MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, June 29, 2020 at 1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the 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
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor A. Iwanchuk
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services K. Tarasoff
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• A/General Manager, Utilities & Environment T. Bell
• City Clerk J. Sproule
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The National Anthem was played and Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People. He confirmed attendance via teleconference.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That the letter requesting to speak from Bryan Kosteroski, Friends of the Bowl Foundation, dated June 26, 2020 be added to item 10.3.2; 
  2. That Appendix 10 - Backgrounder - Property Tax and Utility Fee Deferrals be added to item 11.3.1;
  3. That the following letters be added to item 11.3.1
     • Requesting to Speak
       • Jennifer Henshaw, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, dated June 29, 2020;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Ahsan Kamboh, dated June 28, 2020;
       • Danielle Bruce, Dunmac General Contractors Ltd, dated June 29, 2020;
  4. That the following items with speakers be considered following consideration of the Consent Agenda:
     • 10.3.2 - Brian Kosteroski
     • 11.3.1
       • Nick Purich, Saskatoon Airport Authority
       • Steph Clovechuk, Tourism Saskatoon
       • Todd Brandt, Tourism Saskatoon
       • DeeAnn Mercier - Broadway BID
       • Jennifer Henshaw, CFIB
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - Deferral – Vehicles for Hire Bylaw Engagement Review [File No. CK. 7000-1 X 307-4]

Her family is in business with something that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industries.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  ​That the minutes of the Special Meetings of City Council held on May 22, May 27 and June 11, 2020, and the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on May 25, 2020, be adopted.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of Marc Moshenko

Mayor Clark expressed condolences on behalf of City Council to the family of the late Marc Moshenko, an employee of the Utilities & Environment Department.  He read a card from the Utilities & Environment Department and held a moment of silence.  

5.2

Council Members

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

5.2.1

Mayor Clark - Condolences - Hamid Javed

Mayor Clark expressed condolences on behalf of City Council to the family of Hamid Javed recognizing his accomplishments in the community.

5.2.2

Councillor D. Hill - Condolences - Allan Earle

Councillor Hill expressed condolences to the family of the late Allan Earle recognizing his accomplishments and leadership.

5.2.3

Councillor D. Hill - Appreciation for Pride Organizing Committee

Councillor Hill expressed appreciation to the Pride organizing committee and others involved.

5.2.4

Councillor B. Dubois - Appreciation - Community Associations

Councillor Dubois expressed appreciation to the Community Associtions for continuing their work during the pandemic.

5.2.5

Councillor C. Block - Downtown Narrative Launch

Councillor Block expressed appreciation to those involved with the Downtown Narrative launch held June 29, 2020.

5.2.6

Councillor A. Iwanchuk - Not Seeking Re-election in Upcoming 2020 Municipal Elections

Councillor Iwanchuk indicated that she will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal election providing her personal reasons for the decision.

5.2.7

Mayor Clark - Retirement of City Clerk, Joanne Sproule

Mayor Clark indicated that City Council will be accepting the retirement notice from City Clerk, Joanne Sproule, and expressed appreciation for her work.

City Clerk Sproule responded to the acknowledgement.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor H. Gough - Nuisances - West Industrial Area

Councillor Gough asked what has been done for follow up with the issues about noise nuisances from the heavy industrial sites in the West Industrial Area.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix provided an update.

7.2

Councillor R. Donauer - Fire Hydrant Maintenance - Stechishin Crescent

Councillor Donauer indicated that in a recent fire on Stechishin Crescent it was found that two of the fire hydrants did not work and he asked for an update as to the maintenance on hydrants.

