2.1;
  2. That the letter from Linda Crosson, dated March 28, 2019 requesting to speak be added to Item 7.1.5;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.1:
     1. Requesting to Speak:
        1. Mahmood Shafqat, dated March 29, 2019;
        2. Dale Gallant, dated March 29, 2019;
        3. Malik Umar Draz, President, USW Local 2014, dated March 31, 2019;
        4. Carlo Triolo, United & Comfort Cabs, Riide, dated March 31, 2019;
     2. Submitting Comments:
        1. Mark Gill, dated March 31, 2019;
  4. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.2:
     1. Requesting to Speak:
        1. Andrew Shaw, NSBA, dated March 28, 2019;
        2. Geoff Roller, Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan Inc., dated March 28, 2019;
        3. Harvey Britton, Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan Inc., dated March 28, 2019;
        4. Mike Schroeder, Always Towing, dated March 29, 2019;
  5. That items with speakers be heard first following consideration of Unfinished Business; and
  6. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - Replacement Program for Seasonal Taxi Licences [Files CK 307-4 and PL 7001-1]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this matter due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held March 4, 2019 be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

Kim Ali, Festival Director, Saskatoon Fireworks Festival - Request for Bridge Closure - Saskatoon Fireworks Festival - August 30 & 31, 2019 [File No. CK 205-1]

A letter from Kim Ali, Festival Director, Saskatoon Fireworks Festival dated March 3, 2019 was provided, along with a request to speak dated March 29, 2019.

Ms. Ali provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the request for closure of both the Broadway Bridge and the Traffic Bridge for the Fireworks Festival.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the matter be referred to the Administration to work with the event organizers regarding temporary bridge closures to ensure that any concerns/risks are mitigated.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Pursuant to earlier resolution Item 7.1.5 was considered immediately following Item 6.2.1.

  
  

6.2.2

2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [File No. CK 430-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee be forwarded to City Council for information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Delegated Authority Matters

7.1.1

Development of the Swale – Northeast Swale Working Group Update [Files CK 4205-40 and PL 4131-47]

The Deputy City Clerk advised that the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, at its meeting held on March 11, 2019, resolved, in part, that the above-noted report be forwarded to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation for information.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department dated March 11, 2019, be received as information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2

The Traffic Bylaw Education Strategies [File No. CK 185-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction Department dated April 1, 2019, be received as information.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Block
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3

Sid Buckwold Bridge and Ramps Rehabilitation Update [Files CK 6050-6 and TS 6050-104-04]

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction Department dated April 1, 2019, be received as information and be forwarded to City Council for information.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Donauer excused himself from the meeting at 4:31 p.m.

  
  

7.1.4

Decorative Crosswalks Update [Files CK 6150-1, x6150-0]

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction Department dated April 1, 2019, be received as information.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (2)	Councillor Donauer, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.5

College Park and College Park East Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK 6320-1]

A letter dated March 28, 2019 from Linda Crosson requesting to speak was provided.

Ms. Crosson  expressed concern regarding the increased traffic and speed of vehicles around College Park School, Evan Hardy Collegiate and Cardinal Leger School, and stated that signage has not been effective in addressing the matter.  

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction Department dated April 1, 2019, be received as information.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Pursuant to earlier resolution Items 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 were considered immediately following Item 7.1.5.

  
  

7.1.6

Fairhaven Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK 6320-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction Department dated April 1, 2019, be received as information.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (2)	Councillor Donauer, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.7

Westview Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK 6320-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction Department dated April 1, 2019, be received as information.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (2)	Councillor Donauer, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2

Matters Requiring Direction

7.2.1

Replacement Program for Seasonal Taxi Licences [Files CK 307-4 and PL 7001-1]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this item due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.  She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the Council Chamber.

Acting Director of Community Standards Richter provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Letters from the following were provided:

Requesting to Speak:

• Mahmood Shafqat
• Dale Gallant
• Malik Umar Draz, President, USW Local 2014
• Carlo Triolo, United & Comfort Cabs, Riide

Comments - Mark Gill

Mr. Mahmood Shafqat spoke regarding the proposed replacement program and noted there will be a shortfall of 13 drivers as well as a reduction in service.

It was noted Mr. Dale Gallant no longer wished to address the Committee.

Mr. Malik Umar Draz, President, USW Local 2014 stated he would like the program expanded to at least 40 or 45 licences.

Mr. Carlo Triolo, United & Comfort Cabs, Riide, spoke against the proposal to eliminate the 24 seasonal plates.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the City Solicitor be requested to amend Bylaw No. 9070, The Taxi Bylaw, 2014, to replace the Seasonal Taxi Licence Program with the Enterprise Taxi Licence Program, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, dated April 1, 2019.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Donauer
  Absent (2)	Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the Council Chamber.

  
  

7.2.2

City of Saskatoon Impound Lot Business Model [Files CK 6120-6, PL 5302-001 & AF 5300-1]

The following letters were provided:

Requesting to Speak:

• Andrew Shaw, NSBA
• Geoff Roller, Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan Inc.
• Harvey Britton, Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan Inc.
• Mike Schroeder, Always Towing

Mr. Andrew Shaw, NSBA, spoke against the recommendation contained in the report and noted that fees are a revenue strength for towing companies in the city and this would have a major impact on private industry.

Mr. Geoff Roller, Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan Inc., advised that the SGI vehicle impound is a vital source of income to the towing profession, and many improvements have been made to get the program to where it is today.

Mr. Harvey Britton, Roadside Responders Association of Saskatchewan Inc., stated that the suggested changes will affect towing companies not only in Saskatoon but also companies in the area surrounding Saskatoon, and asked that the recommendation be reconsidered.

Mr. Mike Schroeder, Always Towing, inquired as to when the contract would be out and whether or not storage would be involved in the towing aspect.

Director of Finance Hack responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

  That rate changes for the City-owned Impound Lot be brought forward as part of the 2020/2021 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Process.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the Administration report back on the possibility of discontinuing City impound lot operations.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Donauer
  Against: (1)	Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED

  The Committee recessed at 3:49 p.m., and reconvened at 4:10 p.m.

  Item 6.2.2 and the remaining items were considered following Item 7.2.2.

  
  

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

9.

MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m.