MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, March 28, 2022 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

via teleconference, hosted from Council Chamber, Saskatoon 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
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor D. Kirton
• 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
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People.  Roll call was taken and the national anthem was played.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 8.2.2:
     1. Submitting Comments: 
        1. Ari Avivi, dated March 24, 2022; 
        2. Nancy Dill, dated March 25, 2022; and
        3. Sherry Tarasoff, dated March 28, 2022.
  2. That the Committee Report - Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group  Revised Composition and Terms of Reference be added to Item 9.5.1;
  3. That the Committee Report - Appointments - DEED Advisory Group March 2022, be added to Item 9.5.2;
  4. That the following letters be added to Item 10.4.1
     1. Request to Speak:
        1. Robert Clipperton, dated March 23, 2022. 
     2. Submitting Comments: 
        1. Paul Miazga, dated March 24, 2022;
        2. Marjaleena Repo, dated March 24, 2022;
        3. Lillian Heichman, dated March 24, 2022;
        4. Corinne Brom, dated March 25, 2022;
        5. Barbara Rose. dated March 25, 2022; and
        6. Florence Paquette, dated March 27, 2022.
  5. That Item 10.4.1 be considered immediately following the Consent Agenda;
  6. That the following letters be added to Item 12.1:
     1. Submitting Comments: 
        1.  Randy Pshebylo, dated March 28, 2022; and
        2. Ann Iwanchuk, dated March 28, 2022.
  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

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on February 28, 2022 be adopted.

  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

Mayor C. Clark - Sporting Acknowledgements [File No. CK 150-1]

Mayor Clark congratulated the following sports teams on recent accomplishments:

- Women's U of S Huskies Hockey 

- Women's U of S Huskies Basketball

- Men's U of S Huskies Basketball

- Canada Men's Soccer Team

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1

The Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw, 2021 [File No. CK 710-49]

The City Clerk reported that City Council, at its Regular Business meeting held on June 28, 2021, considered this matter and passed second reading of Bylaw No. 9737, The Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw, 2021.   A copy of the excerpt from the minutes of meeting was provided for information.  Third reading was not able to be held until the legal land description had been obtained and included in the Bylaw.   A copy of Bylaw No. 9737 was also provided. 

The following communications are provided:

• Jack Wigham, dated July 16, 2021;
• Freda Toffolo, dated July 16, 2021;
• Lynne Nastiuk, dated July 16, 2021;
• Lona Frost, dated July 19, 2021;
• Kelly Saville, dated July 18, 2021;
• Ron Stinson, dated July 18, 2021;
• Adrienne Stinson, dated July 18, 2021;
• Wendy Wright, dated July 18, 2021; 
• Tim Claypool, dated July 17, 2021;
• Dorothy Jendruck, dated July 19, 2021; and
• Sherry Cochran, dated July 26, 2021.

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• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That Bylaw No. 9737 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)

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor M. Loewen - Service Level Standard for Removal of Windrows in Front of Driveways [File No. CK 6290-1]

Councillor Loewen asked if there is a formal level of service or standard for removal of windrows in front of driveways.

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt provided a response with respect to snow clearing this winter.  In a follow-up question, clarification was provided regarding resourcing and funding if a change in service levels is required in heavy snow fall years.

7.2

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Windrow Removal - Cost Benefit Analysis [File No. CK 6290-1]

Councillor Jeffries asked for a description of clearing the windrows and if a cost benefit analysis is done to show cost savings versus letting them melt.  

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt indicated that a detailed cost benefit analysis was not done and noted that removing the windrows does alleviate flooding and drainage concerns.  In follow-up, it was clarified that focus is placed on the problem areas first. 

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.2.2, 8.2.3, and 8.3.6 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.2; 8.2.1, 8.2.4, 8.2.5; 8.3.1 to 8.3.5; 8.4.1 to 8.4.5; and 8.5.1, 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 10.4.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan [File No. CK 175-9]

• That the 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan of the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee be received as information.

