MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher, via teleconference
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill, via teleconference
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen at 9:34 a.m.

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, via teleconference
• A/City Clerk S. Bryant
• Committee Assistant H. Janzen

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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.

Councillor Loewen entered the meeting at 9:34 a.m. 

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the letter from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated December 16, 2023, be added to Item 8.2.1; 
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 9.2.1;
     • Requesting to Speak
       • Glenn MacKay, Saskatoon Travelodge Hotel, dated December 17, 2023; 
       • Jason Hanson, dated December 17, 2023;
       • Jennifer Giocoli, Precision Auto Body, dated December 17, 2023;
       • Trent Lalonde, dated December 17, 2023;
       • Merlin Toth, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Mike Lee, First Choice Flooring, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Keith Moen, NSBA, dated December 19, 2023;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Anne Marie Schulte, dated December 13, 2023;
       • Bertrand Bartake, dated December 14, 2023;
       • Caylin Lee, dated December 17, 2023;
       • Charles Olfert, dated December 16, 2023;
       • Jasmine Hasselback, Saskatchewan Health Authority, dated December 17, 2023; 
       • Leila Olfert, dated December 17, 2023; 
       • Lynne Meredith, dated December 17, 2023; 
       • Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated December 16, 2023;
       • Ross Elliott, dated December 16, 2023;
       • Stephanie Siemens, dated December 18, 2023; 
       • Kevin Dunbar, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Jon White, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Catherine Steier, dated December 18, 2023;
  3. That the letter submitting comments be added to Item 9.2.2;
     • Requesting to Speak
       • Daniel Fuller, dated December 15, 2023;
       • Jason Hanson, dated December 15, 2023;
       • Gordon Holtslander, Saskatoon Cycles, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Greg McKee, Bike Doctor, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Mark Wells, dated December 14, 2023;
       • Gordon Sarty, dated December 14, 2023;
       • Charles Olfert, dated December 16, 2023;
       • Tyler Rittinger, dated December 16, 2023;
       • Peter and Verna Gallen, dated December 17, 2023;
       • Leila Olfert, dated December 17, 2023;
       • Robert Clipperton, dated December 17, 2023;
       • Xiaomin Jiang, Ecowell Building Materials Co. Ltd., dated December 18, 2023;
       • Markel Chernenkoff, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Henrike Rees, Pedal Wenches Bike Club, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Malin Hansen, dated December 18, 2023;
  4. That the following letters be added to Item 9.3.1;
     • Requesting to Speak
       • Bertrand Bartake, dated December 14, 2023;
       • Karen Kobussen, Strong Towns YXE, dated December 14, 2023;
       • Alan Wallace, National Affordable Housing, dated December 15, 2023;
       • Josh Delainey, dated December 16, 2023;
       • Nick Sackville, dated December 18, 2023; 
       • Chris Guerette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Julia Adamson, dated December 15, 2023;
       • Brahm Neufeld, dated December 17, 2023;
       • Chris Guerette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association, dated December 18, 2023;
       • Sherry Tarasoff, dated December 18, 2023;
  5. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Items 9.2.1 and 9.2.2;
     • Cathy Holtslander, dated December 13, 2023;
     • Sarah Perrin, dated December 13, 2023;
     • Borhan Aldin, dated December 13, 2023;
     • Margot Gough, dated December 14, 2023;
     • Bettina Spreng, dated December 14, 2023;
     • Scott Wieting, dated December 14, 2023;
     • Noah Koh-Steadman, dated December 14, 2023;
     • Michael Sigrist, Canadian Light Source, dated December 14, 2023;
     • Elia Tarasoff, dated December 14, 2023;
     • Bonnie Weisbeck, dated December 14, 2023;
     • Anne Hanson, dated December 14, 2023;
     • Tyrell Harder, dated December 14, 2023;
     • James Dobson, dated December 15, 2023;
     • Siobhan Brennan, dated December 15, 2023;
     • Andrew Haas, dated December 16, 2023;
     • Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition, dated December 16, 2023;
     • Tom Warkentin, dated December 16, 2023;
     • Nancy Howse, dated December 16, 2023;
     • Neumar Faria Reno Ramos, dated December 16, 2023;
     • Carla Fehr, dated December 16, 2023; 
     • Lynn Oliphant, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Melinda Wieting, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Brahm Neufeld, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Ward Wurtz, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Arika Block, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Jorge Hernandez Dominguez, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Cindy Placatka, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Tim May, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Robert Judge, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Zack MacGregor, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Rahatjan Judge, dated December 17, 2023;
     • Paul Buffel, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Andrea Cowie, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Eric Lamb, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Earl Fogel, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Royal Burke, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Murray Gross, dated December 18, 2023;
     • David Pastl, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Jessica Jack, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Eileen Klassen Hamm, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Charles Plante, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Terry Neefs, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Ingrid Larson, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Robyn Reist, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Ken Coutu, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Candace Savage, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Katherine Lawrence, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Ursula Acton, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Anna Cole, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Derek Friesen, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Jon Gutwin, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Laurence Thompson, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Emily Hopkins, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Robert Larson, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Cary and Tracy Humphrey, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Erin Edwards, dated December 18, 2023;
     • Jeanelle Bethel, The Plumb Shoppe Saskatoon Ltd., dated December 18, 2023;
     • Randy and Denyse Pastl, dated December 18, 2023;
  6. That the items with speakers be considered immediately consideration of the Consent Agenda;
     • 9.2.1
       • Glenn MacKay, Saskatoon Travelodge Hotel; 
       • Jason Hanson;
       • Jennifer Giocoli, Precision Auto Body; 
       • Trent Lalonde;
       • Merlin Toth;
       • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce;
       • Mike Lee, First Choice Flooring;
       • Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District;
     • 9.2.2
       • Larry Boehr;
       • Daniel Fuller;
       • Jason Hanson;
       • Gordon Holtslander, Saskatoon Cycles;
       • Greg McKee, Bike Doctor;
     • 9.3.1
       • Bertrand Bartake;
       • Karen Kobussen, Strong Towns YXE;
       • Alan Wallace, National Affordable Housing;
       • Josh Delainey;
       • Nick Sackville;
       • Chris Guerette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association;
       • Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association; and
  7. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor S. Gersher - Proposed 2024 and 2025 Rate and Fee Increases - Bylaw No. 9941, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 4)