A/General Manager, Utilities & Environment provided an update indicating that the hydrants are now all operational.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.3; 8.2.1; 8.3.1 to 8.3.2; 8.4.1; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.3 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 10.3.2 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.1.3

Fee Review for the Cannabis Business License Bylaw [File No. CK 4350-68]

• That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare amendments to the Cannabis Business License Bylaw, reducing the license fee for a new cannabis retail store and new cannabis production facility to $4,500.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.1

Victoria Park – Former Riversdale Lawn Bowling Site [File No. CK 610-1, x4205-13]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Hill, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, presented the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That Administration continue to explore and formalize a partnership agreement with the Saskatoon Food Council and a collective of community groups for the use and repurpose of the former Riversdale Lawn Bowling site in Victoria Park.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Hill

  CARRIED (9 to 2)

8.1.2

Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc. - Approval of Board of Directors for 2020 [File No. CK 175-62]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Hill, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, presented the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., as noted in the June 15, 2020 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved;
  2. That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., appoint Andrew Roberts or his designate, as its proxy to vote on its behalf at the virtual Annual General Meeting of the members of the Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., to be held on July 15, 2020, or at any adjournment(s) thereof; and
  3. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to executive the appropriate documents under the Corporate Seal as prepared by the City Solicitor.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 10.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.2.1

2019 Annual Report - Saskatoon Board of Revision [File No. CK. 430-77]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.3.1

Montgomery Place Storm Water Management [CK 8357-2 x 4000-17]

• That the Administration proceed with Option 2 to coordinate Montgomery Place drainage improvements with other planned construction, and implement the proposed cost sharing program for property owners with non-compliant driveways to install culverts and restore driveways across right-of-way to existing conditions.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Storm Pond Vegetation Control [CK 8355-1]

• That the Administration proceed with Option 1 to retain existing naturalized vegetation and edging of storm water ponds and current maintenance practices.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.4.1

Saskatoon Transportation Strategy – Infrastructure Plan [Files CK 7000-1, x1700-1]

• 1. That the list of prioritized transportation projects be approved in principle;
  2. That the information within the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction dated June 1, 2020, be included in the next multi-year budget cycle; and
  3. That the Administration include the interchange project at Marquis Drive and Idylwyld Drive on the list, with a note that it is currently under review, and rank appropriately.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Governance Review – Other Bodies Established by Council (CK 175-1 x 225-1)

• 1. That the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee review the following other agencies, boards and commissions established by City Council:
     1. Albert Community Centre Management Board;
     2. Marr Residence Management Board;
     3. Social Services Subcommittee;
     4. Municipal Planning Commission; and
     5. All of the Appeal Boards identified in this report and appendices; and
  2. That the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee report further on:
     
     1. Recommended changes to the Terms of Reference, including mandates and composition of the other agencies, boards and committees; and
     2. Bylaw and policy amendments required to implement any changes.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

Municipal Economic Enhancement Program 2020 (CK 1860-1 x 270-7)

• 1. That the projects listed in the Table 1 – MEEP Project Plan be approved for application to the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program;
  2. That $15.00 million be reallocated from the Paved Roadway Infrastructure Reserve and held to offset potential future reductions to reserves;
  3. That the correspondence from the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce be referred to the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners;
  4. That the City, in conjunction with the Chamber and the other parties’ signatory to their letter and the Safe Community Action Alliance, write to the province to invite the relevant provincial Ministries, including but not limited to, Health and Social Services, to work together on a solutions based pilot project / task force to address issues of mental health, addictions, and housing in Downtown Saskatoon; and
  5. That City Council ask the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners to report on its Downtown/Riversdale policing strategy, and how it is measuring results.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Appointment – Development Appeals Board (CK 175-21)

• That June Bold be appointed to the Development Appeals Board to the end of 2020.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.1.1

Bicycle Bylaw Update – High Traffic Corridors – Follow Up [File No. CK. 5300-5-2]

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That Bylaw No. 9705, The Bicycle Bylaw, 2020, be amended to include restrictions on riding on the sidewalks that have been identified by the Downtown and Riversdale Business Improvement Districts in the report, those being:

  Downtown YXE:

  21st Street from Spadina Crescent to 1st Avenue

  2nd Avenue from 19th Street to 23rd Street

  1st Avenue from 20th Street to 22nd Street

  3rd Avenue from Spadina Crescent to 24th Street

  Riversdale BID:

  20th Street from Idylwyld Drive to Avenue P

  19th Street from Avenue A to Avenue C

  21st Street West from Idylwyld Drive to Avenue G

  200 and 300 blocks of Avenue A, B and C

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

  DEFEATED (5 to 6)

