MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill, via teleconference
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor C. Block
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • Acting City Solicitor B. Bleakney
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Committee Assistant H. Janzen

The Chair called the Public Hearing meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That the following letters be added to Items 6.1.1, 6.1.2 & 6.1.3:
      • Request to speak:
        • Mary-Lynn Charlton, Martin Charlton Communications, dated June 26, 2023
        • Devin Clarke, Catterall and Wright, dated June 26, 2023
      • Submitting comments: 
        • Murray and Carol Osborn, dated June 20, 2023
        • Don and Dolores Ebert, dated June 22, 2023
        • Rob Jaspar, dated June 26, 2023
        • Michael Gregory, GGA Partners Inc, dated June 26, 2023
    2. That the following letters be added to Item 6.1.4:
      • Request to speak:
        • Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated June 23, 2023
        • Bertrand Bartake, dated June 25, 2023
        • Robin Mowat, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, dated June 26, 2023 
        • Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated June 26, 2023
      • Submitting comments:
        • The Review Committee on B4MX, dated June 26, 2023
    3. That the following letters be added to Item 6.1.5:
      • Request to speak:
        • Bertrand Bartake, dated June 25, 2023 
      • Submitting comments:
        • Alan Wallace, Wallace Insights, dated June 26, 2023
    4. That the agenda be approved as amended.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Block
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on May 31, 2023 be approved.

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

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9901;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated May 30, 2023; 
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated June 28, 2023;
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on June 10 and 12, 2023; and
  • Letters:
    • Requests to speak:
      • Mary-Lynn Charlton, Martin Charlton Communications, dated June 26, 2023
      • Devin Clarke, Catterall and Wright, dated June 26, 2023
    • Submitting comments:
      • Ravi Ravichander, Wentworth at the Willows Condominium Corporation, dated May 2, 2023
      • Murray and Carol Osborn, dated June 20, 2023
      • Don and Dolores Ebert, dated June 22, 2023
      • Rob Jaspar, dated June 26, 2023
      • Michael Gregory, GGA Partners Inc., dated June 26, 2023
Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9901 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed Official Community Plan amendment and expressed the Division's support.
 
Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Official Community Plan Amendment.
 
Council heard from the following speakers on the matter:
  • Brad Zurevinski, Dream Development
  • Mary-Lynn Charlton, Martin-Charlton Communications
  • Devin Clarke, Catterall & Wright
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9901, 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Block
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

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

    ​That the hearing be closed.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9901 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Block
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9901 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Block
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That Bylaw No. 9901 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Administration dated May 30, 2023 (see Item 6.1.1); 
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated June 28, 2023 (see Item 6.1.1);
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on June 10 and 12, 2023; and
  • Letters (see Item 6.1.1):
    • Requests to speak:
      • Mary-Lynn Charlton, Martin Charlton Communications, dated June 26, 2023
      • Devin Clarke, Catterall and Wright, dated June 26, 2023
    • Submitting comments:
      • Ravi Ravichander, Wentworth at the Willows Condominium Corporation, dated May 2, 2023
      • Murray and Carol Osborn, dated June 20, 2023
      • Don and Dolores Ebert, dated June 22, 2023
      • Rob Jaspar, dated June 26, 2023
      • Michael Gregory, GGA Partners Inc., dated June 26, 2023

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the Willows Concept Plan amendment and expressed the Division's support.

Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Willows Concept Plan amendment.

Brad Zurevinski, Dream Development addressed City Council on the matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

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

    That the hearing be closed.

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

    That the proposed amendments to the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan, as outlined in the May 30, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved.

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

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9902;
  • Report of the Administration dated May 30, 2023 (see Item 6.1.1); 
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated June 28, 2023 (see Item 6.1.1);
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on June 10 and 12, 2023; and
  • Letters (see Item 6.1.1):
    • Requests to speak:
      • Mary-Lynn Charlton, Martin Charlton Communications, dated June 26, 2023
      • Devin Clarke, Catterall and Wright, dated June 26, 2023
    • Submitting comments:
      • Ravi Ravichander, Wentworth at the Willows Condominium Corporation, dated May 2, 2023
      • Murray and Carol Osborn, dated June 20, 2023
      • Don and Dolores Ebert, dated June 22, 2023
      • Rob Jaspar, dated June 26, 2023
      • Michael Gregory, GGA Partners Inc., dated June 26, 2023
Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9902 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed zoning text and map amendment and expressed the Division's support.
 
Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the zoning text and map amendment.
 
Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9902, 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Block
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

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

    ​That the hearing be closed.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9902 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Block
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9902 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Block
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Bylaw No. 9902 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9898, The Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 8) - Alcohol Establishments
  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9899, The Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 9) - Accessible Parking
  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9900, The Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 10) - All other amendments
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated May 30, 2023;
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated June 28, 2023; 
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on June 10 and 12, 2023; and
  • Letters:
    • Request to speak:
      • Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated June 23, 2023
      • Bertrand Bartake, dated June 25, 2023
      • Robin Mowat, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, dated June 26, 2023 
      • Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated June 26, 2023
    • Submitting comments:
      • Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated May 9, 2023
      • The Review Committee on B4MX, dated June 26, 2023
Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaws No. 9898, 9899, and 9900 was passed.
 
Paula Kotasek-Toth, Senior Planner, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed zoning bylaw amendments and expressed the Division's support. Together with Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development, they responded to questions of Council.
 
The meeting recessed at 7:37 p.m. and reconvened at 7:48 p.m. will all members of City Council in attendance, with the exception of Councillors Block and Hill. 
 
Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the zoning bylaw amendments.
 
City Council heard from the following speakers:
  • Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association
  • Robin Mowat, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
  • Bertrand Bartake
  • Totie Daplas, North Prairie Development

A motion to extend the public hearing meeting after 9:00 p.m. to complete Item 6.1.4 and 7 was passed.

  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw Nos. 9898, 9899 and 9900, and give same its FIRST readings.

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

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

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

    ​That the hearing be closed.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9898 now be read a SECOND time.

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

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9898 read a third time at this meeting.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9898 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9899 now be read a SECOND time.

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

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9899 read a third time at this meeting.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9899 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

    Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Administration report at the appropriate time about options to review parking minimum regulations. 

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

    That Bylaw No. 9900 now be read a SECOND time.

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

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9900 read a third time at this meeting.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9900 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of May 2023 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That the information be received.

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

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

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