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item for only consideration of Bylaw No. 9941 The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 4), 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

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That the following minutes be approved:

  • Regular Business Meeting held on November 22, 2023; and 
  • City Council Budget held on November 28, 29, 30 and December 1, 2023.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

2023-2024 Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship [CK 150-5]

Mayor Clark congratulated Bridgette Koch as the recipient of the 2023-2024 Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship.

5.2

2023 Joint IBEW 319/City of Saskatoon Scholarship [CK 150-5]

Mayor Clark congratulated Jacob Stalwick as the recipient of the 2023 Joint IBEW 319/City of Saskatoon Scholarship. 

5.3

Council Members

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

Councillor Block

Councillor Block recognized the passing of Helen and John Courtney. She acknowledged their contributions to the community followed by a moment of silence.

Councillor Block acknowledged Shirley Wright who is retiring from the Albert Community Centre. She thanked Shirley for her service and wished her a happy retirement and 77th birthday.

Mayor Clark

Congratulated the Facilities Management team at Remai Modern as they were awarded the National Air Filtration Association 2023 Clean Air Award.

Councillor Kirton

Congratulated Dana Kripki on being awarded Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority's 2023 Bruce Richet Award.  

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

6.1

Councillor T. Davies - Snow Removal Cost Savings [CK 6290-1]

Councillor Davies inquired about the potential cost savings for the City in light of the absence of snow and questioned the activities that the staff would be engaged in as a result.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided an update with respect to the program.

6.2

Councillor B. Dubois - Black Cart Garbage Bins [CK 7830-3]

Councillor Dubois inquired whether the various sizes of black cart garbage bins would be showcased outside of City Hall for residents to view.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner responded that in addition to City Hall, the black cart garbage bins would also be exhibited at the City’s Lawson Heights and Lakewood civic centres.

6.3

Councillor C. Block - Road Safety Audit for Wiggins Avenue and College Drive [CK 6000-1]

Councillor Block asked if there is an update on the road safety audit for Wiggins Avenue and College Drive. 