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.2.1

Saskatoon Light & Power Capital Funding Reallocation 2020 [File No. CK. 1702-1]

A/General Manager, Utilities & Environment Bell presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the reallocation of funds between capital projects and reserve accounts, as indicated below, be approved:

  1. That $414,000 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve and $36,000 from the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1353-06, Equipment Upgrade and Replacement;
  2. That $115,000 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve and $385,000 from the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1305-01, Feeder Upgrades/Replacement;
  3. That $722,000 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve and $1,178,000 from the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1308-01, 15kV Conversions – Intermediate Substations;
  4. That $265,000 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve and $265,000 from the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 736-01, Customer Upgrade and Extensions; and
  5. That $130,000 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve and $870,000 from the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1282-01, Steel Pole Mitigation.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Deferral – Vehicles for Hire Bylaw Engagement Review [File No. CK. 7000-1 X 307-4]

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Her family is in business with something that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industries.)

She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That consideration of a report from Administration, with respect to the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Engagement Review, be deferred to the February 2021 meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher re-joined the meeting via teleconference.

  Item 10.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.3.2

Gordie Howe Sports Complex Master Plan – Request to Access Interim Financing [File No. CK. 4205-7 X 1750-1]

A letter requesting to speak was provided from Bryan Kosteroski, Friends of Bowl Foundation, dated June 26, 2020.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item. 

Bryan Kosteroski asked for Council's support of the additional funds and indicated he is available to answer any questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the request by the Friends of the Bowl Foundation to access additional funds through their previously approved interim financing agreement, with the condition as outlined in this report be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor’s Office bring forward the necessary amendment to Bylaw No. 9530, The Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc. Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2018 and be authorized to prepare the appropriate agreement to facilitate this request, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 11.3.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

2020 Property Tax – Library Tax Amendment [File No. CK. 1920-1]

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Administration issue credits and/or refunds to property tax customers to correct an over-billing caused by using an incorrect property tax rate for the Library portion, as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated June 29, 2020.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.5.2

2019 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Reports [File No. CK. 1895-3]

Director of Finance Reynolds presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.5.3

Prioritization of MEEP Reallocation Projects [File No. CK. 1860-1 x 270-7]

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the Administration administer a survey to the members of the Governance and Priorities Committee to prioritize the shortlisted projects for consideration of funding from the MEEP Reallocation Pool confirmed by the Committee at its meeting on June 22, 2020; and
  2. That the summarized survey results be submitted with the Administration’s report to be considered by the Committee at its meeting on July 20, 2020.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.5.4

2019 Public Accounts [File No. CK. 1895-3]

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.5.5

Revised Financial Forecast

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.6.1

Municipal Asset Management Program Grant [File No. CK. 1860-1]

Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer Anger presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the Administration be directed to apply for a grant opportunity from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ MAMP for the Corporate Maturity Assessment and Implementation of Corporate Asset Management System; and
  2. That the City of Saskatoon (City) initiate a capital project committed to conducting the activities proposed in the application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, if approved for the grant funding.

      

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2020 and The Dangerous Animals Amendment Bylaw, 2020 - Propose Bylaw Nos. 9710 and 9711 [File No. CK. 151-15]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw Nos. 9710 and 9711, and give same its FIRST readings.

  In Favour: (11)

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

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

  That Bylaw Nos. 9710 and 9711 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9710 and 9711 read a third time at this meeting.

   

  In Favour: (11)

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

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

  That Bylaw Nos. 9710 and 9711 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)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2.2

The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2020 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9709 [File No. CK. 6320-1]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9709, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED (10 to 1)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That Bylaw No. 9709 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Gough

  CARRIED (9 to 2)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9709 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

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

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

  That Bylaw No. 9709 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)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Gough

  CARRIED (9 to 2)

  Item 12.1 was considered next.

  
  

11.3

Office of the City Manager

11.3.1

Business and Organization Requests for Financial Support 

Letters are provided from the following:

Request to Speak

• Nick Purich - Saskatoon Airport Authority, dated June 8, 2020, includes presentation;
• Steph Clovechuk  - Tourism Saskatoon, dated June, 24, 2020; 
• Todd Brandt  - Tourism Saskatoon, dated June 25, 2020; 
• DeeAnn Mercier - Broadway Business Improvement District, dated June 24, 2020; and
• Jennifer Henshaw - Canadian Federation of Independent Business, dated June 29, 2020.