8.1.2

Recycling Depots – Immediate Improvement Options and Comprehensive Review Plan [File No. CK 7830-5 x 116-2]

• 1. That restricted depot access and hours at the Lakewood Recycling Depot be piloted as outlined in this report and results reported in Q3 2023;
  2. That the service level for Recycling Depots be increased to five bin collections per week and seven site clean-ups per week; and
  3. That the comprehensive review of the Recycling Depot program proceeds as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated March 7, 2022.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (File No. CK. 430-1)

• That the 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee be forwarded to City Council for information.

8.2.2

Amendments to Council Policy C07-015, Reduced Speed Zones for Schools [File No. CK. 5200-0]

The following letters were provided:

1. Submitting Comments:
   1. Ari Avivi, dated March 24, 2022; 
   2. Nancy Dill, dated March 28, 2022; and
   3. Sherry Tarasoff, dated March 28, 2022.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.  Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

It was noted that City Council, at its meeting held on November 22, 2021 had the following resolution with respect to this matter:

1. School Zones – Direct the Administration to revise the reduced speed school zone policy to align with TAC guidance and maintain a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h (Option 2);
2. Playground Zones – Direct the Administration to develop a reduced speed playground zone policy to align with TAC guidance and include a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h (Option 2);
3. Senior Zones – Continue to consider potential countermeasures such as increasing pedestrian crossing times at signalized intersections, pedestrian devices, traffic calming, enhanced pavement markings, and improved street lighting where appropriate (Option 1);
4. Zone Operation – Direct the Administration to revise existing hours for school zones and implement hours for playground zones to be in effect all months of the year,7 days a week, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
5. Implementation – That the changes are all made in 2022;
6. That this report be forwarded to the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Budget Review meeting for addition to the Capital Budget Options for potential Reserve for Capital Expenditures (RCE) funding and for addition to the Capital Budget Options funded for RCE and reprioritization of transportation capital from 2022;
7. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw; and
8. That following implementation, the Administration conduct a crossing safety review in each area where school speed zones will be removed from arterial roads near elementary schools and that the resulting recommendations be prioritization alongside Neighbourhood Traffic Review implementation projects.

The meeting recessed at 3:05 p.m. and reconvened at 3:20 p.m. with all members in attendance.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the revisions to Council Policy C07-015, Reduced Speed Zones for Schools be approved to align with the November 22, 2021 resolution of City Council;

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

  CARRIED (6 to 5)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  2.  That the City Clerk be requested to update the policy as outlined in the report; and

  3.  That the Administration delay the removal of the school zones at École Henry Kelsey and St. Mary’s Community School until after the safety audits, including public engagement, are conducted and align speed zone hours at these locations in the meantime when overall speed zone implementation takes place.

  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 Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That Administration report back on the implications and feasibility of adding flashing lights on school zone signs, including the option for solar power.

  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 8.2.3 was considered next.

  
  

8.2.3

Proposed Council Policy – Reduced Speed Zones for Playgrounds [File No. CK. 5200-0]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.  Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That Council Policy C0X-XXX, Reduced Speed Zones for Playgrounds, be approved; and
  2. That the City Clerk be requested to adopt Council Policy C0X-XXX, Reduced Speed Zones for Playgrounds as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction dated March 7, 2022.

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

  CARRIED (8 to 3)

  Councillor Gersher excused herself from the meeting at 3:44 p.m. 

  Item 8.3.6 was considered next.

  
  

8.2.4

Traffic Bylaw Update – Schedule No. 4 – Speed Limit on Spadina Crescent from Pembina Avenue to Ravine Drive [File No. CK. 6320-0]

• 1. That the speed limit on Spadina Crescent from a point 100 metres north of Windsor Street to Ravine Drive be reduced from 60 km/h to 50 km/h; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, effective June 1, 2022.