Director of Transportation Magus responded that the work is currently ongoing.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.1; 8.3.1 to 8.3.6; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.2 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 9.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Ownership Transfer Agreement – Saskatoon Light & Power Transmission Structures [EUCS2023-1203]

• 1. That City Council approve Option 1 to allow for the transfer of ownership for the 14 transmission line structures from the W.J. Bunn substation to Lowe Road to SaskPower Corporation; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Saskatoon Water Post Budget Adjustments – Reallocation of Funds – Digester Tank Refurbishment [EUCS2023-1202]

• 1. That funds in the amount of $3,000,000 from Capital Project P.02581.01 – WW Facility Upgrade N40 be returned to the Wastewater Treatment Capital Reserve; and
  2. That $3,000,000 from the Wastewater Treatment Capital Reserve be reallocated to Capital Project P.02579.01 – WW Digester Tank 4.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Budget Adjustment Request – Capital Project P.10028 Fire – Communications Centre Technology [EUCS2023-1201]

• 1. That a budget decrease of $900,000 to Capital Project P.02508 Fire – Station No. 5 Replacement be approved with the funds returned to the Civic Facilities Funding Plan; and
  2. That a budget increase to Capital Project P.10028 Fire – Communications Centre Technology, to fully fund the requirements for the next-generation 9-1-1 system, in the amount of $900,000 be approved, funded from the Civic Facilities Funding Plan.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Saskatoon Transit Long-Term Fleet Renewal and Funding Strategy Update [TS2023-1205]

A letter from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated December 16, 2023, is provided. 

• That the updated fleet replacement strategy provided in the report of the Transportation & Construction Division dated December 5, 2023, be approved, subject to approval of funding from the federal government for the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF) program.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

2023 Adjusted and 2024 Preliminary Prepaid Servicing Rates (Direct and Offsite) [PDCS2023-1204]

• 1. That an adjustment be approved to the 2023 Prepaid Service Rates, as submitted under Appendix 1; and
  2. That the Preliminary 2024 Rates be set at the 2023 rates and adjusted in late 2024 based on actual 2024 contract costs.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Servicing Agreement - SaskEnergy Incorporated [PDCS2023-1207]

• 1. That the Servicing Agreement with SaskEnergy Incorporated for a regulator station site within the Holmwood Development Area to cover Parcel B in Section 28, Township 36, Range 4, West of the 3rd Meridian be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Servicing Agreement under the corporate seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

Parks and Recreation Levy and Community Centre Levy – 2023 Rates [PDCS2023-1201]

• 1. That adjustments to the 2023 Parks and Recreation Levy rate, as outlined in the December 6, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved;
  2. That the 2023 Community Centre Levy rates for each developing neighbourhood, as outlined in the December 6, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved;
  3. That the Community Centre Levy be renamed to the School Land Levy; and
  4. That beginning in 2024, the School Land Levy be based on the year-to-year cost of acquiring 10 acres of potential elementary school-site property in each developing neighbourhood.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.4

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – Proposed Policy Amendments [PDCS2023-1206]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Council Policy C09-035, the Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program Policy, as outlined in the December 6, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved; and
  2. That the City Clerk be requested to make necessary amendments to Council Policy C09-035, the Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program Policy.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.5

2023 Growth Monitoring Report [PDCS2023-1202]

• That the report be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.6

Conference Bid - Federation of Canadian Municipalities - FCM 2026, 2027 or 2028 [PDCS2023-1208]

• 1. That City Council endorse the bid to host the FCM Conference and Trade Show in either 2026, 2027 or 2028; and
  2. That City Council approve an exception to Policy C03-007, Special Events and approve a maximum financial commitment of $300,000 for the event.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2024-2025 Membership Fees [FI2023-1207]

• That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2024-2025 membership fees, in the amount of $62,830.34, including GST, be paid.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) 2024 Membership Fees [FI2023-1208]

• That the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association 2024 membership fees, in the amount of $133,936.46, including GST, be paid.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Natural Resources Canada Financial Assistance Program [FI2023-1203]

• 1. That Capital Project P.10004 Energy Management Program be increased by $10,100 funded by Natural Resource Canada Funding;
  2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Contribution Agreement from Natural Resource 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 to the program.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Governance Review – Other Bodies – Albert Community Centre Management Committee and Marr Residence Management Board [GPC2023-0902]