Submitting Comments

• Ahsan Kamboh, dated June 28, 2020; and
• Danielle Bruce, Dunmac General Contractors Ltd, dated June 29, 2020.

Appendix 10 - Backgrounder:  Property Tax and Utility Fee Deferrals was added to this item.

City Manager Jorgenson provided a high-level overview of the report. 

Chief Public Policy and Government Relations Officer Jordan reviewed the report and appendices.  He noted the addition of Appendix 10 that was added following release of the agenda.

Council heard from the following speakers:

• Steve Mayberry and Nick Purich, Saskatoon Airport Authority
• Steph Clovechuk, Tourism Saskatoon
• Todd Brandt, Tourism Saskatoon

The meeting recessed at 3:12 p.m. and reconvened at 3:27 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

• Jennifer Henshaw, Canadian Federation of Independent Business addressed Council.

Discussion followed and members of the Administration responded to questions of Council members.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill
  1. That the parking patio bylaw add two more discretionary parking spaces per block face, subject to administrative review;
  2. That parking patio fees be waived and current permit holders' fees be adjusted to reflect this discount for 2020 and 2021;
  3. That a trial be engaged for the 2020/2021 winter season whereby patio owners be permitted to leave patios in place if they are to be used at least periodically through the fall and winter;
  4. That Administration work with any interested Business Improvement Disctricts, to allow permanent asphalt parking patios for all store front businesses that request it, until September 15, 2020, subject to administrative guidelines; and
  5. That the City Solicitor be directed to bring back any necessary bylaw and policy amendments.

• IN DEFERRAL

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That consideration of the motions be deferred until July 13, 2020 to allow for the Administration to provide a report regarding the financial implications.

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

  DEFEATED (3 to 8)

  The main motions were put to a vote separately as follows:

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  1.  That the parking patio bylaw add two more discretionary parking spaces per block fac, subject to administrative review.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 2)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  2.  That parking patio fees be waived and current permit holders' fees be adjusted to reflect this discount for 2020 and 2021.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED (9 to 2)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  3.  That a trial be engaged for the 2020/2021 winter season whereby patio owners be permitted to leave patio is in place if they are to be used at least periodically through the fall and winter.

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

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

  4.  That Administration work with any interested Business Improvement Districts, to allow permanent asphalt parking patios for all store front businesses that request it, until September  15, 2020, subject to administrative guidelines.

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

  CARRIED (7 to 4)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  5.  That the City Solicitor's Office be directed to bring back any necessary bylaw and policy amendments.

  In Favour: (11)

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

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

  That the hour of the meeting be extended beyond 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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

  CARRIED (10 to 1)

  The meeting recessed at 5:21 p.m. and reconvened at 7:14 p.m. with all members of City Council in attendance, following the completion of the Public Hearing Meeting.

  City Council continued its consideration of Item 11.3.1.

  
  

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest for consideration of the following motion.  Her family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi and TNC industries. She excused herself from the meeting and did not participate in discussion and voting.

  Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  Whereas an Enterprise Taxi License holder has invested personal capital necessary to operate their license,

  Whereas the Enterprise Taxi License can only be operated by one driver, unlike regular plates that can be operated by multiple drivers enabling that plate to be utilized for multiple shifts every day,

  Whereas the Enterprise Taxi License holders do not have the same opportunities to bid on contracts as regular plate holders,

  Whereas our current Enterprise Taxi License policy limits its revenue potential due to operating restrictions,

  Whereas the entire vehicle for hire sector business is down by 80%,

  Whereas the current Enterprise Taxi License policy mandates minimum 40 hours of work per week and that a maximum of eight weeks' vacation per year,

  Therefore be it resolved that the City of Saskatoon waive the fees for the Enterprise Taxi License holders for 2020, and

  In Favour: (2)	Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk
  Against: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  DEFEATED (2 to 8)
• Be it further resolved that the City Solicitor prepare an amendment to the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw that the minimum 40 hours per week, and maximum of eight weeks of vacation be suspended during the COVID pandemic.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher re-joined the meeting via teleconference.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  In order to make major decisions in a timely manner that impact the livelihood of many businesses in Saskatoon, the Administration establish a Special Council Meeting to be used if required; the week of July 13th and, that the July 20th Governance & Priorities Meeting add the ability to go into a formal City Council meeting, to allow Council to address any time sensitive issues, if required.

