MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson, via teleconference
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• General Manager, Community Services C. Anger
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Committee Assistant H. Janzen

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the Public Hearing 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 Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Timon

  That the agenda be approved as presented.

  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

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kelleher

  That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on January 29, 2025, be approved.

  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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.1

Land Use, etc.

6.1.1

Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth District Official Community Plan Land Use Map Amendment Application – Grasswood Ventures/Major Land Corp – NE 35-35-5 W3 [CC2025-0201]

The following documents were provided:

• Proposed Bylaw 10056;
• Report of the Community Services Division, dated February 26, 2025; and
• Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on February 15, 2025.

​Mayor Block introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 10056 was passed.

 

Long Range Planning Manager McShane reviewed the proposed Official Community Plan amendment and expressed the Division's support. Together with City Manager Jorgenson and City Clerk Tittemore they responded to questions of Council. 

 

Council heard from Meggie Schwab and she responded to questions of Council. 

 

Mayor Block ascertained that there was nobody further present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10056, 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 Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford

  ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

  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 the hearing be closed.

  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 Parker

  ​That Bylaw No. 10056 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 Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Kelleher

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10056 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 Parker

  ​That Bylaw No. 10056 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)

6.2

Public Notice Matters

7.

PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISINGS [CK 435-48]

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of January 2025 was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Timon
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  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.

URGENT BUSINESS

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.