• 1. That separate governance of the facilities be maintained with continued appointment of a member of Administration as a voting member; two-year appointment terms consistent between management bodies; and the addition of a second non-voting Administration member (Community Development Representative) to the Albert Centre Committee (Option 2);
  2. That the Administration amend the Terms of Reference as required; and
  3. That the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee assist the Albert Centre Committee and the Marr Residence Board in preparing Meeting Procedures for adoption and public access.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

2024 Appointments - Boards, Commissions and Committees [CK 225-4-3]

• That the recommendations outlined in Sub-Items in Item 8.5.2 be adopted as one motion.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.1

2024 Appointments - Meewasin Valley Authority

• That the following be (re)appointed as City representatives to the Meewasin Valley Authority Board of Directors for 2024:

  • Shantelle Watson, Saskatoon Tribal Council
  • Councillor Dubois
  • Councillor Gersher
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.2

2024 Appointments – P4G – Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth District Planning Commission (P4G – DPC)

• That Trent Michelman be appointed to the P4G – Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth District Planning Commission as the joint member to the end of 2026.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.3

2024 Appointments - Board of Police Commissioners

• 1. That John Lagimodiere be appointed to the Board of Police Commissioners to the end of 2025; and
  2. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining citizen vacancy.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.4

2024 Appointments - Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan

• That the citizen representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meetings for the (re)appointment of the following to the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. Board of Directors and Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meetings:

  • Roy Anderson
  • Candice Grant
  • Cheryl Thorson
  • Terri Lemke
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.5

2024 Appointments – Saskatoon Public Library Board of Directors

• That the following be appointed to the Saskatoon Public Library Board of Directors for 2025:

  • Lindsay Brumwell
  • Stacey Sirois
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.6

2024 Appointments - SaskTel Centre Board of Directors

• That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. Board of Directors for the (re)appointments of the following throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting:

  • Darla Deguire
  • Trevor Jacek
  • Randy Singler
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.7

2024 Appointments – Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors (TCU Place)

• That the City's representative be instructed to vote the City's proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meeting for the reappointment of the following to the Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting:

  • Sarah Alford
  • Evan Sharp
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.8

2024 Appointments - Saskatoon Fire Fighters' Pension Plan (New)

• That Stephanie Green be appointed to the Saskatoon Fire Fighters' Pension Plan to the end of 2026.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2.9

2024 Appointments - Albert Community Centre Management Committee

• That Lisa Kirkham be reappointed as the Varsity View Community Association representative on the Albert Community Centre Management Committee to the end of 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

Connecting Avenue C: Walking and Cycling Improvement Project [TS2023-1201]

The following letters were provided:

• Requesting to Speak
  
  • Glenn MacKay, Saskatoon Travelodge Hotel, dated December 17, 2023; 
  • Jason Hanson, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Jennifer Giocoli, Precision Auto Body, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Trent Lalonde, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Merlin Toth, dated December 18, 2023; 
  • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated December 6, 2023; 
  • Mike Lee, First Choice Flooring, dated December 18, 2023; 
  • Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated December 18, 2023; and
  • Keith Moen, NSBA, dated December 19, 2023.
• Submitting Comments
  • Virginia Morley, Energy Doctor Home Renovations, dated December 4, 2023;
  • Anne Marie Schulte, dated December 13, 2023;
  • Bertrand Bartake, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Caylin Lee, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Charles Olfert, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Jasmine Hasselback, Saskatchewan Health Authority, dated December 17, 2023; 
  • Leila Olfert, dated December 17, 2023; 
  • Lynne Meredith, dated December 17, 2023; 
  • Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Ross Elliott, dated December 16, 2023; 
  • Stephanie Siemens, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Kevin Dunbar, dated December 18, 2023; 
  • Jon White, dated December 18, 2023; and
  • Catherine Steier, dated December 18, 2023.