  There was no seconder and therefore the motion was not considered.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Temporary Reserve Parking Program fees be waived for businesses as requested and outlined in the administrative report.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED (9 to 2)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Temporary Reserve Parking Program fees be waived for non-profits as requested and outlined in the administrative report to an upset limit of $15,000.

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

  CARRIED (7 to 4)
• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That City Council approve the request from Tourism Saskatoon to provide them with a one-time, additional grant payment in the amount of $145,000.

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

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

  That the $212,000 allocated during this discussion be forwarded to the prioritization of MEEP reallocation projects for consideration.

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

  DEFEATED (5 to 6)

  The following is a summary of the final resolution:

  1. That the parking patio bylaw add two more discretionary parking spaces per block face, subject to administrative review;
  2. That parking patio fees be waived and current permit holders' fees be adjusted to reflect this discount for 2020 and 2021;
  3. That a trial be engaged for the 2020/2021 winter season whereby patio owners be permitted to leave patios in place if they are to be used at least periodically through the fall and winter;
  4. That Administration work with any interested Business Improvement Districts to allow permanent asphalt parking patios for all store front businesses tat request it, until September 15, 2020, subject to administrative guidelines; 
  5. That the City Solicitor be directed to bring back any necessary bylaw and policy amendments;
  6. That the City Solicitor prepare an amendment to the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw that the minimum 40 hours per week, and maximum of eight weeks of vacation be suspended during the COVID pandemic;
  7. That the Temporary Reserve Parking Program fees be waived for businesses as requested and outlined in the administrative report;
  8. That the Temporary Reserve Parking Program fees be waived for non-profits as requested and outlined in the administrative report to an upset limit of $15,000; and
  9. That City Council approve the request from Tourism Saskatoon to provide them with a one-time, additional grant payment in the amount of $145,000.

  The meeting recessed at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m. with all members of City Council in attendance via teleconference.

  Item 8.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

12.

OTHER REPORTS

12.1

Pedestrian Underpasses [File No. CK 6150-1]

An Information Report by the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (11)

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

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

  Whereas a report by the City of Saskatoon's Board of Police Commissioners identifies that pedestrian underpasses are generating significant public safety concerns;

  Whereas although the findings of that report reveal that the majority of public safety issues emerge at the Confederation Mall and Vancouver Avenue locations, the problem persists at several other locations as well;

  Whereas the report also finds that over the last 5 years, 81 public safety incidents have been reported to occur at these underpasses; and

  Whereas robbery is the single largest public safety issue affections underpasses, they are also heavily used as a conduit for the progression of other public safety incidents;

  Now therefore be it resolved that the Administration report back on potential approaches to mitigate the public safety risks associated with the pedestrian underpasses that exists in all Saskatoon neighbourhoods.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

13.

INQUIRIES

13.1

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Possibility of Planting Trees South Side Right-of-Way next to Attridge Drive between Berini Drive and McOrmond Drive

Councillor Jeffries made the following inquiry:

"Could Administration please report back on the possibility of planting trees along the south side right-of-way next to Attridge Drive between Berini Drive and McOrmond Drive. Many arterial road locations next to residential buildings have planting and this area next to Attridge does not."

13.2

Councillor R. Donauer - Report on Maintenance Plan for Fire Hydrants

Councillor Donauer made the following inquiry:

"Would the Administration please report on the current maintenance plan for fire hydrants so the public can be assured that our hydrants are in good working order and that they are being checked regularly."

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor M. Loewen - Section 13 of the Draft Bicycle Bylaw No. 9705 [File No. CK. 5300-5-2]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor Loewen provided the following Notice of Motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on May 25, 2020.

