MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor T. Davies, at 9:38 a.m.
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
ABSENT:
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Committee Assistant H. Janzen

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 Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    ​That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

3.1
Councillor Gersher - The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw 2023

 

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her family in business with something that can be perceived to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry. 

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING_Jun28_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on June 28, 2023, be approved.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

 

5.1
In Remembrance of Lise Fortier

 

Mayor Clark expressed condolences on behalf of City Council and acknowledged Lise's 28 years of service with the Saskatoon Public Library followed by a moment of silence.

5.2
Council Members

 

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

Councillor Davies entered the meeting at 9:38 a.m.

Councillor Kirton

Honoured Joan Flood who passed away on June 18, 2023. He recognized all that she had done for Saskatoon and the awards she had received. 

6.
QUESTION PERIOD

 

7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

8.
CONSENT AGENDA

 

9.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

 

10.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

 

10.1
Transportation & Construction

 

10.2
Utilities & Environment

 

10.2.1
Multi Unit Residential Recycling Contract Renewal [GPC2023-0103]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Contract Renewal.pdf
2.Append 1 - Schedule E - Schedule 5 Payment Terms.pdf
3.Append 2 - Schedule H - Schedule 9 Corporate Recycling Services.pdf

General Manager Utilities and Environment Gardiner presented the report. Together with Environmental Projects and Projection Manager Gauthier they responded to questions of Council. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That City Council approves the six-year renewal and proposed contract amendments for the Multi-Unit Residential Recycling (MURR) program with Cosmopolitan Industries, set to expire December 31st, 2023.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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

 

11.2
Office of the City Solicitor

 

11.2.1
Various Bylaw Amendments to Update References from the Queen to the King - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9909, 9910, 9911, 9912 [CC2023-0201]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Various Bylaw Amendments to Update References from the Queen to the King.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Bylaw No. 9909.pdf
3.Appendix 2 - Bylaw No. 9910.pdf
4.Appendix 3 - Bylaw No. 9911.pdf
5.Appendix 4 - Bylaw No. 9912.pdf

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9909, The City of Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services Department Superannuation Plan Amendment Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9910, The Dangerous Animals Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2); Bylaw No. 9911, The Municipal Wards Commission Amendment Bylaw, 2023; and Bylaw No. 9912, The Saskatoon Licence Appeal Board Amendment Bylaw, 2023; and give same their FIRST readings.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That Bylaw Nos. 9909, 9910, 9911 and 9912 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9909, 9910, 9911 and 9912 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That Bylaw Nos. 9909, 9910, 9911 and 9912 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaws be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.2
The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9908 [TS2023-0602]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw 2023, (No. 3).pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Bylaw No. 9908, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3).pdf

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

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9908, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That Bylaw No. 9908 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9908 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    ​That Bylaw No. 9908 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: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

    Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.


11.2.3
The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9914 [EUCS2023-0603]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin report - The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2).pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Bylaw No. 9914, The Waste Amendment Bylaw 2023 (No. 2).pdf

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9914, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That Bylaw No. 9914 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9914 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That Bylaw No. 9914 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: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

12.
OTHER REPORTS

 

13.
INQUIRIES

 

14.
MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

 

14.1
Councillor R. Donauer - City Auditor - Ability to Assess Potential Value for the City of Saskatoon to Utilize SUMA's Group Purchasing Program [CC2023-0605]

 

Councillor Donauer provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Regular Business Meeting held on June 28, 2023.


"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move:


That the City Auditor report back on the ability to assess the potential value for the City of Saskatoon utilizing SUMA’s group purchasing program, Kinetic GPO.  The report would inform Council on the Auditor’s 2023 and 2024 work plans, and whether this is work that could be implemented either this year, or in the upcoming year."

Councillor Donauer introduced the item. Together with City Clerk Tittemore they responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the City Auditor report back on the ability to assess the potential value for the City of Saskatoon utilizing SUMA’s group purchasing program, Kinetic GPO.  The report would inform Council on the Auditor’s 2023 and 2024 work plans, and whether this is work that could be implemented either this year, or in the upcoming year.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

15.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

16.
GIVING NOTICE

 

17.
IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

 

18.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.

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