The following letters submitting comments were provided for Items 9.2.1 and 9.2.2;

• • Cathy Holtslander, dated December 13, 2023;
  • Sarah Perrin, dated December 13, 2023;
  • Borhan Aldin, dated December 13, 2023;
  • Margot Gough, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Bettina Spreng, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Scott Wieting, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Noah Koh-Steadman, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Michael Sigrist, Canadian Light Source, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Elia Tarasoff, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Bonnie Weisbeck, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Anne Hanson, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Tyrell Harder, dated December 14, 2023;
  • James Dobson, dated December 15, 2023;
  • Siobhan Brennan, dated December 15, 2023;
  • Andrew Haas, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Tom Warkentin, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Nancy Howse, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Neumar Faria Reno Ramos, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Carla Fehr, dated December 16, 2023; 
  • Lynn Oliphant, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Melinda Wieting, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Brahm Neufeld, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Ward Wurtz, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Arika Block, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Jorge Hernandez Dominguez, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Cindy Placatka, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Tim May, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Robert Judge, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Zack MacGregor, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Rahatjan Judge, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Paul Buffel, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Andrea Cowie, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Eric Lamb, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Earl Fogel, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Royal Burke, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Murray Gross, dated December 18, 2023;
  • David Pastl, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Jessica Jack, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Eileen Klassen Hamm, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Charles Plante, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Terry Neefs, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Ingrid Larson, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Robyn Reist, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Ken Coutu, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Candace Savage, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Katherine Lawrence, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Ursula Acton, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Anna Cole, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Derek Friesen, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Jon Gutwin, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Laurence Thompson, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Emily Hopkins, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Robert Larson, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Cary and Tracy Humphrey, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Erin Edwards, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Jeanelle Bethel, The Plumb Shoppe Saskatoon Ltd., dated December 18, 2023; and 
  • Randy and Denyse Pastl, dated December 18, 2023.

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

Council heard from the following speakers:

• Glenn MacKay, Saskatoon Travelodge Hotel, who responded to questions of Council. 
• Jason Hanson, who responded to questions of Council. 
• Jennifer Giocoli, Precision Auto Body, who responded to questions of Council. 
• Trent Lalonde, who responded to questions of Council.
• Merlin Toth, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions of Council.
• Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions of Council.
• Mike Lee, First Choice Flooring, who responded to questions of Council.

The meeting recessed at 11:33 a.m. and reconvened at 11:47 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

• Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District. He provided a handout to Council.
• Keith Moen, NSBA, who responded to questions of Council. 

Director of Transportation Magus, City Manager Jorgenson, General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt, City Solicitor Yelland, Director of Transportation Magus and Deputy City Clerk Bryant responded to questions of Council.

The meeting recessed at 1:07 p.m. and reconvened at 1:54 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Connecting Avenue C: Walking and Cycling Improvements Functional Design Report be approved.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED (6 to 5)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That Administration report back with a detailed implementation plan for phase three.

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (7)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois

  DEFEATED (4 to 7)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the Administration report back following implementation of Phase 1 on the impact to parking revenues and options to keep the streetscape reserve whole if impacts are notable.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (6)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois

  DEFEATED (5 to 6)

9.2.2

Neighbourhood Bikeways 30 km/h Speed Limit Policy [TS2023-1203]

The following letters were provided:

• Requesting to Speak
  • Larry Boehr, dated December 11, 2023; 
  • Daniel Fuller, dated December 15, 2023;
  • Jason Hanson, dated December 15, 2023;
  • Gordon Holtslander, Saskatoon Cycles, dated December 18, 2023; and 
  • Greg McKee, Bike Doctor, dated December 18, 2023.
• Submitting Comments 
  • Eduardo Marquez Escobedo, dated December 4, 2023; 
  • Warren Galenzoski, dated December 6, 2023;
  • Mark Wells, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Gordon Sarty, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Charles Olfert, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Tyler Rittinger, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Peter and Verna Gallen, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Leila Olfert, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Robert Clipperton, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Xiaomin Jiang, Ecowell Building Materials Co. Ltd., dated December 18, 2023; 
  • Markel Chernenkoff, dated December 18, 2023; 
  • Henrike Rees, Pedal Wenches Bike Club, dated December 18, 2023; and
  • Malin Hansen, dated December 18, 2023.