8.2.5

Traffic Bylaw 7200 Amendments – Party Bicycle [File No. CK. 5300-0]

• 1. That Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw be amended to permit the operation of properly licensed party bicycles in the designated downtown area (Schedule 18); and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, effective May 1, 2022.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Civic Naming Committee – First Quarter Report 2022 [File No. CK 6310-1]

• That the information be received.

8.3.2

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Strategic Plan Document [File No. CK 116-1]

• That the Administration report back to the appropriate committee on incorporating an opportunity for feedback from advisory committees in future City Strategic Planning processes.

8.3.3

Holiday Park Golf Course Driving Range Project [File No. CK 4135-2, x1702-1]

• 1. That a post-budget capital project for the Holiday Park Golf Course Driving Range, with a budget of $150,000, be approved; and
  2. That the funding source, in the amount of $150,000, from the Golf Course Capital Reserve be approved.

8.3.4

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 639 Main Street [File No. CK 4110-45]

• 1. That a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 100% of the incremental municipal and library taxes for the development of 639 Main Street, be approved;
  2. That the Neighbourhood Planning Section be requested to submit an application under the Provincial Government’s Education Property Tax Exemption/Abatement Program seeking approval for a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 100% of the incremental education taxes, for the development of 639 Main Street;
  3. 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; and
  4. That the five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject property, commencing the next taxation year following completion of the project.

8.3.5

Extension of Temporary Asphalt Parking Patio Program [File No. CK 4350-017-001]

• That the Temporary Asphalt Patio Program be reinstated from April 1, 2022 until October 31, 2022.

8.3.6

Saskatoon Fire Department Strategic Facilities Plan-Resource Deployment Priorities [File No. CK 630-1]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.  Deputy Mayor Gough introduced the item. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That the Saskatoon Fire Department’s proposed Resource Deployment Priorities be approved, in principle.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  That as the Saskatoon Fire Department deployment priorities are further explored and associated funding plans are developed that any strategic opportunity to accelerate Priority 3 (Station No. 10) in alignment with Priority 1 (Station No. 11) be considered and reported on.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 9.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. - March 31, 2022 [File No. CK 175-31]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc., appoint Mayor Charlie Clark, or in his absence, Councillors Troy Davies or Randy Donauer, of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc., to be held on the 31st day of March, 2022, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

8.4.2

2021 Board of Revision Annual Report [File No. CK 430-77]

• That the 2021 Board of Revision Annual Report be received as information.

8.4.3

Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) Adjustment [File No. CK 1860-1 x 1702-1]

• 1. That $350,300 be transferred from MEEP funding in Capital Project P.02282 Roadside Safety Improvements to Capital Project P.02270 Paved Roads and Sidewalk Preservation;
  2. That $31,500 be transferred from MEEP funding in Capital Project P.02282 Roadside Safety Improvements to Capital Project P.02281 Neighbourhood Traffic Reviews & Traffic Safety;
  3. That $151,600 be transferred from MEEP funding in Capital Project P.02282 Roadside Safety Improvements to Capital Project P.02114 Riverbank Park Upgrades; and
  4. That $350,300 be reallocated from the Paved Roadway Infrastructure Reserve and be held in contingency for future allocation.

8.4.4

Acquisition of Downtown Parcel 213 - 5th Avenue North [File No. CK 4020-1]

• 1. That Administration be authorized to purchase 213 – 5^th Avenue, (Lot 22; Block 170; Plan 99SA32572; ISC Surface Parcel No. 120283095), comprised of 0.13 acres (5,608 square foot) from Randolph Holdings Ltd. at a purchase price of $588,840;
  2. That 213 – 5^th Avenue be used for market-rate monthly hangtag parking and managed by a third party until such time as the property is redeveloped or incorporated into the Civic Employee Parking Program; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements to transfer the Property and to hire a third-party management group to provide parking services on the Property; and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

8.4.5

Acquisition of Additional Land for Neault Road Construction Project [File No. CK 4020-1]

