PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor T. Davies, Chair
  • Councillor M. Loewen, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor D. Hill
ABSENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • Solicitor J. Manastyrski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant, in Council Chamber
  • Committee Assistant P. Walter, in Council Chamber

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty Six Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people. Roll call was taken.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the agenda be confirmed as presented.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - PDCS_Sep13_2021 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on September 13, 2021 be approved.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters
 

6.2
Matters Requiring Direction
 

6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)
 

6.3.1
Sherry Tarasoff - Preparation for Upcoming Winter Season Regarding our Homeless Population [File No. CK 750-6]
This item has attachments. 

1.Speak - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted.pdf

A letter from Sherry Tarasoff, dated October 4, 2021 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

The Committee heard from Sherry Tarasoff regarding the matter.

Director of Emergency Planning Goulden-McLeod provided an update on the cold weather strategy for Saskatoon.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
 

7.1
Information Reports
 

7.2
Approval Reports
 

7.2.1
Dogs on Leashes in Riverbank Parks and Along Meewasin Trail [File No. CK 151-15, x4205-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Dogs on Leashes in Riverbank Parks and Along Meewasin Trail.pdf
2.Append 1 - Pets in Kiwanis Memorial Park - Final Comprehensive Engagement Report.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and responded to questions along with Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

    1. That the proposed amendment to Bylaw No. 7860, Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 to permit pets on-leash in Kiwanis Memorial Park, be approved; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, Animal Control Bylaw, 1999.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2
Funding for Rapid Housing Initiative Construction Monitoring [File No. CK 750-4]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Funding - Rapid Housing Initiative Construction Monitoring .pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson presented the report and responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development, and Community Services recommend to City Council that a post-budget request for a 2021 Capital Project, at a cost of up to $100,000, funded from the Affordable Housing Reserve, to engage a construction oversight manager for the projects submitted by the City for the Rapid Housing Initiative, be approved.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.3
Renewed Vision for the Urban Design Program [File No. CK 4110-1, x1680-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Renewed Vision for the Urban Design Program.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson presented the report and responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council, that $50,000 from the Urban Design – City Wide Streetscape Reserve be transferred to the Urban Design – Business Improvement District Streetscape Reserve to be used for the maintenance and provision of urban design assets within the Sutherland Business Improvement District.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.4
River Landing and Downtown Business Improvement District: Next Steps in Boundary Adjustment [File No. CK 4129-1, x1680-2]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - River Landing and Downtown Business Improvement District - Next Steps in Boundary Adjustment.pdf
2.Append 1 - Proposed Downtown BID Expansion Map.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson presented the report and responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

    1. That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare amendments to Bylaw No. 6710, Downtown Business Improvement District Bylaw, 1986 to reflect the boundary alteration as identified in the October 7, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare amendments to Bylaw No. 6774, Capital Reserve Bylaw, 1993 to exclude the allocation of parking revenues from River Landing to the Streetscape Reserve – Core Business Improvement District as outlined in the October 7, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3
Decision Reports
 

8.
MOTIONS (notice previously given)
 

9.
GIVING NOTICE
 

10.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

11.
IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting adjourned at 10:29 a.m.

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