The following letters submitting comments were provided (see Item 9.2.1): 

• • Cathy Holtslander, dated December 13, 2023;
  • Sarah Perrin, dated December 13, 2023;
  • Borhan Aldin, dated December 13, 2023;
  • Margot Gough, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Bettina Spreng, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Scott Wieting, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Noah Koh-Steadman, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Michael Sigrist, Canadian Light Source, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Elia Tarasoff, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Bonnie Weisbeck, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Anne Hanson, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Tyrell Harder, dated December 14, 2023;
  • James Dobson, dated December 15, 2023;
  • Siobhan Brennan, dated December 15, 2023;
  • Andrew Haas, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Tom Warkentin, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Nancy Howse, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Neumar Faria Reno Ramos, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Carla Fehr, dated December 16, 2023; 
  • Lynn Oliphant, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Melinda Wieting, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Brahm Neufeld, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Ward Wurtz, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Arika Block, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Jorge Hernandez Dominguez, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Cindy Placatka, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Tim May, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Robert Judge, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Zack MacGregor, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Rahatjan Judge, dated December 17, 2023;
  • Paul Buffel, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Andrea Cowie, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Eric Lamb, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Earl Fogel, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Royal Burke, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Murray Gross, dated December 18, 2023;
  • David Pastl, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Jessica Jack, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Eileen Klassen Hamm, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Charles Plante, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Terry Neefs, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Ingrid Larson, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Robyn Reist, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Ken Coutu, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Candace Savage, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Katherine Lawrence, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Ursula Acton, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Anna Cole, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Derek Friesen, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Jon Gutwin, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Laurence Thompson, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Emily Hopkins, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Robert Larson, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Cary and Tracy Humphrey, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Erin Edwards, dated December 18, 2023;
  • Jeanelle Bethel, The Plumb Shoppe Saskatoon Ltd., dated December 18, 2023; and 
  • Randy and Denyse Pastl, dated December 18, 2023.

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

Council heard from the following speakers:

• Larry Boehr. 
• Daniel Fuller.
• Jason Hanson, who responded to questions of Council.
• Gordon Holtslander, who responded to questions of Council.
• Greg McKee, Bike Doctor.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That Council Policy C0X-XXX, Reduced Speed Limits for Neighbourhood Bikeways, be approved; and
  2. That the City Clerk be requested to adopt Council Policy C0X-XXX, Reduced Speed Limits for Neighbourhood Bikeways as outlined in this report.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (8 to 3)

  The meeting recessed at 3:58 p.m. and reconvened at 4:11 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Dubois.

  
  

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.3.1

Options for the Review of Minimum Parking Regulations [MPC2023-0502]

The following letters were provided:

• Requesting to Speak
  • Bertrand Bartake, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Karen Kobussen, Strong Towns YXE, dated December 14, 2023;
  • Alan Wallace, National Affordable Housing, dated December 15, 2023;
  • Josh Delainey, dated December 16, 2023;
  • Nick Sackville, dated December 18, 2023; 
  • Chris Guerette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association, dated December 18, 2023; and
  • Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated December 18, 2023.
• Submitting Comments
  • Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated December 8, 2023;
  • Julia Adamson, dated December 15, 2023;
  • Brahm Neufeld, dated December 17, 2023; 
  • Chris Guerette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association, dated December 18, 2023; and
  • Sherry Tarasoff, dated December 18, 2023.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

Councillor Dubois re-entered the meeting at 4:13 p.m.

Council heard from the following speakers:

• Bertrand Bartake, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
• Karen Kobussen, Strong Towns YXE.
• Alan Wallace, National Affordable Housing, who responded to questions of Council.
• Josh Delainey.
• Nick Sackville. 
• Chris Guerette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association.
• Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association.

Senior Project Planner Gutmann responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That Administration undertake the work to pursue Option 3 – Remove Minimum Parking Requirements.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED (8 to 3)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the hour of the meeting be extended beyond 5:00 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.2.1

January 2024 Electrical Rate Change – Federal Carbon Charge [CC2023-1205]

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the proposed January 1, 2024, rate changes be approved for Saskatoon Light & Power’s rates, as outlined in this report; and
  2. That a one-time payment to eligible customers under the Saskatchewan Electric Heat Relief program be approved, as outlined in this report.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9946, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2), and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9946 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9946 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That Bylaw No. 9946 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 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

11.1.1

Municipal Revenue Sharing – Declaration of Eligibility [CC2023-1201]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  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 2023-2024:
     • Submission of the 2022 Audited Financial Statement to the Ministry of Government Relations;
     • Submission of the 2022 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: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Cemeteries Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9950 [PDCS2023-0903, CCB2023-1104, GPC2023-0616]