• 1. That Administration be authorized to purchase a 1.02 acre portion of ISC Parcel No. 136114006 from Hardeep Sidhu for $9,082.50;
  2. That Administration be authorized to purchase a 0.91 acre portion of ISC Parcel No. 136114130 from William John Kinash for $9,555.00;
  3. That Administration be authorized to enter into a conditional land exchange agreement with Dirt II Properties Ltd. to acquire a 2.40 acre portion of ISC Parcel No. 136167385 for the 2.79 acre Street Parcel St/L 3 – Plan G230 Ext 0; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreements executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Appointments - Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan (The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc.) and Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees

• 1. That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2022 Annual General Meetings for the reappointment of the following to The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. and Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2024 Annual General Meetings:
     • Crystal Fafard
     • Candice Grant
     • Jeffrey Burgess
     • Shoshanna Paul; and
  2. That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2022 Annual General Meetings for the appointment of Roy Anderson and Cheryl Thorson to The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. and Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2024 Annual General Meetings.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

Infrastructure Canada – Active Transportation Fund [File No. CK. 7000-1]

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

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That Administration be directed to submit the proposed projects outlined in this report to the Active Transportation Fund; and
  2. That existing funding of $1,100,000 be reprioritized within Capital Project P.02468 - Active Transportation Implementation Plan.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group – Revised Composition and Terms of Reference (CK 225-86)

The City Clerk reported that at its meeting held on March 21, 2022, the Governance and Priorities Committee considered the attached report and resolved that a report be submitted to City Council recommending:

1. That the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group Composition and Terms of Reference be amended to include 1 voting member of the Province of Saskatchewan; and
2. That the project governance model be approved.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group Composition and Terms of Reference be amended to include:
     - one (1) voting member agency representative of the Province of Saskatchewan; and
     - one (1) additional voting member representative from a public open call to the DEED Advisory Group; and
  2. That the project governance model be approved.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (1)	Councillor Dubois
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

9.5.2

Appointments – Downtown Event and Entertainment District (DEED) Advisory Group (CK 225-86)

A Committee Report of the Special Meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee is provided. 

Deputy Mayor Gough introduced the item.  

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the following be confirmed voting member agency representatives on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group to the end of 2023:

  - Saskatoon Tribal Council - Tribal Chief Mark Arcand 
  - Métis Nation–Saskatchewan – Western Region 2A - Kathie Pruden-Nansel
  - Downtown Business Improvement District - Brent Penner 
  - Riversdale Business Improvement District - Randy Pshebylo 
  - Tourism Saskatoon - Stephanie Clovechok 
  - North Saskatoon Business Association - Keith Moen 
  - The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce - Jason Aebig 
  - Province of Saskatchewan - Ken Cheveldayoff; and

  2.    That the following be appointed voting member public representatives on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group to the end of 2023:

  - Ali Abukar
  - Bertrand Bartake 
  - Alisha Esmail 
  - Geri Fernet 
  - Shawna Nelson
  - Stephen Yee

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (1)	Councillor Dubois
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

  Item 11.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.4.1

COVID-19 Update: Masking in City Facilities [File No. CK 270-7]

The following letters were provided:

1. Request to Speak:
   
   1. Robert Clipperton, dated March 24, 2022
2. Submitting Comments:
   1. Paul Miazga, dated March 24, 2022;
   2. Marjaleena Repo, dated March 24, 2022;
   3. Lillian Heichman, dated March 24, 2022;
   4. Corinne Brom, dated March 25, 2022;
   5. Barbara Rose, dated March 25, 2022; and
   6. Florence Paquette, dated March 28, 2022.

Director of Emergency Management Goulden-McLeod provided a PowerPoint.

Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, spoke in support of maintaining masking on buses. 

Administration responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That effective April 4, 2022, people accessing City facilities, including Saskatoon Transit, are no longer required to wear a face mask;
  2. That all persons accessing all City facilities, including Saskatoon Transit, be encouraged to wear a face mask; and
  3. That the City continue to have face masks available for persons accessing City facilities, including Saskatoon Transit, upon request.