"That Section 13 of the draft Bicycle Bylaw No. 9705, be removed."

Councillor Loewen put forward her motion and following discussion WITHDREW the motion indicating that she would consider putting forward a motion when the bylaw is before Council.

14.2

Councillor R. Donauer - Speed Limit on Marquis Drive [File No. CK. 6320-1]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor Donauer provided the following Notice of Motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on May 25, 2020.

"That the speed limit on Marquis Drive from Idylwyld to Hwy 16 be increased from 50 km/hr to 60 km/hr."

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the speed limit on Marquis Drive from Idylwyld to Hwy 16 be increased from 50 km/hr to 60 km/hr.

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

  CARRIED (8 to 3)

  Following consideration of item 14.3, it was noted that the City Solicitor required direction to amend the bylaw in regards to the resolution above. It was unanimously agreed to return to Item 14.2.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the City Solicitor be instructed to bring forward the necessary bylaw amendment.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 3)

14.3

Councillor H. Gough - Community Safety and Wellbeing [File No. CK. 5605-1]

Councillor Gough provided the following Notice of Motion in accordance with section 65(1)(b) of Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committee Bylaw, 2014:

"Whereas, social inequities are persistent in our community and global and local conversations around racial justice, policing, and safety have amplified calls for solutions;

Whereas, the City of Saskatoon’s strategic plan recognizes that the well-being of citizens is a shared responsibility and names a safe community as one of our City’s goals;

Whereas, in line with that goal a social development strategy is being prepared; and

Whereas it is widely recognized that no one order of government nor any one human service agency can successfully address social issues on its own;

Be it resolved that concurrent with the next reporting to Committee/Council on the City’s Social Development plan, the Administration bring forward consideration of:

1. what resources would be required to develop a community-wide Community Safety and Wellbeing Strategy for Saskatoon;
2. what opportunities exist to develop this work in partnership with community and key stakeholders recognizing the social planning work already being undertaken by multiple agencies and partnerships; and
3. potential options for the ongoing stewardship and resourcing of that plan".

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  Whereas, social inequities are persistent in our community and global and local conversations around racial justice, policing, and safety have amplified calls for solutions;

  Whereas, the City of Saskatoon’s strategic plan recognizes that the well-being of citizens is a shared responsibility and names a safe community as one of our City’s goals;

  Whereas, in line with that goal a social development strategy is being prepared; and

  Whereas it is widely recognized that no one order of government nor any one human service agency can successfully address social issues on its own;

  Be it resolved that concurrent with the next reporting to Committee/Council on the City’s Social Development plan, the Administration bring forward consideration of:

  1. what resources would be required to develop a community-wide Community Safety and Wellbeing Strategy for Saskatoon;
  2. what opportunities exist to develop this work in partnership with community and key stakeholders recognizing the social planning work already being undertaken by multiple agencies and partnerships; and
  3. potential options for the ongoing stewardship and resourcing of that plan.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

• It was recognized that item 14.2 required additional direction for the City Solicitor and therefore a reconsideration motion was put forward.

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That City Council reconsider item 14.2 in order to provide direction to the City Solicitor to make any necessary bylaw amendments.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That City Council move In Camera to consider item 17.1.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

17.1

Personnel Matter

[In Camera - Labour/Personnel Matter - Section 16(1)(c) and (d) LAFOIP]

18.

RISE AND REPORT

City Council convened In Camera  at 10:54 p.m. to consider the following matter with all members of City Council present as well as City Manager Jorgenson, City Solicitor Yelland and City Clerk Sproule.  City Council resolved to rise and report at 11:03 p.m. and reports as follows:

Item 17.1 Retirement - City Clerk

 

 

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the City Clerk's notice of retirement be accepted with many thanks for her dedicated years of service to the City of Saskatoon; 
  2. That the recruitment plan, as prepared by the Personnel Subcommittee and tabled with the Governance & Priorities Committee In Camera  on June 22, 2020, be approved and proceeded with; and
  3. That the submitted documentation and discussion remain In Camera  under Sections 16(1)(c) and (d) of LAFOIP.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

19.

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Business Meeting adjourned at 11:08 p.m.