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9950, The Cemeteries Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9950 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9950 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That Bylaw No. 9950 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

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

  ​That City Council instruct the City Clerk to repeal the Cemetery Regulations effective January 1, 2024.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2.2

The Private Crossings Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9947 [TS2023-1102]

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9947, The Private Crossings Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9947 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9947 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That Bylaw No. 9947 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2.3

The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 5) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9942 [TS2023-1103, CCB2023-1101]

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9942, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No.  5), and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9942 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9942 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That Bylaw No. 9942 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2.4

Proposed 2024 and 2025 Rate and Fee Increases [CCB2023-1101, CCB2023-1104, CCB2023-1108, CCB2023-1109]

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That City Council instruct the City Clerk to make the necessary amendments to Council Policy C09-004: Condominium Approvals.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

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

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9934, The Development Applications Fee Amendment Bylaw, 2023;  Bylaw No. 9935, The Plumbing Permits Amendment Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9936, The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9937, The Private Swimming Pools Amendment Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9938, The Adult Services Licensing Amendment Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9939, The Business Licence Amendment Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9940, The Cannabis Business Licence Amendment Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9943, The Impounding Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2); Bylaw No. 9944, The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3); Bylaw No. 9945, The Dangerous Animals Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3); Bylaw No. 9948, The Waterworks Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2); Bylaw No. 9949, The Sewer Use Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2); Bylaw No. 9951, The Discounts and Penalties Amendment Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9952, The Assessment and Tax Certificates and Searches Amendment Bylaw, 2023; and Bylaw No. 9953, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3), and give same their FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

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

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9934, 9935, 9936, 9937, 9938, 9939, 9940, 9943, 9944, 9945, 9948, 9949, 9951, 9952, and 9953 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9934, 9935, 9936, 9937, 9938, 9939, 9940, 9943, 9944, 9945, 9948, 9949, 9951, 9952, and 9953 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9934, 9935, 9936, 9937, 9938, 9939, 9940, 9943, 9944, 9945, 9948, 9949, 9951, 9952, and 9953 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: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest for Bylaw No. 9941 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 discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9941, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 4); and give same its FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 9941 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9941 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That Bylaw No. 9941now 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 Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.

  
  

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor D. Kirton - Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 [CC2023-1108]

The A/City Clerk reported that Councillor Kirton provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Regular Business Meeting held on November 22, 2023.

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

That Administration undertake appropriate public notice and bring forward to the next possible City Council meeting, amendments to The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 that modify the applicable sections to:

1. Allow Regular Business to automatically reconvene following the conclusion of Public Hearings, provided the Public Hearing has adjourned prior to 9:00 p.m.; and
2. For a 2/3 majority of Council members present to make decisions regarding extension of meeting times."

Councillor Kirton introduced the item and following questions revised his motion.

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. Allow Regular Business to reconvene with 2/3 majority of council present following the conclusion of the Public Hearing meeting, provided the Public Hearing meeting has adjourned prior to 9:00 p.m.; and
  2. For a 2/3 majority of Council members present to make decisions regarding extension of meeting times.

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

  CARRIED (10 to 1)

14.2

Councillor B. Dubois - Credit Card Processing Fee [CCB2023-1123]

The A/City Clerk reported that Councillor Dubois provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Business Plan and Budget meeting held on November 28, 29, 30 and December 1, 2023.

"Take notice that I will move the following motion at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council:

Whereas the City of Saskatoon allows payments for programs and services via credit card.

Whereas the City of Saskatoon is charged processing fees by credit card companies

Now Therefore I make the following motion:

That the Administration report on back to City Council and/or the appropriate Committee prior to the 2025 Budget adjustment process on (a) the average annual cost to the City for all credit card processing fees and (b) a potential approach to recover those costs."

Councillor Dubois introduced the item. City Manager Jorgenson responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the Administration report on back to City Council and/or the appropriate Committee prior to the 2025 Budget adjustment process on:

  1. The average annual cost to the City for all credit card processing fees and;
  2. A potential approach to recover those costs.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

Prior to adjournment, Councillor Jeffries recited a holiday poem.

The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.