• IN AMENDMENT

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That the words “including Saskatoon Transit” be removed in motions 1 and 2 and that the following words be added to motion 1 “and that masking remain required on Saskatoon Transit, to be revisited in April.”

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

  CARRIED (8 to 3)

• VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED.

  Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

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

  CARRIED (8 to 3)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That as long as Saskatchewan Health Authority/Medical Health Officer advice is being provided to the City’s administration regarding public health decisions, that advice should be provided in the written reports presented to Committee and Council.

  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 Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That Administration report back on masking protocols for transit in other jurisdictions to the April City Council meeting.

  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)

  The final resolution reads as follows:

  1. That effective April 4, 2022, people accessing City facilities are no longer required to wear a face mask and that masking remain required on Saskatoon Transit, to be revisited in April;
  2. That all persons accessing all City facilities be encouraged to wear a face mask; 
  3. That the City continue to have face masks available for persons accessing City facilities, including Saskatoon Transit, upon request;
  4. That as long as Saskatchewan Health Authority/Medical Health Officer advice is being provided to the City’s administration regarding public health decisions, that advice should be provided in the written reports presented to Committee and Council; and

  5. That Administration report back on masking protocols for transit in other jurisdictions to the April City Council meeting.

  Item 8.2.2 was considered next.

  
  

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

2022 SUMA Membership Fee [File No. CK 155-3]

A report of the City Clerk was provided and introduced by him.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the 2022 SUMA Membership Fee in the amount of $117,471.49, including GST, be approved for payment.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.1.2

Resumption of In-Person Council and Committee Meetings [File No. CK 270-7]

A report of the City Clerk was provided and introduced by him.

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the report be received as information.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

12.

OTHER REPORTS

12.1

Communications - Chernivtsi, Ukraine - Mayor and City Council [File No. CK 150-1]

Three letters addressed to Mayor Clark's Office from the Mayor and City Council of Chernivtsi, Ukraine were provided.   

The following letters submitting comments were also provided:

- Randy Pshebylo, dated March 28, 2022; and

- Ann Iwanchuk, dated March 28, 2022.

Mayor Clark and Councillor Kirton addressed the submissions provided by the Mayor and City Council of Chernivtsi, Ukraine.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the information be received.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

13.

INQUIRIES

13.1

Councillor B. Dubois - Design Standards for Washrooms in City Facilities [File No. CK 600-1]

Councillor Dubois made the following inquiry:

Can Administration provide an information report to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee that addresses:

1. The current and future design standards for washrooms in City facilities; and
2. What role does the City Administration have in mandating those design standards for facilities managed by a Statutory Board or Controlled Corporation, including the new Saskatoon Public Library.

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

15.1

Councillor D. Hill - Donation - Saskatoon's Sister City, Chernivtsi, Ukraine [File No. CK 277-1 x1870-3]

Councillor Hill gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

'That in recognition of the City of Saskatoon’s Sister City relationship with Chernivtsi, Ukraine, established in 1991, the Administration be directed to process a $10,000 donation through the appropriate means to assist the IAFF Local 80 Saskatoon Firefighter Union in their provision of needed humanitarian supplies for Chernivtsi. The $10,000 is to be funded through a reduction to the 2022 budgeted transfer to the reserve for capital expenditures (RCE).'"

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That Notice be waived.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That in recognition of the City of Saskatoon’s Sister City relationship with Chernivtsi, Ukraine, established in 1991, the Administration be directed to process a $10,000 donation through the appropriate means to assist the IAFF Local 80 Saskatoon Firefighter Union in their provision of needed humanitarian supplies for Chernivtsi as identified in the letter of intent from IAFF Local 80. The $10,000 is to be funded through a reduction to the 2022 budgeted transfer to the reserve for capital expenditures (RCE) and that the Administration report on how the funds were utilized. 

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Business Meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.